Dear Friends and Colleagues, This is a reminder that the Plant Science Capacity Survey will be closing soon. If you would like to take the survey, please have it completed by the end of Friday, September 25.
We have had a very positive response from faculty and government scientists. Graduate student responses are a bit low. It is important that we hear from graduate students as they are the future of botanical research and education. Please encourage graduate students you know to take the survey. We would also like to thank everyone that has completed the survey. Your time and comments are appreciated. Please feel free to forward this message to colleagues, and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Thanks again for your help! Select the group that best describes you: 1. University/college faculty: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=KXFpXOnyP7D5Bz4FGhw8Yg_3d_3d 2. Graduate students (Masters or Ph.D.): https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=29BqkcfKAVMEWBpQ4tsf1Q_3d_3d 3. Federal agency staff: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=BG9anCcWgknZikUD_2bG2lqw_3d_3d 4. Individuals working at non-profit organizations: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=0dAZI0QE7mvbP4hGDBm3cA_3d_3d 5. Self-employed individuals or those working at for-profit companies: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2fTX9pr9x6T42VCNCBw1UFg_3d_3d 6. Regional, state, county or city government staff: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=F80xk4nY9UrAEm7bMEEPWg_3d_3d Background information from previous message, “The Chicago Botanic Garden and Botanic Gardens Conservation International (US office) are working with several partners to assess plant science capacity in the United States. The aim of this grant-funded project is to identify our strengths and areas for improvement in plant science education, research and habitat management in the U.S. We need your help. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey, which includes questions about the organization you work at, as well as your academic and work experience, access to resources, and your opinion on several conservation issues. The survey is anonymous; results will only be reported as groups or sub-groups. Results will be available in mid-2010 on http://www.bgci.org/usa/bcap/.";. Sincerely, Barbara Zorn-Arnold, Ph.D. Research Associate Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 USA Phone: 847-835-6858 [email protected] [email protected] Andrea T. Kramer, Ph.D. Executive Director, U.S. Office Botanic Gardens Conservation International at Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 USA Phone: 847-835-6971 [email protected]
