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8\/2026 Finding Inspiration in the Wild<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The landscapes around Tucson offered a vivid reminder of the remarkable ways plants adapt to challenging environments. From desert cacti to diverse wild legumes, these plants continue to inspire the questions we ask about natural variation, evolutionary adaptation, and resilience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

8\/2026 Song Lab at Botany 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Bao-Hua Song presented the lab\u2019s recent research at Botany 2026 in Tucson, highlighting how a chromosome-scale reference genome and single-cell transcriptomics help us understand coastal adaptation and salt resilience in sand bean. The meeting provided a wonderful opportunity to share our work on wild legumes, connect with colleagues, and discover exciting new research across plant biology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

8\/21\/2026 Congratulations to Ping on her Presentation Award<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Congratulations to\u00a0Ping\u00a0for receiving the graduate\u00a0presentation award in the department! This recognition reflects the quality of her research and her ability to communicate it effectively. Way to go, Ping!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

8\/1\/2026 Welcome Hunter to the Bean Team!<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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We are delighted to welcome Hunter back to the Bean Team this fall! Hunter worked with us as an undergraduate researcher during the spring and summer and is now joining the lab as an Honors student to conduct his Honors thesis research. We look forward to seeing his project develop this year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7\/2026<\/strong> Ping Shared Multi-Omics Project at American Society of Plant Biology Conference (ASPB2026) <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Our graduate student Ping attended the Plant Biology 2026 meeting in Ottawa, Canada, where she presented her multi-omics research on soybean cyst nematode resilience in wild soybean. The meeting provided a wonderful opportunity to share our work with the broader plant science community, exchange ideas, and learn about exciting advances across plant biology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4\/2026 Bean Team Receives Community Engagement Award<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Congratulations to our Bean Team on receiving the 2026 Klein College of Science Community Engagement Award!<\/strong> This recognition celebrates our collaborative work with the Charlotte Teachers Institute (CTI)<\/strong> to connect plant science and agricultural research with teachers and the broader community. We are grateful to our students, collaborators, and CTI partners whose teamwork made this effort possible. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4\/24\/2026 Congratulations to our honors student, Tanusree! <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Congratulations to Tanusree on a great presentation at the Undergraduate Research Conference! It was wonderful to see her share her research with the broader public. Great job, Tanusree!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4\/3\/2026 Congratulations to Melissa on her Successful Ph.D. Defense! <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Congratulations to Melissa on successfully defending her Ph.D. dissertation! This is a major milestone and the culmination of years of hard work and persistence. We are very proud of her achievement and wish her all the best in her next chapter!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

12\/08\/2025 The Song Lab celebrated the fall semester with gratitude, laughter, and new energy for the future!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I am grateful for our team spirit, dedication, and hard work! We planted many seeds (ideas, experiments, collaborations) and I look forward to seeing them grow and flourish in the year ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12\/08\/2025 The Song Lab is excited to recruit a new postdoctoral scholar!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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We are seeking a creative, driven researcher to join our team and work at the intersection of evolutionary biology, quantitative genomics, and climate resilience. If this sounds like you, please visit the link for the full position description: https:\/\/pages.charlotte.edu\/alysa-song\/positions\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12\/2025 Congratulations to Ping on Receiving an ASPB Travel Award<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Congratulations to Ping Yates on receiving a travel award from the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB)<\/strong> to support her participation in the ASPB annual meeting! This award recognizes and supports emerging plant scientists in sharing their research and engaging with the broader plant biology community. We are proud of Ping\u2019s achievement and look forward to her representing the Song Lab and sharing our research at ASPB! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

10\/20\/2025 The Bean Team at the 11th Annual Research Symposium!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re so proud of our graduate students for representing the Bean Team with two posters and one oral presentation at the 11th Annual Department of Biological Sciences Research Symposium! Well done, Team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9\/15\/2025 Welcome New Lab Member<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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We are excited to welcome Dr. Martin Le as a new postdoctoral researcher in our lab! He brings expertise in plant molecular biology, which will be invaluable to our ongoing work on plant and pest interactions. We look forward to his contributions, collaborations, and fresh perspectives as we continue advancing our research. Welcome to the bean team, Martin!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

8\/11\/2025 Welcome New Lab Members!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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We\u2019re delighted to welcome Garrett Kimbrell back to our lab this fall after his excellent work with us over the summer! Garret has already proven himself to be a responsible, and passionate researcher, as well as a fantastic team player. His enthusiasm and dedication have made a meaningful impact on our projects, and we\u2019re excited to see his continued contributions as part of our bean team. Welcome back, Garret!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We are excited to welcome Tanusree Chepuri, a Biology Honors student majoring in Biology with a minor in Data Science, to our bean team for the next two semesters! Tanusree will be working on her honors project focused on understanding plant performance under both biotic and abiotic stresses, an important research topic for advancing our knowledge of plant resilience. We are excited to have her on board. Welcome, Tanusree!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We are pleased to welcome Bavindri Saravanabavan, a Biology undergraduate student, to our bean team this fall! Bavindri was a student in my Systems Biology class this spring and was inspired by our research on plant nematode resistance. Her enthusiasm and curiosity about complex biological systems make her a wonderful addition to our group. We look forward to her contributions and growth as an undergraduate researcher. Welcome, Bavindri!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

8\/1\/2025 Bean Team End-of-Summer Celebration<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Our Bean Team gathered together last Friday to celebrate our FANTASTIC summer filled with hard work, collaboration, and accomplishments! It has been a busy but rewarding summer. We are grateful for the opportunity to work closely with Charlotte Teachers Institute, high school teachers, international visiting student, and undergraduate students. Thank you to each of the Bean Team members for your energy, positivity, commitment, and wonderful teamwork. I am proud and thankful to work with such a wonderful team! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

7\/25\/2025 Song Lab at Summer Research Symposium<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The Song Lab collaborated with Dr. Scott Gartlan (Charlotte Teachers Institute) and hosted two high school teachers, Susan Pittinaro and Adam Wood, for the Summer Research Experience for Teachers (SRET<\/em>) program. They successfully presented their research story. We enjoyed having them as part of our BEAN TEAM! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6\/27\/2025 Honored to Share Our Research at the Phytochemical Society of North America Annual Conference!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Bao-Hua Song was invited to deliver a keynote talk at the 64th Annual Conference of the Phytochemical Society of North America. She presented Bean Team\u2019s research on wild legumes and plant resilience, and highlighted how we integrate omics, systems biology, and molecular genetics to uncover plant chemical defense. Grateful to the conference organizers, and for the inspiring interactions and discussions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4\/28\/2025 Song Lab Party and Picture Day<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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4\/26\/2026 Dr. Bao-Hua Song Received the Outstanding Data Science Faculty Research Award!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Bao-Hua Song received the Outstanding Data Science Faculty Research Award. We are grateful for this recognition and for the contributions of our students, collaborators, and colleagues who make our research possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4\/25\/2025 Graduate Student Melissa Named a Finalist for the Outstanding Graduate Instructor of Record Award. Congratulations Melissa!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Congratulations to our Bean Team member Melissa Hatley on being recognized as a finalist for the Outstanding Graduate Instructor of Record Award<\/strong> at UNC Charlotte! This recognition highlights Melissa\u2019s dedication and excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentorship. We are proud to celebrate Melissa\u2019s achievement and contributions in both the classroom and the lab. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

11\/2024 Congratulations to our Honors Student Mark on Receiving the Chancellor\u2019s Award!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Congratulations to Mark Mistretta, an Honors student in the Bean Team, on receiving the Chancellor\u2019s Award<\/strong>! The Chancellor\u2019s Award is given to one undergraduate student in recognition of their outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to the campus community. Their contributions help enrich the college experience for fellow students and help develop good citizens and stewards for the future<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4\/2024 Honors Student Mark Presents Sand Bean Research at Undergraduate Research Conference<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Congratulations to our Bean Team member Mark Mistretta on presenting his research, \u201cUnderstanding Salt Adaptation with Metabolomics in Sand Beans,\u201d at the undergraduate research conference. Mark\u2019s work explores the metabolic basis of salt adaptation in sand bean, contributing to our broader effort to understand how wild plants adapt to challenging environments. Great job, Mark!.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

10\/2023 Song Lab Story: Dancing in the Wild<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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We are grateful to University Communications for featuring the Song Lab\u2019s research in \u201cDancing in the Wild<\/a>\u201d. The story highlights our NSF-funded research using the remarkable natural diversity of wild soybean to better understand plant resistance to soybean cyst nematodes. We greatly appreciate the recognition and support of our research, students, and broader efforts to connect discoveries from wild plants with crop improvement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

8\/15\/2023 Welcome New Lab Members<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Welcome new lab member, Honor student Mark Mistretta, join the Bean team!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome new undergraduate student Haeden Poslinski join the Bean team!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome new undergraduate student Phung Nguyen join the Bean team!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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8\/2023 Welcome new lab member, Honor student Mark Mistretta, join the bean team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7\/2023 Song lab sand bean project was funded by North Carolina Biotechnology Center to study phytochemicals in plant environmental adaptation! Hooray!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7\/2023 Song lab soybean cyst nematode project was funded by NSF! We are super excited!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5\/2023 Song lab data science proposal was funded by School of Data Science to study sand bean genomic diversity and climate adaptation! We are super excited!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2\/15\/2023 Our bean team graduate student Ping Yates won the First Prize in the Survey- Management Section at the National Soybean Nematode Conference Graduate-Young Professional Poster Competition. Way to go Ping!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/31\/2023 Our bean team graduate student Abbey Stranahan was recognized as an exemplary student exceeding the criteria for membership in The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS). Congratulations Abbey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/8\/2023 Welcome Maria Mcclain, Cindy Hernandez, Dania Kanawati, David Geiger, and Yousuf Barafi continue working in the lab this spring semester!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/8\/2023 Welcome Isha Parikh, Marietta Flores, and Olivia Thonissen join the bean team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022<\/strong>
We are very excited that our paper published in the Journal of Systematics and Evolution was selected as one of the Outstanding Papers of the year. What an honor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/2022 Song lab was funded by NIH to study wild soybean phytochemical diversity. We are very excited!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/15\/2022 Welcome three new undergraduate students: Dania Kanawati, David Geiger, and Yousuf Barafi join the bean team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/15\/2022 Welcome Maria and Cindy continue working in the lab this fall semester!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/10\/2022 Welcome our new graduate student Chase Farmer Join the bean team! Chase has been working in the Song Lab for two semesters as an undergraduate student researcher. We are excited that he will join us this fall as a graduate student! Welcome Chase!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5\/15\/2022 Song Lab Strawberry Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5\/4\/2022 Song Lab Picture Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5\/16\/2022 Our Bean Team graduate student Melissa Hatley was selected for the 2022-2023 Graduate School Teaching Fellowship (GSTF). Congratulations Melissa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5\/15\/2022 Welcome undergraduate student Marylyn Callahan joins us as the scholar of NIH Bridges to Baccalaureate Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 4\/11\/2022 Our Bean Team graduate student Farida Yasmin received Thomas L. Reynolds Graduate Research Award for the 2022-23 academic year. Congratulations Farida!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4\/8\/2022 Congratulations to our new graduate student Ping Yates on winning first place in the poster presentation at the graduate symposium!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/8\/2022 Welcome our new graduate students, Ping Yates and Abbey Stranahan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/8\/2022 Welcome our undergraduate students, Chase, Cindy, Ford, K’brie, Maria, and Megan, joining the lab to gain research experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11\/12\/2021 Our bean team member Farida won the second place for the 3MT thesis competition! Congratulations Farida!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10\/26\/2021 Abbey joined the lab as a research assistant. Welcome Abbey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10\/26\/2021 Our bean team member Farida was selected as a finalist for the 3MT competition! Way to go Farida!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/15\/2021 Megan joined the lab as an undergraduate research student. Welcome Megan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6\/1\/2021 Ping Joined the lab as a research assistant. Welcome Ping!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6\/1\/2021 Jamari joined the lab as a  North Carolina Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NC-LSAMP) Undergraduate Research Student. Welcome Jamari!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\/30\/2021 Our bean team graduate student Farida’s renewal application to the 2021-2022 Faculty for the Future Fellowship was approved. Congratulations Farida! We are very excited for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/30\/2021 Our bean team graduate student Farida Yasmin received the very prestigious and competitive DeLill Nasser Award for Professional Development in Genetics from the Genetics Society of America (GSA).  Congratulations Farida and very proud of you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1\/16\/2021 Welcome undergraduate student Maria Mcclain join the lab! Maria is NSF-funded SPARC4 Scholar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/16\/2021 Welcome undergraduate student Amber Stiller continue working for a third semester in the lab! Amber is NSF-funded SPARC4 Scholar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/16\/2021 Welcome undergraduate student Tyrese Williams continue working in the lab for a second semester!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/16\/2021 Welcome undergraduate student K’brie Scotland continue working in the lab for a second semester!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11\/7\/2020: Our bean team undergraduate student Amber joined the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS) and presented her poster. Great job Amber!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4\/16\/2020, Melissa received a scholarship to attend the Audubon NC Summit. Congratulations Mellisa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4\/3\/2020, our bean team packed some gloves and masks to donate to the local hospitals. We are so glad that we can help during this critical and special time! Thanks Farida for putting all things together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4\/6\/2020, Our bean team graduate student Neha Mittal successfully passed her doctoral defense. Congratulations Dr. Neha Mittal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12\/10\/2019: A story about our graduate student Farida Yasmin. Great job Farida and thanks Lynn for the nice story! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11\/25\/2019: Song Lab hosted Dr.John Kiss from UNCG to give a department seminar. We all enjoyed the talk!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10\/25\/2019: CONGRATULATIONS Jan becomes Dr. Jan Kofsky!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10\/1\/2019: Postdoctoral Associate Dr. Jianfeng Chen joined the lab! Welcome Jianfeng! We all enjoyed the “Tea-riffic” TEA party! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/15\/2019: New graduate student Melissa Hatley joined us. Welcome Melissa!:)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6\/11\/2019: Our graduate student Neha Mittal not only won travel award to the meeting of International Society of Chemical Ecology but also won top honors in the Poster Competition sponsored by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Congratulations Neha!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5\/11\/2019: Our review” Neglected treasures in the wild \u2014 legume wild relatives in food security and human health” is out! <\/span>4\/25\/2019: Graduate student Farida Yasmin is awarded a scholarship of $1500 through the National Science Foundation to join the summer study offered by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Way to go Farida!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4\/28\/2019: The whole lab enjoyed the UNC Charlotte Science and Technology Expo Festival. Great teamwork ladies! Thanks Jan for the wonderful and creative idea!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4\/26\/2019: Song Lab hosted Dr. Jenny Xiang from NCSU to gave a department seminar.  We enjoyed the interactions with Dr. Xiang!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4\/25\/2019: Graduate student Farida Yasmin is awarded a scholarship of $1500 through the National Science Foundation to join the summer study offered by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Way to go Farida!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\/22\/2019: Bao-Hua visited High Point University and gave a talk in the Department of biology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\/20\/2019: Graduate student Neha Mittal received the “Travel Awards from the International Society of Chemical Ecology” to join the ISCE meeting in early June. Hooray! We look forward to another lab travel!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3\/18\/2019: Graduate student Neha Mittal awarded the FIRST place in the graduate oral competition at the 2019 annual meeting of the Southern Section of the American Society of Plant Biologists (SS-ASPB) that was held in Clemson, SC. Great job Neha!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

3\/16\/2019: We gave three oral presentations at  SS-ASPB meeting! We appreciate the SS-ASPB chair and leaders for organizing the wonderful meeting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1\/25\/2019: Bao-Hua gave a talk at the Bioinformatics department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/6\/2019: Welcome Melissa Hatley and Haley Wheeler continue working in the lab as undergraduate research students!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/6\/2019: Welcome Amit Thota join the lab for undergraduate research!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/17\/2018: Song lab party! We had a wonderful time and shared the YUMMY international food !!! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12\/06\/2018: Ho Ho Ho… Great Christmas gift — Song lab received the “Most Creative Door” at the department Christmas decoration competition! Great job team! Thanks Jan for leading this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10\/29\/2018: Song lab picture day! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/29\/2018: A feature story about our graduate studentFarida:  https:\/\/biology.uncc.edu\/news\/2018-10-29\/doctoral-student-studies-soybean-address-poverty-hunger-issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8\/26-8\/30\/2018 Song lab members joined the Soy2018 meeting and the soybean field tour!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/15\/2018: Graduate students Farida Yasmin and Jane Walsh joined us. Welcome ladies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/15\/2018: Honor student Sherry joined us. Welcome Sherry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/15\/2018: Undergraduate student Melissa Hatley will continue working with us. Welcome Melissa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/15\/2018: Undergraduate student Jerry Houpe joined us. Welcome Jerry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7\/25\/2018: Christy successfully passed her thesis defense! Congratulations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7\/12\/2018: Lab members Dr. Hengyou Zhang, Neha Mittal, and Janice Kofsky received the NSF Travel Award<\/em> for the 17th Biennial Molecular and Cellular Biology of Soybean Conference (Soy 2018). Yeah!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6\/14\/2018: Farida Yasmin, our new graduate student, received the Prestigious Schlumberger Foundation Fellowship with $50,000<\/em> to support her graduate study on soybean cyst nematode resistance. Congratulations Farida!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6\/13\/2018: Jan’s review manuscript on wild soybean was accepted by Frontiers in Plant Science! Great teamwork!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5\/1\/2018: Both Jan and Neha received funding<\/span><\/span> from the GPSG for the travel<\/span><\/span> to the soybean conference in August! Congratulations Ladies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4\/29\/2018: The whole lab enjoyed the UNC Charlotte Science and Technology Expo. We gave away hundreds of plants. Great teamwork!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3\/30\/2018: Graduate students Neha Mittal and Jan Kofsky both were chosen for the Graduate School Summer Fellowship Program. Congratulations ladies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\/5\/2018: Bao-Hua is invited to give a talk at Soy2018. Look forward to it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\/8\/2018: Congratulations to our graduate student Neha Mittal on her presentation recognition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our bean team member Neha was selected as a finalist for the 3MT competition! Way to go Neha!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3\/2\/2018: Congratulations to Jan for receiving the 2017-2018 Provost’s Doctoral Teaching Fellowship<\/em>! Great job Jan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/16\/2018: Sherry joined the lab as an undergraduate research student. Welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/6\/2018: Ami, Jennifer, and Mellisa joined the lab as undergraduate research students. Welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/11\/2017: Song lab FRG proposal was funded!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/10\/2017: Song lab one of the NCSPA proposals was funded!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11\/13\/2017: Graduate student Neha Mittal received the best graduate student presentation at the 2017 SigmaXi Student Research Conference. Congratulations Neha!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11\/6\/2017: Graduate student Neha Mittal was selected as one of 10 finalists for the 3-Minute Thesis competition. Great Job Neha!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9\/20\/2017:  Graduate students Jan Kofsky and Christy Zuelsdorf joined SEPEEG conference and presented their projects. Great job!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/16\/2017:  Graduate student Neha Mittal received the NSF WSRC10 Travel<\/span> Award to join the world soybean conference. Congratulations Neha!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/15\/2017: Welcome high school student intern Andrew joined the lab!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/15\/2017: Ami joined the lab as an undergraduate research student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8\/15\/2017: Kelly joined the lab as an undergraduate research student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5\/4\/2017:  Honor student Tori received \u201cHonorable mention\u201d and \u201cbest poster presentation\u201d in the Department Symposium. Congratulations Tori! —Congratulations Tor! Great job!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5\/3\/2017: Bao-Hua is invited to present lab findings on wild soybean cyst nematode resistance at the 2017 world soybean conference. Look forward to it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4\/23\/2017: Science Explore Festival–Creative posters and great lab teamwork!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4\/21\/2017: Honor student Victoria Bonnell received the Honors College Award at the Undergraduate Research Conference. Great job Tori! Way to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/9\/2017:  Bao-Hua joined the PAG conference at SD and gave a talk on soybean cyst nematode resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/3\/2017:  Christy joined the lab as a master student. Welcome Christy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/2\/2016: The lab received Christmas Door Decoration Champion—Thanks for the creative idea! Great teamwork!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9\/28\/2016: Neha received “Honorable mention” award at the SEPEEG meeting. Great job Neha!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9\/16\/2016: The NIH proposal is funded!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/15\/2016: Tori joined the lab as an honor student! Welcome Tori!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\/15\/2016: Haley joined the lab as an undergraduate research student. Welcome Haley!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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