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.
The Rare Plant RaMP Network invites you to apply for a rare plant conservation research opportunity offered through the National Science Foundation. Next cohort begins 08/2024!
Budding scientists are provided opportunities to participate in all stages of research and build science communication skills to grow personally and professionally.
The Rare Plant RaMP Network invites you to apply for a rare plant conservation research opportunity offered through the National Science Foundation. Next cohort begins 08/2024!
Responsible for the leadership and effectiveness of the Southeastern Center for Conservation (SECC) Research team, which produces world-class scientific research with important practical applications to advance plant conservation. Provide strategic leadership, in cooperation with the Vice President of Conservation & Research and Director of Applied Conservation, to set and meet program objectives and priorities. The mission of the SECC is to lead innovative strategies and partnerships to conserve imperiled plants and natural communities.
Want to join the front lines of halting the decline of biodiversity, then join our passionate Science team by applying to be our Botanist !
Responsible for curating the ex situ conservation collections of rare and endangered plants and ensuring the greenhouse and external staging beds’ physical structures and systems operate efficiently and effectively.
Conduct a variety of field work including; floristic monitoring, rare plant surveys, plant demography and seed collection.