Ten Reasons to Join Washington DC Branch-ASM

1.   The Washington DC metropolitan area has the largest government, private, and academic employers of microbiologists in the country.  For example: FDA, USDA, EPA, NIH, CDC, and NOAH, Tiger, Celera, George Mason University, George Washington University, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, etc.

2.     Discover new ideas by networking with microbiologists, biochemists, molecular biologists, geneticists, and chemists from all different disciplines and research interests.

3.     Exchange research experiences and establish collaborations with the best.

4.     Transfer your valuable knowledge to students and colleagues.

5.     Meet the “movers and shakers” in the private industry, academia, and government policy makers.

6.     Save tremendous amounts of time to get answers to your research and networking needs right from the horse’s mouth (Forget the Internet.  Google is not enough!!). 

7.     The best organization to find internships, fellowships, and job openings which are not advertised yet.  Our members are always looking for a few good men and women!!

8.     Build friends with people who share your research and social interests.  Many of our members are scuba divers, horseback riders, runners, bikers, skiers, hikers, etc!

9.     It is the best organization that has the lowest membership fee.  Just $20 for full memberships and $10 for high school students.

10. Life is short!!! And you should reach your potential!!  Our organization will help you to climb the ladder of success.  Period.