Corporate Affiliates Program

The Center for Plant Science Corporate Affiliates Program is being established to develop and maintain strong, mutually beneficial connections between the Center and industry.

Advantages of Membership

  • Enhanced visibility of strong commitment to plant science education
    • Affiliation with Rice University and the USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine
    • Named graduate and postdoctoral scholarships
    • Public recognition in Centerís reports, affiliateís logo and link on the Centerís web site, and Rice University Commencement Announcements
  • Opportunities for student recruitment
    • Internships for graduate students
    • Early and close contact with undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows interested in plant sciences and technology
  • Relationships with Center scientists
    • Close interactions with Center faculty
    • Opportunities for technical training with Center scientists to obtain first-hand access to new technologies
    • Invitations to special events on Rice Campus, including "Frontiers of Biology" Symposia and other Institute, Departmental, and University seminars, workshops, and conferences of interest to Affiliates
    • Invitations to present problems, key issues, and topics of mutual interest to Center students and faculty