I am thrilled to report that two weeks ago, Plant Biology 2026 welcomed 1,203 registrants from 43 countries to Ottawa, Canada! The conference program featured 45 oral sessions, including plenaries, concurrent symposia, workshops, and networking events. In addition, the large poster hall venue featured 662 poster presentations. We were especially proud to host this conference […]
We are now accepting applications to join the Plant Physiology Assistant Features Editor (AFE) program. These are two-year appointments, starting either in January 2027 or 2028. Since 2018, Plant Physiology has welcomed more than 100 early-career scientists to participate in the AFE program. Feedback from AFEs consistently reports on the positive influence the program has […]
The College of New Jersey | April 25–26, 2026 Written by: NE Section ASPB Ambassadors Edited by: Shoshana Kronfield, Sarah Black, Jayson Padilla This spring, the Northeast Section of the American Society of Plant Biologists gathered at The College of New Jersey for a meeting that felt as much about community as it was about […]
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By Elizabeth Stulberg, Lewis-Burke Associates At the beginning of the new fiscal year, Wednesday, October 1, with no new funding bills or continuing resolution passed by Congress, many agencies within the federal government suspended their services. This is known as a government shutdown. It will end when Congress passes funding bills that reopen the currently-shuttered […]
ASPB Ambassadors builds community. Just like a healthy ecosystem, a strong scientific community depends on diverse connections, mutual support, and shared purpose. Building the community of ASPB, we lift each other up through outreach, support, and collaboration. We have come together after the 101st meeting of ASPB to share our stories of what being an […]
Earlier this summer, the US Department of Agriculture announced reorganization plans that included relocating the majority of its staff to regional hubs around the country. Included in the relocation would be the USDA Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS), a program of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), that ensures the safety of organisms developed […]
Dr. David Thomas Dennis, Emeritus Professor of Biology at Queen’s University at Kingston, Canada, and former President and CEO of Performance Plants Inc., passed away due to complications arising from cardiac failure on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, at Kingston General Hospital. David was born in Preston, Lancashire, England, and was the oldest son of Thomas […]
A webinar sponsored by the Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUI) Section October 3, 2025 12 PM Eastern time Are you a grad student or postdoc considering an academic career outside of a large research university? This webinar is designed for you. Tune in for the “Your Next Chapter: A Guide to Becoming a PUI Professor” webinar, where […]