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Support for women in BMB
The society’s newest committee gathers a group of “mighty women” to promote policies of gender equity and recognize individuals who are committed to advancing the careers of women in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Your voice does matter
Even in these deeply partisan times, grassroots advocacy is effective. As a subject matter expert, you can educate your legislator about the value of science.
Creative thinking necessary to change culture
Challenging the NIH to think creatively about tackling sexual harassment.
Advocating for more than money
Advocacy is about more than money. Even bills that don’t become law help identify which members of Congress support the scientific enterprise.
Biochem, with a side of advocacy
As founder of the ASBMB Student Chapter at the College of New Jersey, Kelly McAleer turns her longstanding passion for science and science advocacy into action.
Advocacy spotlight: Alanna Condren, doctoral candidate and science advocate
Alanna Condren talks about her perspectives on broadening participation in STEM and some of the activities that she is leading to make an impact.
President's budget request includes cuts to science
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Advocacy spotlight: William T. Booth II, veteran, scientist and advocate
He's a postdoctoral researcher who spent more than eight years in the U.S. Army and National Guard.
House appropriations subcommittee proposes increases to NIH budget for FY20
Learn about the U.S. House appropriations subcommittee's proposed budget.
Advocates visit Capitol Hill
Twenty students joined members of the Public Affairs Advisory Committee for the ASBMB’s annual Hill Day, an opportunity to meet members of Congress and advocate for continued federal funding of biomedical research.
What we learned in the ATP
Seven members of the first group to complete the ASBMB’s Advocacy Training Program describe their experiences and share what they learned.
Raise the caps one last time
To maintain robust federal funding for government agencies involved in scientific research, Congress will need to once again raise the legislative spending caps that were set in 2011.
White House releases 2020 budget request
The proposal outlines $4.75 trillion to fund the federal government for FY 2020, which begins on Oct. 1.
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