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University of Georgia

The National Egg Products School, sponsored by the University of Georgia (UGA) Department of Poultry Science, the UGA Department of Food Science and Technology, and the American Egg Board, is a biennial, 3.5-day school focusing on eggs and egg products. Participants will receive a thorough introduction to eggs and egg products, from their initial formation through the packaging of liquid and dried egg products for industrial use. This “farm to fork” review includes side excursions into molecular structure, safety, microbiology, and the latest research on egg nutrition. Alongside the presentations, the program incorporates hands-on sessions for participants to use a variety of egg ingredients to create products such as angel food cake, ice cream, mayonnaise, and custard.

09/23 8:00AM - 09/26 1:00PM National Egg Products School Food Science, ATHENS, GA

The Boerma Plant Breeding for Excellence Lecture Series and Graduate Student Award for Excellence are named for Dr. H. Roger Boerma, emeritus distinguished research professor and executive director of Georgia Seed Development. Dr. Boerma has made significant contributions to plant breeding through the development of new cultivars of soybean and has been a leader in developing organizations that ensure the training of future generations of plant breeders. The CAES Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics with the support of the Roger and Cindy Boerma Endowment, will host the 3rd annual event at 3:30PM on September 13th, 2024 at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL) in Tifton. This lecture will feature Dr. Philipp Simon, vegetable breeder and geneticist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and USDA-VCRU Research Leader.

3:30PM - 5:00PM Boerma Plant Breeding for Excellence Lecture Series NESPAL Seminar Room 126, Tifton

LOCATION: In-person in Tifton at NESPAL 126, and remotely @ Athens CAGT 128 and Griffin SLC 116. ZOOM LINK: https://zoom.us/j/92746449293?pwd=xilFtGksznsBNeld1dO9iFdW4D9HEN.1 Meeting ID: 927 4644 9293 Passcode: 900251

9:30AM - 12:30PM Thesis Defense Seminar: Validation of a QRL identified for Tomato Spotted Wild Virus resistance and candidate gene exploration in Arachis hypogaea by Sydney Webb

Locations: Athens CAGT 128, Tifton NESPAL 125, and Griffin SLC 116 Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/97148351609 Meeting ID: 971 4835 1609 *Please sign in to your UGA zoom account prior to joining. Those that join the zoom outside of the Authenticated UGA accounts will need to display full name and affiliation to be admitted from the waiting room.

4:00PM - 5:00PM IPBGG Student Seminar Series: Flavorful Aromas: The Scents Behind Your Favorite Fruits by Qian Feng