ASPB Welcomes Our New Members Who Joined in January/February 2020

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ASPB welcomes all the new members that joined in January and February 2020.  The many opportunities ASPB provides the plant science community would not be possible without our member, so thank you for joining. Learn more about the opportunities powered by ASPB and the benefits of membership. Join ASPB in welcoming our new members: Modesta Abugu, University … Read more ASPB Welcomes Our New Members Who Joined in January/February 2020

ASPB Member Spotlight – Charles Arntzen

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Charles Arntzen ASPB Founding Legacy Society Member How did you spend your career? My first academic position in 1970 was assistant professor of plant physiology in the Botany Department of the University of Illinois in Urbana (U of I). My department head was Jack Hanson, one of the founders of ASPP. He laid out simple … Read more ASPB Member Spotlight – Charles Arntzen

ASPB Welcomes Our New Members Who Joined in 2019

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ASPB welcomes all the new members that joined in 2019.  The many opportunities ASPB provides the plant science community would not be possible without our member, so thank you for joining. Learn more about the opportunities powered by ASPB and the benefits of membership. Join ASPB in welcoming our new members: Ammad Abbas, University of Edinburgh Patrick … Read more ASPB Welcomes Our New Members Who Joined in 2019

Policy Update – Department of Agriculture Releases Five-Year Science Blueprint

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On February 6, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a new strategic document to steer future science activities for the Department through 2025.  The USDA Science Blueprint is intended to provide direction and focus as the agencies within USDA strive for a more coordinated scientific enterprise.  A primary goal of the document is the … Read more Policy Update – Department of Agriculture Releases Five-Year Science Blueprint

ASPB Member Spotlight – Katy McIntyre

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Katy McIntyre Title: PhD Candidate, Vice Chair of the ASPB Ambassador Alliance, and NSF Graduate Research Fellow  Place of Work or School: Colorado State University  Member Since: 2016  Research Area: Molecular Plant Pathology      What would you tell colleagues to encourage them to join ASPB?  ASPB is one of the only scientific societies for … Read more ASPB Member Spotlight – Katy McIntyre

Travel Awards for Plant Biology 2020 from the Primarily Undergraduate Institutions Section a Possibility

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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 research engagement at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs) for current and prospective faculty, ASPB is offering a PUI workshop on … Read more Travel Awards for Plant Biology 2020 from the Primarily Undergraduate Institutions Section a Possibility

Policy Update – NASA Releases Early Career Solicitation Towards Plant/Food Production Technologies

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Technology Mission Directorate released a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled “Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion-2020 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2020).”  The purpose of an NRA is to address future technological challenges of the aerospace enterprise that encourage economic growth and space research objectives.  Included in this specific solicitation are several … Read more Policy Update – NASA Releases Early Career Solicitation Towards Plant/Food Production Technologies

Submit Your Plant Biology 2020 Abstract by February 20th to be Considered for a Talk

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Registration is open for Plant Biology 2020! And if you would like your work to be considered for a concurrent symposium presentation, you must submit your abstract by February 20. Plant biologists at all career stages are encouraged to submit. This year, ASPB’s annual meeting will be July 25–July 29 in Washington, DC, marking a … Read more Submit Your Plant Biology 2020 Abstract by February 20th to be Considered for a Talk

President’s Letter – The Transparency Project: Episode 2

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Continuing our transparency project, in this President’s Letter I discuss a proposal for a new name and mission statement for one of our standing committees, the Minority Affairs Committee (MAC), and highlight the activities of another standing committee, the Women in Plant Biology (WIPB) Committee. Minority Affairs Committee Our standing committees work hard to identify … Read more President’s Letter – The Transparency Project: Episode 2

Announcing the 2020 Travel Grant Winners

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The Travel Grant Program aims to increase attendance of early career scientists at the annual meeting by providing travel funds for those in financial need. Increasing diversity among the annual meeting attendees is another primary goal. Undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and professionals beginning their careers in plant science are strongly encouraged to apply. … Read more Announcing the 2020 Travel Grant Winners

Policy Update – FFAR Releases 2020 New Innovator Award, Eliminates Match Requirement

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The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) released its 2020 solicitation for the New Innovator Award.  This award offers support to new faculty members in the first three years of their careers to “promote career advancement of highly creative and promising new scientists who intend to make a long-term career commitment to research in … Read more Policy Update – FFAR Releases 2020 New Innovator Award, Eliminates Match Requirement

Announcing the 2020 ASPB Sharon Gray Women’s Young Investigator Travel Award Winners

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The goal of the ASPB Women’s Young Investigator Travel Award is to increase attendance at the Plant Biology annual meeting of young female investigators who are within the first five years of their appointment in academic faculty-level positions, government research positions, or industry research scientist positions, as well as experienced postdocs. By naming the 2020 … Read more Announcing the 2020 ASPB Sharon Gray Women’s Young Investigator Travel Award Winners

Registration is now open for Plant Biology 2020

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Registration is now open for Plant Biology 2020, which will be held July 25-29 in Washington, DC. Mark your calendars: early bird rates will end on April 17, 2020.   Did you know? ASPB members get heavily discounted registration rates (learn more and join here); and members of underrepresented minority groups may apply for a … Read more Registration is now open for Plant Biology 2020

Policy Update – Agencies Release Website for Biotechnology Regulation

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Following the streamlining of biotechnology regulations in the fall of 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) have launched the “Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation.”  This website comes as part of the Trump Administration’s broader effort to streamline the regulation of biotechnology that was kicked … Read more Policy Update – Agencies Release Website for Biotechnology Regulation

Policy Update – DOE Releases Sustainable Bioenergy Crops Solicitation

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On January 10, the Department of Energy (DOE) released its fifth funding call under the Biological and Environmental Research (BER) program, and the second for its Biological Sciences program.  The “Systems Biology Research to Advance Sustainable Bioenergy Crop Development” solicitation provides a total of $15 million in fiscal year (FY) 2020 and $75 million over … Read more Policy Update – DOE Releases Sustainable Bioenergy Crops Solicitation

Policy Update – ASPB Nominee Named to BIO AC

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Dr. C. Robertson “Rob” McClung, who served as ASPB President from 2007 to 2008, has been named as the newest member of the National Science Foundation’s Biological Sciences Directorate (BIO) Advisory Committee (AC).  Dr. McClung, currently a Professor of Biological Sciences at Dartmouth College, was nominated by ASPB based on his expertise and leadership in … Read more Policy Update – ASPB Nominee Named to BIO AC

Policy Update – Administration Nominates National Science Foundation Director

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The Administration has announced its nomination of Dr. Sethuraman “Panch” Panchanathan, Executive Vice President at Arizona State University, to be the next Director of NSF following the pending conclusion of Dr. France Córdova’s term this spring.  By training, Dr. Panchanathan is an electrical and computer engineer.  Among several possible changes, Dr. Panchanathan’s nomination brings with … Read more Policy Update – Administration Nominates National Science Foundation Director

ASPB in the Windy City – NABT 2019

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Chicago was home to this year’s National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) professional development conference, held from November 14th – 17th, 2019 at the Sheraton Grand.  Over 1500 educators and administrators representing all levels of education attended this year’s event, which boasts itself as the largest national conference dedicated exclusively to life science education. The … Read more ASPB in the Windy City – NABT 2019

Nominations Opening Soon for 2020 ASPB Awards!

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The time to recognize and honor excellence among our fellow plant scientists is approaching The 2020 Call for Award Nominations will be sent to ASPB members on January 3, 2020, and nominations will be due by Wednesday, February 19. ASPB encourages you to participate in the 2020 awards program by nominating highly deserving individuals. Please … Read more Nominations Opening Soon for 2020 ASPB Awards!