
Tips for Making Successful Oral Presentations and Crafting Effective Slides
Blog, EducationAs scientists, part of our job description is to promote, explain, and illustrate our work through presentations. But what makes oral presentations successful? How do we make our slides effective? In this write-up, we’ll explain the six steps for building a good oral presentation using effective slides.
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Plantae Presents: The Role of Open Science and Data Sharing in Advancing Plant Research
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents: The Role of Open Science and Data Sharing in Advancing Plant Research
Featuring Kejing Fan, Claire Yik-Lok Chung, and Vittorio Tracanna
When: Monday, August 18, 2025, at
9:00 PM Tokyo | 8:00 AM EDT | 1:00 PM BST | 8:00 PM Beijing
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The accessibility…

Plantae Presents - More Money, More Data: Data-driven Versus Hypothesis-driven Research
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents - More Money, More Data: Data-driven Versus Hypothesis-driven Research
Featuring Sophien Kamoun and Ivan Baxter
When: Friday, July 18, 2025, at
8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT | 4:00 PM BST | 11:00 PM Beijing
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This engaging webinar titled More Money, More…

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
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This webinar explores the…

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…

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
About this Webinar
Join us for an engaging webinar presented in collaboration with…

Plantae Presents: How Plant Scientists Can Lead the Way in Green Lab Practices
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents: How Plant Scientists Can Lead the Way in Green Lab Practices
Featuring Caitlin Broadbent, Malia Gehan, and Lize Joubert
When: Thursday, April 24, 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 insightful and inspiring discussion…

The Impact of Climate Change on Plant Research: Adapting Experimental Designs and Research Priorities
Blog, EducationClimate change is reshaping the landscape of plant research, necessitating a fundamental shift in experimental designs and research priorities. As the effects of climate change become increasingly pronounced, researchers are compelled to adapt their methodologies to address the challenges posed by a…
