April 9: Genetic Therapies - Using DNA as a Drug
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News, features and events from the College of Biological Sciences
March 5: Gene Editing and 21st Century Foods – Why You WILL Want to Eat Them
2020 Entrepreneurial Grant Request for Proposals
The Biotechnology Initiative for Innovation, Collaboration and Entrepreneurship (ICE) Translational Research Grant Program seeks request for applications from interested applicants for the 2020 application c
Feb 13: Meet Your Genes – the Ins and Outs of Consumer DNA Tests
Spring 2020 Petri Dish Series
March 4
Clearing the air around Cannabis
Cannabis has been classified as a controlled substance under federal law since 1970. The plant’s outlaw status hampered research and disrupted cultivation of Cannabis used for hemp fiber.
Here, there and everywhere
The Conservatory gets plants from across town and across the globe.
With over 1,800 species of plants in the collection, one of the more common questions we are asked is “Where do you get all of your plants?” It’s a great question when presented with the scope of diversity in the Conservatory. My short answer is that we get plants from “everywhere.”
Orchids in focus
Longtime volunteer and orchid expert Chas Huston explains why these beloved plants offer an excellent opportunity for outreach.
Minnesota roots
Graduate student Rebekah Mohn received a Fulbright to study sundews in Australia. She relies on the CBS Conservatory to grow varieties from many other parts of the work she can't visit in person.
A student worker reflects on his time at the Conservatory
Adam Kostanecki’s fascination with the Conservatory collection sparked an interest in research.
My experience at the CBS Conservatory has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Changes to the CBS performance review process
The new performance management process is designed to encourage regular performance check-in meetings with your supervisor and will provide you with the training and resources you need to engage in meaningful conversations about your professional development. Additionally, the new process focuses on shared goal-setting and individual accomplishments rather than rated competencies. Supervisors will rate overall performance on a 3-point scale. New Performance management forms (for reviewing civil service, bargaining unit, and P&A staff):