Partnerships
Coordinates membership and fosters collaborations with various Penn State institutes, centers, all campuses, and the Penn State office of corporate partnerships
Director for Partnerships
Siela Maximova
Research Professor of Plant Biotechnology Co-Director, Endowed Program in the Molecular Biology of Cocoa
Team leader for Membership (Branching out initiative)
Research
Promotes interdisciplinary and highly collaborative research among our members and affiliates
Faculty Lead
Hong Ma
Huck Chair in Plant Reproductive Development and Evolution; Professor of Biology
Plant Institute Scholars
Supports professional development activities and collaborates with senior institute membership to advance the institute's mission through their fresh perspectives and enthusiasm
Faculty Lead
Mark Guiltinan
Director, Plant Institute; J. Franklin Styer Professor of Horticultural Botany; Professor of Plant Molecular Biology
President and Event Planner
Treasurer
Science Communication
Publishes newsletter, social media, website, publications and outreach support
Faculty Lead
IT and Communications Lead
Web and Social Media Representative
Public Education
Coordinates with arboretum and other educators on educational programing and public outreach
Graduate Student Lead
Ag Education Leads
