ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christopher Tyrrell
ASPT supports the DUKE Herbarium

As a society, we are standing with The Duke Herbarium and request that Duke University reconsider the decision to divest their herbarium. We ask that you also consider adding your support by signing this petition (https://www.change.org/p/urge-duke-university-to-reconsider-closing-their-herbarium) organized by AIBS, iDigBio, NSCA, and SPNHC with the support of ASPT, ABLS, BSA, and SHC.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christopher Tyrrell
ASPT Statement on Ukraine

OPPORTUNITY

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Assistant Professor of Biology (Botanist)

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Tenure Track Position for a Botanist with background in Plant Diversity

Permalink: https://www.aspt.net/news-blog/2025/assistant-professor-of-biology-botanist
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Conservation Seed Increase Plot Horticulturist - Southeastern Center for Conservation

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This role provides the opportunity to contribute directly to plant conservation by cultivating and preserving rare and endangered species. Join a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to protecting biodiversity and ensuring sustainable ecosystems for future generations

Permalink: https://www.aspt.net/news-blog/2025/conservation-seed-increase-plot-horticulturist-southeastern-center-for-conservation
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Field Biologist - Southeastern Center for Conservation

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This role provides the opportunity to contribute directly to plant conservation by cultivating and preserving rare and endangered species. Join a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to protecting biodiversity and ensuring sustainable ecosystems for future generations.

Permalink: https://www.aspt.net/news-blog/2025/field-biologist-atlanta-botanical-garden
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Rare Plant RaMP Research Mentee

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The Rare Plant RaMP (Research & Mentoring for Post-Baccalaureates in Biological Sciences) program is a one-year research experience intended for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree and are interested in gaining research and professional development experience in botany, plant science, or conservation are encouraged to apply.

Permalink: https://www.aspt.net/news-blog/2025/rare-plant-ramp-research-mentee
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Collections Move Technician - Botany

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The Milwaukee Public Museum is looking for two Collections Move Technicians with a specific focus on botany to help move our 4 million object collection to our future museum.

Permalink: https://www.aspt.net/news-blog/2025/collections-move-technician-botany
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Small grants for study of Wisconsin wild plants and fungi

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Botanical Club of Wisconsin requests proposals for the 2025 John Thomson Research Award in support of student research on Wisconsin’s wild plants.

Graduate award = $2,500

Graduate students at any accredited university or college are eligible

 

 How to apply:  Send an electronic copy of your research proposal (see specifics below) by April 6th to:

 Dr. Christopher D. Tyrrell
Milwaukee Public Museum

tyrrell@mpm.edu

 

Proposal must include:

1.     A description of the proposed project, not to exceed five double-spaced pages, including:

  • Title

  • Project summary

  • Scientific merit

  • Specific objectives

  • Methodology and timeline

  • Budget, including line items

  • Literature cited

2.     Applicant’s contact information (address, telephone, email), and advisor’s name.

3.     Name(s) and contact information (address, telephone, email) of student’s advisor/major professor.

 

Requirements and Guidelines

1.     The research project must advance the knowledge of taxonomy, ecology, or natural history of Wisconsin’s wild plants or fungi (including vascular plants, bryophytes, algae, fungi or lichens) by focusing on field investigation; select laboratory or experimental work related to natural history (e.g. DNA sequencing, pollination ecology, etc.) may also be eligible for funding.

2.     Funds may be used for equipment, supplies, laboratory/analysis fees, or travel and lodging related to field work. Other reasonable expenses will be considered, but funds may not be used for wages or to cover registration fees, travel, or lodging to attend conferences.

3.     Any work on State Natural Areas and/or threatened or endangered species requires a permit from the Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation of the Wisconsin DNR and a copy of this must be included.

4.     A written report must be provided to the Botanical Club of Wisconsin upon completion and a summary prepared for the club newsletter.

5.     Potentially funded projects include taxonomic/systematic work, ecological studies, floristic inventories, etc.  Invasive species removal and habitat restoration projects will not be funded.

6.     BCW does not support institutional overhead.

 

Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Sunday, 6 April 2025

Permalink: https://www.aspt.net/news-blog/2025/small-grants-for-study-of-wisconsin-wild-plants-and-fungi
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Ecological Monitoring Crew Lead (Las Vegas, NV)

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GBI is recruiting Ecological Monitoring Field Leads to work with GBI and BLM staff.

Permalink: https://www.aspt.net/news-blog/2025/ecological-monitoring-crew-lead-las-vegas-nv
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The Rupert Barneby Award of the New York Botanical Garden

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The Rupert Barneby Award: a small grant to visit the New York Botanical Garden to study the rich herbarium collection of Fabaceae

Permalink: https://www.aspt.net/news-blog/2025/the-rupert-barneby-award-of-the-new-york-botanical-garden