Education
Science outreach and communication
The ASBMB organizes science communication and outreach activities and develops tools, resources and opportunities for members to improve their science communication and public engagement skills. These efforts are spearheaded by the Science Outreach and Communication Committee.
The Art of Science Communication
An online, interactive course that provides fundamental training in science communication.
Science outreach and communication news
Society news briefs: September 2021
Find out everything that’s been going on lately with the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Society news briefs
Find out everything that’s been going on lately with the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
What does a scientist look like?
After the program, more students drew pictures of scientists as themselves or people of color, demonstrating that they are internalizing an identity of becoming a scientist.
7 tips for preparing for alternative science careers
One of the most popular talks at the ASBMB annual meeting last month was by careers columnist Martina G. Efeyini. Here are some takeaways. (You can also watch it on demand.)
Unraveling the mind’s eye — science through a novel lens
By exploring the intersection of art, vision loss and science, Erica Tandori creates multisensory displays to articulate the findings of biological research.
How to get involved in science outreach
Our academic careers columnist writes about how students, postdocs and professors can get involved in the essential work of outreach while keeping their day jobs.
Funding opportunities
Science Outreach and Communication Grant
A memberwide grant to encourage new or existing science outreach and communication activities.
Student Chapter Outreach Grant
Funding for outreach activities in addition to exclusive access to expertise and resources from the Science Outreach and Communication Committee.
Virtual events and workshops
Virtual event
Shaping the Narrative: Effective science communication in the COVID-19 era
A panel discussion about how scientists can use their credibility and critical thinking to cut through the noise and guide the national COVID-19 dialogue.
Webinar
Science in a Flash: How to give a successful flash talk
If you had just one figure, three minutes and a microphone to describe your research — could you do it?
Science outreach
ASBMB science outreach experts discussed how the current virtual environment has motivated a transformative approach to doing science outreach.