November-December 2025, Volume 59, Issue 10
A confederation of research associations has formed the Joint Associations Group on Indirect Costs and, in collaboration the federal government and other stakeholders across the research industry, has coordinated the development of a new indirect-costs research funding model—Financial Accountability in Research (FAIR). Members are encouraged to learn more about the proposed model and how it would impact their work.
AI is an important and powerful tool. However, there remains an essential need for writing, composition, and art that come solely from our intellect. They express our integrity, innovation, creativity, hearts, and souls in ways that AI never can.
APS is seeking qualified individuals to serve on APS Council as vice president and councilor-at-large for the 2026 election. Review candidate qualifications and submit your nomination by December 1, 2025.
Nominate a colleague for a 2026 APS Award. Familiarize yourself with the various APS Awards and nominate someone you feel deserves special recognition. Award nominations will be accepted through December 1, 2025.
APS OIP is accepting submissions for the 2025 International Research Achievement Certificate. This award honors early-career investigators who have made outstanding contributions to international plant pathology research. Apply by December 26, 2025.
APS members are encouraged to apply for APS Foundation funding to support their plant pathology research, education, professional development and mentoring, and travel. Applications are accepted through February 28, 2026.
The American Phytopathological Society committee for the De Bary Award for Outstanding Children's Science Books is happy to announce this year's winners.
Plant pathologists are on the front lines of food security but seldom make headlines. "Careers That Cultivate Change," our new open-access series, features plant pathologists in action, introducing the people behind the science.
Join us December 8, 2025, for "Catching the Scent: How Plant Pathogenic Ralstonia Know They Are in a Host." This latest webinar in the Advances in Phytobacteriology Series will be presented by Caitilyn Allen, University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Join our 14-week virtual Research Ethics Course to work toward meeting NSF, NIH, and USDA RCR requirements, while also developing practical strategies for ethical decision-making in research.
The "Career Advice Across Generations in Plant Virology" installment of the Virology Then & Now Series focuses on career advice for early-career plant virologists, providing perspectives from seasoned and emerging scientists. Join us December 1.
This series highlights ways in which APS supports outreach, engagement, and educational initiatives to advance plant health. Learn how to get your research in front of our community and beyond through the more than 20 platforms offered by APS.
Meet one of the amazing people who support the APS Foundation: Ken Frost. Learn more about Ken and why he gives his time and resources to support others.
Phytopathology News is spotlighting members who are serving in leadership roles within APS. This month get to know Carolee Bull.
Get to know Anuj Lamichhane, our featured graduate student of the month!
For each issue of Phytopathology News, the APS Graduate Student Committee chooses a graduate student to be featured in a spotlight article. Submit your application for consideration!
The Storkan-Hanes-McCaslin Foundation encourages research by offering financial assistance to graduate students working on soilborne diseases of plants. Submit your proposal electronically no later than May 1, 2026.
The APS African Division (APS-AD) held its 2025 Annual Business Meeting (ABM) on August 20. The ABM reflected the commitment of APS-AD to fostering collaboration, supporting early-career researchers, and addressing Africa's plant health challenges.
After more than 100 feature articles for Phytopathology News, Bob Harveson is taking a break. Stay tuned, "The Rest of the Story" features will return in 2026, beginning with the story of a disease that plagued the eastern side of North America.
The APS Public Policy Board has been working hard to advance plant science policies in Washington, DC. This report provides updates from the last few months.
The Department of Plant Pathology, Washington State University (WSU), held a social networking event during Plant Health 2025. The event attracted former graduate students; current students, postdocs, and faculty; and others.
The plant pathology graduate student organization of Washington State University hosted a booth at the College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences Fall Festival.
The department of Plant Pathology, Washington State University, held a picnic in Pullman's Sunnyside Park, welcoming new and returning students and celebrating the start of fall semester.
The Shaw Herbarium of the Department of Plant Pathology, Washington State University, hosted the Developing Okinawa Through English immersive summer camp group of students, chaperones, and counselors, who enjoyed a hands-on tour.
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Check out the latest research trends in the field of plant pathology.
