ANNOUNCEMENTS
Access and Diversity Policy Paper
01/26/10 -- The American Council on Education and the College Board have produced a new paper on major developments and trends in the area of access and diversity in higher education. "A 21st-Century Imperative: Promoting Access and Diversity in Higher Education," discusses the connection between diversity and positive educational outcomes, the issue of merit, and the expanded definition of diversity. Read the full report.
OzBio 2010 Young Scientist Forum
01/15/10 -- Applications are invited from young scientists, PhD students or junior postdocs, for Fellowships to participate in the YSF at OzBio2010. OzBio2010 is the 12th IUBMB-21st FAOBMB-ComBio2010 Conference, which will take place in Melbourne, Australia, September 26-October 1, 2010. Go to meeting website. Download YSF flier.
2010 Internship and Fellowship Opportunities
01/04/10 -- Check out our Internship and Fellowship Opportunities page for the latest announcements on 2010 summer research opportunities!
NSF: Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship
01/04/10 -- The National Science Foundation seeks proposals for its IGERT program which was developed to meet the challenges of educating US PhD scientists and engineers who will pursue careers in research and education, with the interdisciplinary backgrounds, deep knowledge in chosen disciplines, and technical, professional, and personal skills to become, in their own careers, leaders and creative agents for change. Learn more.
Faculty Opportunities Fair in Maryland
12/30/09 -- The Community College of Baltimore County is hosting a Faculty Opportunities Fair from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday January 12, 2010 at its Catonsville Campus. The College is seeking part-time and full-time faculty members in credit as well as non-credit programs. Click here to learn more about the event.
Matchmaker for Science
12/29/09 -- National Lab Day (NLD), dubbed by its founder Jack Hidary as the "eHarmony of Science", provides an online platform for scientists and science teachers across the country to connect, learn and contribute to K-12 science education. According to NLD developers, "National Lab Day is more than just a day. It's a nationwide initiative to build local communities of support (hubs) that will foster ongoing collaborations among volunteers, students and educators". Science teachers use NLD to submit requests for science projects in their classrooms. NLD matches their requests to volunteers based on areas of expertise and interests. Volunteers can be university students, scientists, engineers and community members interested in STEM education. Visit the National Lab Day website for more information. Read the Science article on NLD.
Administration Seeking Input Concerning Access to Publicly Funded Research
12/11/09 -- The Whitehouse Office of Science and Technology Policy has established an online Forum to solicit public input on policies concerning access to publicly funded research results, such as those that appear in academic and scholarly journal articles. The Forum will run through Jan. 7, 2010. Go to Forum.
Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity through Undergraduate Research
12/10/09 -- A NIH Blueprint Program for Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity through Undergraduate Research Education Experiences is a grant opportunity aimed at encouraging and preparing undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds to enter Ph.D. degree programs in the neurosciences. Eligible applicants are public, state private and minority serving institutions. Read synopsis.
ASBMB Science on the Mall Challenge
12/8/09 -- Would you like to come to Washington DC to participate in the first ever USA Science and Engineering Festival in 2010? Take the ASBMB UAN Science on the Mall Challenge! More...
About the Education and Professional Development Committee
"The Education and Professional Development Committee of the ASBMB promotes the molecular life sciences through educational and informational activities for the Society's members, the scientific community, and the general public."
The EPD Missions include:
- Promoting Undergraduate Biochemistry and Molecular Biology involvement through the Undergraduate Affiliate Network
- Creation of ASBMB approved Graduate and Undergraduate education standards and curriculum
- Dissemination of professional, postdoctoral, graduate and undergraduate resources and training
- Hosting Graduate and Undergraduate poster competitions
- Involvement in promoting professional career education and development
- Providing resources and direction for K-12 Education and public Outreach
- Hosting the ASBMB Honor Society
In 2008 ASBMB published a report titled ""Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and Liberal Education: A Report to the Teagle Foundation" in which they examined undergraduate programs in biochemistry and molecular biology (BMB) and attempted to evaluate the success of their graduates. Download the Teagle Report
Undergraduates at the ASBMB Annual Meeting