Conducted jointly by Northwestern University (NU) and the Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG), The Graduate Program in Plant Biology and Conservation offers both doctoral and master of science degrees through The Graduate School at Northwestern University. This program focuses on preparing students for future leadership positions in botanical science and plant conservation. In response to growing national and international threats to biodiversity, the program is designed to train future scientists who have the skills to address this crisis.
Upcoming Events for Graduate Program in Plant Biology and Conservation
March 2026
Mar
13
2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Mar
20
2026
PBC Seminar Series: Dr. Madeline White
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
April 2026
Apr
3
2026
PBC Seminar Series: Sea Grant Team - Greg Hitzroth
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Apr
10
2026
PBC Seminar Series: Dr. Amy Iler
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Apr
17
2026
PBC Seminar Series: Elsa Godtfredsen
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Apr
23
2026
PBC Seminar Series: Maddie Sadler
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Apr
24
2026
PBC Seminar Series: Dr. John Mola
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
May 2026
May
1
2026
PBC Seminar Series: Dr. Myla Aronson
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
May
8
2026
PBC Seminar Series: Graduate Symposium
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
May
15
2026
PBC Seminar Series: Graduate Symposium
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
May
22
2026
PBC Seminar Series: Graduate Symposium
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
May
29
2026
PBC Seminar Series: Dr. Laura Lagomarsino
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
June 2026
Jun
5
2026
PBC Seminar Series: Dr. Xorla Ocloo
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM