Video Alert: Check out new VT video showcasing PhD student Brandan Shur
Brandan Shur, PhD Student studying under Dr. Michael Evan’s supervision in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, was featured in a VT News video titled “Small plant, big impact.” This video interview showcases some of the work that Brandan is conducting as part of his dissertation to help advance the CEA industry. Watch the […]
Meet the Graduate Students: Praveen Gajula
I’m Praveen Gajula, a PhD student in Horticulture at Virginia Tech’s School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, working in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center under the supervision of Dr. Kaylee South. My research focuses on plant pathogen management in soilless systems, utilizing RNAi-based biofungicides to control gray mold in strawberries, and utilizing beneficial […]
CEA Innovation Center Team Travels to Indoor Ag-Con 2025 (Las Vegas)
Team members from the CEA Innovation Center traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to attend the 13th annual Indoor Ag-Con. The event was held at the Westgate March 11-12, 2025. The CEA Innovation Center had a booth at the Expo where the team made new connections with growers, suppliers, educators, researchers, and other organizations. Pictured are […]
Ferrum Professor hosted in the CEA Innovation Center
Dr. Tim Durham, Associate Professor of Crop Science at Ferrum College, worked in the CEA Innovation Center with Dr. Kaylee South during an IALR Fellowship. Learn more about his time in the Innovation Center on the IALR website: https://www.ialr.org/ferrum-professor-diversifying-cea-knowledge-during-ialr-fellowship/
Third Annual CEA Summit East Sparks Innovation and Collaboration in Virginia
The CEA Innovation Center co-hosted with Indoor Ag-Con a successful third-annual event. See the full news story here: https://www.ialr.org/third-annual-cea-summit-east-sparks-innovation-and-collaboration-in-virginia/
Governor Glenn Youngkin to Speak at the 2024 CEA Summit East.
Exciting news! The VA Governor is headed to the CEA Summit East. Check it out here: https://www.ialr.org/virginia-governor-glenn-youngkin-to-deliver-opening-keynote-address-at-cea-summit-east/
Two college students studying in Danville work in the CEA Innovation Center
Two students, Jacob Haymore and Cameron Dallas, working in Dr. Kaylee South’s lab were featured in an IALR News Story. Read more on the IALR website: https://www.ialr.org/college-students-working-in-cea-innovation-center/
