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Cell Bio Virtual 2021-An Online ASCB|EMBO Meeting maintains a program with cutting-edge cell biology as its core focus, along with interdisciplinary programming.
MBoC solicits papers for Eighth Special Issue on Quantitative Cell Biology
Submit a Paper MBoC is now accepting submissions at mbcpapers.org to the Eighth Annual Special Issue on Quantitative Cell Biology. This issue will build on the successes of previous issues published in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021, and will provide an opportunity for researchers whose work crosses disciplines to reach a wide audience. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, Diane Lidke, and Alex Mogilner are again serving…
Are the policy planets in line again?
Every so often, the planets in the U.S. policy universe line up to allow big steps forward in U.S. science policy. These steps forward can involve the creation of new programs or the infusion of significant amounts of federal funding for research. As one watches the skies over Washington, DC, now, it appears the heavenly…
How art can teach kids science
Blue paint squirts onto a paper plate. Next is red, black, yellow, and finally, white. The pallet is ready. “Jay” dips her paintbrush hairs into the blue, moves the brush up, and gently graces the pigment across a white stretched canvas, making the first mark. She glides the paintbrush around the canvas, pushing and pulling…
The need for data on LGBTQ+ representation in science
Events of the past couple of years have forced the scientific community to recognize that we do not reflect the makeup of the broader community. Women continue to be underrepresented in many fields of science and the percentage of scientists who are Black, Indigenous, and LatinX is vastly lower than the proportion of the population…
ASCB employs initiatives to further increase meeting speaker diversity
To increase the diversity of speakers presenting at our annual meetings, ASCB has undertaken numerous specific and measurable efforts. The impact of these efforts will be evaluated year over year with the goal of having a slate of speakers that better represent the diversity of our membership and the demographics of our nation. These specific…
WICB seeks images to celebrate its 50th anniversary
Are you a cell biologist and an aspiring artist? This might be your opportunity to show off some skills and win a prize! This year marks the 50th Anniversary for the Women in Cell Biology (WICB) committee within ASCB. WICB is an advocacy group for all ASCB members that sponsors career development programs, career achievement…
Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC)
Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC) is a premier journal for research in all areas of cell biology, from biophysics to genetics to neuroscience. Its 26 online issues per year include Special Issues in the important areas of Quantitative Cell Biology, and Forces on and within Cells. Readers and authors alike benefit from the journal’s review process, which offers authors constructive feedback by working scientists.
CBE—Life Sciences Education (LSE)
CBE—Life Sciences Education (LSE) is a peer-reviewed journal of life science education research and evidence-based practice published by the ASCB in editorial partnership with the Genetics Society of America and partially funded by Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Online and completely free, LSE emphasizes teaching innovations and evidence of their effectiveness and is designed for educators at all levels and across all life science disciplines.
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