Deep Water Seaweeds Make the News!

The results of a recently published Journal of Phycology "online early" article were highlighted on the BBC news website.

The deep water green seaweeds Palmophyllum and Verdigellas formed an ancient lineage within the Viridiplantae (green algae and land plants) based on molecular phylogenetic analyses. These macrophyte seaweeds are comprised of spherical cells encased in a gelatinous matrix. The DNA sequence data was obtained at California State University, Fresno by Frederick W. Zechman and Matt Ashworth.Palmophyllum and Verdigellas were placed into a new green alga order Palmophyllales.

Congratulations to Rick Zechman and his coauthors!

2010 PSA Elections

Voting is now underway for PSA's Vice-President/President-Elect, Membership Director, Communications Director, and four members of the Editorial Board. Members are also asked to vote in favor or against the proposed bylaw revisions to establish the office of International Vice President.

PSA Ballot 2010.pdf

PSA Ballot Bylaw Revision 2010.pdf

In addition to a copy of the ballot, attached are each candidate's goals for PSA and background information, as well as details on the proposed bylaw revisions.

PSA Ballot Information.pdf

Members may vote electronically via our Journal of Phycology website hosted by Wiley-Blackwell. If you have any difficulty accessing any portion of the website or have any other questions regarding your membership, please contact Wiley-Blackwell Membership Services:

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Voting ends 1 December 2010.

Any member requesting a paper ballot may do so by contacting the Election Committee Chair, M. Dennis Hanisak, by 12 November 2010. All paper ballots are due back to him by 1 December 2010.

Thank you for your participation in your PSA governance!

Sincerely,

M. Dennis Hanisak, Chair
PSA Election Committee
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    The Deadline for PSA Grants-In-Aid of Research is November 1, 2010

    Students that would like to be considered for the Grants-In-Aid of Research for this year must ensure that they submit the following items to Dr. Eric W. Linton, Chair of the Grants-In-Aid of Research Committee via electronic submission in PDF or Microsoft Word (.doc) format:

    1. A complete application.

    2. A curriculum vitae, which must include papers presented at meetings, publications, and grants and fellowships received.

    3. Two letters of recommendation. One from his/her major advisor and another from a member of the thesis committee.

    NOTE: Beginning this year students that receive this award will have four reporting requirements to the PSA, such as a 1 page final report. Please see the application web page for complete details.

    Additional information on the qualifications and criteria for these awards can be found at the Grants-In-Aid of Research web page.

    Please contact Dr. Eric W. Linton if you have any additional questions or concerns.