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.
Share your science outreach initiative!
Are you doing science outreach in your community? Are you running your own science café or creating a program that you know will make an impact and want to share it? We want to know about it!
OUTREACH SPOTLIGHT
Sensational SciFest
In an interview with Adriana Norris, Parmvir Bahia talks about her career in science outreach and the challenges and successes of a recent project designed to put the needs of sensory sensitive kids first.
Get involved
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.
ASBMB Science Fair Award
Recognizes outstanding achievement in biochemistry and molecular biology research by a middle or high school science student
Science in a Flash
Learn about the ASBMB's flash talk competition and find resources to help organize your own event.
Science outreach spotlights
Adriana Norris interviews members about their science outreach and communication projects.
Science outreach and communication news
An inclusive solar eclipse — with outreach
Traveling more than 150 miles with a group of neurodivergent students to have them witness a rare orbital alignment. and also teach the public about it, requires some strategic planning.
From curiosity to conversation: My first science café
“Why was I so nervous? I’d spoken in hundreds of seminars and classes, in front of large audiences.” But this was the first time Ed Eisenstein was explaining his research “to a crowd of nonscientists relaxing over food and drink at a local tavern.”
A scientist's journey through disability, grad school, and beyond
By the end of high school, Crystal Mendoza already had lab experience and was well on her way to a college degree and a promising future. All the bumps in her road lay ahead.
The teaching power of water
“I questioned whether children would be very interested in this exercise; there wasn’t much to it.” At an outreach event aimed at children, Jessica Desamero learns that three cups of water can convey complex science.
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.
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.
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.
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
Webinars
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. More
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? More