Stephen F. Miller named the society's next executive director
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10 young scientists win PROLAB awards
They will use the awards to conduct research in academic laboratories in the United States and Canada.
Sharing know-how with Project SHORT
This program provides one-on-one mentoring through the grad school admissions process.
A mold’s dangerous responses to its environment
To understand how a toxin is synthesized and why, researchers stressed a fungus and investigated how its proteome changed.
York named CSO; Cortez takes over biochem dept; Rye receives research award
Awards, promotions, milestones and more. Find out what's going on in the lives of ASBMB members.
Linking two enzymes turns plastic-eating bacteria into super-digesters
But these bacteria won’t save us: we still need to use far less plastic to save the planet
Pandemic threatens food security for many college students
One spring 2020 report found that 38% of students at four-year universities were food-insecure in the previous 30 days.
Calendar of events, awards and opportunities
New: Catalyst Conversation "Constructing narratives for teaching science," a $35,000 outreach grant from ASCB, a webinar on mentoring URM trainees and more.
Chemicals emitted from household objects alter children’s microbiomes
Semi-volatile organic compounds affect the growth and population of the gut microbiome. Some essential gut bacteria are suppressed, while small, fractional portions of the biome suddenly bloom.
It’s the little things
The essays in January wellness issue emphasize small actions to ease pandemic stress.
Meet Our Contributors
Peter Kennelly
Rajini Rao
Beronda L. Montgomery
Bill Sullivan
What would Julia Child do?
Peter Kennelly
Professor
Pete Kennelly proposes that online labs should be designed with an eye to enhancing student participation and maintaining causal connections. Read More
Use the mic!
Rajini Rao
Professor
Rajini Rao writes that up to 20% of the population has some hearing loss, so when you don’t use the microphone at a meeting, you are projecting your ableism, not your voice. Read More
To support or to deny: mentoring or gatekeeping?
Beronda L. Montgomery
MSU Foundation Professor
Beronda Montgomery posted on Twitter: “What’s a thing that you were ‘mentored’ not to do, but you pursued it & it’s worked out well?” She shares what she learned from the responses. Read More
Grant-writing tips for beginners
Bill Sullivan
Showalter Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Bill Sullivan, a study section veteran, shares eight important lessons he’s learned for writing a winning grant application. Read More
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