Meetings & Events
On-demand diversity, equity and inclusion events
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Thriving in challenging environments
Learn practical strategies for thriving in challenging academic or work environments, maintaining resilience, and recognizing when it may be time to pursue new opportunities.
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Remaining in the scientific workforce after time off for caregiving
Learn about NIH programs designed to support re-entry and retention in the scientific workforce after caregiving breaks.
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The art of effective negotiation for women scientists
This workshop teaches the fundamentals of negotiation relevant to a variety of one-on-one conversations and group settings. Topics include the importance of negotiation to advance research and career objectives, identification of negotiables for research and career advancement, elements of a successful negotiation, the importance of developing alternatives to an agreement, techniques for handling difficult people and conversations, the importance of listening and appreciating different viewpoints, and identification of short- and long-term negotiation goals.
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Advancing antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion in STEMM organizations
Explore the key takeaways from the National Academies report that synthesizes the existing body of research on antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion in STEMM organizations with study author Julie Posselt and others.
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‘All of Us’ for the future of inclusive research and healthcare
A webinar held in observance of National Minority Health Month featuring the work of two BMB researchers who are using the NIH's All of Us Research Program to do their work and highlighting the importance of including populations from historically marginalized backgrounds in research.
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Black history in the making: A postdoc research talk series (Pt. II)
In recognition of Black History Month, the ASBMB and NBPA are highlighting the research of Black postdocs in a series that covers a range of BMB topics. Learn about the innovative research that BMB postdocs are doing.
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Black history in the making: A postdoc research talk series (Pt. I)
First in a series of talks highlighting the research of Black postdocs in a range of BMB topics in recognition of Black History Month and the significant role Black scientists have in advancing biomedical research.
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Creating an inclusive lab culture and onboarding new lab members
Bryan Dewsbury, associate director of the STEM Transformation Institute at Florida International University, features in a discussion about onboarding and creating inclusive, welcoming environments for research teams.
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Leading with purpose: Reflections by successful leaders in BMB
The 2023 ASBMB Leadership Award winners share their experiences with leadership and mentoring, with an emphasis on mentoring women in science, their winning strategies for scientific career success and ways that they support the advancement of women in STEM.
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The no club: Putting a stop to women’s dead-end work
Exploring the role of nonpromotable tasks and how to manage them. With one of the authors of "The No Club."
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Attracting — and keeping — grad students from all walks of life
Two academic leaders who specialize in recruitment and retention discuss their professional experiences, program outcomes and winning strategies that are worthy of adoption by other institutions.
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“School’s out for summer” book club on gender equity
ASBMB members discuss “The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women’s Dead-End Work” by Linda Babcock, Brenda Peyser, Lise Vesterlund and Laurie Weingart.
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“School’s out for summer” book club on gender equity
A discussion of “What Works: Gender Equality by Design” by Iris Bohnet, presented by the ASBMB Women in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Committee.
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“Coded Bias” film discussion
A panel discussion about the film "Coded Bias" which examines the biases hard-wired into data-centric technologies.
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Unconscious bias webinar
Learn about unconscious bias and strategies to combat it. With Darin Latimore, chief diversity officer at the Yale School of Medicine.
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ASBMB Annual Meeting
Inclusive teaching: Supporting undergrads and grads in in-person and remote classrooms and labs
This workshop is designed to build your confidence in using inclusive teaching strategies in classroom and laboratory communities through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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ASBMB Annual Meeting
Workshop and networking for inclusive practices and inclusive course content
A faculty panel shares experiences and resources, and assists members in creating DEI goals with the support to achieve them.
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ASBMB Annual Meeting
NIH efforts to cultivate and support a diverse research workforce
A presentation and discussion on the NIH's role in promoting diversity and advancing racial equity in the biomedical sciences.
ASBMB Annual Meeting
Painful and important lessons about resilience and wellness for scientists
Featuring a presentation by Sharon Milgram, Director of Intramural Training & Education, National Institutes of Health.
Virtual event
Picture a Scientist
Sharon Shattuck, the director of a new feature-length documentary "Picture a Scientist," and members of the ASBMB Women in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Committee held a panel discussion about the issues covered in the film.
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Women in STEM and gendered challenges
Suzanne Barbour and Martha Cyert talk about policy changes that could ensure gender equity in the sciences.
