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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
Education
Ten years in the making
July 13, 2023
How a community of biochemistry teachers developed a visual literacy repository
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.