ROOT-SHOOT RCN

Plant Biology Global Fostering Inclusion in Plant Biology August 13, 11:00 am EST Speakers: Lesley Murphy, University of California Sunil Kenchanmane-Raju, New York University Kevin Cox, Jr, Washington University in St. Louis/Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Rebecca (BeKa) Leushen-Kohl, Purdue University Glenda Gillaspy, University of Wisconsin Stella Salvo, Bayer

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.
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What grows in the margins: Plants, People, and the Politics of Care. Dr. Guadalupe Maldonado Andrade. Dr. Guadalupe Maldonado Andrade is a faculty member in the Plant Science Dept. at Cal Poly Pomona. Her teaching thoughtfully weaves together plant science and ethnic studies, highlighting the powerful role of plants in shaping stories of reslience, healing, and social mobility. Her research is grounded in community-based collaborations focused on abortion care, working alongside Mexico-based organizations and researcher such as Nacer y Renancer, Centro de Mujeres, and photographer Mahe Elipe. July 3rd, 10-11am PDT / 1-2pm EDT. Open to all, come be a part of it!

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

Advice | 5 Steps to Defend Higher Ed How to stand up for academe in this era of constant attacks from federal and state governments.

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

An online, student-led symposium series. Planting the Seeds of Change: Communicating Science with a Purpose. Held May 13.

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 Including everyone in science education improves the scientific enterprise and is essential for the democratization of personal agency.

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...

McClintock Letters Op-Ed Writing Workshop with NYT Reporter Clay Risen (zoom link below) - Cornell Advancing Science and Policy Club Learn from New York Times reporter Clay Risen about how to write an op-ed piece, to help you write your piece for the McClintock Letters Initiative!

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!
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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...

Yes! The breakout room part won't be recorded, but the presentation by Molly will be recorded and shared after the event.

Planting the Seeds of Change: Communicating Science with Purpose. An online student-led symposium series, featuring Dr. Molly Edwards. We’ll discuss best practices for short-form video production, explore different formats and approaches, and workshop your own ideas for videos. You’ll come away with actionable steps for producing your own video that stands up for science, and we plan to stay in touch after the workshop ends to help each other amplify our videos when they come out. May 13th, 8-9am PDT / 11am - noon EDT. Open to all, come be a part of it!

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 | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

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...

Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) | GLAAD Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people.

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/

An online, student-led symposium series. Radicle Science. A teach-in for plant scientists organising for political impact. Plant science is political. Come join us for a discussion on plant scientists' involvement in politics throughout history and learn how you can play a role in today's political landscape. Featuring Dr. Kevin Bird. March 25th, 8-9am PDT , 11am- noon EDT. Open to all, come be a part of it!

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...

An online, student-led symposium. Perspectives from BlackProfessional in the Plant Sciences. Dr. Margaret Young, Associate Professor of Biology , Elizabeth City State University. Dr. Stephon Fitzpatrick, Executive Director, Together We Grow, and National MANRRS President, Dr. Jason B. Thomas, CEO and Founder, The Pennycress Company. February 25th, 8 - 9 am PST, 11am - noon EST. Open to all, come be a part of it! ROOT & SHOOT Research Coordination Network. Symposia Series, Corteva.

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

YouTube video by Scientific American The Scientists Versus Dartmouth: Inside a Sexual Harassment Scandal That Shook Science to Its Core

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.
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#PlantScience

Wooden blocks writing out 2024 are scattered across a black table cloth. They are surrounded by green and shiny baubles and gifts, giving a festive air.

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 - The Scholarly Kitchen Before we are scholarly publishers — or employees, or managers, or colleagues — we are humans. Fostering psychological safety in the workplace respects this basic truth and paves the way for business ...

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

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Racial bias can taint the academic tenure process—at one particular point Black and Hispanic professors fare worse when voters include colleagues who are less familiar with their work, new study finds

"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/
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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.

Infographic and timeline of TAIR's 25 year history

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