Student Chapters
91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ Student Chapters are a national community of undergraduate students and faculty members promoting the advancement of biochemistry and molecular biology research, education and science outreach. The 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ provides networking and career-development opportunities with grants and awards to support members' academic and career goals. Learn more about the Student Chapters
Student benefits
- 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ membership
- Travel awards to attend the 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ annual meeting
- Exclusive awards and scholarships
- 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ Honor Society (ΧΩΛ)
Faculty benefits
- Funding for undergraduate research
- Funding for K-12 science outreach
- to attend the 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ annual meeting
- Education and professional development opportunities
Start or renew a chapter
Applications for new chapters are accepted on a rolling basis.
Current chapters can renew at any time, but must do so by Dec. 4 to be eligible for travel awards to the annual meeting.
Questions? Contact education@asbmb.org.
Member dues update
The society’s annual dues are changing for the 2025 calendar year for all member types.
- Each chapter will pay $200 for 10 students to be members in 2025. Each additional student membership will be $20.
- Regular membership for chapter advisers will be $175.
This is the society’s first dues increase in five years. Learn more in 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ Today
Eligibility
- All chapters must be sponsored by a faculty adviser who is an active regular member of the 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½. This adviser will be the primary contact for the chapter's activities.
- A minimum of five students is required to receive full chapter benefits.
Chapter responsibilities
- Create an organizational structure. We recommend you elect chapter leaders (e.g. president, secretary, treasurer) to share responsibilities.
- Recruit new members.
- Organize science outreach activities.
- Work with other chapters in your region to organize regional meetings.
- Attend the 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ annual meeting.
Adviser responsibilities
- Support student activities within the chapter.
- Serve as a mentor for students.
- Share new chapter activities with regional directors or through the .
- Encourage applications for 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ scholarships and awards.
Individual students interested in Student Chapters
If you are interested in starting a chapter at your institution or are wondering whether your institution already has a chapter, contact education@asbmb.org.
Dates and deadlines
Sept. 16 | Student Chapter 2024–2025 renewals begin |
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Oct. 2 | Student Chapter Outreach Grant fall deadline |
Dec. 4 | Chapter renewal deadline for travel award eligibility |
Dec. 9 | Abstract and travel award deadline for the 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ Annual Meeting |
Feb. 3 | Honor Society application deadline |
Feb. 3 | Outstanding Chapter Award deadline |
March 3 | Student Chapter Outreach Grant spring deadline |
March 3 | Undergraduate Research Award deadline |
April 12–15 | 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ Annual Meeting |
May 30 | Marion B. Sewer Scholarship deadline |
Rolling | Regional Meeting Award |
Additional resources
Awards
Apply for awards to help pay for meetings, outreach and attending the 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ Annual Meeting.
Honor Society
The 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ Honor Society recognizes undergraduate students for their scholarly achievement, research accomplishments and outreach activities.
Find a Student Chapter
Find local chapters and regional directors’ contact information.