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
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.
A molecular biologist by day and a science artist by night
Beata Mierzwa is a postdoctoral researcher at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research at the University of California, San Diego. She is also an artist with a growing science art brand.
Become the protein
Biochemists and biophysicists represented the proteins they study through movement in this year’s "Dance your Ph.D." competition.
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.
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.