It is a new year and that means that it is time to start thinking about Botany 2007! This year’s meeting is going to be especially exciting because it is being held in conjunction with the American Society of Plant Biologists. We are taking the responses that you have provided during the last few months and are planning lots of events for students. More information about those events and opportunities will be coming soon!

To help defray the costs of attending this meeting for students, there are several Student Travel Awards available. These awards are relatively easy to apply for and can make a big difference in the cost of the meeting.

Student Travel Awards for Botany 2007
Conant "Botanical Images" STA
Vernon I. Cheadle STA
Developmental & Structural Section STA
Ecological Section STA
Mycological Section STA
Phycological Section STA
Phytochemical Section STA
Pteridological Section STA

The applications and information for each of these awards can be found in the Student’s Corner section in the lower left-hand corner of the BSA homepage (www.botany.org). This section is dedicated specifically to student news and information. Information about the John S. Karling & BSA Graduate Student Research Award is posted there, as well.

Please also note the CALL FOR NOMINATIONS section on the BSA home page. Participation is a key element in student involvement...

As we move into a new year, it is a good time to remember some of the Benefits of Student Membership. One important benefit is the ability to publish for a reduced cost in the American Journal of Botany. Members of 1-4 years get 12 free pages per year and a rate of $150 per color plate (maximum charge of $300). If you are publishing with a more senior member you may have more free pages and/or free images. A complete list of benefits can be found at www.botany.org/membership/benefits.php. Check this list out so that you know what you are getting as a member of the BSA!

Best wishes for the new year,

Mackenzie Taylor
Student Representative - Botanical Society of America Executive Council
mackenzie@utk.edu

All Student Rep e-Messages can be found at www.botany.org/news/emails.php