Lessons from Plants - with Beronda Montgomery

Explore the fascinating world of plant adaptation and sensation in this 45-minute lecture by Dr. Beronda Montgomery. Discover how plants "know" themselves and their environment, maximizing survival without eyes or ears. Learn about plant physiology, photoreceptors, and phytochromes, while drawing parallels between plant behavior and human experiences. Gain insights on mentoring, stewardship, and fostering cultural change in scientific communities. Delve into personal lessons from plants and their role as witnesses to our world. Understand how plant wisdom can inform approaches to addressing inequity and nurturing thriving scientific environments.

Introduction
Summer Adventures
Poison Oak
Honeysuckle
Early Childhood
Plant Physiology
Red Leaves
Photoreceptors
Phytochromes
Lessons from Plants
Engaging with Students
The Human Condition
Mentoring Lessons
StewardshipBased Engagement
Cultural Change
Plants as Witnesses
Lessons to Learn
Personal Lessons
Nurturing a Thriving Scientific Community
Inequity to Live Commitments