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Recommended reading for a more inclusive plant biology curriculum, classroom, and community
I just returned from an energizing meeting of Plant Biology Educators (#PlantSciEd) and want to share some resources that I learned about to promote a more inclusive curriculum, classroom, and community. Fourteen recommendations to create a more inclusive environment for … Continue reading
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Plan ahead for 2025 ROOT & SHOOT travel awards
Mark your calendars! The application period for ROOT & SHOOT travel awards to attend 2025 plant meetings will open in September 2024. The program will launch with a panel discussion featuring some of the 2024 travel awardees who will talk … Continue reading
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May 2024 Bystander Intervention Training Workshops
One of the goals of the NSF-funded ROOT & SHOOT Research Coordination Network (RCN) project is to work towards a culture where all are included, welcomed, and safe in our professional spaces, including conferences. Over the past two years, through … Continue reading
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Portrait of Doctora Nicole Cabrera Salazar, CEO of Movement Consulting
When ROOT & SHOOT wanted to develop an immersive, meaningful equity training for a group of professional society leaders, we decided to work with Movement Consulting, an organization led by Dra. Nicole Cabrera Salazar. Their philosophy states: “At Movement, we … Continue reading
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MANRRS 38 Conference Experience
by Mohit Mahey I first heard about ROOT & SHOOT through an email from ASPB. The chance to volunteer at a conference where I could engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds sounded like an opportunity not to be missed. I … Continue reading
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Listening session to discuss and envision a plant science culture that embraces collaboration and personal accountability in addressing harm
The ROOT & SHOOT RCN is hosting two additional community listening sessions: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 4pm EDT (3pm CDT / 1pm PDT / 9pm BST) Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4pm EDT (3pm CDT / 1pm PDT / … Continue reading
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Inclusive people management skills for research mentors
I recently attended a fantastic webinar, organized by RISE-UPP (Re-Imagining STEM Equity Utilizing Postdoctoral Pathways) and featuring Naledi Saul, Director of the UCSF Office of Career and Professional Development. I highly recommend watching this webinar, it is one of the … Continue reading
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Summer 2024 undergraduate research programs with plants
Hello undergraduate students! Now is the time to investigate and apply for for summer undergraduate research programs. Below are some links to programs that are focused on or include plants science. These are paid opportunities and a fantastic way to … Continue reading
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“Mom.” A parenting epiphany
Sometimes you realize the importance of a moment only in hindsight, but sometimes you’re instantly aware that a moment has changed you forever. My parenting epiphany occurred while playing “Go Fish” with my then three-year old son. Go Fish is a simple card game; the object is … Continue reading
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I don’t know how she does it: Stories of plant scientists with children
Originally published on Plantae.org Sept 2027. A recent blog post, “How does she do it?” featured stories of women in neuroscience who have successful scientific careers and families. This post prompted a few of us who are plant scientists and … Continue reading
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