We're wrapping up another year of the ROOT & SHOOT Research Coordination Network! It's been a busy year: See "Highlights of Year Four" rootandshoot.org/highlights-o.... We've done a lot but the icing on the cake was publishing our first big project in eLIFE elifesciences.org/articles/106... 🎉

The new #NSF #GRFP application now excludes 1000’s of students, including those who were told they could apply this year, or who planned to apply next year. We have a new specific petition urging #NSFGRFP undo this harmful action. If you are impacted sign here: laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/

Already 300+ signatures in one afternoon. Read & consider signing + sharing a petition to reverse eligibility restrictions and ensure applicants (including 2nd year PhD students) have a fair chance at this year's GRFP. laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/

Rethinking Researcher Assessment and Incentives at U.S. Academic Institutions: Online Workshop Oct 28-29. events.nationalacademies.org/45044_10-202... This workshop will explore new approaches to expand the assessment criteria beyond traditional outputs such as grants, publications, & citations.

Great advice here that AAB will be embracing into the future...

this year's applicants - now limited to 1st YEAR GRAD STUDENTS- “will have just over 6 weeks—& that’s only after earlier this week the agency extended the posted deadlines by about 2 weeks, from late October to early November, with no announcement or explanation.” www.science.org/content/arti...

We are incredibly excited & proud: our first publication is out in eLIFE! "Making conferences in the plant sciences more inclusive through community recommendations" elifesciences.org/articles/106... This project was a team effort involving contributors from seven professional societies. #PlantSci

If you are attending #PlantBiology2025 in person, you can also attend the online events. We encourage you to attend "Fostering Inclusion in Plant Biology," Aug. 13 at 11 AM Eastern time (and recorded). You can also buy a ticket for just the online event. plantbiology.aspb.org/plant-biolog...

Join us Thursday July 3 at 10am PDT (1pm EDT, 6pm in the UK) for a fascinating webinar presented by Dr. Guadalupe Maldonado Andrade from Cal Poly Pomona, speaking on "What Grows in the Margins: Plants, People, and the Politics of Care". Free to join, register here rootandshoot.org/webinar-plan...

Mary Williams, PI of the ROOT & SHOOT (R&S) initiative (led by @aspbofficial.bsky.social) talks to #ICAR2025 about the mentor development activity underway with the R&S plant society consortium @plantteaching.bsky.social @root-shoot.bsky.social

#icar2025 @plantteaching.bsky.social @root-shoot.bsky.social

Please join @kateycooper.bsky.social and @ascbiology.bsky.social for a webinar about LGBTQ+ experiences in biological sciences! June 18th, 2025 at 2pm EST. #pride #pridemonth #outinstem #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #queerinstem #cellbio #cellbiology #ascb

After writing about feeling personally a little adrift working in higher ed, I interviewed a group of people who had found pathways to resist and take action. Here's what I learned from them, w/ thanks to @karencosta.bsky.social, @daniellaurison.bsky.social & others www.chronicle.com/article/5-st...

There's another workshop scheduled to support this initiative, June 6th, 12pm ET, led by Dr. Katherine Xue, assistant professor at UC Irvine who has written for The New Yorker, Harvard Magazine, and The Conversation. blogs.cornell.edu/asap/events-...

Join us in making a video that advocates for science using the hashtag #RootingForScience! We're releasing them en masse the week of June 23rd. To get you started, here’s a workshop I gave with @root-shoot.bsky.social about how to make videos for science advocacy: tinyurl.com/rootingforscience

Did you miss last week's workshop? No fears, we recorded it for you! Please join us by making a video that roots for science and sharing it using "RootingForScience. We'll be releasing and amplifying the videos the week of June 23. Learn more at rootandshoot.org/make-a-video...

We've got another training session scheduled for May 30, it's a great way to prepare yourself to react constructively if you see harmful behavior. Free registration, all are welcome! rootandshoot.org/bystandertra...

Join this upcoming workshop with @science-irl.bsky.social- Molly Edwards! Molly received a NAASC award in 2024 for her efforts to disseminate plant biology knowledge! (And…you can view that award talk here ➡️ youtu.be/Lyu_Kgifstc)

Inclusive Science Education Is Not Zero-Sum, by David Asai. "As scientists and educators, we must insist that inclusion remains at our core. We know that inclusion and excellence are not mutually exclusive, and that an equitable future for all of us is possible." 👍 issues.org/inclusive-sc...

Happening tomorrow (Wed 7 May) at 4 PM EDT. Join this free online workshop with New York Times reporter Clay Risen to learn how to write an Opinion article for your newspaper. All are welcome! cornell.campusgroups.com/ASAP/rsvp_bo...

Join us for free, online, Bystander Intervention Training Workshops for plant scientists, presented by ADVANCEGeo Partnership. These interactive workshops help you recognize when & how to step in when you see problematic behavior. All welcome but space is limited. rootandshoot.org/2025-bystand...

Don't miss this free virtual workshop featuring #BSAmember, Molly Edwards! Learn about short-form video production and science communication. Tuesday May 13th from 8-9am PDT, 11am – noon EDT. For more information, and to register, visit: rootandshoot.org/planting-the...

Join us for an exciting Student Symposium workshop featuring Molly Edwards, PhD @science-irl.bsky.social. It's an interactive workshop on science communication, focused on short-form video production. May 13th 11am EDT. More information & registration link here rootandshoot.org/planting-the...

Ranking Member Lofgren Urges NSF to Ignore Inflammatory Cruz Report, Releases Democratic Staff Report in Rebuttal democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

The UNESCO Action Group for Women in Science is hosting open discussions on three themes: Dismantling stereotypes through increased representation; Innovative educational strategies; & Policies that promote DEI in the work environment. Follow the link to participate rootandshoot.org/unesco-actio...

March 31 is international Trans Day of Visibility. Follow the link for resources from GLAAD and other organizations, including a free webinar, that can be used to support and raise awareness about transgender people. glaad.org/tdov/

Join us March 25th at 8am Pacific daylight time, 11am Eastern, for an online teach-in for #PlantSci entists organising for political impact. Learn how you can play a role in today's political landscape! Free registration at rootandshoot.org/a-teach-in-f...

February 25th, 11AM EST. Join us for a panel discussion on "Perspectives from Black Professionals in the Plant Sciences" featuring Dr. Margaret Young, Dr. Stephon Fitzpatrick, & Dr. Jason B. Thomas. rootandshoot.org/root-shoot-w... Open to all, come be a part of it! #BlackHistoryMonth

We are assembling resources for early career scientists to help them navigate a sometimes hostile work environment. Here is a powerful video with a positive outcome, although painful to watch at times. youtu.be/n4FV1ADErDo?...

What can you do to make plant biology more inclusive? We recently attended a conference with a session on inclusive teaching - here are some of the resources that were shared. rootandshoot.org/recommended-... #PlantScience

ROOT & SHOOT has had a busy year in 2024! We've provided travel awards to conferences, worked towards more inclusive conferences, developed a mentor-training program and more. Look back with us at all we have accomplished. rootandshoot.org/root-shoot-2... And watch this space for our 2025 plans

Mental Health Awareness Mondays — An Introduction to Psychological Safety, By Sarah Bay. Summarizing the key points of a recent webinar, with a link to the webinar. scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2024/12/16/m...

With Marie Cecile Caillaud and Isabelle Fobis-Loisy, we are organizing a concurrent session at ICAR next year #ICAR2025 (Gent, Belgium June 16-20 2025). - How do cells talk to each other? New frontiers in cell-to-cell communication web.cvent.com/event/448810...

"Race did not appear to influence the typical first step of the review process [dept. vote]... [but]...when the college committees were evaluating faculty with lower h-indices, evidence of bias against Black & Hispanic scholars surfaced - especially for women" 1/ www.science.org/content/arti...

Last few days to apply for a ROOT & SHOOT travel award to attend a 2025 plant confernce. Conditions apply, see the blog post for full details.

TAIR officially turned 25 on October 1, 2024! Read our blog post covering the highlights from the last 25 years. tinyurl.com/TAIR25

A warm welcome to all our new followers on Bluesky 🌾🌵🌱 We've been here a little while, but are now looking to improve our posting frequency 😬 Stay tuned for new papers, special issue announcements, community news, and general journal updates #PlantScience 🧪🌳🍂🔬🌽

Three generations of student reps from @botsocamerica.bsky.social at @root-shoot.bsky.social @hhmi.bsky.social

Having a great retreat with plant folks from multiple societies - the standard that HHMI has set up is hard to be matched!!!

What an incredible week it’s been! I’m feeling energized, inspired, and full of ideas. I can’t wait to bring what we’re discussing and working on here to other societies and communities! 👏🌿

Root & Shoot meeting at HHMI… and with medical Institute level funds you apparently can make amazing cupcakes with logos! (I need some of this funding)

We are at a planning retreat at HHMI and they made us Root & Shoot cupcakes! ❤️

Travel awards for student/ mentor pairs to attend a 2025 #plantscience conference due Dec2. One of the awardees must be a member of SACNAS, MANRRS, or AISES. rootandshoot.org/2025-root-sh...

Creating culture of support in plant sciences #PlantScience rootandshoot.org/creating-cul...

Please join us Wednesday Feb 21 for this very, very important discussion about community agreements, values, and strategies for accountability and addressing harm. How do we develop a system of accountability that promotes positive behavior? Your voice matters! rootandshoot.org/listening-se...

There's a lot happening in the ROOT & SHOOT RCN community, see our Feb newsletter. Learning communities, listening groups, trainings, podcasts and webinars, travel awards, other awards, all with a focus on making #PlantScience more inclusive and welcoming to everyone. mailchi.mp/00be06a88854...

We are excited to open applications for a Working Group on Culturally Responsive Mentoring in #Plantscience. We're looking for a diverse set of volunteers across all career stages (undergraduates to established mentors) to help develop this program. Apply by Jan 10. rootandshoot.org/working-grou...

If you missed it, we've posted a recording of the informational session held on Oct 13. Hopefully all your questions answered! (And some really moving highlights of the experience from last year's awardees). rootandshoot.org/infosession/

Applications for the 2024 ROOT & SHOOT #PlantScience Travel Awards are now open! Join us on Thurs. Oct. 12 at 3pm EDT for an informational session - learn more about the award and hear from past awardees about their experience. Visit rootandshoot.org/infosession to learn more.

Like #PlantScience? Member of MANRRS or SACNAS? The NSF-funded ROOT & SHOOT program has 10 generous travel awards for student/mentor pairs (at least one a member of MANRRS or SACNAS) to attend a plant science conference in 2024. rootandshoot.org/2024-root-sh... Apply by November 10, 2023