Plant Sciences Graduate Student Council at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Plant enthusiasts who organize social events and annual Plant Sciences Symposium.
🌱 Student Spotlight: Emma Terris, PhD Entomology🌱
Researching how the Colorado potato beetle rapidly evolves insecticide resistance—integrating genomic, transcriptomic & epigenetic data across Wisconsin potato regions. 🐞🔬
🌿 Volunteer at the Lakeshore Nature Preserve with PSGSC! 📅 Tue, June 2nd | 3–5 PM 📍 Entrance to Picnic Point, Madison Help care for one of UW-Madison's most treasured green spaces. All are welcome — no experience needed! 🍃
PSGSC Field Day 2026 = SUCCESS ✅🌿 Huge thank you to everyone who came out to Eagle Heights Shelter for a day of games, food, and great company. This community never disappoints. 💚
🌱 Student Spotlight: Arthur Franco
🎓 PhD in Agronomy, Plant & Agroecosystem Sciences
🌾 Research: “I study the allelopathy of cereal rye and its impacts on corn grain yield and weed suppression.”
💡 “Believe in yourself, even when others don’t.”
🎉 PSGSC Field Day is here!
Join us at Eagle Heights Shelter on Saturday, May 23 (11 AM–2 PM) for games, activities, food & refreshments! ☀️🏃♂️🍔
Bring your friends and come enjoy a fun-filled day together! 🎈
Hello plant scientists! 🌿
De-stress with PSGSC at outdoor yoga 🧘♀️
📅 May 5 | ⏰ 4–5 PM
📍 Allen Centennial Garden
Bring a mat or towel!
Rain date: May 7
A little glimpse into PSGSC Plant Prom 🌿✨ — an evening filled with great company, good music, and unforgettable moments. We had such a wonderful time and made memories we’ll always look back on 💚🌱. Thank you all for making this possible.
🌸 PSGSC’s Plant Prom 🌸
April 18 | 6–10 PM
📍 Madison Children’s Museum
Cocktail attire, great food, and plant-loving vibes 🌿
🎟️ $20 pre-sale | $25 at the door
Scan the QR code to RSVP!
#PlantProm#MadisonWI#UW
We had a wonderful time at our ice skating event ⛸️❄️
It was great to see everyone come together, enjoy the moment, and make lasting memories.
Wishing you all a relaxing and joyful Spring Break 🌸✨
Student Spotlight: Anna Stevenson 🌱
PhD Candidate, Soil Science (@ UW–Madison)
🔬 Studies how human activity affects soil health in WI—from urban sprawl to community gardens—bringing soil data into urban planning.
Hey Scientists!
Botany’s Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) is back and everyone’s invited!
🍿 Free snacks & 🥤 drinks
📍 Birge Hall
🗓 Fri, Feb 27 | ⏰ 4:30–6 PM
Come hang out—we hope to see you there!
Together as one team, driven by strong values and a shared vision for progress, they are committed to serving the student body and strengthening the PSGSC community.
Meet this year's Council.