Plant Biology 2019 is fast approaching! If you’ll be attending for the first time, don’t worry—you’re in good company! You’ll be among 1400+ other plant biologists from nearly 40 countries, from grad students to professionals with 20+ years of experience, so no matter what you do, you’re guaranteed to have a great experience. If you’re … Read more
BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME” CHECKLIST: Go to the Plant Biology Meeting Network on Plantae, log in/sign up and fill out your profile, and check out the latest conversations. Bring an electronic copy of your CV if you plan to visit the Career Center! Download the conference app! Search for “CROWDCOMPASS ATTENDEEHUB” in the Apple or Google Play … Read more
TL:DR two words: self care In exactly 1 week from today, we will be in the midst of day 2 of the Annual Meeting! The ASPB Annual Meeting is one of the highlights of my year! I look forward to being surrounded by amazing plant scientists, getting together with colleagues, and learning new information. It is a really exciting … Read more
This year, ASPB President Rob Last did an experiment aimed at increasing the value of the President’s Letters. Four of these letters were accompanied by essays from community members of all career stages. Two were co-authored. The idea was to explore the topics of President’s Letters more fully and include more voices. A general theme … Read more
AKA Why you should volunteer at the meeting! My first plant biology meeting was Austin 2016. I had followed and interacted with the #PlantBio15 hashtag, but I was nervous about my first in-person meeting. How was I going to learn about this new society that I was joining? How was I going to navigate such … Read more