Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
| Founded | December 29, 1949 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Walter Ezekiel, Charles Thom, and Charles L. Porter |
| Type | Professional Organization |
| Focus | Microbiology, especially applications in industrial products, biotechnology, materials, and processes |
| Location | |
| Origins | Advertised meeting at AAAS conference in New York City |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Method | Conferences, Publications |
Key people |
Thomas Jeffries, President Leonard Katz, President-Elect |
| Website |
www |
The Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB) is a professional organization for scientists in the microbiology field, established in 1949 as the Society for Industrial Microbiology (SIM) by Walter Ezekiel, Charles Thom, and Charles L. Porter.[1]
Publications
SIMB has two publications, the Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology and SIMB News.[2]
Awards
SIMB's awards include the:[3]
- SIMB Industry Award
- Charles Thom Award
- Charles Porter Award
- Waksman Outstanding Teaching Award
- Fellowship Status
- Young Investigator Award
- Best Student Oral Presentation Award
- Best Student Poster Presentation Award
References
- ↑ "The History of SIMB". Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
- ↑ "Publications". Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
- ↑ "SIMB Awards". Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
External links
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