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Pamela Mertz

Pamela Mertz
Pamela Mertz is a professor of biochemistry at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and chair of the ASBMB Student Chapters Steering Committee.

Articles by Pamela Mertz

Ten years in the making
Education

Ten years in the making

July 13, 2023
How a community of biochemistry teachers developed a visual literacy repository
Lonely science
Jobs

Lonely science

March 17, 2022
While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the lives of all scientists, some groups were affected more than others. Women and early-career scientists were among the hardest hit.
An artful sabbatical
Art

An artful sabbatical

Jan. 5, 2022
“Pottery is one of the few things I can do to let go of external stressors or problems I am trying to solve … I am able to focus on the task at hand.”
Surviving and (sometimes) thriving as a department chair
Professional Development

Surviving and (sometimes) thriving as a department chair

Sept. 7, 2021
Three professors, all current or former chairs, describe what it takes to take the helm.
Back to class
Education

Back to class

Aug. 18, 2021
As many teachers and students prepare to return to in-person classrooms, two members of the ASBMB Student Chapters Committee take the pulse of their colleagues.
Beyond survival
Professional Development

Beyond survival

Aug. 1, 2017
By developing emotional resilience, we can be adaptable and equip ourselves with tools to manage the stressors we often face, as well as survive in an environment driven by competition and innovation.