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Science in Our Valley: From Cranberries to Tree fruits: a fruitful plant science path

February 26, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Free

The next in the Spring 2020 Science in Our Valley seminar series features Dr. Jenny Bolivar-Medina, Tree Fruit Specialist, WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center.
Jenny’s seminar, “From Cranberries to Tree fruits: a fruitful plant science path,” will begin at 4 p.m. at the WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center.

Native from Colombia, my academic formation has been related to the study of plants from physiological and genetic perspectives. I have had the opportunity to live in Puerto Rico and then in Madison, Wisconsin to complete my Master and PhD studies, respectively. In cranberry, little was known about the formation and differentiation of reproductive buds, especially from varieties recently released. Thus, my studies not only contributed to basic science, but to highlight how the management of the current crop will affect the following one. Now in my position as tree fruit specialist, I will use my experience in plant sciences in order to make the knowledge and technologies produced at the TFREC, accessible to the apple, pear and cherry producers. I will transfer technologies especially related to rootstocks and environmental stress aspects. During this talk, I will share my path through plant sciences as well as my main goals in my extension program.

About Science in Our Valley Seminar Series

The science seminars are free to attend, open to the community, and a great opportunity to learn about the incredible research in our own backyard. The content is intended for a ‘science-based’ audience, including researchers, postdoctoral scientists, graduate students, undergraduate scientists, K-12 educators and science enthusiasts. This spring’s line-up is quite diverse and features topics from: reproductive health, forestry and environment, technology in agriculture, and even native bees.

The full list of presenters and details can be found: https://applestemnetwork.org/science-in-our-valley/

K-12 Educators are also encouraged to attend the seminars to learn about local career connections and research efforts that they can bring back to their students. Ten STEM clock hours are available through the North Central Educational Service District for educators who attend the series. Educators can register for clock-hours here: https://www.pdenroller.org/catalog/event/101582

The Science in Our Valley seminar series began in October 2017 as a way for local scientists and science educators to bring their research to the community and as a way to engage and connect with one another. The series features presentations by local scientists and science educators as well as guests from outside the region.

Host organizations include the Apple STEM Network, the North Central Educational Service District, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Research Station, WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center, Wenatchee Valley College, and the Bridge Research and Innovation District.

All events are open to the public, and run from 4 to 5 p.m. and will be held at the WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center on Wednesdays from 4-5 P.M. (1100 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee).

Details

Date:
February 26, 2020
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://applestemnetwork.org/science-in-our-valley/

Organizer

Sue Kane
Email:
suek@ncesd.org
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