Chapter AdminNov 8, 20211 min readTennessee-Kentucky ASM Regional Fall MeetingLast Friday and Saturday the University of Kentucky hosted the Fall 2021 Kentucky-Tennessee ASM Branch Meeting. Organized by Drs. Erin...
Gabi PughMay 29, 20214 min readAAPIs in STEM: Overlooked and OverworkedMagandang araw! In Tagalog, the language of the Philippines, this warm greeting simply translates to “good day!” but is one I have rarely...
Reni ScaringelloMar 24, 20213 min readTHE UNSPOKEN RULES OF GRAD SCHOOLPart 1: Carpe the %@&$! out of that diem. Like most new graduate students, I started my first year (Fall 2020) doe-eyed and energized,...
Taylor SenayFeb 20, 20212 min readOde to a TumorTumors are odd things. In a laboratory context, they’re quite useful as cell sources or as evidence of cell cycle disruption. Entire...
Zaria EleryJan 5, 20212 min readScientific Distrust Leads to COVID-19 Vaccine SkepticismContributor: Zaria Elery, Chapter Secretary The FDA has recently allowed emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and distribution...
Jamila TuckerNov 20, 20204 min readSurvival Guide to a Successful Thanksgiving: Microbe EditionTo avoid a disastrous Thanksgiving here is a guide of dos and don’ts so pesky bacteria won’t ruin your holiday cheer.
Andrew KrusenstjernaOct 14, 20203 min read¿Dónde están? Underrepresentation of Hispanics in STEMContribution by Andrew Krusenstjerna, Graduate Student Representative Last week marked the end of the National Hispanic Heritage Month in...
Chapter AdminSep 25, 20202 min readJustice for Breonna Taylor Recently, a grand jury indicted one of the officers involved in the unjust murder of Breonna Taylor. This officer was charged with three...
Charles SeaksSep 4, 20203 min readScience Education and Impacts on Political OpinionsAs has been discussed in previous blogs, there seems to be a decline in the public trust in scientists, and science as a whole, during the c
Gabby KebJul 24, 20202 min readEthical Challenges Facing COVID-19 Vaccine DevelopmentContributor: Gabby Keb In response to the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, scientists in research and development are racing...
Beth OatesJun 19, 20202 min readInsight Into Scientific DistrustContributor: Beth Oates, Chapter President During global health crises and science-based issues, the voices of mistrust of science and...
Chapter AdminJun 3, 20201 min readDiversity & EqualityStatement About Recent Events: Our nation faces challenges in the wake of the recent tragedies that have taken place. As members of the...