American Phytopathological Society Committee for Career Advancement and Development Resources and Education offers info for thriving plant pathology career
CADRE is a resource for graduate students and early career professionals to improve their careers and create a bright future for plant pathology.
01/21/2017
Scientific presentations: A cheat sheet : Naturejobs Blog Previous postAway from home: Hard work knows no boundaries Next postIs there an age limit to moving into industry? Naturejobs | Naturejobs BlogScientific presentations: A cheat sheet11 Jan 2017 | 13:00 GMT | Posted by Jack Leeming | Category: Academia, Admin, Blog, Career paths, Careers articles, Co...
2017 APS Councilors’ Challenge ends Jan 30!!!
http://www.apsnet.org/members/apsleadership/Pages/CouncilorsChallenge.aspx
Councilors' Challenge The 2016 APS Councilors’ Challenge, Engaging the Diversity of APS Membership, documented a substantial gender differential in APS membership. The article reported that female representation among APS student members from 2004 to 2015 ranged from 49 to 52%. In contrast, over the same period, female m...
Mentoring is an important part of your career. Find your mentor match http://www.apsnet.org/careers/CADRE/MENTORING/Pages/default.aspx
09/13/2016
The struggle is real! http://bit.ly/2c7V4bn Some useful career info @ http://bit.ly/1FOdWOH
Want a job? Here’s some conflicting advice! Looking for a job can require navigating frustratingly inconsistent advice, our columnist writes
07/19/2016
Helping a two hundred year old tree is just one of the things plant pathologists can do!
Original Bramley apple tree in Southwell is dying
Original Bramley apple tree in Southwell is dying - BBC News The original Bramley apple tree - planted more than 200 years ago and the "mother" of all modern Bramley apples - is dying from a fungal infection.
06/07/2016
Not an APS member? Here's some good info on why you should join the society and the importance of being a member: https://t.co/w9ViCk73Ae
The Importance of Being a Member of APS As early career professionals and graduate students, we are often given the advice to become members of the American Phytopathological Society but less often are we told why becoming members can be crucial. The American Phytopathological Society formed in 1908 to promote “the future development of t...
05/24/2016
Do you need a mentor on your path to becoming a plant pathologist? https://t.co/UXu8mBcchS
Mentoring CADRE has put together two options for helping you find the people and advice you need to succeed in your early career and beyond.
05/18/2016
http://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2016/05/extension-beyond-traditional-academic-jobs
‘Extension’ beyond traditional academic jobs The U.S. Cooperative Extension System, a partnership between land-grant institutions and government, offers opportunities to bridge academia and the “real world”
Not sure about interviewing? Attend Careers 101 'Acing the Interview' at NC and Pacific APS division mtgs! Reg info on div meeting sites!
Scientific communication is a large part of being a plant pathologist. Here's a good article on public speaking: https://t.co/kffsbNWC3R
04/18/2016
Interested in a career in industry? Check out the Careers in Industry Webinar: https://t.co/0OgMPu1ZrD
Launch Your Career This section contains information relating to graduate school, applying for jobs, interviewing, and planning your career in plant pathology.
03/28/2016
A good article about applying for positions in the government sector: https://t.co/ZGPmNsy0Ej
Applying for a Scientitst Career in Government In many ways, there are great similarities between getting a position as a scientist with the federal government (such as USDA-ARS) and other positions. However, there are some things you can do to stand out to get through to the interview process and, ultimately, be hired for the desired position.