American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

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American Society for Microbiology(ASM)

• ASM, Opportunities for Microbiologists Around
  the World
• Dr. Thong Kwai Lin
• ASM Ambassador to Southeast Asia

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American Society for Microbiology

• The oldest and largest life science organization
  in the world
• 1899-2008 Over a century of tremendous growth
  and progress
• Membership gt43,000 worldwide (30 reside outside
  the United States)
• International Membership is the fastest growing
  segment of ASM Membership.
• The members represent 26 disciplines of
  microbiological specialization plus a division
  for microbiology educators.

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ASMs Mission

• Advance the microbiological sciences as a
  vehicle for understanding life processes and to
  apply and communicate this knowledge for the
  improvement of health and environmental and
  economic well-being worldwide.

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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
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Programs of the International Board (IB)

• International Ambassador Program
• International Fellowship Program
• International Professorship Program
• International Mentoring Program
• Minicourse Program

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ASM 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 ASMs
ongoing efforts to meet those needs.
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ASM Ambassador to Southeast Asia

• Ambassador Prof Dr. Thong Kwai Lin
• Microbiology Division
• Institutes of Biological Sciences
• Faculty of Science
• University of Malaya
• 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• 6-03-7967-4437 fax [phone]
• thongkl_at_um.edu.my or q5thong_at_yahoo.com

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ASM International Programs
International 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
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ASM International Programs
International 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
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ASM International Programs

• International Mentoring Program
• Through the International Mentoring Program,
• experienced ASM members offer assistance to young
  
• scientists.
• Typical assistance provided by mentors has been
• Career advice
• Reviewing a paper for publication
• Advising on a grant application
• Offering to host a short-term ASM International
  Fellow
• Mentor volunteers come from all over the world,
  representing all fields of microbiology.
• To become or search for a mentor visit
  www.asm.org/international/mentor

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ASM International Programs

• Minicourses
• Minicourses are organized by the ASM in
  conjunction with leading institutions around the
  world.
• Minicourses provide participants with an
  introduction to the interdisciplinary approach to
  a particular area of research, permitting them to
  exchange ideas with leading scientists in their
  field and with the junior faculty and graduate
  students selected to participate in the course.

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Other Products and Services

• In addition to programs and services focused on
  the International community, ASM has a wealth of
  other products and services. Members of ASM
  receive significant discounts and access to
  additional resources.

• Educational 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 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.

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American Society for Microbiology
The greatest strength of ASM is in its
members---their knowledge, expertise, vision, and
energy. The breadth of their affiliations---acade
mic, clinical, industrial, and governmental---fost
ers effective deliberation and action
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We invite you to join the American Society for
Microbiology and be part of the largest
scientific society of individuals interested in
the microbiological sciences!

• ASM offers a variety of membership types
  student transitional post-doctoral and full
  member.
• Our new Student Membership Institutional Rate
  Program offers discounts on student membership
  for group registration.
• To become a member, just visit
  http//www.asm.org/Membership

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American Society for Microbiology

• Visit the ASM Website at
• www.asm.org
• American Society for Microbiology
• 1752 N Street, NW
• Washington, DC 20036
• Phone - 202-737-3600
• Fax - 202-942-9328
• E-Mail - international_at_asmusa.org