February 2024 Newsletter

February 29, 2024

Read our February issue that includes insights from ASCB President Sandra Murray, updates on Visa requirements, the introduction of DORA Reformscape, a summary of a WICB session at Cell Bio 2023, and more.

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Featured Articles

STEM Starters Brings Evolution to Life for West Harlem Families with ASCB Support

October 2, 2024
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STEM Starters at Columbia University recently hosted a free “Earth Through Time” workshop for local children and families in West…

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Art in Science: A Gateway to Public Engagement

September 30, 2024
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Science and art, though often seen as distinct fields, share a common goal: to explore, interpret, and convey the world…

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ASCB Seeks New Editor-in-Chief for Education Journal CBE—Life Sciences Education

September 4, 2024
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The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) seeks applicants for the next Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the CBE—Life Sciences Education (LSE) journal.…

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Ahna Skop: visualizing grants, traveling to increase empathy, the importance of studying the cell’s ‘garbage can’

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Ahna Skop is a Professor of Genetics at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and an affiliate faculty member in Life Science Communication and the UW-Madison Arts Institute. Ahna Skop’s lab is focused on understanding the processes of cell division and cytokinesis at the cellular and molecular level. They are specifically interested in the roles…

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Dear Stressed-Out Assistant Prof

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Dear Labby, I am in the third year of my first faculty position as an Assistant Professor. I have established what I believe is a good beginning research lab by recruiting a lab technician, a graduate student, and a postdoc. Regrettably, I just learned that my third application for an NIH grant was “Not Discussed”…

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Securing Your Dream Postdoc: Insider Tips and Strategies

June 5, 2024

As you approach the culmination of your PhD journey, the prospect of what lies ahead becomes increasingly pertinent. The question of whether to pursue a postdoctoral position invariably arises. If you decide to embark on this path, the next queries naturally follow: How does one secure a postdoc? When is the optimal time to apply?…

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August 2024 Newsletter

September 3, 2024

Welcome to the August 2024 issue of the ASCB Newsletter! In this edition, you’ll find advice on time management when…

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Emerging, Uncommon, and Non-model Organisms Questionnaire #3

August 7, 2024
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Blog series organized by Eric Peterman, Michael Onken, Kristen Verhey, and Daniel M. Suter Syd Sattler, PhD Candidate, University of…

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MBoC Publishes New Articles on Cell Biology of the Lysosome

July 3, 2024

ASCB’s scientific journal, Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC) is pleased to present its special collection on Cell Biology of…

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ASCB Awards: Nominate A Deserving Colleague Now

April 30, 2024

ASCB offers a variety of honorific awards that recognize members for their excellence in research, education, mentoring, and service to…

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Summer Science Program Shows High Schoolers That Anyone Can Be a Scientist

April 16, 2024
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This program was made possible in part by an ASCB COMPASS Outreach Grant. If you were to ask a kid…

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