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 Botany 2022 - Anchorage, Alaska
 Botany 2021 - Virtual!
Botany 2020 - Virtual!
 2018 in Rochester, Minnesota
 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas
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Botany and Beyond: PLANTS Grants Preparing Leaders and Nurturing Tomorrow's Scientists
Undergraduate Travel Awards and Mentoring Experience
The Botany and Beyond: PLANTS III pathway program is funded by the National Science Foundation (DEB-2138730) and Botanical Society of America to bring talented and diverse undergraduates to BOTANY 2023 in Boise, Idaho where we will provide mentored training opportunities. BSA leads this program, in conjunction with our partners at the American Society of Plant Taxonomists and the Society for Herbarium Curators, in support of a more diverse, inclusive and accessible culture in the botanical community.
Congratulations to last year's 2022 awardees!
DECSCRIPTION: The Botany and Beyond: PLANTS III pathway program will provide an immersive mentored experience for a diverse cohort of undergraduate PLANTS Scholars attending the BOTANY conference. Annually, we fund up to 15 undergraduates from throughout the US and Puerto Rico (we are unable to accept applications from international students due to limitations from our funding source) to attend the summer conference;, receive mentoring from graduate students, postdocs and faculty; explore botanical research, network and engage with the broader botanical community from several scientific societies; learn about botanical research; and explore pathways and opportunities to pursue botanical careers. The program offers programming and student-centered experiences across the conference and includes full funding to support meeting fees and registration, travel, meals throughout the conference, a per diem on travel days and lodging for the conference. Participants must be available and commit to attend the entire meeting, participating in PLANTS programing, including at least 3 scientific talks per day with a mentor, as well as professional development and networking activities like field trips, PLANTS scholar and alumni gatherings, the Belonging in Botany special lecture, a Careers in Botany lunch event, etc.
PLANTS Scholars will also join a network of over 100 PLANTS Alumni and will have sustaining opportunities to engage in mentoring through supportive virtual communication strategies, follow-up Webinars, and opportunities to return to the BOTANY meetings as mentors and alumni in subsequent years.
Botany conference is composed of scientific talks, workshops, field trips, a poster session and networking events. The topics range across all levels of botany and include talks on conservation, biodiversity, plant genomics, evolution, plant systematics, paleobotany, ethnobotany and botanical education. There are also a number of social functions, specifically targeted at students for networking and fun. The conference is a great way to understand the breadth of botanical research and education, to meet undergraduate and graduate students with similar interests, learn about potential career paths, and to network with professionals in your area of interest. This is a very friendly community, so please consider joining us!
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: See this SAMPLE SCHEDULE as an example of PLANTS scholar activities during the conference. An overview of the scientific conference is available at: http://2023.botanyconference.org/.
APPLICATIONS: Application includes 1) completion of the online form, 2) uploading your personal statement of interest, 3) a letter of recommendation, and 4) unofficial transcripts. Applications are welcome from all undergraduates from the US and Puerto Rico (we are unable to accept applications from international students due to limitations from our funding source) who have interest in plant science. This program has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) with the goal to foster diversity, increase accessibility, and create inclusive opportunities and experiences for communities historically excluded from botanical science.
Personal Statement of academic interests and career goals: (500 word limit) Please prepare a response to EACH of the following: A) Explain how your coursework and prior interests contribute to your desire to attend BOTANY 2023, B) What do you want to get out of this experience and how do you think attending the BOTANY 2023 conference might help you meet or explore your career goals? C) An example of a challenge or an obstacle you have had to deal with or overcome and how you addressed that challenge and D) your plans after graduation/ describe your current career goals.
Letter of support: Your letter of support should come directly from a person who knows you well and the letter should address 1) how you know the student (capacity and length of time) 2) student’s maturity and ability to learn and benefit from this experience, examples of student’s leadership or self-efficacy 3) student’s ability and willingness to engage with the botanical community and PLANTS cohort, make connections and build community, and 4) student’s current plans to graduate and pursue a botanical career and 5) how the student will contribute to the goals of the program. Letters of support should be emailed to plantsgrant@botany.org Your letter of support should have a filename of YourLastNameFirstInitial-Plants as in CacanindinH-Plants
DEADLINE: April 1, 2023
The application is made through our online Awards Portal. You do not need to be a current BSA member to apply. However, if you do not have a BSA login, you will need to create one here. We encourage you to review the online form thoroughly before filling it out. You will need to upload your personal statement and unofficial transcripts. Our staff will upload your letter of support.
Access the Awards Portal by clicking here and logging in with your BotanyID/Password. Once signed in, click on the "2023 - PLANTS Grant" link and you should see a blue button that says "+ Create New Nomination" at the bottom if your login was successful.

MENTORS: In addition, we will be soliciting graduate students, postdocs and faculty members who would like to serve as mentors during the meeting. Mentors work with PLANTS students and attend talks with them, introduce them to colleagues, network and generally make the meetings a welcoming place for them. Mentors need to be prepared and do their homework, read the mentoring articles shared with them and attend a training webinar in the summer prior to BOTANY conference. Although costs are not covered for mentors, it is a very rewarding experience to mentor this group of students. A brief application form for mentors will open in March.
CONTACTS: For further inquiries, please contact: Heather Cacanindin -- hcacanindin@botany.org

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under grant no DEB-2138730. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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- 2022 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
 Botany 2022 in Anchorage, Alaska
- Luigie Alequín, Haverford College, Advisor: Nathalie Nagalingum
- Victoria Clements, Tennessee Technological University, Advisor: Shawn Krosnick
- Adalie Duran, Connecticut College, Advisor: Rachel Spicer
- Josh Felton, Colorado College, Advisor: Rachel Jabaily
- Tori Ford, University of Florida, Advisor: Pam Soltis
- Cesar Galan, Cornell University, Advisor: Alejandra Gandolfo
- Mayra Hernandez, CSU Dominguez Hills, Advisor: Helen I. Holmlund
- Amelie LeTierce, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Advisor: Jessamine Finch
- Karina Mendez, Chabot College, Advisor: Mackenzie Mabry
- Aadia Moseley-McCloud, Howard University, Advisor: Janelle Burke
- Austin Nguyen, University of Kansas, Advisor: Kelly Matsunaga
- Inti Quinchiguango Archuleta, SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, Advisor: Suzy Strickler
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- 2021 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
 Botany 2021 Virtual!
- Anais Barnes, Bucknell University, Advisor: Chris Martine
- Serena Blais, California State University, Sacramento, Advisor: Clayton Visger
- Jonathan Carcache, Florida International University, Advisor: Daniela Hernandez
- Josh Felton, Colorado College, Advisor: Rachel Jabaily
- Aaliyah Holliday, Cornell University, Advisor: Chelsea D. Specht
- Caitlyn Hughes, University of Georgia, Advisor: Jim Leebens-Mack
- Emily Hughes, Rutgers University, Advisor: Suzanne Sukhdeo
- Al Lichamer, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Advisor: Ingrid Jordon-Thaden
- Annie Nelson, University of Nebraska- Lincoln, Advisor: Katarzyna Glowacka
- Matthew Norman, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Advisor: Lauren Eserman
- Deirdre O'Malley, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Advisor: Shannon Straub
- Ryan Schmidt, Rutgers University, Advisor: Lena Struwe
- Madilyn Vetter, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Advisor: Nora Mitchell
- Jayla Wade, Howard University, Advisor: Janelle Burke
- Audrey Widmier, Mercer University, Advisor: John Stanga
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- 2020 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
 Botany 2020 - Virtual!
- Christina Andreski, Plymouth State University, Advisor: Diana Jolles
- Juan Angulo, University of Georgia, Advisor: James Leebens-Mack
- Sarah Ashlock, University of California, Santa Cruz, Advisor: Kathleen Kay
- Trinity Depatie, Florida Atlantic University, Advisor: James K. Wetterer
- Kandiss Dowdell, Montana State University Billings, Advisor: Jason Comer
- Miyauna Incarnato, The College of Wooster, Advisor: Jennifer Ison
- Maia Jones, California Academy of Sciences, Advisor: Nathalie Nagalingum
- Sofia Ocampo, Florida International University, Advisor: Suzanne Koptur
- Michelle Pham, University of California, Los Angeles, Advisor: James Cohen
- I. Jason Rose, Cornell University, Advisor: Chelsea D. Specht
- Vida Svahnstrom, University of St Andrews, Advisor: Susan Healy
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- 2019 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
2019 in Tucson, Arizona
- Austin Betancourt, San Jose State University, Advisor: Benjamin Carter
- Charles Bush, Oglala Lakota College, Advisor: Madhav Nepal
- Talbrett Caramillo, Fort Lewis College, Advisor: Ross McCauley
- Jovan Coleman, Mesa Community College, Advisor: Sean Whitcomb
- C.J. Copper, College of the Redwoods, Advisor: Maria Friedman
- Lisa Danback, Webster University, Advisor: Nicole Miller-Struttman
- Marco Donoso, University of Central Oklahoma, Advisor: Chad King
- Candy DuBray, Oglala Lakota College, Advisor: Madhav Nepal
- Ana Flores, Florida International University, Advisor: Jennifer Richards
- Mari Irving, University of Central Florida, Advisor: Chase Mason
- Chazz Jordan, Georgia State University, Advisor: Lauren Eserman
- Matthew McCarthy, Citris College, Advisor: Marianne Smith
- Cristina Raya, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Advisor: Rupesh Kariyat
- Marcus Reid, Phoenix College, Advisor: Matt Haberkom
- Rachael Snodgrass, Gonzaga University, Advisor: Stephen Hayes
- Tatyana Soto, Mills College, Advisor: Sarah Swope
- Emily Swindell, Fort Lewis College, Advisor: Ross McCauley
- Dannielle Waugh, University of Central Florida, Advisor: Chase Mason
- Danielle Weaver, CSU-Fullerton, Advisor: Joshua Der
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- 2018 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
 2018 in Rochester, Minnesota
- Liliana Benitez, New College of Florida, Advisor: Dr. Emily Saarinen
- John Christman III, Christopher Newport University, Advisor: Dr. Janet Steven
- Inesha Ellis, Widener University, Advisor: Dr. Katherine Goodrich
- David Flanery, South Dakota State University, Advisor: Dr. Maribeth Latvis
- Andrew Gonzalez, California State University - Sacramento, Advisor: Dr. Thomas Peavy
- Alexis Kantor, University of Colorado-Boulder, Advisor: Dr. Stacey Smith
- Carina Motta, University of California-Santa Barbara, Advisor: Dr. Susan Mazar
- Simone Oliphant, Florida International University, Advisor: Dr. Suzanne Koptur
- Asa Peters, Connecticut College, Advisor: Dr. Chad Jones
- Megan Rasmussen, SUNY-Farmingdale, Advisor: Dr. Eric Morgan
- Keana Tang, California State University - Long Beach, Advisor: Dr. Amanda Fisher
- Nicole Tineo, The College of New Jersey, Advisor: Dr. Wendy Clement
- Matthew Treanor, Plymouth State University, Advisor: Dr. Diana Jolles
- Delecia Utley, Howard University, Advisor: Dr. Janelle Burke
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- 2017 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas
- Kefren Arjona, University of Florida, Advisor: Dr. Doug Soltis
- Laymon Ball, Long Beach State University, Advisor: Dr. Amanda Fisher
- Nana Britwum, Cornell University, Advisor: Dr. Rena Borkhataria
- Michelle Gray, University of Maryland College Park, Advisor: Dr. Maile Neele
- Monique Harvey, Howard University, Advisor: Dr. Janelle Burke
- Rebecca Hayes, University of Pittsburgh, Advisor: Dr. Tia-Lynn Ashman
- Lillian Hendrick, Central Michigan State University, Advisor: Dr. Anna Monfils
- Glen Morrison, California State Polytechnic University, Advisor: Dr. Amy Litt
- Jocelyn Navarro, Connecticut College, Advisor: Dr. Kristine Hardeman
- ShaunAnn Peters, Central Michigan State University, Advisor: Dr. Anna Monfils
- Kasey Pham, Michigan State University, Advisor: Dr. Alan Prather
- Melissa Vergara, University of California-Santa Cruz, Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Kay
- Sienna Wessel, Northern State University, Advisor: Dr. Jodie Ramsay
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- 2016 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
 2016 in Savannah, Georgia
- Timothy Batz, California State Polytechnic University, Advisor: Dr. Bharti Sharma
- Janet Mansaray, Howard University, Advisor: Dr. Janelle Burke
- Corey Milligan, Harris-Stowe State University, Advisor: Dr. Thomas Brown
- Brooke Palmer, Colorado State University, Advisor: Dr. Stacey Smith
- Vivianna Sanchez, Mount St. Mary's University, Advisor: Dr. Adriane Jones
- Jaime Schwoch, Portland State University, Advisor: Dr. Mitch Cruzan
- Evelyn Valdez-Rangel, University of Houston-Downtown, Advisor: Dr. Michael Tobin
- Rebecca Valls, Florida International University, Advisor: Dr. Eric von Wettberg
- Nathan Vega, California State University-Fullerton, Advisor: Dr. Joshua Der
- Monica Warner, California State University - Dominguez Hills, Advisor: Dr. Kathryn Thiess
- Shan Wong, Florida International University, Advisor: Dr. Hong Liu
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- 2015 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
 2015 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Alicia Butko, Widener University, Advisor: Dr. Kate Goodrich
- Emma Fryer, Humboldt State University, Advisors: Drs. Michael Mesler and Alexandru Tomescu
- Patrick Gallagher, The College of New Jersey, Advisor: Dr. Wendy Clement
- Jose Miguel Hernandez Ochoa, University of Wisconsin, Advisor: Dr. Juan Zalapa
- Angelina Viviana Martinez, University of Florida, Advisors: Drs. Christine Davis and Pamela Soltis
- Jesus Medina, California State University - Los Angeles, Advisor: Dr. Craig Barrett
- Madeline Metten, University of Northern Colorado, Advisor: Dr. Mitchel McGlaughlin
- Andre Naranjo, University of Miami, Advisor: Dr. Barbara Whitlock
- Chelsea Pretz, Harris-Stowe State University, Advisors: Drs. John MacDougal and Allison Miller
- Mercedes Santiago, Kansas State University, Advisor: Dr. Carolyn Ferguson
- Maryan Sedaghatpour, George Mason University, Advisors: Drs. Jorid van der Ham and Andrea Weeks
- Gary Sur, University of Hawaii - Hilo, Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Stacy
- Imena Valdes, Florida International University, Advisor: Dr. Suzanne Koptur
- Joshua Wiese, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Advisor: Dr. Bryan Drew
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- 2014 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
 2014 in Boise, Idaho
- Marilyn Creer, Alabama A&M University, Advisor: Dr. Tatiana Kukhtareva
- Gemma Dugan, Bucknell University, Advisor: : Dr. Chris Martine
- Shawna Faulkner, Humboldt University, Advisor: : Dr. Alexandru Tomescu
- Michelle Garcia, University of Texas-El Paso, Advisor: Dr. Michael Moody
- Aidee Guzman, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Advisor: Dr. Eve Emshwiller
- Timothy Hieger, University of Kansas, Advisor: Dr. Thomas N. Taylor
- Shayla Hobbs, University of Illinois, Advisor: Dr. Tina M. Knox
- Michelle Jackson, Smith College, Advisor: Dr. Jesse Bellemare
- Claudia Christine Marin, University of Califormia Riverside, Advisor: Dr. Milton McGiffen
- Sean Pena, Florida International University, Advisor: Dr. Suzanne Koptur
- David Pozo Garces, Central Michigan State University, Advisor: Dr. Anna Monfils
- Yisu Santamarina, Florida International University, Advisor: Dr. Bradley Bennett
- Samuel Torpey, University of Idaho, Advisor: Dr. David Tank
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- 2013 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Richard Shawn Abrahams, University of Florida, Advisor: Dr. Stuart McDaniel
- Dayvis Blasini, Northern Illinois University, Advisor: Dr. Pamela Geddes
- Laquita Bolden, Cleveland State University, Advisor: Dr. Modney
- Bianca Bonilla, Florida International University, Advisor: Dr. Bradley Bennett
- Joyce Chery, Cornell University, Advisor: Dr. Melissa Luckow
- Jessel Gutierrez, Texas A&M International University, Advisor: University, Dr. Jim Cohen
- Elizabeth McWilliams, Oregon State University, Advisor: Dr. Richard Halse
- Livingstone Nganga, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Advisor: Bethany K. Zolman
- Angelica Nunez, University of California-Riverside, Advisor: Dr. Louis Santiago
- Crista O'Conner, University of Idaho, Advisor: Dr. David Tank
- Anthony Parson, Humboldt State University, Advisor: Dr. Jacquelyn Bolman
- Hevony Rodriguez, Texas A&M International University, Advisor: Dr. Jim Cohen
- Angel Rogers, Howard University, Advisor: Dr. Hemayut Ullah
- De Ana Smalls, Howard University, Advisor: Dr. Hemayut Ullah
- David Sycle II, Central Michigan University, Advisor: Dr. Brad Swanson
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- 2012 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
 2012 in Columbus, Ohio
- Dominique Alvis, University of Maryland-Baltimore - Advisor, Dr. Mauricio Bustos
- Haydee Borrero, Florida International University - Advisor, Dr. Suzanne Koptur
- Maria Friedman, Humboldt State University - Advisor, Dr. Erik Jules
- Erin Fujimoto, University of Hawaii at Manoa - Advisor, Dr. Tom Ranker
- Victoria Hanna, University of California-Irvine - Advisor, Dr. Kailen Mooney
- Sean Gershaneck, University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Advisor, Dr. Pattie Dunn
- Lauren Gonzalez, University of New Orleans - Advisor, Dr. Charles Bell
- Alexandria Igwe, Howard University - Advisor, Dr. Mary McKenna
- Caprice Lee, University of California-Davis, Dr. Sharman O'Neill
- Jamie Minnaert-Grote, George Mason University - Advisor, Dr. Andrea Weeks
- Rylan Sprague, Black Hills State University - Advisor, Dr. Benjamin van Ee
- Brittany Stallworth, Howard University - Advisor, Dr. Mary McKenna
- Dori Thompson, Texas State University - San Marcos - Advisor, Dr. Garland Upchurch
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- 2011 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri
- Brian Atkinson, Ohio University, Advisor: Dr. Gar Rothwell
- Betsabe Castro, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
- James McDaniel, Lynchburg College, Advisor: Dr. Nancy Cowden
- Irma Ortiz, UCLA, Advisor: Dr. Ann Hirsch
- Amber Paasch, California State University, LA
- Barbara Putnam, Delta State University, Advisor: Dr. Nina Baghai-Riding
- Jon Richey, Texas State University, San Marcos, Advisor: Dr. Gary Upchurch
- Katherine Toll, University of Miami
- Clayton Visger, California State University - Sacramento
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2010 BSA Grant Recipients
 2010 in Providence, Rhode Island |
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Undergraduate Mentoring in Environmental Biology (UMEB)
- Prior to the PLANTs Program, the BSA provided support to under-represented students via the Undergaduate Mentoring in Environmental Biology (UMEB) Program. Here are the recipients of this NSF funded program.
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- 2009 BSA UMEB Grant Recipients
- Cassandra L Coleman
- 2008 BSA UMEB Grant Recipients
- Antionette Gray
- Laura Super
- Iman Sylvain
- 2007 BSA UMEB Grant Recipients
- Stanita Jackson
- Adel Pena
- Chevon Marsh
- Rita Richardson
- 2006 BSA UMEB Grant Recipients
- Gustavo Armaiz
- Kristen E Baird
- Andrew J Blackwell
- Stephanie Day
- Lisa Hoang
- Michelle Hulett
- Harry Lopez Rosado
- Elizabeth Ortiz Huerta
- Jose Pena
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- 2005 BSA UMEB Grant Recipients
- Derrick Fowler
- Angel Jurado
- Chris Lane
- Daniel Stanton
- C. Pascale Williams
- 2004 BSA UMEB Grant Recipients
- Vanessa Forbes
- Patrick J Hudson
- Dennis Hildalgo
- Talline Robadey
- Eillen J Rodriquez
- Chamary Vergara
- 2003 BSA UMEB Grant Recipients
- Veder Garcia
- Renee Lopez-Smith
- Dawn Morningstar
- Karla Paiz
- Karla Cortez
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