Our Global Calendar project was initiated on January 2nd, 2019 in an effort to collect and curate all of the plant science events of interest to our community. Agrisera, our calendar sponsor, recognized the need for scientists and exhibitors to have a comprehensive list of events and approached us with the idea and offer of […]
In this episode, we talk with Laura Klasek who is a Plant Biology Ph.D. Candidate at the University of California, Davis about her research and experiences as a graduate student. Laura received her undergraduate degree from Hendrix College, where she double-majored in Biology and English with a creative writing focus. She was a 2018-2019 ASPB […]
2019 was an amazing year of growth for Plantae’s social media accounts. It is always interesting to look back at what worked and which posts were of most interest to our community. Here is a list of our Top 5 Twitter and Facebook posts. Thank you for following our accounts! Light-sheet fluorescence microscopy (LSFM) methods […]
We Are Here and We Are Scientists! LGBTQ+ Perspectives and Topics in Plant Science Recorded December 12, 2019 About This Webinar Academic and industry work environments are becoming increasingly welcoming of out LGBTQ+ scientists at many career levels. Nevertheless, many members of the LGBTQ+ community find themselves lost as they try to navigate issues […]
In our previous episode, we talked with Dr. Scott Barolo about his research and shared tips for completing written graduate school applications. In this episode, we go to the next step, following up with Scott to discuss what to do once you’ve made it to the interviews. Scott shares tips for how to excel at […]
Functional Phenomics: Studying Root Physiology Using Affordable Open Source Tools Recorded December 17, 2019 About This Webinar Functional phenomics is an emerging discipline that utilizes phenotyping, physiology, multivariate statistics, and simulation modeling to generate and test new hypotheses about how plant traits integrate to influence crop performance and other attributes. Open science is a […]
On our Changing Cultures and Climates Page, we’ve created an Anti-Racism Toolkit. This post provides a place for you to share your feedback. Let us know how you are using these resources, which resonate with you, and why. View Resources as a Spreadsheet Add More Resources
How Top Scientists Use Twitter to Support their Research Recorded November 7, 2019 Scientists are increasingly using social media as vehicles via which to communicate with other scientists and with the public. Social media platforms also provide excellent opportunities to build professional networks, learn about opportunities, and develop a sense of community. This webinar is […]
Social Media for Scientists: What, Why, and How Recorded: Friday, September 27 About This Webinar Scientists are increasingly using social media as vehicles through which to communicate with other scientists and the public. Social media platforms also provide excellent opportunities to build professional networks, learn about opportunities, and develop a sense of community around what […]