The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) is pleased to announce that Gloria Muday, PhD, has been elected by the Society’s membership to serve as President-elect. She will officially begin her term in October 2026, when Tessa Burch-Smith, PhD, succeeds Kent Chapman, PhD, as President of ASPB. As President-Elect, Muday will serve on the ASPB … Read more
Hands-on discovery event kicks off Plant Biology 2026, welcoming more than 1,200 plant scientists from around the world to Canada’s capital Families across the Ottawa region are invited to discover the fascinating world of plants during Plant Science Saturday, a free, hands-on community event taking place on Saturday, July 18, at the Main Street Market … Read more
ASPB has joined a broad coalition of agricultural, scientific, and farmer organizations in calling on Congress to strengthen oversight of recent changes within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area. The letter emphasizes that federal agricultural research is “the backbone of American agricultural innovation” and plays a critical role in … Read more
By Laura Malaguerra Conferences can be inspiring and full of opportunities to connect. But for many, they can also be overwhelming, especially if large crowds and constant social interaction leave you feeling drained. If you’re an introvert, or someone who recharges with quiet time, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. You do … Read more
By Tessa Burch-Smith, ASPB President-Elect 1. Taking Action: We’re all Advocates One of ASPB’s main functions is advocacy aimed at informing US science policy so that it is supportive of all science – and plant science, in particular. This work is carried out largely by the Science Policy Committee (SPC), currently chaired by Georg Jander … Read more