Welcome to the Graduate Program in Plant Biology and Conservation, a collaboration between Northwestern University (NU) and the Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG). Students take courses and conduct research with faculty and scientists from both institutions. The Graduate Program aims to foster an academic and research environment that allows students to gain experience, skills, and knowledge to become scholars, leaders, and practitioners in plant biology and conservation. The curriculum provides a foundation in plant ecology, evolution, and biology and in applied plant conservation theory and methods.”