Advancing agriculture in a changing world starts with curiosity—the drive to ask questions, explore possibilities, and reimagine what’s possible.
CROPPS nurtures this curiosity by providing training and resources that empower participants to explore the complexities of programmable plant systems. Through courses, workshops, and hands-on learning, we cultivate foundational knowledge, foster collaboration, and develop the skills needed for original discovery. Our programs combine technical expertise with ethical responsibility and public engagement, turning curiosity into meaningful change.
Collaboration is at the heart of the educational philosophy of CROPPS. In addition to taskwork, our participants engage in proactive training in teamwork. Through structured team learning, participants develop the skills needed for effective, cross-discipline and cross-institutional teamwork. Guided by our community agreement, we abide by intentional tenets in our centerwide collaborations, which leads to more productive teams and a healthy research experience.
Education at CROPPS is driven by our innovations in programmable plant systems. These developments allow for signature offerings that leverage, and are uniquely enabled by, CROPPS research. Trainees practice designing and executing original research, mentoring across disciplines, and communicating their findings to diverse audiences. From K-12 outreach to undergraduate research programs like our REU initiative, CROPPS connects learners at every level with meaningful opportunities to explore digital biology in action.
If you are a K-12 teacher interested in bringing CROPPS research to your classroom, please click this button to request a discussion with our outreach coordinator.
