Attending Plant Biology 2016? The conference starts in six months, but if you want your work to be considered for a minisymposium or lightning talk, you need to submit your abstract now (or by 25 Jan, EST). You can read more about the conference, including major symposia topics and speakers, and the countless networking opportunities and workshops here. Submit your abstract here.
The Plant Biology conference is well known for providing numerous workshops, on topics ranging from bioinformatics to work-family policies. This year, the Editors-in-Chief of The Plant Cell and Plant Physiology are each running a publishing workshop, which are described below. Here’s your chance to meet the Editors, to find out what happens when your paper gets reviewed, and to add your voice to the discussion about the future of scholarly publishing.
Publishing In and Reviewing for The Plant Cell
Sunday, July 10, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
What do Plant Cell editors look for in a submission? Why is the cover letter so important? How does one respond to a negative review? Editor-in-Chief of The Plant Cell Sabeeha Merchant and Senior Features Editor Nan Eckhart will provide an overview of the editorial decision process and describe what happens after your paper is submitted. Guidelines for how to respond to peer review as well as how to be an effective peer reviewer will also be discussed.
Lunch is available for sale in the exhibit area. No pre-registration is required for this workshop. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Ethics, Writing, and Social Media: Communication Pre- and Post-Publication
Monday, July 11, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Science publishing is undergoing radical change that is affecting the fabric of how we undertake and think about research. How do the opportunities for online discussions pre- and post-publication work? How do they add value to the scientific enterprise, and how can they be harnessed to facilitate communication without undermining the scientific community? Features Editor Mary Williams and PLANT PHYSIOLOGY Editor-in-Chief Mike Blatt will host a panel discussion of issues around writing, publishing, and enhancing the impact of your research in this new world of post-internet communication. What are your thoughts on these questions? What questions and issues should the panel discuss? We value community suggestions and ideas. Feel free to post below, or send to mwilliams@aspb.org.
Lunch is available for sale in the exhibit area. No pre-registration is required for this workshop. Seating is first-come, first-served.