Outstanding Chapter Award
Forecasted
Outstanding Chapter Award supports ASBMB student chapters’ activities, recognizing educational leadership, outreach and scientific engagement to advance education and public scientific awareness.
Funder: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: $850 cash prize to support chapter activities
Summary: Recognizes ASBMB student chapters for educational leadership, public scientific awareness, and engagement with campus and scientific communities.
Key Information: Only active ASBMB Student Chapters are eligible; a faculty adviser or student officer may apply on the chapter’s behalf.
Description
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology’s Outstanding Chapter Award recognizes student chapters that demonstrate leadership in biochemistry and molecular biology education and an exceptional commitment to increasing public scientific awareness. It also honors interaction with other campus activities and events and participation in regional and national meetings.
The award considers a broad range of chapter work, including educational and career events, university and community outreach, social activities, and noteworthy chapter or chapter-supported individual accomplishments. Examples include workshops, campus seminars, poster sessions, minisymposia, research presentations and ASBMB Honor Society recognition. Presented at the ASBMB annual meeting, the award provides a cash prize to support the honored chapter’s activities.
