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There is still time to sign up for today's #Botany360: Applying to Grad School, which will take place on Zoom at 2pm EST.

Don't miss this informative panel discussion and get your questions answered!

Register here: tinyurl.com/bot360gradschool

This event is free and open to the public.
November 5, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Thinking about grad school in botany or plant science? Join the next #Botany360 on Thu, Nov 5, 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET.

Hear from faculty and grad students on best practices for applying, and get your questions answered.

Register here: tinyurl.com/bot360gradschool
Botany360 flyer titled “Applying to Grad School.” Text reads: “Join us for a panel discussion to answer your questions on how to apply to grad school! November 5th (Thursday) at 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST. Register here: tinyurl.com/bot360gradschool.” A QR code for registration is shown, along with the Botany360 and Botanical Society of America logos. The flyer is decorated with illustrated school supplies.
October 30, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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🌿 Reminder: the PUI Botany360 is this Friday, October 30, from 9:00 to 10:30 am ET!

Get tips on interviewing for a faculty position at a primarily undergraduate institution. It’s free, and botanists at all career levels are welcome.

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 27, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Join the #Botany360 "Interviewing and Preparing for a Career at a PUI" with Kalina Manoylov (Georgia College & State U.) and other PUI faculty. All career levels welcome.

Oct. 30, 2026
9:00-10:30 am ET
Free on Zoom

Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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October 19, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Student to professor to board member, Rachel Jabaily turned isolation into #PlantJoy by diving into BSA. YOUR Journey is OUR Story, and BSA brings the connection and opportunities that make community possible.

Support the BSA Endowment this #DayforBSA!
🌱 day-for-bsa.botany.org/2026

#IamaBotanist
A Day for BSA quote graphic. White text quotes Rachel Jabaily, who says BSA is all about community; getting involved through journals, Botany360, and the conference helps plant lovers feel less alone, and BSA has bridged phases of her life from student to professor to board member. Below is a photo of Rachel smiling in round glasses and a grey top, beside the circular A Day for BSA logo. Bottom text: “YOUR Journey — OUR Story. Give to the BSA Endowment Today!”
August 27, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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New to #reviewing or maybe #peer-review curious? Join us in December for a #BSA-sponsored #Botany360 on "Reviewing Papers for Scientific Journals." It’s free! December 13, 2023, at Noon EST.
Register through the QR code, or go here: uconn-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Hope to see you there!
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November 10, 2023 at 4:22 PM
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Two authors, two very different botany textbooks, one great conversation. The recording of our #Botany360, "College-Level Botany Textbooks and Teaching: Different Approaches" with Dr. Ken Cameron and Dr. Rachel Jabaily is now available!

Visit: youtu.be/OyNZFU5QI-o

#IamaBotanist #PlantPeopleFTW
Promotional graphic from the Botanical Society of America with a purple-to-gold gradient header reading "College-Level Botany Textbooks and Teaching: Different Approaches." A teal banner below announces "Recording Now Available!" Two photos sit side by side: on the left, Ken Cameron, smiling in a plaid shirt with sunglasses on his head and a mountain landscape behind him; on the right, Rachel Jabaily, smiling in a blue top with a beaded necklace, standing near rocks and greenery. Text at the bottom reads "A Discussion Session led by the BSA Education Committee," next to a QR code labeled "To Access Recording." The footer reads www.botany.org/calendar.
July 22, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Join us for the #Botany360 event, "College-level Botany Textbooks and Teaching: Different Approaches"

Featuring Dr. Ken Cameron (BSA President) & Dr. Rachel Jabaily (BSA Director at Large for Education)

🌿Monday, July 13, 2026
🌿3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST

Register today:
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Promotional graphic for a Botanical Society of America Botany360 event titled "College-Level Botany Textbooks and Teaching: Different Approaches," described as a discussion session led by the BSA Education Committee. The graphic features side-by-side photos of two speakers: Ken Cameron on the left and Rachel Jabaily on the right. The event date is July 13, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM EST. A QR code with a "Register Here!" label appears at the bottom center. The website www.botany.org/calendar is listed at the bottom of the graphic. The BSA logo appears in the upper left corner.
June 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Are you a student curious about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program?

Join Dr. Nishanta Rajakaruna on June 16 for a #Botany360 webinar to learn more. The registration deadline is June 13 and this event will NOT be recorded, so don't wait to learn more and register now!

www.botany.org/calendar/dis...
June 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Organized by BSA Student Representatives, Benjamin Ajayi and Sara Pedraza, this free #Botany360 event will make sure you are ready to walk into #Botany2026 with confidence and a plan for success.

TOMORROW, June 10th from 1-2pm EST via Zoom

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
June 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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First time going to #Botany2026? Don't miss this #Botany360 student-led discussion on how to make the most of the conference! Designed for students, but open for everyone.

🌿 June 10 | 1–2 PM EST

Led by BSA Student Reps Benjamin Ajayi & Sara Pedraza

Learn more here: www.botany.org/calendar/dis...
Promotional graphic for a Botanical Society of America virtual event. The graphic has an orange and yellow color scheme with the BSA logo in the upper left corner. Bold white text at the top reads "How to Get the Most Out of Botany 2026." A yellow banner below reads "A Discussion Session led by BSA Student Representatives." Two side-by-side photos show the presenters: on the left, Benjamin Ajayi, a man smiling warmly at the camera; on the right, Sara Pedraza, a woman smiling while standing outdoors near a railing with a scenic lake and green hills in the background. The bottom section displays the event date, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 1 to 2 PM EST, alongside a QR code labeled "Register Here!" The website www.botany.org/calendar appears at the bottom.
June 1, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Undergrad/grad student interested in studying or researching abroad?

Join Dr. Nishanta Rajakaruna for a #Botany360 on the Fulbright U.S. Student Program covering Open Study/Research & ETA awards.

📅 June 16 | 12 to 1:30 PM EST | Zoom
⏰ Registration deadline: June 13

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A promotional flyer for a Botanical Society of America Botany360 webinar titled "Fulbright U.S. Student Program: Open Study/Research and English Teaching Assistant Awards." The event is scheduled for June 16 from 12 to 1:30 PM EST on Zoom, with a registration deadline of June 13. The flyer features a photo of Dr. Nishanta Rajakaruna, a middle-aged man wearing a plaid shirt and a light purple cap, sitting on rocky ground and gesturing with his hands while speaking. A QR code links to registration. Contact emails listed are nishanta.rajakaruna@fulbrightmail.org and misi3880@colorado.edu. The Botanical Society of America and Botany360 logos appear at the bottom.
May 29, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Have questions about the Fulbright US Scholar Program?

Join Dr. Nishanta Rajakaruna, Professor of Botany at Cal Poly & former Fulbright Alumni Ambassador, for a free Botany360 webinar on June 15!

📅 June 15 | 12 to 1:30 PM EST | Zoom
⏰ Registration deadline: June 12

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A promotional flyer for a Botanical Society of America Botany360 webinar titled "Fulbright US Scholar Program: Insights from a former Alumni Ambassador." The event is scheduled for June 15 from 12 to 1:30 PM EST on Zoom, with a registration deadline of June 13. The flyer features a photo of Dr. Nishanta Rajakaruna, a middle-aged man wearing sunglasses and an olive green shirt, crouching in a field of yellow wildflowers while holding a camera. A QR code links to registration. Contact emails listed are nishanta.rajakaruna@fulbrightmail.org and misi3880@colorado.edu. The Botanical Society of America and Botany360 logos appear at the bottom.
May 29, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Join us NEXT WEEK for the #Botany360 event "Exploring Non-Faculty Careers in Plant Science"

May 20th at 4 p.m. Eastern.

A free virtual Q&A panel with industry and non-faculty professionals sharing their career paths in botanical science.

Register today at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...!
Promotional graphic for Botany 360: Exploring Non-Faculty Careers in Plant Science. The background features a close-up photograph of bright green moss. Bold white text at the top reads "Botany 360: Exploring Non-Faculty Careers in Plant Science." Below, a yellow-green banner reads "May 20th - 4 p.m. eastern - register for Zoom below." A light yellow-green text box contains the event description: "Interested in the field of botany or plant sciences but not sure what a career could look like? Come to our Q&A panel with industry and non-faculty professionals to hear about their paths and get advice for developing your own botanical career." The Botany 360 logo appears in the lower left, with a QR code linking to registration on the right. The BSA logo and text noting the event is hosted by the BSA's Early Career Professional Development Committee and the DEI Committee appear at the bottom.
May 13, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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The #Botany360 recording of "How to Be a Successful BSA Student Rep" is now available!

Hear directly from BSA Student Reps Benjamin Ajayi and Sara Pedraza in this discussion session focused on leadership, engagement, and making the most of your role.

View recording here: youtu.be/gcZD-DHcKQM
Promotional graphic for the Botanical Society of America titled “How to Be a Successful BSA Student Rep — Recording Now Available!” The top banner is teal and green with the BSA logo. Two portraits appear side-by-side: Benjamin Ajayi on the left and Sara Pedraza on the right. Text reads “A Discussion Session led by BSA Student Representatives.” A QR code labeled “To Access Recording” appears in the lower right. The bottom includes the URL www.botany.org/calendar.
February 10, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Calling all students! Don’t miss this free #Botany360 event happening TOMORROW—a quick, friendly guide to what BSA Student Representatives do and why the role matters.

Nominations for the next Student Rep is now open through February 1st.

To register, visit: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Join current Student Reps for "How to Be a Successful BSA Student Rep" a Botany360 session on what the role involves, how to advocate for student voices, & how this experience builds leadership and professional skills.

Wed. Jan 28, 2026 • 2–3 PM EST • Free

Register:
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Graphic for a Botany360 event titled “How to Be a Successful BSA Student Rep.” The BSA logo appears at top left on a teal-to-green gradient background. Two photos are centered: on the left, Benjamin Ajayi in a light blue patterned shirt; on the right, Sara Pedraza standing outdoors by a lake in a black jacket. Their names appear beneath their photos. Text reads “A Discussion Session led by BSA Student Representatives.” Event details at the bottom say “Wednesday, 2–3 PM EST, 1.28.26,” with a QR code and “Register Here!” and the URL “www.botany.org/calendar.”
January 27, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Join current Student Reps for "How to Be a Successful BSA Student Rep" a Botany360 session on what the role involves, how to advocate for student voices, & how this experience builds leadership and professional skills.

Wed. Jan 28, 2026 • 2–3 PM EST • Free

Register:
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Graphic for a Botany360 event titled “How to Be a Successful BSA Student Rep.” The BSA logo appears at top left on a teal-to-green gradient background. Two photos are centered: on the left, Benjamin Ajayi in a light blue patterned shirt; on the right, Sara Pedraza standing outdoors by a lake in a black jacket. Their names appear beneath their photos. Text reads “A Discussion Session led by BSA Student Representatives.” Event details at the bottom say “Wednesday, 2–3 PM EST, 1.28.26,” with a QR code and “Register Here!” and the URL “www.botany.org/calendar.”
January 20, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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🌿 Missed our #Botany360 Applying to Grad School Q&A Panel? The recording is now available!

Hear from panelists representing diverse institutions as they discuss applying to graduate programs in the botanical sciences. Watch here: youtu.be/awAVzOmvs5M

#ApplyingtoGradSchool #IamaBotanist
Flyer titled “Applying to Grad School Q&A Panel – Recording Now Available!” on a floral background. Text explains that the panel covers applying to graduate programs in botany or plant sciences, held October 9th at 4:30 p.m. Eastern. Panelists represent diverse institutions and backgrounds. The flyer notes that the recording is now available and the event is sponsored by the Botanical Society of America Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Includes BSA and Botany 360 logos and a QR code for access.
October 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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The #Botany360 Graduate Research Fellowship Writing Panel recording is now available! Hear faculty & grad students share insider tips on writing strong applications.

Watch: youtu.be/11L4M8AJ4YY?...

Guide: botany.org/file.php?fil...

⚠️Remember: Always check the NSF GRFP site for the latest updates.
Flyer with a background of green ferns. Title at the top reads: “Graduate Research Fellowship Writing Panel.” Below, on a yellow banner: “Recording Now Available!” Five circular headshots of panelists are arranged across the center: Dr. Sally Chambers, Assistant Professor, Eastern Kentucky University; Dr. T. Michael Anderson, Professor, Wake Forest University; Julianna Harden, PhD Student, Cornell University; Cynthia Webster, PhD Student, University of Connecticut; and Savanna Brown, PhD Student, University of Connecticut. Text below invites viewers to watch a one-hour panel on writing strong research and personal statements for fellowships like the NSF GRFP, featuring reviewer and graduate student perspectives. A large QR code is on the right side. Logos of the NSF, GRFP, and Botanical Society of America are along the bottom, with a note that the event is organized by the BSA’s Early Career Professional Development Committee.
October 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Applying to Grad School: Q&A Panel

Thinking about grad school in botany or the plant sciences? Join us for a free virtual #Botany360 Q&A next Thur, Oct. 9 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Panelists from diverse institutions will answer your questions about the application process.

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Flyer titled “Applying to Grad School: Q&A Panel.” Background of pale pink and white flowers with a mauve overlay. Text reads: “Are you interested in applying to a graduate program in botany or the plant sciences? Join us for an informational 1-hour panel on October 9th at 4:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern (virtual). Panelists will represent a diversity of institution types and backgrounds and will be available to answer attendee questions. Register using the QR code below!” Box at bottom: “Sponsored by the BSA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.” Logos of the Botanical Society of America and Botany360 appear at the bottom left, with a QR code at the bottom right.
October 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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📢 Happening this Friday! Join us for the #Botany360 Graduate Research Fellowship Writing Panel on Oct 3, 2025 at 1 pm ET.

Hear from reviewers & grad students on writing strong NSF GRFP applications + fellowship tips. Free & open to students!

Register:
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Flyer for the Graduate Research Fellowship Writing Panel hosted by the Botanical Society of America’s Early Career Professional Development Committee. Event date: Friday, October 3, 2025, at 1:00 pm ET. The flyer background is green ferns. At the top are large white letters with the event title. Photos of five panelists are displayed in circles: Dr. Sally Chambers (Assistant Professor, Eastern Kentucky University), Dr. T. Michael Anderson (Professor, Wake Forest University), Julianna Harden (PhD Student, Cornell University), Cynthia Webster (PhD Student, University of Connecticut), and Savanna Brown (PhD Student, University of Connecticut). A text box describes the session: a one-hour panel on writing strong research and personal statements for fellowships like the NSF GRFP, with perspectives from reviewers and graduate students, strategies for effective applications, and broadly useful guidance for fellowship or grant proposals. A large QR code with the label “Students register here!” appears on the right. At the bottom are logos for NSF GRFP, the Botanical Society of America, and partner organizations.
September 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Are you a student going to #Botany2025? If you were not able to make it to the #Botany360 event, "Make the Most Out of Botany 2025: A Student Conference Guide", the recording is now ready to view!

To see the recording, visit: youtu.be/goEVbnKIAtI
This is a flyer to let people know that the recording for the Botany360 event, Make the Most Out of Botany 2025: A Student Conference Guide, is now ready to view.
July 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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This is a reminder that the registration deadline for the #Botany360 event, "Make the Most out of Botany 2025 - A Student Conference Guide" is June 25th.

The event is on Monday, June 30th, 2-3 pm EST.

To learn more, and to register, visit:
www.botany.org/calendar/dis...
June 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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The #Botany360 Careers in Botany: Beyond Academia panel is now available to watch!

Hosted by David Wickell & organized by BSA’s Early Career & Professional Development Committee, this event featured professionals sharing insights on careers beyond academia.

youtu.be/kwJpBjOtyBA?...

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Promotional graphic for a recorded panel titled “Careers in Botany: Beyond Academia.” Text notes that the recording is now available. The image includes a QR code, portraits of four panelists (Dr. Emily Sessa, Erika Bucior, Dr. Nathan Scinto-Madonich, Dr. Mary Williams), and the logos of the Botanical Society of America. Organized by the BSA Early Career and Professional Development Committee.
June 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Join us for Careers in Botany: Beyond Academia, a live Q&A with professionals who’ve built fulfilling careers in botanic gardens, industry, agritech, science communication, and federal agencies.

📅 THIS FRIDAY, June 6 | ⏰ 12-1 pm ET

Register for this Botany360: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Flyer for an event titled “Careers in Botany: Beyond Academia.” The flyer invites early career botanists to a panel featuring professionals who have pursued impactful careers outside academia. It includes photos and names of five panelists: Dr. Emily Sessa (NYBG), Dr. Seton Bachle (LICOR), Erika Bucior (USDA-ARS), Dr. Nathan Scinto-Madonich (Zymtronix Catalytic Systems), and Dr. Mary Williams (ASPB/The Plant Cell). The event is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025, at 12pm ET. A QR code and short link (https://bit.ly/3SamFKy) are provided for registration. The event is organized by the Botanical Society of America’s Early Career Professional Development Committee.
June 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM