Personal safety and freedom from harassment & discrimination at conferences have been identified as major concerns, particularly amongst people who experience significant intersections of oppression. Furthermore, clear systems of accountability are needed to address occurrences of harm. As first steps, The NSF-funded ROOT & SHOOT Research Coordination Network has arranged for onsite Conference Ombuds services […]
In plant biology, like any scientific discipline, the ability to efficiently express complex data and ideas is essential both for building knowledge amongst specialists and for disseminating information to the broader public. Graphic design skills have become increasingly important in this regard, as they enable scientists to create clear and visually appealing graphics, diagrams, and […]
In this hands-on guide on how to use R, we hope to provide a general guide on how to use R for your (plant) science needs. Whether you are new to R, or a frequent R-user, through this article we hope to inspire you to take your data analysis to the next level! We provide […]
New to Plant Biology 2023 and made possible by Aralab, ASPB will be welcoming five Conference Correspondents, an impressive group of plant biologists who will be onsite at the conference keeping the global plant science community updated on the most exciting science and events happening throughout the week. Attendees and those from around the world […]
Collaborative research is any research undertaken between two or more institutions on an equal footing and taken solely for the purpose of scientific research and human welfare. In the era of globalization and complex problems, it has emerged as a powerful enhancer for scientific progress and innovation (Lee et al., 2018). Collaborative research takes advantage […]
Plantae Presents: Navigating a STEM Career as a Member of the LGBTQ+ Community Featuring Sterling Field, Tim Mak, Michel Geovanni Santiago-Martínez, Kelly Gómez-Campo, Isabel Martinez Rugerio When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 08:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT | 3:00 PM GMT | 11:00 PM Beijing About this Webinar The goal of this webinar […]
Moving to a new country for higher education or research work such as an internship, a degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD) or postdoctoral research, can be an exciting prospect. Many people travel to other countries to achieve their career-related goals, but you may not see any reason why you should take this step. Why […]
Being able to manage our time effectively is a key concern for many of us (Cyril, 2015). This is not surprising given that 28% of our working day can be wasted by interruptions and distractions (Chase et al., 2013). Reducing these interruptions and being as efficient as possible in the time remaining is essential for […]
Deciding to do a PhD is not a trivial matter. Whether you are just considering your options, or you are sure that a PhD is what you want, this article will give you a complete view of what to consider before joining a program, what a PhD is really about, and a few insights into […]