{"id":17,"date":"2020-11-19T21:59:39","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T21:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/akhoddam\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:53:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:53:34","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/akhoddam\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"Lab News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Check out the lab instagram page for more news (https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drhorticulture\/) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CBSMiami\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7440866738604429312\/?originTrackingId=iWQ1lP9VYcGmR5kDzOPqyA%3D%3D\">Catherine H. Beattie Fellow in Conservation Horticulture by The Garden Club of America&#8217;s Center for Plant Conservation<\/a>. Mar. 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.fiu.edu\/2026\/fiu-showcases-botanical-research-at-nations-largest-orchid-festival?utm_source=tag&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=newsroom-referrals&amp;utm_term=Earth%20and%20Environment\">FIU showcases botanical research at nation\u2019s largest orchid festival<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/case.fiu.edu\/earth-environment\/index.html\">.<\/a> Jan. 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tamiami International Orchid Festival 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/tamiamiorchidfestival.com\/tiof\/public\/classes\">https:\/\/tamiamiorchidfestival.com\/tiof\/public\/classes<\/a> Conservation Horticulture: Conservation Horticulture: In-vitro Micropropagation, Acclimatization, and Preservation of Floridian Endangered Orchids. Jan. 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.fiu.edu\/2025\/rising-seas-threaten-floridas-state-tree\">Rising seas threaten Florida\u2019s state tree<\/a>. Dec. 2025.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2025-12-seas-florida-state-tree.html\">Rising seas put Florida&#8217;s state tree at risk: New research offers hope<\/a>. Dec. 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tourism and the Environment: Interdisciplinary Pathways to Global Sustainability.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kU-notitcLo\">GoGlobalFIU<\/a> Oct. 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FNPS Dade Chapter-<a href=\"https:\/\/teamup.com\/event\/show\/id\/jh6Ekoi7BMQ9vuhGpWUFGBzezMETbF\">The Palmetto of Florida: A Living Legacy of Resilience and Adaptation<\/a>. March. 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart City Miami Magazine. <a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/scheinkman\/docs\/smart_city_magazine_2024_digital-single_pages\">Climate Smart Agriculture.<\/a> P. 35-35. Dec. 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montgomerybotanical.org\/newsletters\/\">Montgomery Botanical News<\/a>. Back from the Brink: <em>Sabal miamiensis<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/onlinedigeditions.com\/publication\/?m=10103&amp;l=1\">Seed Secrets<\/a>. Edible South Florida. Fall 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.fiu.edu\/2024\/fiu-professor-named-usda-e-kika-de-la-garza-science-fellow?utm_source=main&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=newsroom-referrals&amp;utm_term=homepage\">Horticulture professor named a USDA fellow.<\/a> Sep. 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floraldaily.com\/article\/9658743\/florida-international-university-professor-named-usda-fellow\/?utm_medium=email\">Floral Daily.<\/a> Sep. 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/ekdlg-booklet-2024r7.pdf\">2024 E. Kika De La Garza Fellows<\/a>, July. 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/media\/press-releases\/2024\/07\/08\/usda-welcomes-2024-class-e-kika-de-la-garza-fellows\">USDA Welcomes 2024 Class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows<\/a> &#8211; July. 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hacu.net\/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&amp;ID=4740\">HACU News<\/a> &#8211; July. 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conservation &amp; Sustainable Horticulture Lab Students, PI, and projects Featured at USDA ARS Southeast Area Newsletter &#8211; Feb. 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.fiu.edu\/2023\/uber-driver-driven-to-succeed-after-fiu-professor-hails-ride\">One-time Uber driver steers his way to success after FIU professor hails ride<\/a> &#8211; June. 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q1F2s0yWySE\">CBS News Miami<\/a> &#8211; Jan. 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.fiu.edu\/2023\/rare-orchids-could-be-saved-by-common-fruits-in-florida,-research-finds\">Rare orchids could be saved by common fruits in Florida, research finds<\/a> &#8211; Jan. 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/panthernow.com\/2023\/01\/16\/a-love-of-nature-blooms-at-the-fiu-garden-club\/\">A love of nature blooms at the FIU Garden Club<\/a> &#8211; Jan. 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/we-o.org\/state-of-florida-groundwater-analysis-a-closer-look\/\">State of Florida Groundwater Analysis: A Closer Look<\/a> &#8211; Dec. 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/amir-ali-khoddamzadeh-ph-d-40696740_assessing-water-quality-in-floridas-agricultural-activity-6966150804273537024-dxO2\/\">Water Quality Assessment in Florida\u2019s Ag. Sector<\/a> &#8211; Sep. 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:6952688453998309376\/\">&#8220;Living Legend Scholarship&#8221;. &nbsp;MiamiDadeChapter&nbsp;of&nbsp;Florida Nursery, Growers &amp; Landscape Association (FNGLA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.fiu.edu\/2022\/professor-developing-new-tool-for-plant-parents?utm_source=tag&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=newsroom-referrals&amp;utm_term=Earth%20and%20Environment\">Professor developing new tool for plant parents<\/a> &#8211; Apr. 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.fiu.edu\/2022\/fiu-hospitality-marks-food-waste-prevention-week-from-april-4-8-with-activities-and-tips-to-end-food-waste?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=FIU+News+Newsletter\">FIU Hospitality marks Food Waste Prevention Week with activities and tips to end food waste<\/a> &#8211; Apr. 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/environment.fiu.edu\/what-we-study\/projects\/nitrogen-management-and-plant-quality-monitoring\/index.html\">Nitrogen Management and Plant Quality Monitoring Using Optical Sensor Technology in Native and Non-Native Specialty Crops<\/a> &#8211; Oct. 22, 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.fiu.edu\/2021\/my-internship-in-horticulture-at-zoo-miami\">My internship in horticulture at Zoo Miami<\/a> &#8211; Aug. 20, 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestvalueschools.org\/online-sustainability-degree\/\">18 Best Online Sustainability Degree 2021<\/a> &#8211; Aug. 19, 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.fiu.edu\/2021\/national-student-publication-says-fiu-best-for-making-difference-in-climate-crisis?utm_source=tag&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=newsroom-referrals&amp;utm_term=Earth%20and%20Environment\">National student publication says FIU best for making difference in climate crisis<\/a> &#8211; Jan. 14, 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegemagazine.com\/top-10-colleges-where-you-can-make-a-difference-in-the-climate-crisis\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.collegemagazine.com\/top-10-colleges-where-you-can-make-a-difference-in-the-climate-crisis\/\">Top 10 Colleges Where You Can Make A Difference in the Climate Crisis. <\/a>College Magazine &#8211; Jan. 13, 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.southdadenewsleader.com\/opinion\/farmers-struggle-during-the-pandemic\/article_eb6d75ba-02a0-11eb-b04f-fb0f8caf8a2d.html\" target=\"_blank\">Farmers struggle during the pandemic<\/a>. South Dade News Leader &#8211; Sept. 29, 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/casenews.fiu.edu\/2020\/09\/10\/student-works-to-save-endangered-orchids-with-friendly-fungi\/\" target=\"_blank\">Student works to save endangered orchids with friendly fungi<\/a>. CASE News &#8211; Sept. 10, 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/news.fiu.edu\/2020\/green-habits-at-home\" target=\"_blank\">Green Habits at Home<\/a>. FIU News &#8211; April 10, 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/panthernow.com\/2020\/01\/27\/environmental-uncertainty-in-south-florida-grows-in-new-decade\/\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Uncertainty in South Florida Grows in New Decade<\/a>. PantherNOW &#8211; Jan. 27, 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/miamistories.net\/resources\/composting\/\" target=\"_blank\">FIU Earth Month Composting Webinar<\/a>. Miami Environmental Science Action Network &#8211; April 28, 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/casenews.fiu.edu\/2019\/06\/14\/scientists-manage-fertilizers-to-reduce-environmental-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\">Scientists manage fertilizers to reduce environmental issues<\/a>. CASE News &#8211; June 14, 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/casenews.fiu.edu\/2019\/10\/01\/2019-horticulture-professional-certificate-workshop-kicks-off\/\" target=\"_blank\">2019 Horticulture Professional Certificate Workshop kicks off<\/a>. CASE News &#8211; Oct. 1, 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/seniorproject.cis.fiu.edu\/seniorprojects\/drhorticulture-v1-0\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Horticulture App<\/a>. FIU School of Computing &amp; Information Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/newsarchives.fiu.edu\/2018\/12\/how-to-take-care-of-holiday-poinsettias\" target=\"_blank\">How to take care of holiday poinsettias<\/a>. FIU News &#8211; Dec. 5, 2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Tt3CBgobWcs\" target=\"_blank\">FIU Organic Garden (video)<\/a>. Bay News &#8211; April 24, 2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/panthernow.com\/2017\/04\/12\/the-garden-club-cultivates-home-grown-organic-vegetables-and-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Garden Club cultivates \u2018home grown, organic vegetables and plants\u2019<\/a>. PantherNOW &#8211; April 12, 2017<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out the lab instagram page for more news (https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drhorticulture\/)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3622,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/akhoddam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/akhoddam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/akhoddam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/akhoddam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3622"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/akhoddam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/akhoddam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/akhoddam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}