Outreach
The Long Lab is dedicated to bringing science to the community. We participate in a variety of events each year and are always interested in partnering with schools and organizations to provide hands-on research experiences.
Catalyst is a K-12 program that provides hands on educational outreach to high school students with learning disabilities. The Long Lab host short internships for Catalyst student each summer.
The Integrative Microbial and Plant Systems Undergraduate Research Experience (REU) is a 10-week long intensive summer program allowing undergraduate students to complete and present a summer research project. The Long Lab is happy to host REU students each summer.
Dr. Long is also Platform Director for Education and Workforce Development for the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative, which directs a N.C. PSI K – Postdoc outreach and education initiatives. The Long Lab is happy to host students of all ages through programs such as MSEN and NC Plant Science Outreach Day.