Fifteen students received conference scholarships to attend the IPPS-ER annual conference held recently in Madison, WI. They enjoyed talks, tours and took part in a special "Meet & Greet" to acquaint students with the varying career opportunities that await them. "I was impressed by the hospitality of the organization. A new comer can walk into a conference with no real connection but can walk out with a full network of connection, opportunities, and friends," commented one attendee. More HERE
NEW AND BAFFLING DISEASE THREATENS AMERICAN BEECH TREES
A mysterious disease is starting to kill American beech (Fagus grandifolia), one of eastern North America's most important trees, and has spread rapidly from the Great Lakes to New England. But scientists disagree about what is causing the ailment, dubbed beech leaf disease. The finger has been pointed at nematodes, bacteria and fungi - get the details HERE.
WHAT WE SAW IN WISCONSIN
The IPPS-ER Conference Tours give the chance to see firsthand how some of the industry’s finest do what they do. If you missed the Madison conference, you will want to check out this article about the Friday tours stops: McKay Nursery Company, J.W. Jung Seed Company and Olbrich Botanical Gardens . And if you were there, you may see yourself on the tour! HERE.
IPPS-ER FOUNDATION
Growing future horticulturists
NEW GRANT FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH – February 1 deadline
The IPPS Eastern Region Foundation is proud to introduce a new research grant program to support undergraduate research in the areas of nursery production and/or plant propagation. Grants are for $2,000 to support research and student wages. The Foundation does not provide funds for overhead. There is an expectation that grant recipients will present their research at an annual IPPS-Eastern Region Conference along with a one-page manuscript for the IPPS-ER Proceedings and a poster. Additional travel grants and reduced Conference fees will be available to help support the presenting student. The deadline for submitting the proposal is February 1, 2020. Proposals should be brief (<2 pages), but succinct and follow a typical proposal format that includes an introduction with research objectives, methods, and expected outcomes. Apply online HERE.
Support the Foundation with your year-end donationHERE
JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FOR EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYERS AND STUDENTS:
Click HEREto see a list of available positions and discover how to post a job opening.
