Plantae Community | ASPB African Researchers Network | Activity https://community.plantae.org/groups/aspb-african-researchers-network/ Activity feed for the group, ASPB African Researchers Network. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:08:26 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.5 en-US 30 hourly 2 1c740a85c16071362bcf8bf865c346ce Plantae Community posted an update in the group ASPB African Researchers Network: Registration for the Plant Biology conference […] https://community.plantae.org/news-feed/p/5969/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:24:45 -0500 Registration for the Plant Biology conference (Milwaukee, Wisconsin | July 26-30) is open! It is uniquely positioned to bring together members of the plant science community to acquire the knowledge, networks, and skills necessary to advance the plant sciences and careers at all levels.

Learn more at https://plantbiology.aspb.org/.

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Plant Biology 2025 | July 26 - 30, 2025 | Milwaukee, WI

Celebrate our past through science for our future at the premier live gathering of plant scientists.

]]> 0 07431142bfb3397be174a237552ee8ea Sessen Daniel Iohannes started the discussion Opportunity to attend the 7th International Plant Functional Traits Course in the forum ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/groups/aspb-african-researchers-network/forum/discussion/opportunity-to-attend-the-7th-international-plant-functional-traits-course/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 22:56:51 -0500 Opportunity to attend the 7th International Plant Functional Traits Course

Great opportunity for African Plant Biologists! The 7th International Plant Functional Traits Course will be held in Drakensberg, South Africa, 1-19 December 2023. Apply by February 28th 2023 to be considered for the course. More info here:

Applications closed – Plant Functional Traits Course 7 South Africa

]]> 165701cb5759db11b419608fb7339200 Sessen Daniel Iohannes started the discussion Opportunity to attend the MANRRS' 37th Annual Conference and Career Expo in the forum ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/groups/aspb-african-researchers-network/forum/discussion/opportunity-to-attend-the-manrrs-37th-annual-conference-and-career-expo/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 18:00:41 -0500 Opportunity to attend the MANRRS' 37th Annual Conference and Career Expo

The NSF-funded LEAPS: RCN: ROOT & SHOOT (Rooting Out Oppression Together and SHaring Our Outcomes Transparently) aims to transform plant science to become more equitable and inclusive. Part of this mission involves building strong connections with organizations that support people of marginalized identities.

The ROOT & SHOOT RCN has funds…

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]]> a1928bd806b3ac8839b9c168f88aa1cc Modesta Abugu started the discussion Announcing the ARN workshop and hackathon at #Plantbio22 in the forum ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/groups/aspb-african-researchers-network/forum/discussion/announcing-the-arn-workshop-and-hackathon-at-plantbio22/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:37:20 -0500 Announcing the ARN workshop and hackathon at #Plantbio22

Theme- <b style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”>Enhancing climate-smart agriculture to build resilient systems


Current agricultural ecosystems are threatened by ongoing climate change and weather extremes, which affect crop production, biodiversity and dynamics of pests and diseases. We need to rethink the way we do agriculture in…

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]]> ea66dc2e7687f158f8a59a6a64362b97 Okon Unung joined the group ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/news-feed/p/991/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 22:27:23 -0500 0 d6820f3466cd451a259ed70485fb63b8 Mukamanasasira Godman replied to the discussion Winners of the ARN #Plantbio21 participation award in the forum ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/groups/aspb-african-researchers-network/forum/discussion/winners-of-the-arn-plantbio21-participation-award-2/#post-1717 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:04:24 -0500 Reply to Winners of the ARN #Plantbio21 participation award

I was Exceedingly humbled and profoundly honored to be part of the team. It was an awesome incredible experience

]]> bc3a016649402a467e75a95a4807889e Mukamanasasira Godman joined the group ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/news-feed/p/935/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:03:09 -0500 0 dad25d6c1d9645dd024681037912db2a Zakayo Kazibwe joined the group ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/news-feed/p/898/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:20:22 -0500 0 142af4c5506a80e92ff9948c78466830 Sorel Ouonkap Yimga joined the group ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/news-feed/p/890/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:35:44 -0500 0 39daaac28faf3d3f4b15654a946b4afb Modesta Abugu started the discussion Winners of the ARN #Plantbio21 participation award in the forum ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/groups/aspb-african-researchers-network/forum/discussion/winners-of-the-arn-plantbio21-participation-award-2/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:15:32 -0500 Winners of the ARN #Plantbio21 participation award

We are pleased to announce that 12 scholars have been awarded free registration to #plantbio21 worldwide summit. Thanks to the sponsorship from OCP North America, the New Phytologist Foundation, support from the American Society of Plant Biologists and the African Researchers Network

]]> 771ec0c2c378e1adc8e1572542f922b2 Modesta Abugu started the discussion Winners of the ARN #Plantbio21 participation award in the forum ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/groups/aspb-african-researchers-network/forum/discussion/winners-of-the-arn-plantbio21-participation-award/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 02:12:19 -0500 Winners of the ARN #Plantbio21 participation award

We are pleased to announce that 12 scholars have been awarded free registration to #plantbio21 worldwide summit. Thanks to the sponsorship from OCP North America, the New Phytologist Foundation, and support from the American Society of Plant Biologists and the African Researchers Network.

]]> 29d240206de9b29e650b5c0421290a5f Mathieu Ayenan joined the group ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/news-feed/p/796/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:35:08 -0500 0 948c2ae2ba14144c994e4b9158f25c3b Modesta Abugu started the discussion Shining light on the Food for the Future in the forum ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/groups/aspb-african-researchers-network/forum/discussion/shining-light-on-the-food-for-the-future/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:53:57 -0500 Shining light on the Food for the Future

Orphan crops Workshop and Hackathon at #PlantBio21

During the Plant Biology Worldwide Summit 2021, the African Researchers Network (ARN), in collaboration with OCP North America will hold a workshop and hackathon focusing on the role of orphan crops in fostering bio-economies. The main workshop is currently scheduled for Wednesday 21st July…

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]]> 9dc2f60c9228b8a3d4cb5f0df829dafa Lekshmy Sathee joined the group ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/news-feed/p/714/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:05:23 -0500 0 afe2dc9a5e347a96841f2a49ae26093e Thelma Madzima joined the group ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/news-feed/p/695/ Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:15:13 -0500 0 51862e98757e50f48c113520a9b16521 Jean Rosenberg joined the group ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/news-feed/p/693/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:08:33 -0500 0 ce02f041bf47233d3a5cfca7bb3e9d67 Modesta Abugu started the discussion Know of any workshops related to African Research or have an idea to create one? in the forum ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/groups/aspb-african-researchers-network/forum/discussion/know-of-any-workshops-related-to-african-research-or-have-an-idea-to-create-one/ Fri, 28 May 2021 16:07:27 -0500 Know of any workshops related to African Research or have an idea to create one?

One of the goals of the ASPB African Researchers network is to help people find and provide workshops on special topics that support African scientists and collaborators. If you know of any existing workshops or have an idea for a new one, please let us know in this discussion post.

]]> fa2169fb06784fdf6aad69d482836892 Modesta Abugu started the discussion Need a mentor? in the forum ASPB African Researchers Network https://community.plantae.org/groups/aspb-african-researchers-network/forum/discussion/need-a-mentor/ Fri, 28 May 2021 16:05:15 -0500 Need a mentor?

The ASPB African Researchers Network aims to provide mentoring opportunities for African scientists, especially those navigating the academic and industry process on immigrant visas (all levels are welcome). If you are looking for a mentor, let us know in this post and we can help you find resources and connections.

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