PLANTS Grants
2016 in Savannah, Georgia
2015 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2014 in Boise, Idaho
2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana
2012 in Columbus, Ohio
2011 in St. Louis, Missouri
2010 in Providence, Rhode Island
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PLANTS Grants
Preparing Leaders and Nurturing Tomorrow's Scientists
Undergraduate Travel Awards: Enhancing Diversity at the Botanical Society of America Conferences
We are pleased to announce the PLANTS program funded by the National Science Foundation and Botanical Society of America to bring talented and diverse undergraduates to the BOTANY 2018 meeting on July 21-25, 2018 in Rochester, Minnesota.
Congratulations to the 2017 awardees!
The PLANTS program (Preparing Leaders and Nurturing Tomorrow’s Scientists: Increasing the diversity of plant scientists) will fund up to 12 undergraduates from throughout the US and Puerto Rico (we are unable to accept applications from international students) to attend the meeting, receive mentoring from graduate students, postdocs and faculty, and participate in networking events including the Diversity Luncheon and career-oriented activities. The program covers the normal costs of travel, registration, and food and accommodation at the meeting. Participants are required to attend the entire meeting, including at least 3 scientific talks per day with a mentor, as well as certain professional development and networking activities. An overview of the scientific conference will be available January 1 at: botanyconference.org
APPLICATIONS: The next round of Applications will be accepted beginning January 15 and due by MARCH 15, 2018 and include completion of the online form providing your statement of interest, a letter of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts. Applications are welcome from all undergraduates from the US and Puerto Rico (we are unable to accept applications from international students) who have interest in plant science; the admissions goal is to create a diverse pool of students. The application form is located online at http://botany.org/Awards/F_PLANTS.php. We encourage you to review the online form thoroughly before filling it out. Please have letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts sent directly to Heather Cacanindin at HCacanindin@Botany.org.
MENTORS: In addition, we are soliciting names of 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. Although costs are not covered for mentors, it is a very rewarding experience to mentor this group of students. Contact Anna Monfils (anna.monfils@cmich.edu) if you are interested in serving as a mentor.
CONTACTS: For further inquiries, please contact one of the organizers:
Anna Monfils -- anna.monfils@cmich.edu
Heather Cacanindin -- hcacanindin@botany.org
DEADLINE: March 15, 2018
Topics range across all levels of botany and include talks on conservation, biodiversity, plant genomics, evolution, plant systematics, and botanical education. There are also a number of social functions, specifically targeted at students for networking and fun. The meetings are a great way to understand the breadth of botanical research and education, to meet undergraduate and graduate students with similar interests, and to network with professionals in your area of interest. This is really a friendly community, so please consider joining us!
RESOURCES on Diversity and Broadening Participation
Please visit botany.org/diversity
RESOURCES on Understanding and Overcoming Implicit Bias
Please visit botany.org/diversity
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- 2016 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
- The PLANTS (Preparing Leaders and Nurturing Tomorrow’s Scientists: Increasing the diversity of plant scientists) program recognizes outstanding undergraduates from diverse backgrounds and provides travel grants and mentoring for these students.
- 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
- 2015 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
- 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
- 2014 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
- 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
- 2013 BSA PLANTs Grant Recipients
- 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
- 2012 BSA PLANTs Grant Recipients
- 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
- 2011 BSA PLANTs Grant Recipients
- 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
Undergaduate 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.
- 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
- 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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