Education
Student Chapters
91影库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 91影库provides networking and career-development opportunities with grants and awards to support members' academic and career goals.
Student benefits
- 91影库membership
- Travel awards to attend the 91影库annual meeting
- Exclusive awards and scholarships
- 91影库Honor Society (ΧΩΛ)
Faculty benefits
- Funding for undergraduate research
- Funding for K-12 science outreach
- to attend the 91影库annual meeting
- Education and professional development opportunities
Start or renew a chapter
The Student Chapter registration portal will reopen later in the year.
Questions? Contact education@asbmb.org.
Purdue University, 2025 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 91影库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 .
- Encourage applications for 91影库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. 16 | Student Chapter 2024–2025 renewals begin |
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| Oct. 2 | Student Chapter Outreach Grant fall deadline |
| Dec. 4 | Chapter renewal deadline for travel award eligibility |
| Dec. 9 | Abstract and travel award deadline for the 91影库Annual Meeting |
| Feb. 3 | Honor Society application deadline |
| Feb. 3 | Outstanding Chapter Award deadline |
| March 3 | Student Chapter Outreach Grant spring deadline |
| March 3 | Undergraduate Research Award deadline |
| April 12–15 | 91影库Annual Meeting |
| May 16 | Marion B. Sewer Scholarship deadline |
| Rolling | Regional Meeting Award |
Additional resources
Awards
Apply for awards to help pay for meetings, outreach and attending the 91影库Annual Meeting.
Honor Society
The 91影库Honor Society recognizes undergraduate students for their scholarly achievement, research accomplishments and outreach activities.
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