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ASBMB committees

Application deadline: June 3

The ASBMB provides multiple opportunities for members to get involved through service on our committees. Committee members are appointed by the ASBMB Council at the recommendation of the individual committee. Members are appointed to a three-year term, which is renewable one time and typically runs from July 1 to June 30. The ASBMB encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as early-career scientists, in the governance of the society to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion. Additionally, the committee strives for institutional, geographic and career stage diversity.

Member eligibility

Committee membership is open to the following ASBMB membership categories: regular, industry, early-career, graduate student, affiliate and emeritus. Committee members are expected to participate and be engaged in committee activities and have a genuine interest in the committee’s mission.

ASBMB committee vacancies

The following committees have one or more openings. Learn about the committees and apply below:

Education and Professional Development Committee

The Education and Professional Development Committee encourages and supports the development of a vibrant and inclusive community of biochemists and molecular biologists by promoting effective molecular life sciences curricula and educational practices and by providing career resources across the professional life cycle.

Committee members serve a three-year term and may be eligible to renew their commitment for a second three-year term.

Expectations of committee members:

  • Attend monthly virtual meetings of the full committee.
  • Join at least one of the committee's task forces that oversee various initiatives and programs in support of the committee's mission. Task forces may vary year over year as committee priorities evolve, and committee members may rotate through task forces on a yearly basis.
  • Review applications of the ASBMB William C. Rose Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education.

Apply to join the Education and Professional Development Committee

Maximizing Access Committee

The Maximizing Access Committee's mission is to ensure that diversity, equity and inclusion are a priority throughout the society to advance life sciences research and education. The MAC strives to increase the presence, visibility, access and support of historically excluded and marginalized groups by advocating for policies and developing resources to promote more diverse, equitable and inclusive practices.

Committee members serve a three-year term and may be eligible to renew their commitment for a second three-year term.

Expectations of MAC members:

  • Attend monthly virtual meetings of the full committee.
  • Serve on at least one task force (to be decided after joining the committee). Task forces oversee much of the logistics of the committee’s various initiatives and may evolve depending on committee priorities. Task forces also have monthly virtual meetings. Members may rotate through task forces on a yearly basis, if desired.
  • Attend an in-person annual committee retreat.
  • Review applications of the ASBMB Ruth Kirschstein Diversity in Science Award.

Apply to join the Maximizing Access Committee

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee focuses on the retention, growth and engagement of the ASBMB membership. The committee is charged with considering, reviewing and recommending actions to implement programs, benefits and services to advance the mission of the society and meet the needs of its members.

Committee members serve a three-year term and may be eligible to renew their commitment for a second three-year term.

Expectations of committee members:

  • Attend monthly virtual meetings of the full committee.
  • Join at least one of the committee's task forces that oversee various initiatives and programs in support of the committee's mission. Task forces may vary year over year as committee priorities evolve, and committee members may rotate through task forces on a yearly basis.

Apply to join the Membership Committee

Public Affairs Advisory Committee

The Public Affairs Advisory Committee advocates on behalf of ASBMB members for evidence-based science policy, sustained investments in investigator-initiated, basic scientific research and workforce policies that enhance the training of the next generation of scientists and that increase diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the nation’s research enterprise.

Committee members serve a three-year term and may be eligible to renew their commitment for a second three-year term.

Expectations of committee members:

  • Attend monthly virtual meetings of the full committee.
  • Attend one in-person committee meeting.
  • Attend the annual ASBMB Capitol Hill day every May.

Apply to join the Public Affairs Advisory Committee

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.

Committee members serve a three-year term and may be eligible to renew their commitment for a second three-year term.

Expectations of committee members:

  • Attend monthly virtual meetings of the full committee.
  • Serve on a subcommittee (to be decided after attending an initial full committee meeting). Subcommittees may evolve as new priorities are identified, but broadly speaking, one subcommittee focuses on the committee’s science outreach aims while another subcommittee focuses on the committee’s science communication aims. Each subcommittee also has monthly virtual meetings. Subcommittee appointments may rotate yearly, if desired.
  • Attend an in-person annual committee retreat.
  • Take the Art of Science Communication course as a participant and facilitate the course once per year.
  • Review applications for the annual science communication and outreach grant.

Apply to join the Science Outreach and Communication Committee

Women in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Committee

The Women in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Committee advocates for women in biochemistry and molecular biology both in academia and in industry by increasing the participation, visibility and status of women within the scientific community.

Committee members serve a three-year term and may be eligible to renew their commitment for a second three-year term.

Expectations of committee members:

Apply to join the Women in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Committee