Contributors
Stephanie Paxson
Stephanie Paxson is the 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½'s journal marketing associate. She was previously the society's diversity and undergraduate education coordinator. She is enthusiastic about growing a more diverse and inclusive scientific community through science outreach and communication. Paxson's passion for science and understanding how things work led her to earn a B.S. in biology from George Mason University. While in school, she had the opportunity to snorkel in Belize in order to study the flora and fauna of the country. When she’s not indulged in science, Paxson likes to spend time outdoors or bake in her tiny kitchen in Washington, D.C.
Articles by Stephanie Paxson
Contest
JBC Methods Madness tournament
Feb. 25, 2022
Will one of the newbies make it to the finals? You decide! Make your predictions by March 6 for a chance to win a $100 gift card (and bragging rights).
Annual Meeting
Pubs workshop to cover images, words and reach
Jan. 19, 2022
At the 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ Annual meeting, experts will offer insights into the publication pipeline and provide tips on presenting data, writing well and sharing.
Student Chapters
91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ inducts honor society members
Aug. 16, 2021
Chi Omega Lambda recognizes exceptional undergrads pursuing molecular life sciences degrees at schools with 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ Student Chapters.
Diversity
Sewer scholarship program funding doubled
Feb. 1, 2021
Meet the 2020 recipients of the 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½â€™s Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates.
Student Chapters
Undergrad chapter members honored
June 8, 2020
The 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ has inducted 57 exceptional students into its honor society, Chi Omega Lambda, and awarded the Outstanding Chapter award to the Northeastern University Student Chapter.
Student Chapters
Cupcakes and bra pong — raising awareness through outreach
Jan. 28, 2020
Students at Marymount Manhattan College raised breast cancer awareness on their campus with an event funded by an 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ Student Chapter Outreach Grant.
Diversity
Honoring undergrads who promote diversity
Jan. 20, 2020
Meet the 2019 recipients of the Marion B. Sewer Scholarship, which is open to all 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ undergraduate members. This year’s deadline is June 1.
Student Chapters
What did you do last summer?
Jan. 15, 2020
Undergraduate Research Award recipients describe their research.
Diversity
SACNAS honors young scientists
March 1, 2019
The 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ partners with the Society for Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science to honor three up-and-coming students in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Student Chapters
Undergraduate research award winners reflect on their work
Feb. 1, 2019
Student chapter members who received the 2018 Undergraduate Research Award describe their summer research projects. Topics include discovering key residues in Dib1, an essential splicing protein, and the regulation of mitochondrial DNA transcription.
Award
Looking ahead, looking back
Dec. 1, 2018
Meet the 2017 and 2018 winners of the Marion B. Sewer Scholarship for Undergraduates, named for an 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ member who promoted diversity and inclusivity within the scientific community.