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What Members Say About APS
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Rudy Scheffer |
“Although
APS stands for 'American' I think that the Society has shown to be the
voice of plant pathologists irrespective of the nation they live in. APS is
by far the biggest professional society of plant pathologists. That
alone is reason to be a member, because plant pathology needws an
organization to emphasize its relevance. Benefits of APS membership for
me include access to information through APSnet, Phytopathology News,
the E-news capsules and Plant Management Network, and the
always-rewarding annual meetings. APS is also actively influencing the
political agenda. Broad issues like biosecurity, and also very specific
ones like import permits for plant pathogens, need a professional
society in order to make the voice of experts heard.”
Rudy
Scheffer
Consultant
APS Member Since 1990
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Sephra Rampersad | “Scientists in
a developing country often find themselves alienated to the fringes of
innovation; the APS takes you to the cutting-edge of plant pathology
research. The reality is that within the economic framework of a
developing country, engendering global partnerships and interactive research
in life sciences remains a challenge. While it is understood that producing
quality research means little if it is not networked among related fields
and researchers, few organizations emphasize one of the tenets of
progressive and contemporary research — communication. APS provides a
dynamic forum that facilitates the exchange of relevant and current
information. Members are invited to become part of a fluid system of global
information exchange, idea expansion and perhaps re-direction; that
encourages and supports collaborative research initiatives among dedicated
researchers.”Sephra Rampersad
Ph.D. Candidate
University of the West Indies
APS Member Since 2003
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Arthur Greathead | “APS membership has been an invaluable part of my career. I owe much to APS and to so many of its members. One of the most pressing needs of a person in my position is remaining continually updated on developments in the discipline and remaining connected to the personnel involved. Without a connection to colleagues, there is no way that I could have accomplished what I have. APS has given me access to people all over the USA and overseas. APS meetings have provided a means of continuing education. APS Journals have kept me current and have led to many personal contacts that have been of immense assistance. In recent years APS Compendiums have been a constant companion in my pickup as I have consulted with industry. Many special meetings involving fellow members have taken me all over the US. This has broadened my perspective in a way that could not have occurred any other way.”
Arthur Greathead
Retired Farm Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension
Consultant
APS Member Since 1968
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Kurt H. Lamour | “The APS has provided an important professional home for me throughout the years. The Society is very welcoming to new members
and for me the sense of a professional identity as a plant pathologist has
been fostered by this diverse group of scientists. The contacts I've made
through APS have been valuable for developing collaborative research
projects. These contacts have played a key role in my successfully landing
an NSF early career development (CAREER) award."
Kurt H. Lamour
Assistant Professor
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
APS Member Since 1997
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Kelly Ivors | "I have been a
member since I was a graduate student. I have had lots of experiences
and jobs because I was an APS member, including a new position I
recently started. I joined APS as a graduate student. After getting my M.S.
in plant pathology, I found a faculty research associate position through
the placement service on the APS website. After three years, I decided to go
back to get my Ph.D. in plant pathology at Penn State University. I then
took a post-doctoral position at the University of California, Berkeley. I
also found this position advertised in the classifieds section of
Phytopathology News. In January of 2004, with my post-doctoral work
ending, I applied for an assistant professor of plant pathology position at
North Carolina State University at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research
& Extension Center. I also found this advertisement in the classifieds
section of Phytopathology News. In essence, I owe most of my plant
pathological career to APS, as I found three of my previous employment
opportunities via their career placement services. Thanks APS!”
Kelly Ivors
Assistant Professor
Mountain Horticultrual Crops Research & Extension Center
North Carolina State University
APS Member Since 1993
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Sandra Woolfolk | “APS is a
widely known plant pathology society. I am new in this subject and I would
like to learn more not only from the institution where I am now, but also
from other plant pathologists — scientists as well as students. Other
benefits I have seen since joining APS in addition to the opportunity to
connect with such a large community of plant health professionals is the
discounts on APS press publications, free access to an online journal of my
selection, and updated info on workshops available in plant pathology
related area.”
Sandra Woolfolk
Graduate Research Assistant
Mississippi State University
APS Member Since 2003
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