STEM workforce

Supporting science through advocacy and community building
ASBMB President Joan Conaway calls on scientists to take action as funding cuts and policy shifts threaten the U.S. research enterprise, emphasizing the power of community advocacy and persistence in protecting the future of science.

Seven steps to advocating in your home state
Find out how to schedule, prepare for and conduct a productive district office meeting to communicate the importance of fundamental scientific research funding to your representatives.

ASBMB members call for funding and agency support amidst uncertainty
In 60 meetings on Capitol Hill, scientists urge legislators to reaffirm support for scientific innovation

ASBMB honors Lawrence Tabak with public service award
He will deliver prerecorded remarks at the 2025 ASBMB Annual Meeting in Chicago.

Summer internships in an unpredictable funding environment
With the National Institutes of Health and other institutions canceling summer programs, many students are left scrambling for alternatives. If your program has been canceled or delayed, consider applying for other opportunities or taking a course.

Black excellence in biotech: Shaping the future of an industry
This Black History Month, we highlight the impact of DEI initiatives, trailblazing scientists and industry leaders working to create a more inclusive and scientific community. Discover how you can be part of the movement.

A decade of teaching the Art of Science Communication
Why now, more than ever, scientists must be able to explain what they do to non-scientists.

ASBMB and advocacy: What we accomplished in 2024
PAAC members met with policymakers to advocate for basic scientific research, connected some fellow members with funding opportunities and trained others to advocate for science.

Applied research won鈥檛 flourish without basic science
Three senior figures at the US National Institutes of Health explain why the agency remains committed to supporting basic science and research.