Abstract
One doesn't always equate a professional scientific society with sharing, caring, and fun, but in this age of public distrust, public engagement with science and active student learning are ways to regain trust. ASM holds a leadership position in promoting and recognizing the value of education in the future of our profession and is there to support your educational journey. From K12 outreach and public engagement, to professional development, to presenting and publishing scholarship of teaching and learning, ASM has been at the forefront of biology education. Under the leadership of visionary directors such as Amy Chang and now Irene Hulede, ASM Education is a model for how education and outreach should be woven throughout professional societies.
Recommended Citation
D. J. Westenberg, "ASM And A Culture Of Sharing, Caring, And Fun In Education," Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education, vol. 27, no. 2, American Society for Microbiology (ASM), Aug 2026.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1128/jmbe.00140-26
Department(s)
Biological Sciences
Publication Status
Open Access
Keywords and Phrases
education; outreach; public engagement; student learning
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1935-7885; 1935-7877
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2026 The Author(s), All rights reserved.
Creative Commons Licensing
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Publication Date
01 Aug 2026
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Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering Commons, Biology Commons, Environmental Microbiology and Microbial Ecology Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons
