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Zebrafish outreach program nets organizers 2020 Bruce Alberts Award for Excellence in Science Education

September 17, 2020
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The science outreach program BioEYES gives children hands-on experience studying the life cycle and genetics of the shiny, darting zebrafish…

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Member profile: Susan Walsh

September 17, 2020
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Susan Walsh never set out to become an educator. Now this associate professor of Molecular/Cell Biology is designing the science…

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With glutamate receptors, it’s all about location and timing

September 17, 2020

Shigeki Watanabe, associate professor in the Department of Cell Biology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, recently received a 2020…

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JoAnn Trejo selected for 2020 ASCB Prize for Excellence in Inclusivity

September 16, 2020
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JoAnn Trejo calls herself a problem solver. “I was born with a natural curiosity, always wondering how things work. I…

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Improving mentorship for diverse scientists

September 16, 2020
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Mentorship is a keystone of scientific training and career development. Successful mentors can help identify a mentee’s strengths and areas…

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Applying to graduate school for the first time

September 16, 2020
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The following content originally appeared September 14, 2018 as the post “What Information Should I Gather?” on the Vanderbilt University blog…

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Balancing childcare and career in the age of COVID

September 15, 2020
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Dear Labby, Thank you for your very helpful advice on how to navigate the complicated scheduling required to do bench…

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House hearing recognizes role of basic research in recovery

September 15, 2020
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In early July, the House Budget Committee, whose role is to oversee the entire budget process and watch federal spending…

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ASCB congratulates seven new public engagement grant recipients

September 15, 2020
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Outreach programs to foster an appreciation for science are often part of afterschool programs or found at large public gatherings.…

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How establishing a postbaccalaureate research education program can address your mid-life crisis

September 15, 2020
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The mid-life crisis is a rite of passage for privileged white men. The classic response is to buy a red…

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