Educational Activities at the Plant Science and Botany Joint Congress, July 2007 in Chicago

This year's conference is sponsored jointly by the ASPB and BSA; all events and activities are open to members of either society, and many events are sponsored jointly by the societies. ASPB members are welcome to participate in the BSA's Education Forum, Saturday and Sunday July 7th and 8th. Forum activities include workshops, panel discussions, informational sessions and scientific field trips.

To facilitate more discussion of broader impacts, a change has been made in the abstract submission form. Below the scientific abstract field, we've added a "Broader Impacts" field in which you can describe your efforts in these areas. The ASPB Education Committee will select speakers for an Education and Outreach minisymposium from these descriptions as well as those abstracts submitted directly to the Education and Outreach category.

The Education Workshop will focus on how to get from "Ideas to Impact". Members who have developed and disseminated educational and broader outreach materials and representatives from funding agencies and professional societies will be available to discuss practical aspects of moving forward with your ideas. The workshop feature drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres and will take place on Monday July 9th from 5pm to 7pm. There is no charge to attend, but pre-registration is required!

Finally, the interest and participation in the Education Booth continues to grow - the call for proposals deadline is March 21st. Winners of the booth exhibitor competition get their registration fees waived and a $500 travel stipend.

See you in Chicago!

ASPB Education Committee