Plant Physiology Spotlights April and May 2023 First Authors
Blog, Community, Plant Physiology: Author ProfilesIn April and May, we published many innovative manuscripts in Plant Physiology. Behind those manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. You’ve seen our First Authors on Facebook and Twitter — now, read more about why they…
The Plant Cell Features May 2023 First Authors
Blog, Community, The Plant Cell: Author ProfilesIn the month of May, we published many groundbreaking manuscripts. Behind those manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. You’ve seen our First Authors on Facebook and Twitter — now, read more about why they chose to pursue…
Developing a System of Accountability at Plant Conferences
CommunityPersonal 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…
Meet the ASPB #PlantBio2023 Conference Correspondents
CommunityNew 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…
Loneliness Among Sexual Minorities
Blog, CommunityHumans are social creatures with a strong desire for companionship, intimacy, and belonging. Loneliness occurs when the relationships a person has do not match their desired relationships. Social loneliness is the absence of satisfactory social connections with friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors…
Researching Abroad: Tips for Making the Transition to a New Country
Blog, CommunityMoving 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…
Organizing a Conference for Early Career Researchers as an Early Career Research – Norwich-Cambridge Science Symposium (NoCaSS) 2023
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Many times, early career researchers go to large national or international conferences and come away with connections with some of the current leading experts in their field. However, it is sometimes difficult to form connections with younger early career researchers who might not be giving a talk…
Dealing with Health Anxiety in the Lab: A Short Guide
Blog, CommunityI would like to start by making it clear that this article is not intended to replace the help and guidance of a professional. Self-diagnosis and self-treatment of any illness can be detrimental to health.
According to the American Psychological Association, health anxiety is excessive or inappropriate…
The Art of Academic Mentorship
Blog, CommunityWhat is Academic Mentorship?
Mentorship is defined as an act of supporting individuals to improve and achieve their goals in one or more areas of their personal life or career. Mentors are expected to help mentees set realistic achievable goals, to encourage or challenge people to reach them at their…