We believe it’s crucial to have an informed and engaged public. Thus, outreach and education are a primary institute directive, with efforts to make plant science accessible for all audiences and to inspire and support new plant scientists.

BTI hosts professional development programs linking high school science teachers and students with BTI researchers in collaborative research projects. The institute also fosters research and educational experiences for undergraduate and graduate students and community members, along with summer internships for area high school students.

We prepare graduate students for multiple career paths through an initiative known as “T-training.” The T-training teaches grad students networking, tech transfer, and communication skills that facilitate smoother transitions into nonacademic career paths.