Dr. Steve Whitham's research focuses on soybean defense gene networks, plant-virus interactions, and soybean-soybean rust interactions.
Past Events
For a schedule of all our events, seminars, and lectures visit our calendar.
Vigil for Nicolas Leslie, Jul 18
A memorial vigil will be held on Sproul Plaza to honor UC Berkeley student Nicolas Leslie and the others who lost their lives alongside him in the terrorist attack in Nice.
Data visualization workshop, Jul 7
A well-designed figure can have a huge impact on the communication of research results. This workshop will introduce key principles and resources for visualizing data:
Research-to-Policy Faculty Training, Jun 20
This training is open to UC Berkeley faculty, lecturers, research staff, and postdoctoral fellows.
Plant Genome Engineering Symposium (PGES), May 31
UC Berkeley’s first ever Plant Genome Engineering Symposium (PGES) will focus on potential for genetic engineering and modification in plant systems.
California Climate Change Scoping Plan: The Role of Agriculture, May 26
The UC Center Food and Agriculture Series is a three week series explores solutions to issues of food security, health and sustainability.
Preventative Health Solutions for California's Diabetes Epidemic, May 19
The UC Center Food and Agriculture Series is a three week series explores solutions to issues of food security, health and sustainability. Berkeley Assistant Professor Malo Hutson will speak at this event.
Essig Brunch: Prof. Julien Petillon, Universite de Rennes, May 13
The Entomology Students' Organization is pleased to present the Essig Seminar, UC Berkeley's only entomology-themed seminar series.
17th Annual Microbiology Student Symposium, May 6
The Microbiology Student Symposium is a graduate student-run symposium which showcases microbiology presentations by graduate students, undergraduate students, and postdocs.
Essig Brunch: Coffee Social, May 6
The Entomology Students' Organization is pleased to present the Essig Seminar, UC Berkeley's only entomology-themed seminar series.