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- Perspectives from Black Professionals in the Plant Sciences
- Recommended reading for a more inclusive plant biology curriculum, classroom, and community
- ROOT & SHOOT, 2024 year in review
- Exhibiting at the 2024 AISES National Conference in San Antonio, Texas
- ROOT & SHOOT professional development session at SACNAS 2024
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Advent Botany Day 12: Lessons from Plants
For many years, the plant and botany communities have shared stories about plants during the month of December using the hashtag #AdventBotany. After a brief hiatus, it’s back, with a focus this year on #BotanyBooks #AdventBotany2023. I chose to highlight … Continue reading
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Movement x ROOT & SHOOT – Year 1 Report
Excerpt from the Movement x ROOT & SHOOT Year 1 Report. In 2022, Movement Consulting began work with Root Out Oppression Together and SHare Our Outcomes Transparently (ROOT & SHOOT) to develop an interactive training program with the aim of … Continue reading
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Blog Post on NDiSTEM
by Janet Mansaray For this year’s National Diversity in STEM Conference (NDiSTEM) organized by SACNAS, I was selected to be a volunteer for the ROOT & SHOOT RCN exhibition booth in Portland, Oregon. This was my first SACNAS conference and … Continue reading
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Working Group on Culturally Responsive Mentoring
Culturally responsive mentorship is vital as it fosters inclusivity, respect, and understanding in the mentor-mentee relationship. By acknowledging and appreciating the cultural backgrounds and experiences of their mentees, mentors can provide more effective support. This leads to a more significant … Continue reading
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Reflections on the 2023 NDiSTEM Conference
By Roshni Panwala From October 26th -28th 2023, I was fortunate enough to attend the National Diversity in STEM Conference (NDiSTEM) organized by the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) held in Portland, Oregon. This opportunity to … Continue reading
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Exhibiting at SACNAS NDiSTEM 2023 in Portland, Oregon
On October 26 and 27, 2023, ROOT & SHOOT exhibited at the SACNAS National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference in Portland, Oregon. ROOT & SHOOT Booth Helping us staff the booth were two student volunteers: Roshni Panwala, a PhD student … Continue reading
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ROOT & SHOOT Travel Awards — Informational Session
Thank you to attendees and panelists who participated in the informational session. A recording of this event, which was held October 13, 2023, is below. To learn more about application requirements and hear from past awardees about their experiences, please … Continue reading
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ROOT & SHOOT SACNAS/MANRRS 2024 travel award application open
The NSF-funded LEAPS: RCN: ROOT & SHOOT (Rooting Out Oppression Together and SHaring Our Outcomes Transparently) aims to transform plant science to become more equitable and inclusive. Part of this mission involves building strong connections with organizations that support people … Continue reading
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ROOT & SHOOT RCN update, August 2023
We’re reaching the end of our second year of this five year NSF BIO-LEAPS-funded award. Here are some of the things we have accomplished in the past year. Inclusive Conferences Working Group Following several community listening sessions, members of the … Continue reading
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Why does identity matter?
Science has a culture that is safe and welcoming to some, but hostile towards others. As scientists and members of the scientific community, we have the ability to change the culture in which we work.
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