Student chapters
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Summer science
2023 Undergraduate Research Award recipients tell us what they learned from their research projects on tuberculosis, cancer and more
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Building a chapter through community
Olivia Miller sought to balance fun, education and outreach in student chapter activities at Otterbein University.
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A chapter builds connections
The ASBMB helped Lauryn Ridley build a community among her peers: “It’s outside the classroom, and you can be free to relate to other people who are going through the same things that you’re going through.”
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Desire to share science revives a chapter
Inspired by the medical care his grandfather received, Michael Buoncristiani got involved in cancer metabolism research at the University of Kentucky.
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From failing to acing chemistry
After a shaky start in college, Carolyn Karns discovered a community of support and shared goals in her ASBMB student chapter. “I found some of my best friends here," she said.
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Growing a chapter by building a network
Attending the ASBMB annual meeting helped Megha Patel develop a strategy to address member recruitment and engagement.
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ASBMB inducts honor society members
These 20 undergraduate members of the society’s Student Chapters are recognized for their scholarly achievement, research accomplishments and outreach activities.
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'ASBMB opened the doors for me'
Membership in the New Mexico State Student Chapter led Clarissa Nuñez to consider a career in science. Now she’s a Ph.D. student at UT Southwestern.
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Dedicated to sharing science
Introduced to scientific research through her Tufts University ASBMB Student Chapter, Lema Abuoqab works to make sure other students can have the same experience.