I found an absolutely remarkable thing on the internet a few weeks ago. Academic Tree is a site dedicated to “building a single, interdisciplinary academic genealogy.” Here's the premise: every…
TPS Fellow Ashley Yates-Stewart recently received recognition for presentations she gave at two entomology meetings. In October, Ashley attended the Ohio Valley Entomological Association forum at…
Farmers sometimes don’t get the credit they deserve when it comes to providing the quality foods we enjoy every holiday season. From the…
When I last wrote for the TPS blog, I observed that anyone interested in the intersection of plant science/biotech and current events in intellectual property will eventually find themselves…
Climate change due to human action is one of, it not the most important area of research at this time. Most feel that we need to dramatically reduce…
Research can feel isolating at times. There are many days I’ve felt alone in the lab, working by myself at the microscope. However, it is important to remember that research is not done in a…
As the days get colder and shorter and winter approaches, the silver lining for many is the beautiful array of colors exhibited by trees as they prepare for winter dormancy. Maples, oaks, and…
During my communications internship this summer with the Ohio Soybean Council, I had the opportunity to talk with many of the soybean researchers at The Ohio State University. One project that…
Everybody! We have a new TPS student in the program. Welcome aboard Zach Konkel. In the coming years, Zach will get to meet many scientists here at OSU. They will represent many departments, as…
