Library Guides: BIOLOGY: Subject Guide: Professional Associations

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Information on professional associations

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Professional organizations can clue you in to local and national conversations within your field. They offer everything from networking opportunities and research awards to resources, scholarships, and professional development. Many associations will offer student memberships, so it's never too early to check out the organizations in your field.

Associations

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
The AAAS seeks to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people."
American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS)
The American Institute of Biological Sciences is a nonprofit scientific association dedicated to advancing biological research and education for the welfare of society. AIBS works to ensure that the public, legislators, funders, and the community of biologists have access to and use information that will guide them in making informed decisions about matters that require biological knowledge.
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
"Founded in 1906, the Society is based in Rockville, Maryland. The Society's mission is to advance the science of biochemistry and molecular biology through publication of scientific and educational journals: the Journal of Biological Chemistry, Molecular & Cellular Proteomics, and the Journal of Lipid Research, organization of scientific meetings, advocacy for funding of basic research and education, support of science education at all levels, and promoting the diversity of individuals entering the scientific workforce."
American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)
Mission Statement: ASCB is an inclusive, international community of biologists studying the cell, the fundamental unit of life. We are dedicated to advancing scientific discovery, advocating sound research policies, improving education, promoting professional development, and increasing diversity in the scientific workforce.
American Society for Microbiology
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. The mission of ASM is to promote and advance the microbial sciences.
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
Mission Statement: "We advance health and welfare by promoting progress and education in biological and biomedical sciences through service to our member societies and collaborative advocacy."
The Linnean Society
The Linnean Society of London is the world’s oldest active biological society. The Society continues to play a central role in the documentation of the world’s flora and fauna.
Society for Conservation Biology (SCB)
The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is an international professional organization dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity.