University of Kentucky ASM Student Chapter
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The ASM Student Chapter is for all students and postdocs at UK with an interest in microbiology. We are committed to hosting events throughout the year to promote ASM's mission of advancing the microbial sciences. Join us as we host seminars, career panels, judge science fairs, and tour microbial industry.
- Hold monthly meetings for students and faculty.
- Collaborate with local ASM Branches or Ambassadors to develop meeting programs, organize local ASM events, or create presentation opportunities for their members.
- Invite local experts from the Careers in Microbial Sciences Speaker Program to speak with their Chapter.
- Organize professional development workshops on scientific writing or presenting and communicating your science.
- Host informational seminars using materials from ASM Careers to discuss next career steps, creating a CV and the job search process.
- Tour microbiology related companies such as local laboratories, hospitals, breweries, sewage treatment plans, wineries, etc.
- Support primary and secondary science education by hosting (or judging) a science and technology fair.
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Agar art done by our members
Curiosity fair table 2023
Curiosity Fair 2021
Curiosity Fair 2021
Curiosity Fair 2021
February 2020 Chapter Meeting Seminar: Taylor Valentino presenting his research over the microbiome.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming ASM Meeting
ASM meetings are typically scheduled at 5:00 p.m in MS403. The following are the scheduled meeting dates for this semester.
October 22nd - Pumpkin carving and curiosity fair planning
November 19th - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Microbiology discussion
December 10th - End of semester social event
Interested in Careers in Microbiology?
Let us know what you are interested in, and we will find an expert on the subject to speak at one of our meetings.
