ASPB joined the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and 47 other scientific organizations in a letter to members of Congress demanding that they protect federally funded scientific research and federal scientists. The letter asks Congress to “take immediate action to protect and restore life-saving and essential scientific research that benefits American families and communities.” The … Read more
By Kent Chapman, ASPB President-Elect “Stand Up for Science” events came together on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Washington, DC, and many other cities to show support for science and to protest the recent seemingly indiscriminate cuts for research funding to agencies, institutes, and universities across the United States. It’s difficult to fathom the … Read more
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
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
Plant Physiology Webinar Plant Lipids: Signaling and Metabolism Celebrating the February 2025 Focus Issue on Plant Lipids Recorded Thursday, February 13, 2025 About This Webinar The February 2025 issue of Plant Physiology, edited by Aruna Kilaru, Ana Laxalt, Sébastien Mongrand, and Teun Munnik, spotlights research on plant lipids. Plant lipids play a pivotal role … Read more