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#ichbinhanna – German scientists unite on Twitter against precarious academic employment law
The scientific community on Twitter might have noticed that – a couple of weeks ago – tweets containing #ichbinhanna (#Iamhanna) were trending among German colleagues.…
Writing a winning grant proposal
“Always use your imagination and original way to make your proposal. Take inspiration but do not copy others” 1. Carefully read the guidelines and proposal…
An exhibition of living fossils
Plants are a part of our lives, often taken for granted but absolutely essential for the oxygen that we breathe and the climates that we…
Moms in academia in the Pandemic era- an Indian Perspective
The Gender divide in academia is well talked about. Women have career breaks, publish lesser than male peers, and are less likely to reach positions…
The brake of customs to incorporate sustainable agriculture in the Mexican fields
As the population grows and the global climate changes, the need of more efficient and more sustainable agriculture is necessary all over the world. Particularly…
Best Practices for Teaching Plant Biology Online
The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the education system all around the world. One major effect of the pandemic was the need to move traditionally face-to-face…
Why do young plant biologists need to think locally?
“Why do you need to improve the yield of the crops beyond this point? We are producing enough food to feed the world and the…