College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

PSM is dedicated towards fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity, justice, and inclusion within our department. Detailed below is our mission and vision within the department. 

Our Mission

To generate new knowledge and understanding about the biology of plants and plant pathogens, and to understand the role(s) soils, water, and the environment play in the promotion of a sustainable and economically sound agricultural system and ecosystem. 

To complete our mission, we utilize an integrated approach of research, teaching, extension, and outreach. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are important, interdependent components of everyday life and are critical to our pursuit of academic excellence.

Our aim is to foster a culture where every member of PSM feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals. This includes providing opportunity and access for all people across differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background.

Our Vision

To use science to promote an equitable, economically and environmentally sound, sustainable agricultural system and ecosystem in Michigan, the nation, and the world.We hope to create a space where people can work on cutting-edge research together through different technological advancements, scientific discoveries, scholarly research, and diverse collaboration. PSM works actively to make sure that our vision for the future is one that is diverse, open minded, creative and inclusive!