Clarissa Balbalian (Chair, National Data Committee)
The Communicator: Volume 6, Issue 12, December 2025
Sara May*, The Pennsylvania State University – NEPDN, Swarnalatha Moparthi, North Carolina State University – SPDN, and Samantha Fieweger*, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection – NCPDN
Tania Brenes-Arguedas (Asst. Director WPDN) and Angela Madeiras (NEPDN)
The Communicator: Volume 6, Issue 12, December 2025
Sample Submission for Confirmatory Diagnostic Testing
Start Date: 2026-03-13 -1:30PM
Virtual. 2-hrs
The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture within the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, at the University of Connecticut (UConn) invites applications for the position of Department Head with an appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. We seek an inspirational, dynamic, and visionary individual to provide strong academic and administrative leadership for a highly ranked and productive department, in alignment with the strategic plans for the college and the university.
Clarissa Balbalian (Chair, National Data Committee)
The Communicator: Volume 6, Issue 11, November 2025
Sara May*, The Pennsylvania State University – NEPDN, Swarnalatha Moparthi, North Carolina State University – SPDN, and Samantha Fieweger*, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection – NCPDN
Allina Bennett, NPDN Professional Development Coordinator
The Communicator: Volume 6, Issue 11, November 2025
NPDN supports plant health and biosecurity in U.S. agricultural and natural ecosystems by providing expert diagnostic capacity, communication, coordination, and quality pest and disease diagnostic information.