The American Society for Microbiology is an internationally recognized scientific society that promotes research, education, and policy related to microbiology in all aspects of our lives. I’ve been a member since 2011, have been to several meetings, and have published several times in ASM journals, and have spent quite a bit of time envisioning how scientific societies can foster the next generation of researchers. And now… I’m on the ballot for an Early-Career At-Large positon on their Board of Directors! If you are a member of ASM, you are able to vote for the next leadership team, whose profiles can be found here, and will have received an email link.