By Elizabeth Stulberg, Lewis-Burke Associates At the beginning of the new fiscal year, Wednesday, October 1, with no new funding bills or continuing resolution passed by Congress, many agencies within the federal government suspended their services. This is known as a government shutdown. It will end when Congress passes funding bills that reopen the currently-shuttered … Read more
ASPB Ambassadors builds community. Just like a healthy ecosystem, a strong scientific community depends on diverse connections, mutual support, and shared purpose. Building the community of ASPB, we lift each other up through outreach, support, and collaboration. We have come together after the 101st meeting of ASPB to share our stories of what being an … Read more
Earlier this summer, the US Department of Agriculture announced reorganization plans that included relocating the majority of its staff to regional hubs around the country. Included in the relocation would be the USDA Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS), a program of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), that ensures the safety of organisms developed … Read more
Dr. David Thomas Dennis, Emeritus Professor of Biology at Queen’s University at Kingston, Canada, and former President and CEO of Performance Plants Inc., passed away due to complications arising from cardiac failure on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, at Kingston General Hospital. David was born in Preston, Lancashire, England, and was the oldest son of Thomas … Read more
A webinar sponsored by the Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUI) Section October 3, 2025 12 PM Eastern time Are you a grad student or postdoc considering an academic career outside of a large research university? This webinar is designed for you. Tune in for the “Your Next Chapter: A Guide to Becoming a PUI Professor” webinar, where … Read more