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Description
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The American Society for
Microbiology (ASM) plays an important role in preparing
graduate students in the microbiological sciences. ASM
publishes and disseminates career materials, employment
surveys, and student guides on surviving graduate education.
In April 1996, the Society published the results of a
two-year, nationwide study of current employment and future
personnel needs in the microbiological sciences. In
addition, the Society disseminates 5,000 copies of its
career booklet each year. Over the past two decades, the
Society has sponsored students from underrepresented groups
to pursue graduate studies in the microbiological sciences.
Since 1996, the Society, in cooperation with the National
Centers for Infectious Diseases, has sponsored approximately
8 individuals in a two-year post-doctoral program in
infectious diseases. Finally, the Society offers graduate
students participation in its job placement service and
sponsors sessions on career services, mentoring, financing
your graduate education, communications, management,
grantsmanship, and scientific writing.
http://www.asmusa.org/edusrc/edu21.htm
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