Profile

• Time Zone

  Eastern

  
  
• Organization

  Michigan State University

  
  
• Role

  Scientist Mentor: I will mentor teams of students online

  
  
• Research Interests (300 words)

  I am keen on working towards improvement of quality of agriculture crops and explore the integrated management strategies to help growers to make smart decisions

  
  
• Profile Question 1

  What is the coolest thing you have discovered or learned about plants?

  
  
• Answer the question you selected for profile question 1 here (300 words):

  Plants are one of the most persistent creatures on earth. They are the pioneers of life and can thrive in most adversities.

  
  
• Profile Question 2

  What is your favorite plant? Why?

  
  
• Answer the question you selected for profile question 2 here (300 words):

  Corn is my favorite plant because it is the first plant I have researched on in depth. It had a huge role in making me comfortable with scientific research and experimentation. Also, it looks so beautiful and reminds me of happy summers.

  
  
• Profile Question 3

  What lessons have you learned in your career about how science works?

  
  
• Answer the question you selected for profile question 3 here (300 words):

  For a successful career in science collaborations are the key. It is through collaborative team work that knowledge gaps are identified and ideas are born. Besides that, risk taking is a driving force in innovative research.

  
  
• Capacity: How many teams at a time are you comfortable working with?

  2

  
  

Recent Posts

Plant Gods Harkirat Kaur Apr 19 at 10:36pm

Hi Abigail,

I am sorry you are struggling with your plants. If your experiment is still going on and you are seeing infection, I would recommend that you wait for the soil/plant material to dry before watering again.

Best,
Harkirat

Economy clan Harkirat Kaur Apr 10 at 10:22am

Hi economy clan,

I am your scientist liaison and I observe the things happening on planting science groups in the background. I would encourage you to please respond to your mentor's questions. It will help them to guide you better.

Cheers…

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Hi economy clan,

I am your scientist liaison and I observe the things happening on planting science groups in the background. I would encourage you to please respond to your mentor's questions. It will help them to guide you better.

Cheers,

Harkirat

Dream Team Harkirat Kaur Apr 10 at 10:19am

Hi Dream Team,

I am your scientist liaison. I observe everything going on these groups in the background. This one is just an appreciation post for your diligence and hard work. Keep going, all the best!!

Cheers,

Harkirat