The award includes coverage of travel to and accommodations in Washington, DC, registration for . ASPB cares about the evolving role of science communication. ASPB funds an ASPB/AAAS Mass Media Fellowship each year. The selected Fellow works for 10 weeks in mass media, potentially leading to a career in science communication. Established in 2007, the Fellow of ASPB award may be granted in recognition of distinguished and long-term contributions to plant biology and service to the Society by current members in areas that include research, education, mentoring, outreach, and professional and public service. The society welcomes suggestions for workshops as well as ideas for symposia during the body of the . Application closes January 30, 2019 The selected Fellow works for 10 weeks in mass media, potentially leading to a career in science communication. ASPB cares about the evolving role of science communication. We recognize the need to recruit minority scientists and promote their professional development. Computer scientists, engineers, plant biologists, ecologists, agronomists and representatives from U.S. federal agencies will meet at Phenome 2020. Recognition Travel Awards provide "full ride" fellowships to attend ASPB's annual meeting, which will be held this year in Washington, DC, from July 25-29, 2020. ASPB funds an ASPB/AAAS Mass Media Fellowship each year. Apply for the ASPB Minority Affairs Committee 2018 Recognition Travel Award by, apply by Jan 31). With additional support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), ASPB’s Minority Affairs Committee is offering a limited number of Recognition Travel Awards for students, postdocs, and faculty who are themselves members of groups underrepresented in the US scientific workforce and/or who are directly supporting the education and professional development of students in such groups. Submit your abstract by Dec. 5, 2019… Phenome 2020 will feature cutting-edge presentations from preeminent scientists from around the world. Implicit Bias & Conscious Inclusion Workshop (breakfast) organized by the Minority Affairs and the Women in Plant Biology Committees We are all guilty of being implicitly bias, and acknowledging this is not always easy, especially when we are not equipped to address this and do not always know what to do. ASPB's Minority Affairs Committee (MAC) is offering a limited number of Recognition Travel Awards for students, postdocs, and faculty who are themselves members of groups underrepresented in the US scientific workforce and/or who are directly supporting the ASPB is offering a limited number of $575 travel grants to attend Plant Biology 2020 which will be held this year in Washington, DC from July 25-29, 2020.