Plantae Presents - Role of Plant Scientists in Space Agriculture: Gardening the Galaxy
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents - Role of Plant Scientists in Space Agriculture: Gardening the Galaxy
Featuring Simon Gilroy, Veronica De Micco, and Jenny Mortimer
When: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at
2:00 PM PDT | 5:00 PM EDT | 10:00 PM BST | 5:00 AM Beijing
About this Webinar
This webinar explores the…
How to Prepare for Postdoc Applications and Interviews
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Being a postdoc is an exciting career step, where you get to act as a researcher, but also sometimes a teacher, mentor, lab manager, project coordinator, shoulder-to-cry-on, and about every other role under the sun! But how do you prepare for this kind of role? And then, how do you show someone hiring…
How to Develop Networking Skills and Be the Most Charming Person in the Room
Blog, Careers“Networking” still sounds like something that requires a name tag and a slightly forced smile. But it doesn’t have to be.
Let’s be honest: the word “networking” tends to evoke a very specific image, stiff receptions, questionable cheese cubes, and someone asking you, “So, what’s your…
Back to Basics: Contributions of Plant Science to Fundamental Scientific Concepts
Blog, EducationPlant biology has always been at the center of biological research. When most people think about biology, they often think of human physiology—doctors with stethoscopes, the structure of the heart, or the brain. I know, at least when I was in school, the image of biology often revolved around humans…
Becoming a Better Teacher: How to Get Started in Pedagogical Studies
Blog, EducationAsk someone to name their favourite teacher, a few names instantly come to mind - those who shaped their journeys in significant ways. But what makes a teacher ‘good’? Their subject matter expertise or communication style or empathy? There could not be one single reason. In fact at the crux of it…
2024 Plant Direct Author Features (Fifth Edition)
Blog, Community, Plant Direct: Author ProfilesBehind manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. You’ve seen our First Authors on Bluesky, Twitter, and Facebook— now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links below the pictures to…
Plantae Presents: AI in Plant Biological Sciences Research
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents: AI in Plant Biological Sciences Research
Featuring Pau Formosa-Jordan, Maryna Kuzmenko, and Manish Tiwari
When: Friday, May 23, 2025, at
7:00 AM PDT | 10:00 AM EDT | 3:00 PM BST | 10:00 PM Beijing
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Join us for an engaging webinar presented in collaboration with…
The Challenges in Developing Field-based Technologies
Blog, CommunityThink about the wildest imagination you have had – what if the right technology was available to make it possible?
For farmers and plant scientists working long hours in the field, whether under the blazing summer sun or year-round in certain regions of the world, there is no doubt that technology…
Celebrating Disabled Scientists in Plant Science
Blog, CommunityScience might start with data, but it grows through people who bring it to life! In this article, we meet two plant scientists, Dr. Emily May Armstrong (they/them) and Dr. Kelsey Byers (any/all pronouns), who are reimagining what plant science can evolve into: more open and welcoming for people of all…