Public Information Committee
Committee Chair
Simon Atkinson, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Information for the Media and Public
The Public Information Committee (PIC) is the outreach arm of the Society, promoting public awareness of the latest advances in cell biology and the crucial importance of basic research for human health. PIC’s major activities are a breaking science news guide and onsite ASCB Newsroom for journalists covering the Annual Meeting, the Celldance cell biology film contest, and the CellTweets social media working group.
How to Get Involved
Serve as a Public Information Committee Associate, chiefly as an abstract screener for the press book. See what's going on in the entire field and help shape our public information message. Screening takes place late August-mid September). Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Post Yourself on The ASCB Post
Send us links to and comments on hot papers, cool science, great talks, interesting snippets, honest opinions, new uploads, great downloads, and your life in science.
ASCB Newsroom
News media, looking for information on the Impact Factor Insurrection? Contact John Fleischman at jfleischman@ascb.org, for the latest on DORA.
Public Information Committee (PIC)
Interested in science outreach? Members, check out the PIC AssociatesCelldance
ASCB's Annual Cell Biology Film Contest
Coming this spring! New Rules! New Look!
Celldance 2013: Watch this space for the latest updates!
Elevator Speech Contest
“It’a diatom. Don’t diss my cell!” See the Elevator Speech Contest entry filmed in a real elevator plus all 2012 winners.