Science Education
Science outreach initiatives play a key role in increasing both the interest and understanding of the molecular life sciences in our K-12 schools and in the broader public. Biochemistry and molecular biology investigators, educators, and graduate/undergraduate students are in a key position to demonstrate enthusiasm for and provide expertise in the molecular life sciences to K-12 students and teachers.
The Education and Professional Development Committee provides resources to encourage members of ASBMB to engage in outreach activities at all levels. These ideas and tools are meant to help college or university faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and professional scientists to attract K-12 students to science and to provide current information about the scientific issues and legislative actions affecting the society.
Science & Engineering Festival Video Contest
USA Science and Engineering Festival is inviting K-12 students to submit videos explaining why science is cool. Winning entries will be awarded prize money, screened on the National Mall and possibly a free trip to the Expo. Learn more.
Recommended Science Reading
The ASBMB EPD Committee asked a group of 60 scientists to recommend their favorite books. The resulting list consists of over 70 books, divided into very general topical groups including, “About Science and Scientists,” “Biology,” and “Physics.” The Publisher, date and ISBN refer, where possible, to the original edition. Many of these, however, are also available in paperback editions or have been reissued, and all can be found on the online bookseller sites. Click here to see the list in PDF format.