Call to Action: Advancing Next-Generation Science: The Role of Plant Systems as Non-Animal Models (NAMs)

Federal agencies are prioritizing the development and adoption of Non-Animal Models (NAMs). The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently announced a $150 million investment in research to reduce reliance on animal models, and other agencies may follow this lead. This shift in policy represents a distinct opportunity to leverage plant systems as powerful, ethical, and … Read more

ASPB Names 2026 Award Recipients

 The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 awards, which honor distinction in service, outreach, education, and research.   ASPB-Carnegie Winslow Briggs Mentorship Award Antje Heese, University of Missouri-Columbia, MO Steve Jacobsen, University of California, Los Angeles  Charles Albert Shull Award  Jing Ke Weng, Northeastern University, Boston, MA   Charles F. Kettering … Read more

April 11 – What I Wish I Had Known When I Started Grad School Webinar hosted by the Early Career Plant Science Section

April 11, 2025 at 1 pm eastern The ASPB Early Career Plant Scientists (ECPS) Section wants to help you succeed in graduate school. As you prepare for the next step in your professional career, ECPS will help guide you with our annual panel discussion webinar, “What I Wish I Had Known When I Started Grad … Read more

March 12 – What I Wish I Had Known When I Started My Postdoc Member Webinar brought to you by the ECPS Section

When: March 12, 1 pm Eastern As you prepare for the next step in your professional career, ECPS will help guide you with our panel discussion webinar, “What I Wish I Had Known When I Started My Postdoc.” In this webinar, a panel of postdocs will share their experiences and give students a chance to … Read more

Check Out ASPB’s 9 Sections and What They Have to Offer

Did you know that the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) has 6 regional sections and 3 topical sections that offer exciting opportunities for networking, presenting, and getting involved? Check out what each section has to offer coming up this year! Upcoming Regional Section Meetings: The regional section leaders are hard at work planning the section meetings. These events … Read more