Capstone Projects

The ROOT & SHOOT RCN has partnered with Movement Consulting to educate those with decision-making power within each organization about the complex issues that affect individuals’ sense of belonging and desire and ability to persist in plant science. This year-long training program culminated in organization-specific pilot programs (Capstone Projects) that address systemic inequities.

ASPB – Cultivating Inclusive Leadership in Professional Societies
Authors: Ian Wallace, Crispin Taylor, Gustavo MacIntosh, Mary Williams, Leeann Thornton

IS-MPMI – Revising IS-MPMI Election Bylaws
Authors: Roger Innes, Sonali Roy, Patricia Baldrich, Dennis Halterman

BSA – Developing a transparent application and award system for publication fee waivers
Authors: Briana Gross, Amy McPherson

ASPT – Society Awards and Social Events in the American Society of Plant Taxonomists (ASPT)
Authors: Wendy Clement, Carolyn Ferguson, Laura Lagomarsino, Makenzie Mabry, Eric Roalson, Theresa Smid

NAASC – Diversify & Expand Governance & Community Support
Authors: Joanna Friesner, Anna Stepanova, Dior Kelley, Gloria Muday

BSA – Report on BSA Election Processes, Outcomes, and Recommendations for Reform
Authors: Catrina Adams, Min Ya, Imeña Valdes, Brenda Molano-Flores

MGC – Culturally Responsive Mentoring
Authors: Laurie Smith, Mark Lubkowitz, John Fowler, Tessa Durham Brooks, Sylvia M. de Sousa, Marna Yandeau-Nelson