NDSU Plant Sciences Grad Student Association

Have you ever opened R and immediately felt stressed? 😭💻

You’re definitely not alone.

We’re planning the NDSU R Seminar Series for this fall and want ideas from students, faculty, and staff across NDSU.

What topics would actually help you?
What workshops would you attend?
What do you wish someone explained better about data analysis?

Scan the QR code and share your ideas 💚💛

Please share with anyone at NDSU who may be interested!

PSGSA meeting tomorrow

We’ll be talking about possible workshops and other activities the association is planning for students.

Come with ideas, questions, or just stop by to hear what’s coming up.

📅 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 11:30 AM
📍 Loftsgard Learning Center (Basement)

Everyone is welcome!

A crop that could help fuel the future

We are proud to spotlight Marisol Morocho-Lema, a Master’s student in Plant Sciences at NDSU working under the guidance of Dr. Marisol Berti.

Marisol’s research focuses on camelina, a promising oilseed crop with potential for sustainable aviation fuel production. Her work explores improving camelina performance, reducing carbon impact, and identifying lines that can grow under challenging conditions like salty soils.

Her journey already includes peer-reviewed publications, research awards, and induction into Gamma Sigma Delta, the Honor Society of Agriculture.

Stories like Marisol’s remind us how much impact graduate students are making through research, innovation, and dedication. Congratulations, Marisol! 🎉👏👏

There was something really special about seeing everyone bring their own creativity to the table

At the PSGSA Tote and Shirt Design Station, plain totes and shirts turned into colorful, personal designs and everyone’s piece came out different.

Such a fun way to wrap up the academic year, especially with finals around the corner.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, created with us, and made it such a good time!

Big congratulations to Hunter Gallagher! 👏

We are excited to spotlight Hunter, a first-year M.S. student in Horticulture and Urban Agriculture in the department of plant sciences at North Dakota State University, who is already making an incredible impact.

Her research focuses on cabbage and onion intercropping as a more sustainable way to help manage cabbage insect pests. By studying natural compounds released from onions, her work could help reduce crop damage, lower insecticide use, and support more sustainable vegetable production.

And she is already being recognized for her hard work:

🏆 1st Place — NDSU Student Research Day 2026
🥈 2nd Place — 41st Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium
🏅 5th Place — North Dakota Academy of Science 2026

We are proud to celebrate Hunter’s hard work, curiosity, and dedication. Her achievements are an encouragement to other students to keep showing up, sharing their research, and taking pride in the work they are doing.

Congratulations, Hunter! We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish in your first field season this summer and beyond.

You’re not leaving empty-handed! 👀

Stop by the PSGSA Tote Design Station at the NDSU End of the Year Bash and create your own custom tote bag.

Paint it. Decorate it. Add stickers. Add gems. Make it yours. 🎨

Not into painting or drawing? No problem, we’ll have fun stickers, gems, and easy decorations so everyone can join in.

📍 Nodak Insurance Football Performance Complex
📅 May 3, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Come for the vibes. Leave with your own custom tote. 💚

What a proud moment for PSGSA!👏

Our advisor, our president, and our association were all recognized at the 2026 Bison Leader Awards.

Congratulations to Dr. Juan M. Osorno, Hava Delavar, and the entire Plant Sciences Graduate Student Association community.

Special thanks to Dr. Burton Johnson (Our advisor) for showing up to support us, and to our officers: Hava Delavar(President), Maria Mazala (Vice President), Ana Fuentes (Treasurer), and Privillege Muleya (Secretary), for representing PSGSA with pride.

Moments like these remind us what strong mentorship, student leadership, and community can build.

Drop a 💚💛 to celebrate PSGSA!

🎓 Student Spotlight

Meet Md Najmol Hoque, a Ph.D. candidate at North Dakota State University.

His research in wheat science, nutrition, and food quality is making great and meaningful impact.

From publications to scholarships and research awards, Md Najmol’s work reflects the excellence and dedication of graduate students in Plant Sciences.

👏 Join us in celebrating his achievements!

🏐 What. A. Tournament.

Two days of volleyball, energy, laughter, teamwork, and campus community! Thank you to everyone who came out to play, cheer, support, and celebrate with PSGSA.

🏆 Congratulations to our winning teams:
🥇 1st Place:
🥈 2nd Place:
🥉 3rd Place:

Watch the highlights to the end, this was one to remember! 💚💛

🏐 The excitement continues!

After a great first round, the PSGSA Volleyball Tournament heads into the semi-finals and finals tomorrow 🔥

Come cheer, support your department, and be part of the final matches. It’s going to be an exciting finish!

📅 Tomorrow
⏰ 6:00 PM

Everyone is welcome! 💚💛