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

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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Matriculation to Management

September 3, 2024
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While instructors do the teaching and students do the learning, no sizable organization can survive on these two activities alone.…

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#CellSpeak 2024: Cell Biology Public Engagement Week 

August 30, 2024
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By Quyen Aoh, Steven Del Signore, Laurie Littlepage, and Barbara Sorkin It is imperative for scientists to engage with all…

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Videos

Watch ASCB’s 2021 year-in-review video

February 18, 2022

At the virtual December Council Meeting, Interim Co-CEOs Kevin Wilson and Thea Clarke listed the many accomplishments of ASCB in…

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Biology Research Opportunities in Federal Government Laboratories

February 5, 2021
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The mission of US government research laboratories ranges from protecting our health, to defending our people and resources, to sending…

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Choosing the Right Postdoctoral Position for Your Career

February 5, 2021
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This session will be a panel discussion focused on postdoctoral positions. An important career decision is whether to pursue a…

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Popular Columns

How Cell Biologists Work with Raghu Padinjat

May 11, 2022

Let’s start with your name, current position, and location (click the links to see more about Raghu Padinjat, the lab, and NCBS): Prof. Raghu Padinjat; Professor & Dean of Research, Bangalore-India, National Centre for Biological Sciences What kind of research do you do? Cellular Neuroscience What is one word that best describes how you work?…

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Dear Stressed-Out Assistant Prof

March 8, 2024

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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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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Dear Stressed-Out Assistant Prof

March 8, 2024
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Dear Labby, I am in the third year of my first faculty position as an Assistant Professor. I have established…

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“Be an Advocate for Science” how-to papers

December 18, 2023

Virtual Meetings With Congress – COVID-19 closed Congressional offices and meant that meetings with Congress became video meetings. Like most…

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Student Policy and Advocacy Groups

December 18, 2023

Science policy advocacy should be part of the life of every scientist. Policy makers need to hear from scientists at…

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