1. Crop Science Society of America Plant Science for a Better World www.crops.org

2. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org Who We Are International, Progressive, Scientific CSSA is a non-profit scientific organization comprised of members who advance the discipline of crop science by acquiring and disseminating information about crops in relation to seed genetics and plant breeding; crop physiology; crop production, quality, and ecology; crop germplasm resources; and environmental quality.

3. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org Who We Are 5000+ Members Students (Undergrad & Grad), Professionals, Emeritus, Corporations 15% International 16% employed by Industry, 30% by Academia, 10% by governments (remaining are students, other employers) Founded in 1955 Headquarters in Madison, WI, with a Science Policy Office in Washington, DC 45 staff (shared with ASA and SSSA)

4. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org The Value of Membership Influencing Public Opinion/Science Policy Publishing Research Presenting and Attending Annual Meetings Accessing Career Resources Networking Leadership Opportunities Supporting the Profession

5. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org Student Activities Students of Agronomy, Soils, and Environmental Sciences – 400+ members –Annual Meeting –Poster and Oral Competitions –Student Leadership –Golden Opportunity Scholars Program Graduate Students – 900+ members –Sub-Committee of Membership Committee –Annual Meetings – 5 CSSA division student competitions –Branch Meetings – student competitions-oral & poster –Membership –Awards (fellowships, internships, etc.)

6. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org Influencing Policy Congress (Congressional Visits) White House (OSTP, PCAST) Agencies (NOAA, NSF, DOE, DOD, USGS, EPA, USDA, NASA ) –Seek federal funding for agronomic, crop and soil sciences –Advocate for our sciences funded through USDA, NSF, Department of Energy Office of Science, NASA, NOAA and other agencies –Coalitions, Commodity Groups, etc.

7. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org Science Policy Efforts Congressional Visit Days Core Constituent Scientist Teams (CCSTs) Congressional Science Fellows Interns Current Issues: –Climate change, C sequestration, environment, energy, agroecosystems, frontier science, global hunger…

8. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org Grand Challenge Statements The Obama Administration believes that grand challenges should be an important organizing principle for America’s science, technology and innovation policy. CSSA prepared and submitted a statement of grand challenges for consideration. They may be found here: www.crops.org/science-policy/grand-challenges

9. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org Publications Journals –White papers, editorials, new content Magazines –CSA News Books Custom Content

10. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org New Content: Custom Publishing Customers select combinations of articles, book chapters and their own front matter (e.g., a syllabus, cover art) Authors publish their classroom lab manuals with us –make updates each semester –available to other customers for purchase

11. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org International Meetings ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Joint Annual Meetings, Long Beach, CA October 31-November 4, 2010 Keynote Speakers & Symposia –CSSA Plenary Session –Division Symposia Hot topics, cutting-edge research, social/networking opportunities

12. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org Science Communications Outreach to the media and public to tell the story of crop science and its importance in everyone’s quality of life. –Press Releases –Extensive Website –Featured Scientific Articles Follow us on Twitter: @ASA_CSSA_SSSA@ASA_CSSA_SSSA Facebook Subscribe to our RSS Feeds

13. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org Explore Job Opportunities Free resume posting (members-only) Online job and graduate school postings Annual Meeting job interviews

14. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org Career Resources & Awards Awards, Fellows Scholarships Fellowships Internships –Science Policy (DC) –Science Communications (HQ) Golden Opportunity Scholars Institute Online Career Resources

15. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org CSSA Divisions of Interest Biomedical, Health-Beneficial, and Nutritionally Enhanced Plants Crop Breeding and Genetics Crop Ecology, Management & Quality Crop Physiology and Metabolism Forage & Grazinglands Genomics, Molecular Genetics, and Biotechnology Plant Genetic Resources Seed Physiology, Production, & Technology Turfgrass Science

16. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org Member Benefits Monthly CSA News magazine Discounts on subscriptions and books Access to the Membership Directory Access to the Scientific Expertise Directory Biweekly e-newsletters – Newsflash and Science Policy Report Opportunity to present poster and oral papers at the Annual Meetings (CSSA Members) Free online posting of your resume Membership in Divisions of Interest Discounts on meeting registrations

17. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org Membership Opportunities Awards, Scholarships, Fellowships Volunteer for Society Activities Participate in Science Policy Activities Discount on Compensation Survey Supporting the Profession

18. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org Leadership Opportunities Committees Task Forces Divisions Editorial Boards Board of Directors Leadership Development Workshops

19. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org Leadership: Win-Win! I am trying to do anything that I can to give back to the Societies because the Societies have helped my career a lot. I present research at meetings, write in the journals, review manuscripts and participate on several committees. Palle Pedersen, PhD Syngenta Crop Protection

20. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org So … Get Involved! Meet new peopleMeet new people Broaden professional contactsBroaden professional contacts Become professionally involvedBecome professionally involved Influence policyInfluence policy Find a jobFind a job Advance your careerAdvance your career Learn new skillsLearn new skills Make Positive Changes!Make Positive Changes!

21. Crop Science Society of America | www.crops.org Thank You! www.crops.org/membership