Dear ASPS members past and present,

I hope this email finds you safe and well,

The April edition of Phytogen is out now and can be accessed HERE.

We are currently seeking nominations (self-nominations encouraged) for the ASPS teaching award. The ASPS Teaching Award recognises excellence, innovation and/or other contributions with successful learning outcomes to teaching plant science at the University level. Many of us have experienced (and implement) recently, a significant change in the way we teach plant sciences. We encourage our members to consider sharing and promoting their experiences by nominating for this award.

Nominations can be sent to the secretary@asps.org.au by Friday the 29^th of May, 2020.

Kind regards, 

Dr Simon Williams

Honorary Secretary, ASPS

Dear ASPS members,

ASPS member Matt Gilliham is giving a talk through the Plantae webinar series this Wednesday April 8th at 11am EST. Plantae have managed increase the number of participants for each webinar to 3000 so everyone should be able to view. Plantae are on the lookout for other willing speakers from around the world.

Register free through this link

https://plantae.org/plantae-presents-a-new-global-plant-science-talk-series/?fbclid=IwAR3kE7nS72fMgV9TKFqnQ8bqzrmpidok6XM6BbbKXLL8gFnogy3VOiljzU8

The Australian Academy of Science have asked us to advertise the call for applications for the Boden Conference award. The Academy established this award to fund small specialist conferences in the biological sciences with the generous support of the late Dr Alex Boden AO FAA. These conferences, which usually run for about 2 days, are designed to bring together researchers working in rapidly advancing fields to discuss current advances and problems. A sum of up to $10,000 is provided, and organisers are encouraged to seek additional funding from other sources. One conference is funded annually.

Applications close on June 1 2020.

Further information can be obtained from:     https://www.science.org.au/supporting-science/awards-and-opportunities/boden-research-conferences

Kind regards,

Dr Simon Williams

Honorary Secretary of the ASPS

Dear ASPS members,

ASPS member Matt Gilliham is giving a talk through the Plantae webinar series this Wednesday April 8th at 11am EST. Plantae have managed increase the number of participants for each webinar to 3000 so everyone should be able to view. Plantae are on the lookout for other willing speakers from around the world.

Register free through this link

https://plantae.org/plantae-presents-a-new-global-plant-science-talk-series/?fbclid=IwAR3kE7nS72fMgV9TKFqnQ8bqzrmpidok6XM6BbbKXLL8gFnogy3VOiljzU8

The Australian Academy of Science have asked us to advertise the call for applications for the Boden Conference award. The Academy established this award to fund small specialist conferences in the biological sciences with the generous support of the late Dr Alex Boden AO FAA. These conferences, which usually run for about 2 days, are designed to bring together researchers working in rapidly advancing fields to discuss current advances and problems. A sum of up to $10,000 is provided, and organisers are encouraged to seek additional funding from other sources. One conference is funded annually.

Applications close on June 1 2020.

Further information can be obtained from:     https://www.science.org.au/supporting-science/awards-and-opportunities/boden-research-conferences

Kind regards,

Dr Simon Williams

Honorary Secretary of the ASPS

Dear ASPS members,

11 Feb is International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

February Phytogen is now available HERE.   See the Plant Nutrition Trust Award reports and up coming conferences.

Applications for numerous prestigious ASPS awards are currently opened with a closing date 14^th of February 2020. Nominate yourself. More details below.

Call for nominations for ASPS president elect

We are currently seeking nominations for the next ASPS president. If you have a passion for Plant Science and an interest in helping to drive and shape research and education in the Australian Plant Science community please consider nominating.

Nominations can be sent to the secretary@asps.org.au by Friday the 28^th of February 2020

ASPS Research Awards

The Peter Goldacre Award and the Jan Anderson Award are the premier research awards from ASPS. The Peter Goldacre award is awarded for research contributions for early/mid-career researchers (male or female) within 10 years since PhD, and the Jan Anderson Award specifically recognises the significant contribution of mid-career female researchers.

ASPS Teaching Awards

The ASPS Teaching Award recognises excellence, innovation and/or other contributions with successful learning outcomes to teaching plant science at the University level.

Applications for these awards need to be sent to the secretary@asps.org.au by the 14^th of February, 2020.

Please see full details and eligibility requirements on the ASPS website: https://www.asps.org.au/awards

Kind regards,

Dr Simon Williams

Honorary Secretary, ASPS

Dear ASPS members,

Call for nominations for ASPS president elect

We are currently seeking nominations for the next ASPS president. If you have a passion for Plant Science and an interest in helping to drive and shape research and education in the Australian Plant Science community please consider nominating.

Nominations can be sent to the secretary@asps.org.au by Friday the 28^th of February 2020

Reminding you that applications for numerous prestigious ASPS awards are currently opened with a closing date 14^th of February 2020. Do you know anyone who should apply? Forward this e-mail now and encourage them to apply.

ASPS Research Awards

The Peter Goldacre Award and the Jan Anderson Award are the premier research awards from ASPS. The Peter Goldacre award is awarded for research contributions for early/mid-career researchers (male or female) within 10 years since PhD, and the Jan Anderson Award specifically recognises the significant contribution of mid-career female researchers.

ASPS Teaching Awards

The ASPS Teaching Award recognises excellence, innovation and/or other contributions with successful learning outcomes to teaching plant science at the University level.

Applications for these awards need to be sent to the secretary@asps.org.au by the 14^th of February, 2020.

Please see full details and eligibility requirements on the ASPS website: https://www.asps.org.au/awards

Kind regards,

Dr Simon Williams

Honorary Secretary, ASPS

Dear ASPS members,

Applications for numerous prestigious ASPS awards are currently opened with a closing date 14^th of February 2020.

The January edition of Phytogen is out now and can be accessed HERE.

The January 2020 Global Plant Council e-bulletin can be accessed HERE.

ASPS Research Awards

The Peter Goldacre Award and the Jan Anderson Award are the premier research awards from ASPS. The Peter Goldacre award is awarded for research contributions for early/mid-career researchers (male or female) within 10 years since PhD, and the Jan Anderson Award specifically recognises the significant contribution of mid-career female researchers.

ASPS Teaching Awards

The ASPS Teaching Award recognises excellence, innovation and/or other contributions with successful learning outcomes to teaching plant science at the University level.

Applications for these awards need to be sent to the secretary@asps.org.au by the 14^th of February, 2020.

Please see full details and eligibility requirements on the ASPS website: https://www.asps.org.au/awards

Kind regards,

Dr Simon Williams

Honorary Secretary, ASPS

ASPS members,

The ASPS Annual General Meeting is today. The AGM agenda and reports are available through the ASPS website HERE. https://www.asps.org.au/about/agm

ASPS needs you to vote for a change in constitution to appoint state-based representatives

We need 2/3 rd of financial members to vote so please click on this link today

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8KH6FV5

For more details click HERE.

To be part of the discussion click HERE.

To renew your membership so you are a financial member click HERE. You can request a new password be sent to your registered e-mail address.

Financial members are current Ordinary memberships of 1, 2 or 4 years or hold current student membership. Life and retired members are also included in this survey.

Dear ASPS members,

As another year passes between meetings our Honorary Treasurer, Rosemary White, comes to the end of her term. We would like to thank Rosemary for all her efficient and hard work during her term in this position and hope she stays an active member.

This means that we are now looking for nominations for this position as part of our new Executive Committee and Council.

If you are interested in this position, please fill the ASPS Council nomination form and email it to secretary@asps.org.au and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Kind Regards,

Kathleen Soole

President ASPS

ASPS members,

ASPS needs you to vote for a change in constitution to appoint state-based representatives

We need 2/3 rd of financial members to vote so please click on this link today

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8KH6FV5

For more details click HERE.

To be part of the discussion click HERE.

To renew your membership so you are a financial member click HERE. You can request a new password be sent to your registered e-mail address.

Financial members are current Ordinary memberships of 1, 2 or 4 years or hold current student membership.

Dear ASPS Members,

A reminder there will be a gathering on Friday October 25th 2019 to celebrate the life of Professor Sally Smith a long-standing member of ASPS who passed away suddenly on 13 September 2019.

The gathering will be at Adelaide University’s Waite Institute, Beltana Café, McLeod House on the University of Adelaide Waite Campus, at 4pm on 25 October 2019. For further details and to RSVP please use this link.

Photos and memories as part of our ASPS tribute for Sally have been gather by Dr Stephanie Watts-Williams and can be access through Phytogen here.

 Vale Professor Sarah “Sally” Smith.

The October issue of Phytogen can be accessed here.