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
Saying yes to a community of communicators
Susanna Greer, a 2022 ASBMB fellow, describes her journey to engaging deeply with, and caring about, the society.
Volunteers needed to raise the visibility of science
An interview with Dan Barry, director of local and state advocacy for AAAS, about the Local Science Engagement Network — and how you can get involved
So you wanna be in science communication?
The managing editor of BioBuzz writes about her career path, day-to-day work and advice for newcomers.
Equity, diversity and inclusion: The hidden toll of community outreach
Caught in a system eager for success stories, a PhD student from an underrepresented background learns how to balance his challenges in the lab with his desire to serve his community.
Inspiring the next generation of scientists
Seattle-area high school students will be the Science Outreach and Communication Committee’s guests of honor on Community Day at Discover BMB.
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.
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.