2019 ASHS Annual Conference

Brian W. Trader

Longwood Gardens
PO Box 501
Kennett Square, PA
USA 19348

Biographical Sketch: Dr. Brian Trader is the Director of Domestic and International Studies at Longwood Gardens. He earned a B.S. in Horticulture, a M.S. in Weed Science and a Ph.D. in Horticulture from Virginia Tech University where he was recognized as an outstanding alumnus from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Prior to Longwood, Brian was an Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Mississippi State University where he received an Excellence in Teaching Award in 2008. He has taught courses in plant identification, tissue culture, pest and stress management of trees, floriculture crop production and weed science and directed research in ornamental crops. Brian is an active committee member demonstrating leadership for organizations including the American Society for Horticultural Science, National Association for Landscape Professionals, Pi Alpha Xi, and AmericanHort.

Papers:
ASHS Education Planning Committee Horticultural Landmarks Selection Committee Meeting National Issues Committee Meeting Early Career Competition Longwood Gardens Enhanced Professional Horticulture Program Negotiating for Employment, Juggling Multiple Offers, and Navigating the Benefits of a Job Offer Cultivating Transformation; Creating the Right Learning Experience in the Right Place for the Right Reasons