The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote and develop the field of cell biology. Founded in 1960, the society currently has grown to serve more than 11,000 members.
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Publications
Publications include:
Molecular Biology of the Cell: a monthly publication of scholarly research reports.
CBE- Life Sciences Education: An online quarterly journal addressing issues on how students are introduced to the study of life sciences.
ASCB Newsletter: The ASCB's monthly newsletter updating members on current events pertaining to the society.
Annual Meeting
Every year in December, the ASCB holds their Annual Meeting, the purpose of which is to bring scientists in the field closer together in order to share knowledge. This also serves as a time where the society presents awards and holds conferences, lectures and exhibits.
Upcoming Annual Meetings include:
Awards
Committees
The
ASCB Education Committee deals with
biology education. Activities at the ASCB Annual Meeting include presentation of the
Bruce Alberts Award for Excellence in Science Education, the
Education Initiative Forum, a workshop on undergraduate teaching, a poster session on science education and a K-12 Outreach Lunch. Outreach activities include distribution of the educational brochure
Exploring the Cell, production of the VHS tape
CELLebration, and presentation of a cell biology symposium and booth at the
National Association of Biology Teachers meeting. Additionally, the Education Committee serves as a resource to and sponsor of the Postdoctoral Subcommittee and explores cell biology careers.
- Finance And Audit Committee:
The
ASCB Finance And Audit Committee, chaired by the ASCB
Treasurer, is responsible for evaluating the financial status of the Society, reviewing expenditures and recommending the annual
budgets,
reserve funds, and
investments. The Committee consists of three or more members of the Society and two ex officio members - the
President and
President-elect.
- International Affairs Committee:
The major objectives of the
ASCB International Affairs Committee are to broaden the base of the Society's international efforts by working with cell biology societies of other nations and coordinating international activities; supervise initiatives to faciliate exchange between U.S. and foreign scientists; and to increase foreign membership in the ASCB.
- Local Arrangements Committee:
The
ASCB Local Arrangements Committee organizes selected
social activites and
education events for local students at the ASCB Annual Meeting.
- Minorities Affairs Committee:
The
ASCB Minorities Affairs Committee (MAC) seeks to significantly support underrepresented
minority scientists in all stages of their education and career.
The
ASCB Program Committee develops the scientific program for the ASCB Annual Meeting, which is generally held in late Fall/ early Winter.
- Public Information Committee:
The
ASCB Public Information Committee promotes education of the lay public in cell biology, directly and through the media.
The
ASCB Public Policy Committee regularly educates
Congress and the
Administration about the importance of basic
biomedical funding and
biomedical policy.
- Women In Cell Biology Committee:
The major objective of the
Women in Cell Biology Committee (WICB) is to provide opportunities and information useful to women in developing their careers in cell biology. The WICB Committee also provides career development advice of value to all basic biomedical scientists.
Website
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http://www.ascb.org]
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"The American Society for Cell Biology"