The Department of Homeland Security has proposed substantial new fees for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which allows international students on F-1 visas to work in their field of study during or after their degree programs. The proposal would require institutions to pay $70,000 for an initial OPT recommendation and $30,000 for subsequent recommendations, including STEM … Read more
NEWS FROM ASPB FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2026 CONTACT: Sarah Black Vice President, Content & Communications sblack@aspb.org American Society of Plant Biologists Welcomes Frank Krause as Interim CEO Experienced scientific association executive will support staff and volunteer leadership, maintain operational continuity, and help guide the Society through its leadership transition. Rockville, MD — … Read more
A plant scientist declines a review invitation because fieldwork can’t wait. A postdoctoral researcher with relevant expertise would welcome the opportunity but has never been invited. Elsewhere, a manuscript that has already received careful reviews is submitted to another journal, where the search for reviewers begins again. These situations illustrate why peer review capacity deserves … Read more
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund is seeking input from the research community through a Request for Information (RFI) on potential new NIH-wide research initiatives. Responses are due September 19, 2026, providing an important opportunity for plant scientists to highlight how plant biology, plant-based research systems, and cross-disciplinary approaches can contribute to emerging … Read more
Plant Physiology Webinar: Focus on Algae and Aquatic Plants Celebrating the 2026 Focus Collection on Algae and Aquatic Plants Recorded September 24, 2026 About this webinar Aquatic photosynthetic species are critical contributors to the carbon cycle and maintenance of the global biosphere. Many have evolved specialized processes to cope with resource limitations in their environments, … Read more