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You Can Promote Public Awareness of Science with a COMPASS Outreach Grant

COMPASS Outreach Grants provide funds to ASCB members to promote science outreach projects—like visits to labs for students, science fairs, and other ideas for engaging the public.

The Grants for Outreach:

•  Support ASCB member scientists to help people understand the importance of our work
• Are up to $1,000 and will help ASCB members engage with local schools, science fairs, and society
• Help you promote research and get the public excited about cell biology
• Improve the perception of scientists
• Can be used for food and refreshments, materials, equipment, books or brochures, transportation, prizes, etc.
• Allow your event to have the support of a COMPASS member, who will be a liaison between you and the ASCB

Outreach ideas we encourage you to try:

• Bring students to your lab!
• Host a “Cell Biology Day”
•  Judge a science fair

To apply for an outreach grant, you must be an active ASCB member, with priority given to student and postdoc members. The deadline to apply is September 1.

To submit your application, go to www.ascb.org/compass-outreach-grants. If you have any questions email Christina Szalinski, COMPASS Committee liaison, at cszalinski@ascb.org.