Interdepartmental Plant Physiology Major

Rotations & Selecting a Major Professor

Rotation

Students entering the IPPM program directly are asked to complete a series of research rotations with faculty members of their choice. It is suggested that students complete at least three rotations during the first two semesters. The rotations are usually approximately six to eight weeks in length. These rotations are designed to familiarize the student with the type of research done in the labs as well as to acquaint themselves with the professor and other members of the lab. The student is responsible for contacting professors for scheduling potential rotations. It is important to choose laboratories conducting research that interests you and that will be able to accept you in to the lab if you choose to stay. Students should not make a decision on their choice of advisers until all three rotations have been completed.  

There are 37 faculty members in IPPM representing seven departments (Agronomy, Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology, Chemical & Biological Engineering, Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology, Genetics Development & Cell Biology, Horticulture, and Plant Pathology). For detailed information about the faculty visit the IPPM faculty page.

2007-2008 rotation dates

Rotation	Beginning date	End date	Total workdays
First	Sep 4, 2007	Nov 9, 2007	50 days
Second	Nov 12, 2007	Feb 15, 2008	50 days
Third	Feb 18, 2008	Apr 25, 2008	50 days

Faculty members who needs students

The following faculty members need students to their programs
Diane Bassham
Martin Spalding
Kan Wang
Bing Yang

Selecting a Major Professor

Following the completion of the research rotations, you should ask the faculty member with whom you would like to work whether he or she can accept you into his or her laboratory and arrange for your future financial support. Once an agreement is made, you must fill out the form " Request to Establish a Home Department for Students Admitted to Interdepartmental Majors". This arrangement must be made no later than the first week of May. In the case that no suitable match is attained after 3 rotations, please contact your Temporary Faculty Mentor or IPPM Programm Chair for advice.

Nic Boersma

• IPPM Invited Speakers

• Loomis and IPPM mini symposium

• IPPM seminar series (P Phy 696)

• IPPM Annual Retreats

• IPPM Halloween Party October 28, 2006