Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center

Join us tomorrow for Ce Yang's seminar, "AI, Robots and Remote Sensing for Precision Agriculture and Phenotyping." Wednesday, March 19th, at 3:30pm in 405 Alderman Hall and via Zoom! Register to join online: z.umn.edu/hortsci0319

The CFANS Research Symposium is happening THIS Thursday! This annual event celebrates the incredible research of our undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, researchers, and faculty. This year, we're excited to welcome the Bell Museum which will have a demo table onsite. Plus professional headshots will be available in the afternoon! For more information and to register to attend the symposium please visit the event page: https://lnkd.in/gps376Cr

Invasive honeysuckles are spreading and hybridizing in Minnesota, and researchers aim to get a better understanding of the impacts. This group of plants may also be a contributing factor to the spread of spotted wing drosophila (SWD), a fruit fly that threatens berry crops, by hosting SWD in its fruit. The work is led by Dr. Alan Smith along with co-PIs David Tork, Neil Anderson, Mary Rogers, and Brandon Miller. This research is ongoing, and supported by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. Thanks to Carolyn Bernhardt for writing this piece. CFANS | U of M College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Department of Horticultural Science, University of Minnesota https://lnkd.in/gdunvRHA

?? We're #hiring summer agriculture and natural resources interns! Hear from Noah Burley, former Extension horticulture intern, about his experience in the program. Learn more and apply at z.umn.edu/ANR_interns. Priority application deadline: March 15.

Now #hiring: Forest restoration ecology internship for spring/summer 2025, full time This position involves data collection in an outdoor field environment. It’s a great opportunity to get scientific ecological work experience with one of our MITPPC research teams. They are looking for team players who are passionate about science and conservation. For more details and to apply visit: https://lnkd.in/g9vNdfUJ

Advance your career in a culture of innovation and collaboration to drive real-world impact. NRRI is seeking a director of research to lead our integrated research teams! You’ll join experts united in our mission to deliver applied research solutions. Our research informs sound, long-term decisions on the use and stewardship of natural resources. If you’re looking for meaningful work with passionate coworkers, learn more about NRRI and the job: https://lnkd.in/e6Ew9eXU Please share with anyone else who might be interested! #NRRI #InnovativeResearch #IntegratedResearch #GlobalRelevance

Reminder - We are seeking a new director (Job ID: 366476). Application deadline is?March 17. The director will provide strong intellectual leadership and guidance for the WRC, and will work to advance the center’s research, extension, and education to the very forefront of Water Resource Centers worldwide, while maintaining a strong emphasis on water issues of importance to Minnesota. The director will be expected to work closely with non-profit and for-profit sectors, government, and other educational organizations, in shaping and fostering the outreach programs of the WRC. This will include leading teams that translate scientific findings to application and practice, and articulate water science and policy findings in public forums as well as to industry and individuals. It is expected that the director will form an external advisory committee and will be responsible for developing comprehensive five-year strategic plans for the WRC. The successful candidate must have the ability to provide innovative leadership and vision, management skills and insight, and adeptly manage relationships across a wide spectrum of institutions and intellectual disciplines.?Fostering an organizational and educational climate that promotes and celebrates interdisciplinary excellence is an important priority; thus, the candidate must have experience leading interdisciplinary research projects and facilitating collaboration across a wide range of disciplines, including the natural and social sciences, engineering, and policy. It is important that the candidate has a record of successful fundraising, including major research grants. The director will provide leadership to accomplish the WRC goals, to encourage and strengthen the links between University water resources research and Extension, and to strengthen graduate education and training in water resources science. The director will have responsibility for managing and directing staff, budget planning and oversight, and programming to develop innovative and effective methods of delivering high-impact programs. This position is 100% time and reports to the Dean of CFANS | U of M College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences with an initial administrative appointment for three years and annually renewable thereafter, depending on successful performance and funding. The position is reviewed annually by the Deans of CFANS and University of Minnesota Extension. Universities Council on Water Resources National Institutes for Water Resources #employment https://lnkd.in/gVA5NptZ

Check out the Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course taking place March 11 and 12, 2025, from the UMN Urban Forestry Outreach & Research Nursery and Lab. A few of our MITPPC researchers will be there discussing their work on emerald ash borer, oak wilt, and jumping worms. Registration is still open! Minnesota Certified Tree Inspectors will be re-certified by attending the short course. ISA CEUs are available for most sessions. https://lnkd.in/gpiYYcVy

Looking forward to sharing results from an oak wilt containment study at the MN Shade Tree Short Course next month. Reach out if you’ll also be there and want to talk about oaks!

Registration for Speaking Science 2025 is open! ?? Join us Thursday, March 20, at Coffman Memorial Union for a day dedicated to science communication and strengthening connections across the University of Minnesota's #SciComm community. Designed for UMN faculty, research staff, post-docs, graduate students, and communications practitioners, the Speaking Science conference is a blend of inspiring talks and practical skill building. This year, we’re excited to welcome Tseganesh Selameab and Ben Trappey for our keynote presentation:?The Power of Storytelling in Health Advocacy. ?? Register now: Speakingscience.umn.edu ____ Speaking Science is organized by the Institute on the Environment University of Minnesota, the University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences, and the Bell Museum, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota, Research & Innovation Office (RIO).