Childcare at Plant Biology 2018 – An Important Piece of the Equity Puzzle

A recent PNAS opinion piece raised the issue of the conference childcare conundrum–the hard choice parents must make between attending career-building conferences and finding appropriate childcare during these conferences (PNAS March 5, 2018. 201803153). One positive development is the increasing availability of childcare at scientific conferences, including at the Plant Biology 2018 meeting set to take place in Montréal … Read more

The Ecophysiology of Photosynthesis from the Leaf to Global Scale

Plant Biology 2018 Major Symposium IV In this series, we profile the exciting major symposia slated for Plant Biology 2018. Check the Plant Biology 2018 website for updates on times and locations– and register now so you don’t miss any of these great talks! Major Symposium IV: The Ecophysiology of Photosynthesis from the Leaf to Global Scale will be … Read more

Opening Research Avenues through New Technologies

Plant Biology 2018 Major Symposium III In this series, we profile the exciting major symposia slated for Plant Biology 2018. Check the Plant Biology 2018 website for updates on times and locations– and register now so you don’t miss any of these great talks! Major Symposium III: Opening Research Avenues through New Technologies will be … Read more

CSPB President’s Symposium, Integrating Signals in Plant Cell Biology and Development

Plant Biology 2018 Major Symposium II In this series, we profile the exciting major symposia slated for Plant Biology 2018. Check the Plant Biology 2018 website for updates on times and locations– and register now so you don’t miss any of these great talks! Major Symposium II: CSPB President’s Symposium, Integrating Signals in Plant Cell Biology and Development, will … Read more

ASPB President’s Symposium, Translational Science

Plant Biology 2018 Major Symposium I In this series, we profile the exciting major symposia slated for Plant Biology 2018. Check the Plant Biology 2018 website for updates on times and locations– and register now so you don’t miss any of these great talks! Major Symposium I: ASPB President’s Symposium, Translational Science, will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018, 1:00–3:30PM … Read more

ASPB + CSPB + ISPR = PB2018

Three societies, two overlapping meetings, and a host of opportunities to learn, network, and have fun. Plant Biology 2018 will be held July 14–18, 2018 and Photosynthesis from Light to Life will be held July 17–20 in Montréal. Register now to lock in early bird rates! New this year, Plant Biology 2018 is co-hosted by three societies: American Society of Plant … Read more

What’s Happening on Tuesday at Plant Biology 2017

Thank you for attending Plant Biology 2017– here’s your Tuesday meeting update! Here is your daily guide to activities curated by our team. Please check out our social media policy and hashtag #plantbio17 if you are using Twitter. When in doubt, you can also check the schedule and the conference app, or stop by Registration and … Read more

What’s Happening on Sunday at Plant Biology 2017

Thank you for attending Plant Biology 2017– here’s your Sunday meeting update! Here is your daily guide to activities curated by our team. When in doubt, you can also check the schedule and the conference app, or stop by Registration and ask one of our friendly volunteers. Sunday Highlights Start your morning bright and early with … Read more

What’s Happening on Saturday at Plant Biology 2017

Thank you for attending Plant Biology 2017! Please check out our social media policy and hashtag #plantbio17 if you are using Twitter. To help you get the most out of this meeting, we’ve compiled a daily guide to activities, with links to the major symposia, workshops, etc. When in doubt, you can also check the … Read more

What’s Happening in Honolulu: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at Plant Biology 2017

On Monday, June 26th and Tuesday, June 27th — the 3rd and 4th days of Plant Biology 2017—conference attendees are spoilt for choice following the morning major symposium. Some may find it difficult to divide their time between a plethora of workshops and research presentations in the concurrent symposia. To start your Monday morning, Plant … Read more

Workshops (and Symposia) for the Weekend: Saturday and Sunday at Plant Biology 2017

On Saturday, June 24th and Sunday, June 25th — the 1st and 2nd days of Plant Biology 2017—conference attendees will have their choice of morning workshops on communication and diverse concurrent symposia. The Saturday morning workshops, from 9 AM to 12 noon (except for the Primarily Undergraduate Institution workshop, which starts at 8:30) will provide … Read more

Activating Your Inner Entrepreneur

The fifth major symposium of Plant Biology 2017, organized by ASPB President Sally Mackenzie (University of Nebraska), is dedicated to entrepreneurship in plant science. Plant biology researchers in academic labs make important discoveries with implications for agriculture, bioenergy, biomaterials, and human health. How can you, the researcher, translate your discoveries into real-world products? The “Plant … Read more

Fungal Frenemies in the Plant World

The fourth major symposium of Plant Biology 2017, organized by Barbara Valent from Kansas State University, entitled “Plants and Fungi: Friends or Foes”, will highlight current research on the interactions between fungi and living plant cells and their applications for improving sustainability in agricultural systems. Rice blast and wheat blast are two of the most … Read more

Oahu for Plant Biologists

In addition to well-known opportunities for swimming, surfing, hiking, fine dining, and examining local culture, the Hawaiian Islands offer a range of destinations for the plant-minded. Oahu, the site of Plant Biology 2017, has a wealth of natural parks, botanic gardens, and other fascinating opportunities to see native and cultivated plants by visiting one of … Read more