American Society for
Microbiology
(ASM)
American Society for
Microbiology
The oldest and largest life science organization in
the world (1899-2011)
Over 13000 international members
26 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus
a division for microbiology educators
Work closely with WHO, CDC, UNESCO, PAHO,
PEPFAR, US Department of State, Embassies in
Washington, DC and other international
organizations
WHAT WE DO
 Support programs of education, training, and public information worldwide.
 Publish state-of-the-art 11 journals and books.
 Convene meetings, workshops, and colloquia worldwide.
 Recognize achievements of our international members through international
fellowships, professorships, grants, and other various awards.
 Support a network of ASM volunteer Ambassadors and Country Liaisons in
20 regions worldwide.
 Assist local societies to set up a groundwork for successful operation.
ASM Journals
ASM journals continue to advance the full
spectrum of basic and clinical microbiology
research, delivering cutting-edge science
to researchers across the globe.
ASM journals publish over a quarter of all
microbiology articles, while accounting for
nearly 42% of all citations in Microbiology.
ASM Journals
IMPACT FACTOR: 4.716
IMPACT FACTOR: 3.801
#1 journal in Pharmacology & Pharmacy and #6
in Microbiology ranked by Eigenfactor score
#1 cited journal in Pharmacology & Pharmacy
and #5 in Microbiology in 2008, with > 37,000
citations.
IMPACT FACTOR: 2.237
Online only publication
#1 journal in Microbiology and #2 in
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
ranked by Eigenfactor score
#1 cited journal in Microbiology and #1 in
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology in
2008, with > 69,000 citations
Named by the SLA as one of the top 100
most influential journals of the last 100
years
IMPACT FACTOR: 16.409
#2 journal in Microbiology ranked by
ImpactFactor
#3 ranked journal among ScienceWatch’s
Top 10 Research Journals (2004-2008) in
Microbiology, with > 31 average citations per
paper
ASM Journals
IMPACT FACTOR: 3.987
IMPACT FACTOR: 3.83
Online only publication
IMPACT FACTOR: 3.636
#2 journal in Microbiology ranked by
Eigenfactor score
#2 cited journal in Microbiology,
receiving > 58,000 citations in 2008
Named by the SLA as one of the top 100
most influential journals of the last 100 years
#1 cited journal in Infectious Diseases and
#3 in Immunology, with > 48,000 citations
in 2008
IMPACT FACTOR: 3.945
#5 journal in Microbiology ranked by Eigenfactor
score 3 cited journal in Microbiology, with > 46,000
citations in 2008
ASM Journals
IMPACT FACTOR: 5.308
#1 journal in Virology ranked by Eigenfactor
score.
#1 cited journal in Virology > 86,000 citations
in 2008.
Named by the SLA as one of the top 100 most
influential journals of the last 100 years.
IMPACT FACTOR: 5.942
#2 journal in Cell Biology and #4 in
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ranked by
Eigenfactor score
#3 cited journal in Cell Biology in 2008, with >
69,000 citations in 2008
One of ScienceWatch’s Top 20 Research
Journals (1997-2007) in Molecular Biology &
Genetics, with > 38 average citations per paper
Named by the SLA as one of the top 100 most
influential journals of the last 100 years
IMPACT FACTOR: 16.95
#1 journal in Microbiology ranked by
ImpactFactor
#1 ranked journal among ScienceWatch’s Top
10
Research Journals (2004-2008) in
Microbiology, with > 39 average citations per paper
The Library is a peer-reviewed collection of TEACHING AND LEARNING materials focused at the
UNDERGRADUATE level. This initiative is implemented through:
 Publishing peer-reviewed teaching resources about the microbial world for undergraduate
education
 Advancing the ASM Curriculum Recommendations for undergraduate education
 Promoting the scholarship of teaching and learning in microbiology education
MicrobeLibrary contains:
Atlas-Protocol Collection
The collection has two components: the Atlas and the Protocol. The Atlas includes a series of IMAGES that
support the learning and use of a standard microbiology protocol. The Protocol includes information pertinent to
teaching undergraduate microbiology.
Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education (JMBE) Formerly Microbiology Education
Published annually, JMBE publishes articles driven by outcomes-based cognitive research in student learning. The
hallmark of the journal is to recognize educators who are at the forefront of cognitive research in microbiology
education.
Focus on Microbiology Education
FOME is published four times a year and provides a venue for faculty to discuss issues in microbiology education.
Curriculum Collection
The collection of curriculum resources provides classroom activities and laboratory exercises.
Visual Collection
The collection of visual resources provides images, animations and video clippings for faculty and students to
enhance their own understanding or classroom presentations about the microbial world. Visuals are annotated and
include descriptions.
Meet EcoSal, the new, continually updated Web resource based on
the classic ASM Press publication Escherichia coli and Salmonella:
Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Like its print-edition predecessors, EcoSal is a comprehensive,
coherent archive of the ENTIRE corpus of knowledge on the enteric
bacterial cell. EcoSal is comprised of SEVERAL HUNDRED
MODULES of information and interpretation with links to cognate
sites containing extensive tabular and pictorial presentations, as well
as to active databases of primary research information.
MicrobeWorld
HIGHLY INTERACTIVE website www.microbeworld.org for science enthusiasts,
students, teachers, parents, and the general public!
Offers a comprehensive resources section for educators, parents, and students that
includes EXPERIMENTS, LESSON PLANS, and TOOLS for microbiology education.
Over 300 pages deep, the site contains introductory information about the science of
microbiology, CAREER PROFILES, and INTERVIEWS with some of the world’s
leading researchers!
Provides surprising and interesting facts about microbial life, and a comprehensive
PHOTO GALLERY highlighting some of the most studied microorganisms.
PLEASE VISIT SITE TUTORIAL AT www.microbeworld.org
ASM Meetings
Through its many member-supported
Program Committees, ASM develops and
executes ASM’s 5 annual large meetings,
niche conferences, educational initiatives,
and online professional development
activities. The largest 2 meetings are
ASM General Meeting and ICAAC.
ASM General Meeting
The 111th General Meeting will be held in New Orleans, LA from
Friday, May 20 to Tuesday, May 24, 2011.
The scientific program will feature nearly 300 individual colloquia,
symposia, roundtable discussions, award lectures, & poster sessions. The
27 Division Chairs & the General Meeting Program Committee have
devoted their energies to creating a well-rounded program.
Each year students are offered an opportunity to compete for travel
awards. Please visit www.gm.asm.org for more details.
ICAAC
(Interscience Conference
on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy)
More than 10,000 physicians, researchers and other healthcare professionals
from around the globe gather each year at ICAAC to foster worldwide solutions to the
problem of infectious diseases.
Held annually in the fall, ICAAC is the world's PREMIER meeting on infectious
diseases and antimicrobial agents.
International scientists exchange information and foster global solutions to scientific
challenges such as HIV/AIDS, anthrax, smallpox, SARS, bioterrorism preparedness,
recognition, detections, and medical treatments.
Please visit www.icaac.org for more information.
ASM International Ambassadors
ASM International Ambassadors are international members of ASM who act
as intermediaries between the society and ASM members worldwide.
Currently we have 20 regional Ambassadors and a wide network of Country
Liaisons who support the work of International Ambassadors in each individual
country.
International Ambassadors coordinate activities with key institutions and
organizations in the region.
Identify and respond to the needs of the local microbiological community.
Promote and explain the benefits of membership in ASM.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ASM AMBASSADOR IN YOUR REGION, PLEASE VISIT
www.asm.org/international/ambassadors
International Fellowships
If you are:
- a young investigator from Africa, Asia, Latin
America and the Caribbean;
- within five years of obtaining or in
the process of obtaining your Masters, PhD,
equivalent academic degree;
- working in any of the microbiology
disciplines;
- willing to visit a host scientist abroad
ASM’s International Fellowship is FOR YOU!!!
Please visit www.asm.org/international/fellowship
International Professorships
If you are:
- an ASM member;
- scientifically recognized in your area of
research;
- ready to teach a highly interactive short
course in microbiological sciences in
your
country
ASM International Professorship Program is FOR YOU!!!
Please visit www.asm.org/international/professorship
International Mentoring Program
Through the International Mentoring Program, experienced ASM
members offer assistance to young scientists.
Typical assistance provided by mentors has been:
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Career advice
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Reviewing a paper for publication
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Advising on a grant application
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Offering to host a short-term ASM International Fellow
ASM has over 800 Mentor volunteers from all over the world,
representing all fields of microbiology.
To become or search for a mentor visit:
www.asm.org/international/mentor
ASM Membership Tiers
In recognition of the different economic
conditions and professional needs among our
members, ASM Leadership has created a new
dues structure based on the World Bank Country
Classification.
Countries fall into one of four categories: Upper
Tier, Upper Middle Tier, Lower Middle Tier, and
Lower Tier (Global Outreach)
Malaysia is an Upper Middle Tier country
Membership Tiers at a
Glance
Full
Postdoc (limited to 4
years)/transitional (limited to 2
years) Total years in category: 4
years
Student (limited to 10 years)
$63 membership dues ($61 if paid
online)
Member journal price
$41 membership dues ($39 if paid
online)
Member journal price
$17 membership dues
Upper Middle-Tier
$42 membership dues (online or
via other payment options)
Member price for journals
$19 membership dues (online or
via other payment options)
Member price for journals
$17 membership dues (online or
via other payment options)
Member price for journals
Lower Middle-Tier
$27 membership dues (online or
via other payment options)
One free electronic journal
$19 membership dues (online or
via other payment options)
One free electronic journal
$17 membership dues (online or
via other payment options)
One free electronic journal
Lower- Tier
No dues
Free: all 11 electronic journal
package
No dues
Free: all 11 electronic journal
package
No dues
Free: all 11 electronic journal
package
Upper Tier
Member journal price
Upper Middle-Tier
Benefits of Membership:
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Reduced membership rates
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Networking opportunities
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Fellowships, Professorships, and other grant programs
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Mentoring programs
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Discounts on professional development opportunities, meeting registration, books, and
other ASM products including online journals and subscriptions
ASM’s International Ambassador Program providing local ASM contacts
Visit http://www.asm.org/index.php/membership/internationalmembers.html?title=International+Members to determine your eligibility.
Upper Middle-Tier Registration Instructions
Visit the website www.asm.org
In the left-hand corner under Membership,
scroll down to Join ASMMiddle Tier
Membership
Read carefully the page about mid-tier
country classification and the benefits
offered.
If you ARE ALREADY an ASM member, sign
in to your account, renew your membership,
and you will be billed at a new rate at the
checkout.
If you are NOT an ASM member and would
like to join ASM at a new rate, please create
an account on E-store at
http://estore.asm.org/createaccount.asp?For
mID=101
ASM is now accepting Payments through
PayPal. Please visit www.paypal.com is you
have further questions on this method of
payment.
If you wish to purchase an ASM journal,
please pay at the registration checkout.
American Society for
Microbiology
Global Outreach Program
Visit the ASM Website at
www.asm.org
American Society for Microbiology
1752 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone - 202-737-3600
Fax - 202-942-9328
E-Mail - international@asmusa.org