Mission

As we rapidly advance in our understanding of biological systems, an informational divide develops between those doing the research and those affected by the research. Our mission of reaching out to the community strives to bridge that gap to create an informed public, essential for the understanding, application, and integration of these scientific findings into such fields as medicine, agriculture, and law.

With this mission in mind, we are continuously looking for opportunities to increase the public interest and awareness of plant biology. We have found these opportunities within our own building, community, state, and country through a variety of programs: