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352 353 354 355 <div class="container-fluid"> 356 <div class="page-header"> 357 <h1 class="primary-heading"> 358 <small>About ASM</small> 359 ASM Promotes & Advances the Microbial Sciences 360 </h1> 361 </div> 362 </div> 363</div> 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 <div class="generic-content-row"> 374 <div class="container-fluid"> 375 <div class="row stacked-row"> 376 <div class="col-md-12 "> 377 <h2 class="heading"></h2> 378 379 <div class="generic-content-row-wrap"> 380 381 <style type="text/css">.hero.hero-banner { 382background-size:cover; 383} 384</style> 385<div style="text-align: center; width:75%; margin:auto; margin-top: -80px"> 386<h2>What We Do</h2> 387ASM is a global community shaping the future of the microbial sciences to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges.<br /> 388<br /> 389Established in 1899, ASM is the home for microbial scientists from around the globe to connect, learn, discover and prepare for the future. We connect with millions of experts and harness their science to serve humanity. From climate change, antimicrobial resistance, industrial, basic and applied microbiology, ASM is a leader in scientific publishing, stands for open science and advocates for evidence-based public policies.</div> 390 391 </div> 392 </div> 393 </div> 394 </div> 395 </div> 396 397 398 399<section class="section gray-bg"> 400 <div class="container-fluid"> 401 402 <div class="row panel-section-listing"> 403 <div class="col-md-6"> 404 <div class="panel"> 405 <a href="/events" target=""> 406 <div class="panel-wrap" style="--bg-color-hover: #6E101C;"> 407 <div class="panel-content "> 408 <h3 class="heading"> 409 <small>Convening Experts and Members </small> 410 Network at ASM Meetings 411 </h3> 412 <p>ASM’s meetings and conferences are the physical forum for the latest research in the microbial sciences and microbiology education. Connect and network with your community by registering for one of our meetings, showcasing discovery and innovation across the full spectrum of the field. </p> 413 </div> 414 </div> 415 </a> 416 </div> 417 </div> 418 <div class="col-md-6"> 419 <div class="panel"> 420 <a href="https://journals.asm.org/" target="_blank"> 421 <div class="panel-wrap" style="--bg-color-hover: #6E101C;"> 422 <div class="panel-content "> 423 <h3 class="heading"> 424 <small>Advancing Microbiology</small> 425 Publish Innovative Science 426 </h3> 427 <p>ASM is an authoritative and trusted source of basic, clinical and applied microbiology research. With 17 peer-reviewed journals and hundreds of key reference books for the scientific community, we are one of the most renowned, influential and prolific scientific publishers. </p> 428 </div> 429 </div> 430 </a> 431 </div> 432 </div> 433 <div class="col-md-6"> 434 <div class="panel"> 435 <a href="/membership" target=""> 436 <div class="panel-wrap" style="--bg-color-hover: #6E101C;"> 437 <div class="panel-content "> 438 <h3 class="heading"> 439 <small>Building Our Community </small> 440 Become an ASM Member 441 </h3> 442 <p>
442Wherever you are in your career, ASM is here to support you and help you advance in your professional journey. Build meaningful connections, access member-exclusive resources and discounts and help shape the future of the microbial sciences by joining ASM. </p> 443 </div> 444 </div> 445 </a> 446 </div> 447 </div> 448 <div class="col-md-6"> 449 <div class="panel"> 450 <a href="/Advocacy" target=""> 451 <div class="panel-wrap" style="--bg-color-hover: #6E101C;"> 452 <div class="panel-content "> 453 <h3 class="heading"> 454 <small>Influencing Policy </small> 455 Advocate for Science 456 </h3> 457 <p>ASM engages with policymakers and empowers its members to advocate for public policies that are rooted in science. We recognize the essential role of the microbial sciences in helping to address humanity’s most daunting and evolving challenges.</p> 458 </div> 459 </div> 460 </a> 461 </div> 462 </div> 463 </div> 464 </div> 465</section> 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 <div class="generic-content-row"> 473 <div class="container-fluid"> 474 <div class="row stacked-row"> 475 <div class="col-md-6 "> 476 <h2 class="heading">Who We Are</h2> 477 478 <div class="generic-content-row-wrap"> 479 480 ASM is a professional life science organization composed of more than 38,000 scientists, educators and health professionals who are dedicated to promoting and advancing microbial sciences around the world.<br /> 481<br /> 482We know that microbiology has the power to impact lives, and we are uniquely positioned to bring together key stakeholders to institute life-saving programs, advocate for science funding, encourage the next generation of microbiologists and contribute to the resolution of the most pressing global health challenges.<br /> 483<br /> 484We strive to make the microbial sciences the most welcoming field in STEM by elevating and embodying Progress, Impact, Access and Accountability. ASM works to create a worldwide community and culture where microbiologists can come together, connect, learn and recharge for the future. 485<style type="text/css"> 486</style> 487 488 </div> 489 </div> 490 <div class="col-md-6 "> 491 <h2 class="heading"></h2> 492 493 <div class="generic-content-row-wrap"> 494 495 <style>.video-78385be96d0841b28967f9463a777672{width:100%;height:180px;}@media(min-width:768px){.video-78385be96d0841b28967f9463a777672{height:360px;}}</style><figure class="video-widget"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QDubm9tgKtw" class="video-78385be96d0841b28967f9463a777672" width="100%" title=""></iframe></figure></div> 496 </div> 497 </div> 498 </div> 499 </div> 500 501 502 503<section class="section block-cta-section gray-bg"> 504 <div class="container-fluid"> 505 </div> 506 507 <div class="cta-row container-fluid"> 508 <div class="row"> 509 <a href="/About-ASM/ASM-BOD" target="" class="block-cta "> 510 <div class="block-cta-wrap background" style="background-image: url('/getContentAsset/f2e9926d-42b9-449f-87c7-aa92f7124b4a/dfc3d011-8f63-43f6-9ed8-4b444333a1d0/BOD-Square-Filamentous03.png?language=en-US')"> 511 <div class="block-cta-content"> 512 <div class="content-wrapper"> 513 <h2 class="heading">Board of Directors</h2> 514 <p class="summary">Our Board of Directors upholds ASM's mission to advance the microbial sciences.</p> 515 </div> 516
517 <span class="cta-link">Get to Know the BOD</span> 518 </div> 519 </div> 520 </a> 521 <a href="/about-asm/asm-strategic-roadmap" target="" class="block-cta "> 522 <div class="block-cta-wrap background" style="background-image: url('/getContentAsset/b0ae6e45-49b1-4dd3-93d7-e9c2a08d68ad/dfc3d011-8f63-43f6-9ed8-4b444333a1d0/COMS-Square-Rhizopus-Stolonifer.png?language=en-US')"> 523 <div class="block-cta-content"> 524 <div class="content-wrapper"> 525 <h2 class="heading">ASM Strategic Framework</h2> 526 <p class="summary">ASM's strategic roadmap highlights the direction and goals of the 3-pillar format of ASM's scientific units. 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