microTalk addresses scientific leadership within ASM and the role of microbiology in addressing scientific and societal challenges. Emphasis is placed on research, training, evolutionary thinking, and sustaining a resilient scientific community. youtu.be/ffij4bCjSG8

NEMPET is a super fun meeting in the Adirondacks that is well-attended by many CNY microbiologists as well as microbiologists throughout the northeast! 10/10 would recommend!

Interested in a career focused on microbiology or microbiome education? The Microbiome Centers Consortium is hosting a panel of educators representing different paths in secondary education. Come hear the advice and experience of some great teachers! Register here: rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Get your ASM Microbe 2026 abstracts in by tomorrow at 2pm! If you’re an early career microbiologist in CNY, make sure to also submit an application for a Peggy Cotter award from us to support your attendance! Details are pinned on our page! #microSky

Fun fact: $1 bills can carry human pathogens—including ones with antibiotic resistance genes. doi.org/10.1371/jour... Less fun fact: CNY ASM still needs a treasurer. Good news: no dirty money involved.💵 Interested? Contact [email protected]

We are accepting applications for up to 3 Peggy Cotter Travel Awards ($1,650 each) to support early-career professionals attending ASM Microbe 2026. Apply by Feb 16, 2026 by emailing a 1-page letter to [email protected]. ASM membership required; branch membership may be completed once that is live.

Very excited for this! #ProtistsOnSky 🧪

Excited to announce the re-establishment of the Central New York Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (CNY ASM)! Founded in 1921, revived in 2025 to support collaboration, inclusive programming, and microbiologists at all career stages! This is our official BlueSky account!