Shoshana Kronfeld 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
The College of New Jersey | April 25–26, 2026 Written by: NE Section ASPB Ambassadors Edited by: Shoshana Kronfield, Sarah Black, Jayson Padilla This spring, the Northeast Section of the American Society of Plant Biologists gathered at The College of New Jersey for a meeting that felt as much about community as it was about … Read more
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
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