Lol getting hit in my emails and dms for the recipe for the honeybutter smoked cheddar cornbread that I made last night. Lol I'm not gatekeeping, sis was tired last night. Here yall go. (See below)

Today, I had my first activity as Young Ambassador of the ASM for the Republic of Austria: a meeting with HE Aurora Mejia 🇪🇸 🇦🇹, Spanish Ambassador in Vienna (Embajada de España en Austria/Spanische Botschaft). Thanks a lot for such a warm welcome Ambassador Mejía!!

🚀 This #WomensMonth, ASM Young Leaders Circle celebrates the inspiring journey of women in science! 🌟 Read how Dr. Adronisha Frazier👩🏽‍🔬🧫🔬👩🏽‍🏫 and Aureliana Chambal Chilengue navigated their paths in STEM in our latest YLC write-up. 🔗 Check it out on our website: asmyoungambassadors.wordpress.com/articles/

Exciting highlights from today’s Young Ambassador Retreat Webinar: 🎉 Welcome by Kirsten Barlet (YA Program Lead) 🏆 ASM Awards & Prizes – Gladys Alexandre (ASM Academy) 🌐 Ambassador Network on ASM Connect – Daniela Lopez 💡 YLC updates & opportunities –Yaprak Ozakman(YLC Chair)

The Young Leaders Circle held its May meeting to exchange ideas and plan upcoming strategies! Exciting initiatives are on the horizon as we continue empowering early-career scientists and strengthening our global network. 🌍✨ #ASM_YLC #ScienceLeadership

What does powerful science sound like when it’s pitched just right? 🎯 Our Pitch Perfect workshop was a space to boost confidence, sharpen science communication, and let brilliant ideas shine. Huge thanks to everyone who attended the workshop! #PitchPerfect #ScienceCommunication

🆕 A new article by YLC is live now! Living with a ‘Preventable Disease’ – a compelling piece by Jessica O'Berry that sheds light on autism and how the microbiology community can support autistic peers. 📖 Don’t miss this important read: asmyoungambassadors.wordpress.com/articles/ #AutismAwareness

🚨 The new ASM YLC article is out! This edition features Jill Walton with "Keeping the Spark Alive: Maintaining Your Passion for Science Against All Odds."From burnout to breakthroughs, a must-read for any scientist reigniting their passion. read here: asmyoungambassadors.wordpress.com/articles/

Congratulations!!! 👏🏾🎉🎉

#ASMMicrobe2025 #Microbe2025

#Microbe2025

ASM's Young Ambassadors respond to the needs of their local scientific communities, build relationships with institutions & facilitate partnerships. It was exciting to see 76 YAs representing 34 states & 42 countries together at #ASMicrobe! Learn more: asm.social/2t8

🎉 Congratulations to Yaprak Ozakman on concluding her impactful term as YLC Chair! We greatly appreciate your dedication and outstanding leadership throughout your service. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours!

🎉 Congratulations to Francis Muchaamba, our Emeritus Chair, as he wraps up his service. Your leadership and commitment have left a lasting impact on the YLC community — thank you! 👏

🎉 Congratulations to our Student Chapter Representative, Alex Kang on the successful completion of his service with the YLC! Thank you for your dedication, energy, and valuable contributions to the student community. 👏

@brukermid #Brukermid #ASMicrobe Enjoying Microbe!!! 🧬

We’re thrilled to introduce our new Networking Officer, Maria Guzman! 🎉 She’s a Microbiology PhD student at Michigan State University 💚 studying electroactive bacteria and their potential in metal bioreclamation. ⚡ #Microbiology #WomenInSTEM

📣 Join us on December 6, 2025 for our next YLC Webinar: “Learning from experience: How to establish a successful student chapter.” Featuring D. Alex Kang, PhD, Carmela V. Vicera, MSc, and Mark J. Dimatulac — winners of the 2025 ASM Award for Student Chapter Excellence!🦠🌟