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Elections 2027-2029: call for candidates

Every two years, several months before the upcoming ISTEE Conference, elections are held to fill vacant positions of the Executive Board and the Nominating Committee for the two-year period after the conference. We are pleased to launch the call for candidates for the 2027-2029 term.

The ISTEE society invites nominations among all members of ISTEE for the following positions: (1) Vice-president (one position), (2) Members-at-large (two positions), and (3) Auditing Committee Members (two positions).

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Zinc in Food and Nutrition Security: Celebrating 1OO Years of Essentiality

One hundred years ago, University of California, Berkeley researchers Anna Luretta Sommer and Charles Bernard Lipman proved that zinc plays an essential role in the growth and development of plants. To celebrate this anniversary, the International Zinc Symposium will take a global view on zinc deficiency in soils, crops and humans, and on the best practices & innovations to mitigate its impact. The conference will provide latest information for soil scientists, agronomists, research institutions, government agencies, fertilizer companies, and all those involved in food and nutrition security. Further information

First ISTEE Conference, June 14-18, 2027, Edmonton, Canada  SAVE THE DATE

Building on the legacy of the ICOBTE and ICHMET conference series, the inaugural ISTEE conference will take place from June 14 to 18, 2027 in Edmonton, Canada. This event marks a new chapter for the global trace element research community.

The ISTEE Conference will serve as a leading forum for sharing the latest scientific advances in trace elements. Rather than focussing on a single element or environmental medium, the conference aims to be a multidisciplinary forum where state-of-the-art research is presented and discussed from different perspectives. Topics include analytical developments, environmental management, public health, industrial processes, and policy development.

Edmonton, a vibrant and welcoming city, combines world-class research institutions with close proximity to Canada’s unique natural environments. At that time of the year, its lively summer atmosphere makes it an especially attractive destination.

PhD Position Announcement: Impact of Fires on Chromium Speciation in Tropical Agroecosystems

We are pleased to announce a fully funded 3-year PhD position within the ANR FIRE project (ANR-25-CE34-5568-01), a collaboration between CIRAD (France), CEREGE (France), and the University of Vienna (Austria). The project focuses on the fire-induced transformation of chromium (Cr) in tropical soils, specifically the conversion of non-toxic Cr(III) to carcinogenic Cr(VI) in agricultural systems at CEREGE (Aix-en-Provence, France). Further information

1st International Scientific Conference & Workshop on the Rhizotest method

It is our great pleasure to announce the 1st International Scientific Conference & Workshop on the Rhizotest method which will be held from September 7th to 10th, 2026 at Cirad in Montpellier, France. Results achieved with the Rhizotest method has been presented several times in previous Icobte-Ichmet conferences. Therefore, we think this event could be of interest for the Istee community. Please visit the event Website and note important dates.