Plant Biology (Interdepartmental Graduate Major)

Major Name Change Approved

The name change request (from Plant Physiology to Plant Biology, Interdepartmental Graduate Major) has been approved by the Board of Regents at the June 12, 2008 Board meeting. Effective July 1, 2008, Interdepartmental Plant Physiology Major (IPPM) becomes Plant Biology (Interdepartmental Graduate Major) (IPB). The new name of the major reflects the broad spectrum of plant science-related research programs ongoing among the faculty members affiliated with the major. In addition, the name change is intended to attract more graduate applicants to the program.

Designators - The old "P Phy" is now "PLBIO" for the major.

Logo - The IPBM student officers will work with Art & Design students of the College of Design this fall to design a new logo.

Students in the Program - Any new students coming into the program for Fall 2008 and beyond will participate in the new major. The current students in the major have two choices for their degree: they can choose to 1) use the new name "Plant Biology" or 2) maintain "Plant Physiology" for the name of their degree. These changes will be effective in the Fall semester, 2008. If students make a change after Fall 2008, they will need to submit the "Retain a Previous Major" form on the Graduate College web site at
http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/forms/files/retainmajor.doc through the various approval processes.

• IPB 2009 Invited Speakers

  Dr. Scott Peck
  
  (Oct 7, 2009)
  Title: Proteomic Analysis of Host-Pathogen Interactions: From Signaling to Secretion
  
  Dr. Chi-lien Cheng
  
  (Oct 14, 2009)
  Title: Alternation of Generations in Ceratopseris richardii
  

• 2010 Loomis Lecture and Plant Biology Mini Symposium

• 2009 IPB Faculty/Student Retreat

• IPB 2009 Fall Seminar Series

• Major name change approved

• IPB Invited Speakers

• Loomis and IPB mini symposium

• IPB seminar series (PLBIO 696)

• IPB Annual Retreats

• IPB Sledding Photos January 24, 2009
• IPB Halloween Party October 28, 2006