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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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Science Series: Training Flowers to be Trees
From lantana to poinsettia to Clerodendrum and more, Longwood's experts transform flowers and vines into stunning tree forms--known as standards--through years of meticulous care. These iconic plants are more than artistic displays--they're living examples of scientific precision and horticultural skill. Join Longwood Floriculture Manager Kevin Murphy to uncover the science behind the training, the species that make these designs possible, the design techniques that add height, and the teamwork that brings each display to life. Explore how research, patience, and creativity combine to turn horticultural science into breathtaking beauty.
Conservatory Ballroom
Free
7/26/26
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Science Series: Training Flowers to be Trees
From lantana to poinsettia to Clerodendrum and more, Longwood's experts transform flowers and vines into stunning tree forms--known as standards--through years of meticulous care. These iconic plants are more than artistic displays--they're living examples of scientific precision and horticultural skill. Join Longwood Floriculture Manager Kevin Murphy to uncover the science behind the training, the species that make these designs possible, the design techniques that add height, and the teamwork that brings each display to life. Explore how research, patience, and creativity combine to turn horticultural science into breathtaking beauty.
Free
In-Person
Jul 26, 5:00 PM ET
Floriculture
Plant Training
Horticulture
Plant Standards
Plant Propagation
Botanical Science
Plant Cultivation
Horticultural Techniques
02-11-2026
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