American Society for Microbiology

What is the American Society for Microbiology (ASM)?

Microbiology is a diverse discipline and the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) serves as the primary organization that microbiologists join.  ASM has several subsections each dedicated to a particular facet of microbiology.  You may find out more information about ASM by visiting their website asm.org. The Northwestern ASM chapter is an organization for students that have interest in Biology, specifically microbiology.   The NSU chapter of ASM is a nationally recognized college chapter.

How will joining NSU’s ASM Chapter benefit me?

The ASM chapter at NSU has informal social events and projects that benefit the Department of Biology’s students and particular those specializing in microbiology. Fundraisers are conducted with proceeds usually going to sponsor a noted figure in the field of microbiology to a guest lecture.  Students in ASM have a close association with each other and foster lasting friendships with each other as well as the faculty.

Who should join ASM?

Students who are interested in any area of microbiology, would like to participate in projects that benefit the departmental student body and would like to generate interest microbiology should consider joining ASM.

What are ASM’s membership requirements?

To become an ASM member, you must meet all of the following criteria:

• be an undergraduate student majoring in Biology or minoring in microbiology
• have taken or are enrolled in the introductory microbiology course
• be a student in good academic standing at Northwestern State University

How do you join the NSU Chapter of ASM?

If you are interested in joining the NSU chapter of ASM or would like additional information about our organization, please email us:

Dr. Mike Land Land@nsula.edu

Dr. Fran Lemoine lemoinef@nsula.edu

Dr. Zafer Hatahet hatahetz@nsula.edu