Student chapters

Summer science

2023 Undergraduate Research Award recipients tell us what they learned from their research projects on tuberculosis, cancer and more

Building a chapter through community

Olivia Miller sought to balance fun, education and outreach in student chapter activities at Otterbein University.

A chapter builds connections

The ASBMB helped Lauryn Ridley build a community among her peers: “It’s outside the classroom, and you can be free to relate to other people who are going through the same things that you’re going through.”

Desire to share science revives a chapter

Inspired by the medical care his grandfather received, Michael Buoncristiani got involved in cancer metabolism research at the University of Kentucky.

From failing to acing chemistry

After a shaky start in college, Carolyn Karns discovered a community of support and shared goals in her ASBMB student chapter. “I found some of my best friends here," she said.

Growing a chapter by building a network

Attending the ASBMB annual meeting helped Megha Patel develop a strategy to address member recruitment and engagement.

ASBMB inducts honor society members

These 20 undergraduate members of the society’s Student Chapters are recognized for their scholarly achievement, research accomplishments and outreach activities.

'ASBMB opened the doors for me'

Membership in the New Mexico State Student Chapter led Clarissa Nuñez to consider a career in science. Now she’s a Ph.D. student at UT Southwestern.

Dedicated to sharing science

Introduced to scientific research through her Tufts University ASBMB Student Chapter, Lema Abuoqab works to make sure other students can have the same experience.