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American Society for American Society for MicrobiologyMicrobiology
(ASM)(ASM)
““ASM, Opportunities for ASM, Opportunities for Microbiologists Around the World” Microbiologists Around the World”
Dr. Thong Kwai Lin Dr. Thong Kwai Lin
ASM Ambassador to Southeast AsiaASM Ambassador to Southeast Asia
American Society for American Society for MicrobiologyMicrobiology
The oldest and largest life science organization in The oldest and largest life science organization in the worldthe world
1899-2008: Over a century of tremendous growth 1899-2008: Over a century of tremendous growth and progressand progress
Membership >43,000 worldwide (30% reside outside Membership >43,000 worldwide (30% reside outside the United States)the United States) International Membership is the fastest growing segment of ASM International Membership is the fastest growing segment of ASM
Membership.Membership.
The members represent 26 disciplines of The members represent 26 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators.microbiology educators.
ASM’s MissionASM’s Mission
Advance the microbiological sciences as a Advance the microbiological sciences as a vehicle for understanding life processes vehicle for understanding life processes
and to apply and communicate this and to apply and communicate this knowledge for the improvement of health knowledge for the improvement of health and environmental and economic well-and environmental and economic well-
being worldwide.being worldwide.
International Board (IB) International Board (IB)
Mission Statement
The mission of the International Board is to ensure that ASM continues and expands its
global activities in the field of microbiological sciences
Programs of the International Board Programs of the International Board (IB)(IB)
• International Ambassador ProgramInternational Ambassador Program• International Fellowship ProgramInternational Fellowship Program
• International Professorship ProgramInternational Professorship Program
• International Mentoring ProgramInternational Mentoring Program• Minicourse ProgramMinicourse Program
ASM International ProgramsASM International Programs
ASM International Ambassador Program
ASM Ambassadors are international members of ASM who represent ASM in their country and region.
Identifies the interests and needs of the local microbiological community, and assists in ASM’s ongoing efforts to meet those needs.
ASM Ambassador to Southeast AsiaASM Ambassador to Southeast Asia
Ambassador: Prof Dr. Thong Kwai LinMicrobiology Division
Institutes of Biological SciencesFaculty of Science
University of Malaya50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+6-03-7967-4437 fax [email protected] or [email protected]
ASM International ProgramsASM International ProgramsInternational Fellowships for Asia
The ASM International Fellowship Program provides the opportunity for an early career scientist or student from Asia to visit a host laboratory in the United States.
Professors are encouraged to promote this program to their students. The next deadline for applications is April 15, 2009.
For more information, visit: www.asm.org/international/fellowship
ASM International ProgramsASM International ProgramsInternational Professorships to Asia
The ASM International Professorship Program encourages international collaborations by assisting ASM members to travel to an institution of higher learning to teach a short course on a single topic in the microbiological sciences.
Professors at universities in Southeast Asia are encouraged to contact a colleague in the United States and submit a joint proposal. The next deadline for applications is April 15, 2009.
For more information, visit: www.asm.org/international/professorship
ASM International ProgramsASM International Programs
International Mentoring ProgramInternational Mentoring ProgramThrough the International Mentoring Program, Through the International Mentoring Program, experienced ASM members offer assistance to young experienced ASM members offer assistance to young scientists.scientists.
Typical assistance provided by mentors has been:Typical assistance provided by mentors has been:• Career adviceCareer advice• Reviewing a paper for publicationReviewing a paper for publication• Advising on a grant applicationAdvising on a grant application• Offering to host a short-term ASM International FellowOffering to host a short-term ASM International Fellow
Mentor volunteers come from all over the world, Mentor volunteers come from all over the world, representing all fields of microbiology.representing all fields of microbiology.
To become or search for a mentor visit: To become or search for a mentor visit: www.asm.org/international/mentor www.asm.org/international/mentor
ASM International ProgramsASM International Programs
MinicoursesMinicourses
• Minicourses are organized by the ASM in Minicourses are organized by the ASM in conjunction with leading institutions around the conjunction with leading institutions around the world.world.
• Minicourses provide participants with an Minicourses provide participants with an introduction to the interdisciplinary approach to introduction to the interdisciplinary approach to a particular area of research, permitting them to a particular area of research, permitting them to exchange ideas with leading scientists in their exchange ideas with leading scientists in their field and with the junior faculty and graduate field and with the junior faculty and graduate students selected to participate in the course.students selected to participate in the course.
Other Products and ServicesOther Products and ServicesIn addition to programs and services focused on the International In addition to programs and services focused on the International
community, ASM has a wealth of other products and services. Members of community, ASM has a wealth of other products and services. Members of ASM receive significant discounts and access to additional resources.ASM receive significant discounts and access to additional resources.
Educational ResourcesEducational Resources• ASM offers resources for all levels of education such as; career information, summer institutes for graduate students and teachers, and an online collection of digital resources for teaching microbiology. • MicrobeLibrary: A peer-reviewed collection of teaching and learning materials focused at the undergraduate level.
ASM PressASM Press• Internationally acclaimed books and manuals
Journals• ASM produces 11 journals available in print and online Meetings and Conferences• ASM proves a forum for dissemination of specialized scientific information in an environment designed to encourage interaction amongst participants.
American Society for American Society for MicrobiologyMicrobiology
The greatest strength of ASM is in its members---their knowledge,
expertise, vision, and energy. The breadth of their affiliations---
academic, clinical, industrial, and governmental---fosters effective
deliberation and action
We invite you to join the American Society We invite you to join the American Society for Microbiology and be part of the largest for Microbiology and be part of the largest scientific society of individuals interested in scientific society of individuals interested in
the microbiological sciences!the microbiological sciences!
ASM offers a variety of membership types: student; ASM offers a variety of membership types: student; transitional; post-doctoral; and full member.transitional; post-doctoral; and full member.
Our new Student Membership Institutional Rate Our new Student Membership Institutional Rate Program offers discounts on student membership Program offers discounts on student membership for group registration.for group registration.
To become a member, just visit: To become a member, just visit: http://www.asm.org/Membershiphttp://www.asm.org/Membership
American Society for American Society for MicrobiologyMicrobiology
Visit the ASM Website atVisit the ASM Website at
www.asm.orgwww.asm.org
American Society for MicrobiologyAmerican Society for Microbiology
1752 N Street, NW1752 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036Washington, DC 20036
Phone - 202-737-3600Phone - 202-737-3600
Fax - 202-942-9328Fax - 202-942-9328
E-Mail - [email protected] - [email protected]