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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · May 15

I’m happy that our commentary is out! (It would be wonderful if this made a difference!)
In defense of funding foundational plant science academic.oup.com/plcell/artic...

In defense of funding foundational plant science

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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 1d

RSVP for this upcoming (Oct 23, register by Oct 21) Workshop:
Quantifying Plant Morphogenesis: 4D Insights with MorphoGraphX with Dr. Ya Min & Dr. Shuyao Kong.

Brought to you by PMEX, @plantpostdocs.bsky.social, and NAASC. RSVP @ https:/tinyurl.com/PMEXOctober
@mingyuanzhu.bsky.social

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German Society for Plant Sciences (DBG) @plantsciencedbg.bsky.social · 8d

#PlantSciJobs #PlantSciJob

Group Leader Position

Molecular Plant Sciences: Cell biology and biochemistry to unravel fundamental processes in plant development and biology

School of Life Sciences @TU Muenchen in Freising-Weihenstephan
www.deutsche-botanische-gesellschaft.de/stellenangeb...

Stellenangebote

Stellenausschreibungen in Pflanzenwissenschaften und Botanik

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Marc Somssich @somssich.bsky.social · 8d

I never saw this beautiful video about Joanne Chory, published in 2024 in honor of her receiving the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhP1...

In case somebody else missed it too...

#PlantScience #FranklinMedal

Joanne Chory | 2024 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science

YouTube video by The Franklin Institute

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The Arabidopsis Information Resource (TAIR) @tairnews.bsky.social · 7d

"Postdoctoral and PhD positions in Plant Evolutionary Developmental Biology at Yunnan University, Yunnan, China
*Application Deadline: 10/31/2025"

Read more here: https://arabidopsis.org/news/jobs/view?file=168745.pdf

#PlantSciJobs

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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 7d

New MASC initiative to support early career colleagues in need- especially in the U.S. & Argentina - please take a look & send comments to MASC President Thorsten Hamann by Oct 15

The Arabidopsis Information Resource (TAIR) @tairnews.bsky.social · 8d

📣Magnifying a new initiative from MASC (Multi-national Arabidopsis Steering Committee) to support colleagues in need
tinyurl.com/MASC-initiat...
Please read the document and return comments to Thorsten Hamann ([email protected]) by Oct. 15th. Please share.
#arabidopsis #community #plantscience

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Guardian Environment @environment.theguardian.com · 11d

Meat is a leading emissions source – but few outlets report on it, analysis finds

Sentient Media reveals less than 4% of climate news stories mention animal agriculture as source of carbon emissions

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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 9d

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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 9d

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...

‘Completely shattered.’ Changes to NSF’s graduate student fellowship spur outcry

The announcement comes months later than usual, leaving many would-be applicants stranded

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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 9d

Citing article
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‘Tayloring’ botanical education to student experience: an editor’s perspective on ‘Dance with plants: Taylor Swift’s music videos as advanced organizers for meaningful learning in Botany’

Plants are crucial for life on Earth, underpinning both our ecosystems and our economies. With the growing biodiversity and climate change crises, it is es

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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 10d

If interested… More about Joanne here
www.arabidopsiscommunity.org/news-events/...

Mourning the loss of Joanne Chory, Arabidopsis pioneer — Arabidopsis Community as supported by NAASC

NAASC remembers the legacy of Dr. Joanne Chory (Salk Institute), Arabidopsis pioneer and climate change champion.

www.arabidopsiscommunity.org

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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 10d

Summary of the recent Joanne Chory Symposium!
Dr. Chory was also an inaugural recipient of a PN Benfey Arabidopsis Community Lifetime Achievement award.
More about her extraordinary career 👉🏼https://www.arabidopsiscommunity.org/news-events/joanne-chory

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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 10d

Peak success? Being cited by an article about Taylor Swift’s videos and learning in Botany 😜
@josedinneny.bsky.social @plantteaching.bsky.social @bradylabs.bsky.social
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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 10d

Yes… mine did chew up a bit of the wood around the bottom of the cabinets 🙃

North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 12d

Omg. My dog (now 4) went through a shark phase early on. There was LOTS of screaming (by us) as we tried to fight off her sharp teeth! We called her shark dog! 🦈

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iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 12d

Engineering flowers as a means for public outreach and art!

Dr. @nickdesnoyer.bsky.social reimagines Arabidopsis with new colors and shapes, blending plant biology, synthetic biology and creative arts!

Hear him speak at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...

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Journal of Experimental Botany @jxbotany.bsky.social · 12d

⏰ Don’t forget – applications for the JXB 2026 Editorial Internships closes next Tuesday (30 Sept)! 🌱✍️

⚠️ Don’t leave it to last minute – the application takes some work:
📄 CV
📝 Cover letter
🔍 Commentary (Insight style, max 1500 words, based on a JXB paper ≥ July 2024)

Apply now: bit.ly/jxbinterns

Journal of Experimental Botany @jxbotany.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 Calling all #PlantScience ECRs! 🚨

JXB is now inviting applications for its 2026 Editorial Internships 🌱✍️ 🧪

✨ You’ll gain:
🌿 Behind-the-scenes publishing experience
📝 Write commentary pieces
🤝 Join our 2026 Editorial Board meeting 👩‍💻

🗓️ Deadline: 30 Sept
👉 bit.ly/jxbinterns @sebiology.bsky.social

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Jason Williams @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social · 12d

Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.

The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP

jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/

An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 13d

what a cutie. I want to snuggle him (if he'd let me)

North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 13d

thanks! Now I have to think about what I will present! I'm more of a 'behind-the-scenes' person.. this is outside of my comfort zone 🫠

North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 13d

It was fun to read about how Hannah Davis, a senior studying Plant Biology & Biochemistry, spent her summer doing research in Alonso-Stepanova lab at NCSU, & attending the 2025 International Conference of Arabidopsis Research in Belgium, with NAASC funding support!
cals.ncsu.edu/plant-and-mi...

Arabidopsis Around the World

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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 15d

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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 15d

Please share & RSVP to join the November 25th webinar!
Hear from the 2025 Philip N. Benfey Arabidopsis Community Lifetime Achievement Awardees! bit.ly/naascawards
@plantevolution.bsky.social

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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 15d

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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 15d

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North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee @naascarabidopsis.bsky.social · 15d

@blackinplantsci.bsky.social @spoel-lab.bsky.social @yoselin.bsky.social

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