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Member Support and Resources

Many members are experiencing uncertainty and concern with the array of U.S. federal policy and personnel changes that have been proposed or implemented over the past few weeks. Protecting federal funding and a scientific workforce remain top public policy priorities as we respond to funding losses and staffing cuts.

Our highest priority remains supporting our members through these challenges as we advance the science of plant pathology.

Do you need support or assistance?

APS is working to urgently develop ways we can provide additional support to those affected by U.S. federal actions. We have recently created the following resources:

Professional resources for job seekers, with the new ability to post resumes on the APS Job Board and access resume-building skills. View these instructions for uploading your resume.
We can waive membership dues for members that have been impacted by job loss or funding cuts. Please email apsmembership@scisoc.org if you need assistance when renewing your membership.
Email us at apsppb@scisoc.org if you want to share your job loss and requests for additional support or professional resources.
For Plant Health 2025, please reach out to us at apsmeeting@scisoc.org if:

you need financial assistance for your abstract submission (due March 20).
once registered, your ability to attend the annual meeting is impacted by one of the U.S. Federal Executive Orders.

We will add additional support resources as soon as they are available. Please ensure your email address is up to date so you receive notifications of support resources and future actions you can take to advocate for plant science.

What steps is APS taking?

Here are some of the actions that APS is taking to advocate for data-based science and a skilled, scientific workforce:

We’re working in partnerships with coalitions to increase the strength of our voice.
Our Public Policy Board continues to meet with congressional offices on bipartisan issues that advance our science related to our 2025 key priorities.
APS is signing on to advocacy letters from fellow societies and organizations that appeal to congressional leaders.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion has always been a core APS commitment, and we continue to back initiatives, scholarships, and programs that serve members of diverse and LGBTQ+ communities.
Your personal information, such as committee or company affiliation, is accessible only to members of our society upon login. You can update your privacy preferences in your profile at any time.

How can you help support science?

Here are some actions that you can take to support our community and one another:

Anonymously share how you or your organization has been affected by recent policy changes via a short form.

Personal stories from constituents resonate with members of Congress.
We are particularly interested in the impacts on agriculture and science caused by the loss of lab groups impacted by federal reduction in force.

Call or email your state representatives so your elected officials can advocate on your behalf with these talking points and official contact information.

Your elected officials can advocate on your behalf.
Please ensure that you adhere to your university's or agency's policies when creating your talking points and making calls/sending emails.

Email the Public Policy Board at apsppb@scisoc.org and let us know:

Any ideas you have on how APS could take further action.
Names of other scientific organizations that are advocating for plant health science or related disciplines, so we can join forces with them.

Submit Op Ed pieces in support of science to your local newspapers as a community member. Here are some tips you can consider from a third party and an example of a letter submitted by a member.

Just remember to speak on behalf of your personal opinions, not those of APS or your university.

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