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Giving Thanks for Farmers
Farmers sometimes don’t get the credit they deserve when it comes to providing the quality foods we enjoy every holiday season. From the…
Colorado: First battleground of green IP
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…
What’s the beef with the dairy industry?
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…
Network! It May Lead to Amazing Adventures.
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…
Times are a changing
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…
Soybeans are home to insects galore
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…
Welcome Zach Konkel
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…
Take Time for Salsa
As TPS fellow Katie D’Amico previously alluded to in her blog post about mental health, it is important to set aside time for yourself during graduate school. Hobbies are a great way to recharge,…
Storing All of Your Ph.D. Data in One File
One of the challenges of publishing academic manuscripts is the large amount of different information that is required to do so. In my (limited) experience one of the best solutions to combat this…