NewsPlant Biology 2020, July 25-29Registration is now open for Plant Biology 2020, which will be held July 25-29 in Washington, DC. Applications for the 2020 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science ProgramThe L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program honors female scientists at a critical stage in their careers with grants of $60,000 each. Since 2003, we’ve awarded 80 postdoctoral women scientists over $4 million in grants. 36th Midcontinent Paleobotanical ColloquiumThe 36th Midcontinent Paleobotanical Colloquium (MPC) will take place on UW campus and the New Burke Museum in Seattle, May 1-3, 2020, hosted by Dr. Caroline Stromberg. Find a link to our website here. MEEC Midwest Ecology and Evolution ConferenceThe Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference (MEEC) is an annual regional conference hosted by different Midwestern institutions each year and is organized and directed entirely by graduate students. This conference is graduate and undergraduate student-focused, providing a professional atmosphere for students of all levels to interact with and learn from their peers. Reintegrating Biology Jumpstart MeetingsHelp generate ideas that will unify and advance the biological sciences. The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) and KnowInnovation (KI) would like to let you know of the opportunity to participate in a series of NSF-funded virtual and in-person events focused on identifying the opportunities and challenges for reintegrating research across the biology subdisciplines. More details can be found at https://reintegratingbiology.org/ A series of virtual and face-to-face events engaging and exciting diverse expertise for the purpose of reintegrating biology.Help generate ideas that will unify and advance the biological sciences. The NSF directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO), the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) and KnowInnovation (KI) would like to let you know of the opportunity to participate in a series of NSF-funded virtual and in-person events focused on identifying the opportunities and challenges for reintegrating research across the biology subdisciplines. More details can be found at https://reintegratingbiology.org/. The Missouri Botanical Garden will host its 66th Annual Fall Symposium entitled “The Origins and Maintenance of Neotropical Biodiversity” on October 11-12, 2019The Missouri Botanical Garden will host its 66th Annual Fall Symposium entitled “The Origins and Maintenance of Neotropical Biodiversity” on October 11-12, 2019. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! For more information about the symposium, speakers, registration, local accommodations, posters and travel awards for students, please follow this link: www.mobot.org/symposium Registration includes access to Friday evening mixer, and Saturday all-day scientific program, coffee breaks and lunch. MBG staff and local students can register for free using a prepaid access code, please inquire before registering. American Philosophical Society Grants and FellowshipsEvery year the American Philosophical Society publishes their grant and fellowship programs. Here is detailed information about the programs that pertain most directly to BSA and their members. They have revised the Grants section of their website, www.amphilsoc.org, for 2019–2020. They will announce any changes to programs at their website, so we invite you to check the Grants section periodically. |