You know that feeling when you have a great idea for an independent project that could actually go somewhere, or you get an email inviting you to speak at a conference in another country, but you don’t have the money to make it happen? This post is for early-career researchers who want to find funding […]
Plantae Presents: AI and Computational Tools in Plant Biological Science Research (an ASPB member-only webinar) Featuring Krzysztof Wabnik, Yiliang Ding, and Katharina Hoff When: Monday, November 23, 2026, at 6:00 AM PST | 9:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM GMT | 10:00 PM Beijing About this Webinar This webinar will explore how artificial intelligence and […]
What is STEM education? STEM, an abbreviation for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is a holistic approach to learning and the development of problem-solving skills by integrating these subjects. The interdisciplinary STEM educational framework not only provides basic knowledge but also equips students with the ability to apply that knowledge to real-world scenarios and problem-solving […]
Understanding interdisciplinarity Interdisciplinary science is on the rise, and globally, scientists have begun to appreciate the importance of integrating multiple disciplines for solving fundamental problems (Sun et al., 2021). However, interdisciplinary research is still a topic of confusion, and several aspects of it are underdiscussed. There are several terms thrown around- interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and […]
Congratulations! You’ve completed your experiments, analyzed your data, written your manuscript, and finally reached the point every researcher looks forward to: Where should I publish it? There are plenty of journals, different metrics, acceptance rates, and turnaround times. So, choosing where to publish can feel overwhelming for young researchers who are taking their first steps […]
Plantae Presents: How Do Researchers Handle Imposter Syndrome Head-On? Featuring Amanda Rasmussen, Sandra Fehsenfield, and Robert Talbot When: Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, 3:00 PM BST, 7:00 AM PST, 7:30 PM IST About this Webinar Have you ever doubted whether you truly belong in your lab, your program, or your field, despite […]
Introduction Farmers were pioneer plant breeders long before laboratories existed. Every season, during the whole crop growth period, they monitor their farms to see which plants perform well under diseases and climatic stresses. Careful selection of the best varieties over generations has brought forth the elite genetic combinations and useful traits in crops. The selections […]
Whether you are drafting a proposal, finalizing a manuscript, submitting a conference abstract, or doing anything in between, academic writing is a difficult task. As a result, it is not uncommon to stare at a blank document for hours, making little progress toward finishing your work. In addition to its difficulty, academic writing is often […]
The contemporary research landscape is divided by a deep gap in priorities: while students value teamwork and real-world impact, the institutional machinery remains tethered to a “Publish or Perish” culture. This system, which was once meant to motivate researchers, has devolved into a systemic distortion of scientific values. Success is no longer measured by the […]