Student Resources

Your hub for Growth, Support, and Opportunity


At BRANCH, we believe no student should feel like they’re navigating plant careers alone. This page brings together helpful tools, opportunities, and connections designed to support you in your academic, professional, and personal journey. Whether you’re looking for internships, volunteer opportunities, or community spaces, these resources are here to help you thrive.

Career Fairs, Job Opportunities, and Study Abroad

Volunteer Opportunities

Connections here at MSU


Kadeem Jamal Gilbert

Assistant Professor, Plant Biology




Imani Pascoe

Graduate Student, Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology



Princess Abu

PhD Candidate, Plant biology




Thelma Madzima

1855 Professor, Plant Biology



Asia Dowtin

Associate Professor, Urban Forestry


Maya Wilson Brown

Graduate Student


Connections across the United States


Tanisha Williams

Assistant Professor, Plant Biology



Georgia Seamans

Assistant Professor



Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso

Professor, Interdisciplinary Plant Science