Innovating agriculture from the lab to the field
The Center for Plant Science Innovation (PSI) is an interdisciplinary research, development, and training program in plant sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. PSI includes 21 faculty members from five academic departments and three colleges who advance plant science research in Metabolic Biochemistry, Stress Biology, Genetics, and Epigenetics. PSI scientists apply their research to the development of crops with improved productivity and higher value by turning laboratory innovations into real-world applications. The work of PSI addresses global food security and the profitability of agricultural producers.
PSI Heuermann Graduate Recognition Award 2025
- 4 awards of $2,500 each -
The goal of the PSI Heuermann Graduate Recognition Award is to honor students who have distinguished themselves in terms of research productivity, professional accomplishments, and public service to their profession.
Eligibility: Masters or Doctoral students in PSI affiliated labs are eligible to apply.
Deadline for application: April 18, 2025
PSI Heuermann Research Idea Award 2025
The PSI Heuermann Research Idea Award supports innovative plant science research projects of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in PSI at UNL. The award funds research expenses for at least one graduate student and one postdoctoral researcher each year.
Eligibility: Applicants must be affiliated with PSI member labs during the proposed research period.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
New Edition!
PSI Newsletter
December 2024
Hear from our director and the PSI Heuermann Graduate Award winners, see photos of our faculty and students, read about a new method for estimating evapotranspiration, and more.
Read the Newsletter
Midwest American Society of Plant Biologists
2025 Midwest ASPB Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska!
March 21-23
The 2025 Midwest ASPB Meeting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will showcase diverse plant science research, including work in related disciplines such as soil science, engineering, genomics, pathology, ecology, molecular biology, and computer science. Registration is now open!
