Many thanks to those members who took the time to vote this spring; and hearty congratulations to our newly elected Council members, Robert Last (incoming president elect) and Christine Foyer (incoming elected member)! Christine and Rob will begin their next cycles of service to ASPB on October 1, 2017. Thanks, too, to Joe Kieber and … Read more
Your “elevator pitch” is how you present yourself in an intriguing, attention-grabbing and articulate way. When someone asks you about yourself or your work, being prepared with your “pitch” immediately catches their interest and opens the conversation so you can provide more detail. Developing and refining your pitch is more difficult than it sounds, which is why there are … Read more
Looking for learning opportunities and activities during Plant Biology 2017 that will help you navigate your career path? Then check out the following list, which has been curated by the ASPB team. 1. Improve your skill set Attend any of these workshops Talk Story and Communication in Hawaii and the Pacific Rim (Saturday, … Read more
Rockville, MD (June 1, 2017) Fifteen students mentored by members of the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) were selected to receive the 2017 ASPB Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF). The $4,000 fellowship permits each student to devote full-time effort to his or her research project for a 10-week period during the summer. The award … Read more
Thank you to everyone who participated in Fascination of Plants Day 2017 on May 18! It was a great success and we are looking forward to the next event in 2019. Fascination of Plants Day is an international event organized by the European Plant Science Organization. Now in its 4th year, the event raises awareness … Read more