Education and Outreach Mission
The Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research is committed to science education and public outreach. Through education we work to bridge the gap between scientific research and application and the public’s awareness and understanding of these processes. Because BTI’s research in plant biology and genetics is ultimately tied to public issues like agriculture, food production, human health, environmental health, and bio-energy we are committed to providing engaging opportunities for people of all ages to understand the science that we do, and its role in many aspects of public life. In addition to connecting science to the everyday lives of people, we aim to inspire the next generation of scientists. To accomplish this mission, we have developed a distinct education and outreach program to serve a diversity of participants:
- Updates and Events
Plant Biology Summer Internships 2010
The Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) at the Boyce Thompson Institute, Cornell University and the US Department of Agriculture invites undergraduate and high school students to apply for PGRP summer internships in 2010. Our program offers students the opportunity to work in a vibrant and supportive environment while gaining greater ...
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Reaching out to SACNAS: the Society for the Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
Education Coordinator, Tiffany Fleming traveled to Dallas, Texas on October 15-18, 2009 to talk with undergraduates, science teachers, postdocs and faculty about the many exciting learning opportunities at BTI available to people in all phases of their scientific careers. Specifically, Fleming recruited talented undergraduates for the 2010 Summer Internships in ...
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In our Community
Each year Cornell Plantations Youth Education program hosts Judy’s Day, a large-scale community event devoted to learning and teaching about plants. This year’s event, ‘Journey the World through Plants’ brought over 1,048 people together, all with a common interest in learning more about plants.
Dr. Joyce Van Eck and research ...
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LSIE Report (PDF 196 KB)