About us

Science Outreach and Communication Committee

The Science Outreach and Communication Committee develops science communication training and facilitates outreach activities for the society. The committee provides resources and professional development opportunities for ASBMB members to get involved with informal education in their communities.

The SOCC's mission is to increase and expand the effectiveness of inclusive and accessible science outreach and communication activities through the involvement of ASBMB members.
 

Christina Swords

Christina Swords

  • Chair, Science Outreach and Communication Committee (2022–2025)
  • University of Wisconsin–Madison
Amy Hawkins

Amy Hawkins

  • (2022–2025)
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
Susan Holechek

Susan Holechek

  • (2024–2027)
  • Arizona State University
Joanna Kwiatek

Joanna Kwiatek

  • (2022–2025)
  • Polonium Foundation
Debra Martin

Debra Martin

  • (2022–2025)
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Crystal Mendoza

Crystal Mendoza

  • (2023–2026)
  • Apriori Bio
Greg Miller

Greg Miller

  • (2022–2025)
  • Catholic University of America
Adriana Norris

Adriana Norris

  • (2024–2027)
  • Vanderbilt University
Sudheesh Allikka Parambil

Sudheesh Allikka Parambil

  • (2024–2027)
  • Yale University
Odaelys Pollard

Odaelys Pollard

  • (2023–2026)
  • Borough of Manhattan Community College
Jerlym Porter

Jerlym Porter

  • (2023–2026)
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Melissa Rowland–Goldsmith

Melissa Rowland–Goldsmith

  • (2024–2027)
  • Chapman University
Emmett Smith

Emmett Smith

  • (2023–2026)
  • Earlham College
Michele Vitolo

Michele Vitolo

  • (2024–2027)
  • University of Maryland, Baltimore
Michael Wolyniak

Michael Wolyniak

  • (2024–2027)
  • Hampden–Sydney College