1. ASPB
ASPB is a professional society devoted to the advancement of plant biology through supporting the plant science community
The Plant Cell, Plant Physiology, Plant Direct
Books and other publications
Conferences including Plant Biology event
Outreach activities
Travel grants and fellowships for the community
Plantae
As many of your know, ASPB is the parent organization for the sections. You can be a member of the section without being a member of the parent Society, but there are benefits to being a member. In addition to free online access to the journals, there are also author fee discounts, discounts on other publications and conferences, opportunities to participate in outreach and educational events, grants and scholarship programs, as well as much more.
Visit ASPB.org

2. Join
Membership in ASPB is open to anyone from any nation engaged with the full spectrum of plant science research, from fundamental to applied.
Access to the highest-quality scientific content dedicated to plant biology research through publications and meetings, including the opportunities to present at the annual meeting and section meetings
Eligibility for funding opportunities, including travel awards, summer research, education grants, webinars, and for broadening participation
Opportunities to be recognized for contributions to plant science through yearly awards
Connection to advocacy efforts with federal agencies and the U.S. government. ASPB is a leading voice on Capitol Hill advocating for plant science research.
Significant discounts for authors in The Plant Cell and Plant Physiology.
Early registration for Plantae Seminars
Join today: aspb.org/membership

3. Ambassador Program Benefits
Expand ASPB’s service to early career scientists and to ensure continued growth of the community
Promote the importance of plant science to the general population
Spread the word about ASPB’s mission to your network and encourage engagement and participation.
Benefits
Enhanced networking opportunities through ambassador-led projects
Leadership opportunities
Opportunities to help shape the future of ASPB
Find Out More: aspb.org/ambassadors
As a postdoc or student or an industry scientist member of ASPB, you can apply to be part of the ASPB Ambassador program. The goals of this program are to expand ASPB’s service to early career scientists, promote the importance of plant science to the general population and encourage and participation in ASPB and the plant science community as well as to provide leadership experience and training.

4. Scholars Program
Annual program open to exceptional undergraduate and graduate students studying plant science.
An experience intended to serve as a foundation for a career in plant science.
Program includes:
1-year membership in ASPB
Individual virtual mentoring/resume review session with an established plant science professional
Private online group network for assignments, activities, ongoing discussions and Q&A
A hands-on virtual learning program that includes career workshops, round-table discussions, and workshops that help develop skills for success. Topics include:
Career Planning, Leadership in science, Creating effective research presentations, writing and communications skills, interviews and much more.
Round-table Discussions: Topics decided by the group
Find out more: aspb.org/scholars
ASPB had the inaugural class of the Scholar program in the and is just about to wind up the class, which was twice as large as the first class. Both sessions have been considered a success by the students involved, the sponsors of the program and ASPB. This program included education and activities related to career development, leadership, effective writing and presenting and much more. Watch for applications for the next class to open this summer.

5. JOIN NOW YOU YOUR VOICE CAN BE HEARD!
ASPB Elections
Belonging to ASPB brings more than discounts for attending Plant Biology meetings or publishing in the Society’s journals.
Our members form a community of dedicated individuals who work together to support and nurture an engaged, vibrant, and thriving community of plant scientists.
By getting involved in ASPB and by voting in our elections, you will be helping to shape the future of the Society and the plant science community as a whole.
Elections opening early April Watch for Meet the Candidate events to be scheduled soon.
JOIN NOW YOU YOUR VOICE CAN BE HEARD!
my.aspb.org
Voting URL (once voting opens):
ASPB members are a community of dedicated individuals who work together to support and nurture an engaged, vibrant and thriving community of plant scientists. Get involved and help shape the future of the Society and the plant science community. Elections set to open early April. 5

6. Plant Science Weekly: A weekly roundup of the most interesting plant science research curated and summarized by our Plantae editors and Fellows.
The Taproot Podcast: Join Liz Haswell and Ivan Baxter as they dig beneath the surface with other plant scientists to understand how scientific publications are created. Download Season 1 & 2 of Taproot from iTunes and Stitcher.
Plantae Seminars: A series of live and on-demand webinars on a variety of topics including research talks, how-tos, career talks, tools and technology, and thought leadership.
The Plantae Online Community: The only free, open global online community for plant science where you can connect and communicate with peers, collaborate privately, share resources, participate in events.
Plantae Job Board: Find your next position or the perfect candidate using the only plant science-focused job board.
Visit Plantae.org
Plantae is the global community and knowledge hub for plant scientists. It is a foundation created for the sole purpose of bringing together the plant science community in one place so that we can have a strong collective presence and voice. It is free and has many benefits for those who visit. This is just a few of the offerings on Plantae.

7. Thank you and please feel free to ask any ASPB Ambassador or staff if you have any questions regarding ASPB or Plantae.