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Plant Science Council at UF
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A student-led organization @ the University of Florida. Here we share news of our annual symposium, seminars, workshops, & outreach as well as #plantscience resources & accomplishments

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We’re thrilled to expand the 10th Annual UF Plant Science Symposium with a full day of workshops on Jan 22, 2026 in Gainesville, FL!

Join Dr. Hsiao-Yi Hung (Driscoll’s) for a predictive breeding workshop using open-source tools for complex traits and G×E.

🌿 Free + lunch provided | 📍 In person only
November 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🌿 Join us for the 10th Annual UF Plant Science Symposium – Flora for the Future!

📅 Jan 20–21, 2026 | Gainesville, FL (or online)
💰 Free to attend + cash prizes!
📝Post-Symposium workshops on Jan 22

Abstracts due Dec 5 & Dec 19

Learn more at 👉 ufplants.org/2026-symposium

#PSS2026 #PlantScience
October 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
🚨 Thinking about Grad School? We’ve Got You Covered! 🚨

Join the Plant Science Council & UF Plant Science Major for our Getting to Grad School workshop! 🌱🎓

📍 Don’t miss this if you're considering grad school in plant sciences! 🐊

🔗 Register Now: tinyurl.com/35eudjdz

#PlantScience #GradSchool
March 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
🌱 The 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium is Tomorrow!

📅 Join us on Jan 21, 2025, at 8:30 AM EST!

✨ Highlights:
✅ Inspiring talks from 10 keynote speakers
✅ FREE two-day hybrid event

👉 Event Newsletter: www.ufplants.org/symposium

See you there! 🌿

#PlantScience #PSS2025 #Botany
January 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Interested in learning more about this exciting breakthrough in plant biotechnology? Join us on January 22 at 1:50PM to learn more!

Register Here: ufplants.org/symposium
January 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
🌱Announcing our tenth keynote speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Nathan Pumplin, CEO of Norfolk Healthy Produce!

Want to learn more about Dr. Pumplin's work? Join us for this FREE two-day hybrid event!

Register Here: ufplants.org/symposium

#PlantScience #PSS2025
January 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
🌱Announcing our ninth keynote speaker for PSS2025: Dr. Tom Adams, CEO of Pairwise!

Want to learn more about Dr. Adams work? Join us for this FREE two-day event!

📅 When: January 21-22, 2025
📍Where: Gainesville, FL (or Zoom)

Register Here: www.ufplants.org/symposium 🌿

#PlantScience #PSS2025
January 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Get crucial funding to support #PlantPathology research, education, professional development/mentoring, and travel. The #APSFoundation offers many opportunities for members - apply by February 28, 2025.

Learn more and apply today! bit.ly/3Q0bt1j
January 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
🌱Announcing our eighth keynote speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Catrina Adam of the BSA!

Want to learn more about Dr. Adams work in plant conservation? Join us for this FREE two-day hybrid event!

Register Here: ufplants.org/symposium

#PlantScience #PSS2025
January 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
⏳📢 Abstract submissions for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium 2025 close TOMORROW (Jan 2)!

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your research at this FREE event. 🌱✨

📅 Symposium Dates: Jan 21-22, 2025
📍 Gainesville, FL
💻 Submit here: ufplants.org/symposium

#PlantScience #PSS2025
January 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Happy New Year from the Plant Science Council!

We're excited for another year of growing with the plant science community at UF and beyond! 🌍

📢 Reminder:
🌱 Plant Science Symposium – January 21-22, 2025
🎟️ FREE Registration: ufplants.org/symposium

#PlantScience #PlantPathology #Botany #PSS2025
January 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🌱Announcing our seventh keynote speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Sandra Knapp (NHM of London)!

Want to learn more about Dr. Knapp’s work in plant taxonomy? Join us for this FREE two-day hybrid event!

Register Here: ufplants.org/symposium

#PlantScience #Botany #PSS2025
December 20, 2024 at 7:03 PM
🚨Applications for student travel awards close TODAY! 🚨

🔗Apply Here: www.ufplants.org/symposium
📢 Calling all undergrad and grad students in plant science!

🚨 Apply for the PSS2025 Student Travel Award by December 20th for a chance to be a featured speaker in Gainesville, FL!

Don't miss this incredible opportunity!

#PlantScience #PlantPathology #Agronomy #Science #Symposium #PSS2025
December 20, 2024 at 6:54 PM
🌿Announcing our sixth featured speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Douglas R. Cook (UC-Davis & NuCicer)!

Want to learn more about Dr. Cook's work? Join us for this FREE two-day hybrid event!

Register Here: ufplants.org/symposium

#PlantScience #PSS2025
December 12, 2024 at 6:15 PM
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Award for Excellence here
December 6, 2024 at 7:09 AM
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Join us TOMORROW, December 9 at 10AM, in-person or online to learn about how to communicate research output to non-specialist audiences!

Save the calendar invite below and we hope to see you there!
🔗 tinyurl.com/5n7e7mbm
December 8, 2024 at 7:05 PM
📢 Calling all undergrad and grad students in plant science!

🚨 Apply for the PSS2025 Student Travel Award by December 20th for a chance to be a featured speaker in Gainesville, FL!

Don't miss this incredible opportunity!

#PlantScience #PlantPathology #Agronomy #Science #Symposium #PSS2025
December 8, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Join us TOMORROW, December 9 at 10AM, in-person or online to learn about how to communicate research output to non-specialist audiences!

Save the calendar invite below and we hope to see you there!
🔗 tinyurl.com/5n7e7mbm
December 8, 2024 at 7:05 PM
🧬Announcing our fifth featured speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Cris Taniguti, Genomics Coordinator at USDA-ARS Breeding Insight!

Want to learn more about genomics and plant breeding?

Register now for this FREE 2-day hybrid event! www.ufplants.org/symposium

#PlantScience
December 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Reposted by Plant Science Council at UF
Are you interested in plant science research? Join us for the 9th Annual UF Plant Science Symposium, Jan 21–22, 2025, in Gainesville, FL!

🎟️ FREE Admission in-person OR via Zoom 💡 Network and learn w/ plant science leaders!

Register at: tinyurl.com/UFPSS

#plantscience #plantpathology #symposium
November 13, 2024 at 7:44 PM
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Abstract submissions are still open for the 9th Annual UF Plant Science Symposium (Deadline: Friday 20th December 2024)! Share your research and join us in advancing the field of plant science. More info: tinyurl.com/UFPSS

#PlantScience #Symposium #PlantPathology #Agronomy #PlantBiotech #PlantPhys
2025 Plant Science Symposium | ufplants
Join us for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium, a free two-day event in Gainesville, FL. Virtual participation available!
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November 13, 2024 at 7:51 PM
🍅 Announcing our fourth speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Jessica Chitwood-Brown a Tomato Breeder at the University of Florida.

Want to learn more about breeding for disease resistance?

Register now for this FREE 2-day hybrid event! www.ufplants.org/symposium

#PlantScience
November 21, 2024 at 3:24 PM
🌱🎉Announcing our third speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Awais Khan of Cornell University!

Want to learn more about how Dr. Khan is tackling grand challenges in plant science?

Register now for this FREE 2-day hybrid event! www.ufplants.org/symposium

#PlantScience #PSS2025
November 20, 2024 at 4:08 PM
🌱🎉Announcing our second featured speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Sue Rhee, direct of MSU's Plant Resilience Institute. Want to learn more?

Register for our FREE 2-day symposium (In-person & Online)!
www.ufplants.org/symposium

#PlantScience #PlantResilience #PSS2025
November 19, 2024 at 10:18 PM
🌱 🚀We’re excited to announce our first keynote speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Rob Ferl, director of the Space Institute at the University of Florida!

This event is FREE and can be joined in-person or via Zoom!

Register: ufplants.org/symposium

#PlantScience #Symposium
November 18, 2024 at 6:24 PM