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Developing a System of Accountability at Plant Conferences

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…

Meet the ASPB #PlantBio2023 Conference Correspondents

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…

Loneliness Among Sexual Minorities

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Humans 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

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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…

Dealing with Health Anxiety in the Lab: A Short Guide

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I 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

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What 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…