Education
Student Chapters
ASBMB Student Chapters are a national community of undergraduate students and faculty members promoting the advancement of biochemistry and molecular biology research, education and science outreach. The ASBMB provides networking and career-development opportunities with grants and awards to support member’s academic and career goals.
Student benefits
- ASBMB membership
- Online subscriptions to ASBMB journals
- Travel awards to attend the ASBMB annual meeting
- Exclusive awards and scholarships
- ASBMB Honor Society (ΧΩΛ)
Faculty benefits
- Funding for undergraduate research
- Funding for K-12 science outreach
- Travel awards to attend the ASBMB annual meeting
- Education and professional development opportunities
Start or renew a chapter
Applications for new chapters are accepted on a rolling basis.
Current chapters can renew at any time, but must do so by Nov. 25 to be eligible for travel awards to the annual meeting.
Instructions for using the application/renewal system
Questions? Contact education@asbmb.org.
Monmouth University, 2019 Outstanding Chapter
Eligibility
- All chapters must be sponsored by a faculty adviser who is an active regular member of the ASBMB. This adviser will be the primary contact for the chapter's activities.
- A minimum of five students is required to receive full chapter benefits.
Chapter responsibilities
- Create an organizational structure. We recommend you elect chapter leaders (e.g. president, secretary, treasurer) to share responsibilities.
- Recruit new members.
- Organize science outreach activities.
- Work with other chapters in your region to organize regional meetings.
- Attend the ASBMB annual meeting.
Adviser responsibilities
- Support student activities within the chapter.
- Serve as a mentor for students.
- Share new chapter activities with regional directors or through the Student Chapters Facebook page.
- Encourage applications for ASBMB scholarships and awards.
Individual students interested in Student Chapters
If you are interested in starting a chapter at your institution or are wondering whether your institution already has a chapter, contact education@asbmb.org.
Dates and deadlines
| Sept. 1 | Student Chapter 2019–2020 renewals begin |
|---|---|
| Nov. 16 | Student Chapters Outreach Grant application fall deadline |
| Nov. 14 | Abstract deadline for ASBMB annual meeting |
| Nov. 30 | Travel award deadline |
| Jan. 27 | T-shirt design contest deadline |
| Jan. 31 | Honor society application deadline |
| Feb. 14 | Regional Meeting Award application deadline |
| Feb. 14 | Outstanding Chapter Award deadline |
| March 4 | Undergraduate Research Award deadline |
| April 4–7 | ASBMB annual meeting in San Diego |
| April 15 | Student Chapters Outreach Grant application spring deadline |
Additional resources
Student Chapter awards
Apply for awards to help pay for meetings, outreach and attending the ASBMB Annual Meeting.
Honor Society
The ASBMB Honor Society recognizes undergraduate students for their scholarly achievement, research accomplishments and outreach activities.
Annual meeting guide
Prepare for the ASBMB annual meeting and the Undergraduate Poster Competition with this helpful guide.
Find a Student Chapter
Find local chapters and regional directors’ contact information.