The ASBMB's diversity, equity and inclusion programs are supported by the Minority Affairs Committee and the Women in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Committee.
Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates
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Research Spotlight
Karlett Parra
Professor and Chair, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of New Mexico
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Meet Christiane Stachl, director of education, outreach and diversity at Center for Genetically Encoded Materials at UC Berkeley.
Awards, promotions, milestones and more. Find out what's going on in the lives of ASBMB members.
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Call for submissions
ASBMB Today, the society’s award-winning magazine, welcomes articles on diversity and inclusion from society members and others in the life sciences community year-round. See our calls for submissions and guidelines.
Resources from the ASBMB
Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates
Provides up to $2,000 toward undergraduate tuition costs for one academic year.
Ruth Kirschstein Diversity in Science Award
Honors an outstanding scientist who has shown a strong commitment to the encouragement of underrepresented minorities in the scientific enterprise.
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Resources
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