Plantae Presents: Dealing with Rejection and Finding Motivation During a Slow Patch in Your Research
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents: Dealing with Rejection & Finding Motivation During a Slow Patch in Your Research
Featuring Daniel Oseiofosu and Pritha Kundu
When: Thursday, October 31, 2024, at
8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT | 3:00 PM GMT | 11:00 PM Beijing
About this Webinar
Navigating the ups and downs…
NGS Technologies: Where Will the Future Take Us?
Blog, EducationThe development of DNA sequencing technologies has experienced multiple paradigm shifts within just a few decades. From the early efforts to sequence biopolymers to the invention of electrophoretic methods for automated DNA sequencing, the journey has been remarkable (Shendure et al., 2017). As a bioinformatics…
Resilience in Crisis: Mental Health Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic
Blog, CommunityIn late 2019, the world was hit by the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Every country responded differently to the pandemic, but there was a general lockdown where most people had to change their way of life to minimize social interactions and prevent the spread of the disease. As of November 17th,…
Building Healthy Writing Habits for Plant Scientists
Blog, EducationEffective writing is an essential skill for plant scientists, playing a crucial role in various aspects of their professional lives. The skill of scientific writing is first developed during an undergraduate’s degree - where they face the challenges of writing a first protocol or thesis - this journey…
Tips From a Final-year PhD Student
Blog, EducationThe journey to start a PhD is interesting but can also be challenging for some. Here are a few tips that can be helpful to avoid setbacks in mental health and maintain a peaceful life.
This article is generally applicable to all but especially written in the context of plant biology students. Some…
An Interview with Professor Gitta Coaker: A Resilient Researcher Shaping the Future of Many in the Field of Plant-microbe Interactions
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Professor Gitta Coaker is the John and Joan Fiddyment Endowed Chair in Agriculture at the University of California, Davis. She joined the faculty at the University of California, Davis in 2007. Dr. Coaker’s research program focuses on understanding kinase-mediated immune signaling and pathogen…
Plantae Presents: Getting the Most Out of Your PhD
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents: Getting the Most Out of Your PhD
Featuring Manoj Prasad, Jian You Wang, Somnath Koley, and Justine Braguy
When: September 20, 2024, at
7:00 AM PDT | 10:00 AM EDT | 3:00 PM BST | 10:00 PM Beijing
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Starting a PhD is both exciting and hard, with many potential…
Lack of Minoritized Inclusion in STEM: Beyond Mentoring to Meaningful Change
Blog, CommunityAn article by Rebecca Roston, Lesley Murphy, Imara Perera, Ebony McGee.
Dr. Ebony McGee's powerful address at the 2024 Plant Biology meeting ignited a critical conversation about structural racism in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Her talk was co-sponsored by the…
Bridging the Gap: Navigating the Transition from Academia to Industry in Plant Sciences
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The transition from academia to the private sector in plant sciences presents both exciting opportunities and unique challenges. While academic research provides a solid foundation in scientific principles and methodologies, the private sector demands a different skill set focused on practical applications,…