University of Kentucky ASM Student Chapter

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.