The Plant Biology 2021 Worldwide Summit will be virtual again this year, taking place online July 19-23, 2021. As always, the program will provide a rich mix of scientific content in plenary talks, concurrent symposia, virtual posters, professional development workshops, a virtual exhibit hall, and ample opportunities for small-group networking. Building on the success of … Read more
Are you ready for the Plant Biology 2021 Worldwide Summit? As we completed the final session of Plant Biology 2020, our thoughts quickly turned to the following year and our excitement about gathering with you in Pittsburgh. The 2020 Worldwide Summit was a resounding success, with 2,700 participants from 56 countries. However, all want to … Read more
Looking for advice, but have no one to ask? Check out, Advice from a Plant Biologist, a new video series created by the ASPB Women in Plant Biology Committee, and the ASPB Early Career Researchers Section! Watch these videos for advice on all things in life as a plant biologist – navigating work-life balance, career … Read more
There’s a carving of a crocodile on the walls of the old Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge in honor of Ernest Rutherford, the father of nuclear physics. It was commissioned by Peter Kapitza, a Soviet Nobel laureate, and various legends attach to its significance. “The Crocodile” was Kapitza’s pet name for Rutherford, and it is a … Read more
The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) is a leader in developing and supporting professional development opportunities for members at all career stages and who are at different types of institutions. In an effort to boost inclusivity in research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs), ASPB is offering a PUI workshop on the morning of July … Read more