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.
Science Outreach and Communication Grant
Grants of up to $1,000 to fund science outreach and communication activities. All ASBMB members are eligible. Apply by Oct. 31.
Science outreach and communication news
Who did it?
An ASBMB outreach grant funds a high school field trip that includes a DNA crime scene investigation.
Small grants power outreach
A DNA summer camp, chemistry workshops for middle and high school students, and symposia for students in Nigeria are among the projects funded by ASBMB Science Outreach and Communication Grants.
Meet the 2023 SOC grant awardees
The ASBMB’s Science Outreach and Communication grants fund public engagement activities that foster the appreciation of science — particularly biochemistry and molecular biology — in informal settings.
Talking about science outreach and communication
Ann Stock, president of the ASBMB, has a conversation with Christina Swords about the Art of Science Communication, Community Day, outreach grants and more.
Scientists’ political donations reflect polarization in academia
This has implications for the public’s trust in science.
Opportunities from the ASBMB
The Art of Science Communication
An online course that provides fundamental training in science communication.
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.
Science in a Flash
Learn about the ASBMB's flash talk competition and find resources to help organize your own event.
Virtual events and workshops
Webinar
Debunking misinformation about your science
John Cook, founder of Skeptical Science website, discusses debunking strategies for misinformation that occurs within biochemistry and molecular biology topics.
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.