ASCB Minorities Affairs Committee goals: "strengthening the chain of success".
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1. To increase diversity among the ASCB members 2. To bring issues related to minorities in science to the attention of ASCB members 3. To assist in the professional development of minority scientists and in the education of minority science students 4. To provide opportunities for faculty members at minorityserving institutions (MSIs) not only to advance their research and teaching effectiveness, but also to establish long-term professional relationships with ASCB members
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cell biology education
دوره 1 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002