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Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
FoundedDecember 29, 1949
FounderWalter Ezekiel, Charles Thom, and Charles L. Porter
TypeProfessional Organization
FocusMicrobiology, especially applications in industrial products, biotechnology, materials, and processes
Location
OriginsAdvertised meeting at AAAS conference in New York City
Area served
Worldwide
MethodConferences, Publications
Key people
Steve Decker, President

Noel Fong, President-Elect

Janet Westpheling, Past-President
Websitewww.simbhq.org

The Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB) is a nonprofit, international association dedicated to the advancement of microbiological sciences, especially as they apply to industrial products, biotechnology, materials, and processes. SIMB promotes the exchange of scientific information through its meetings and publications, and serves as liaison among the specialized fields of microbiology. SIMB was 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 following:[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
  • Diversity Travel Awards

References

  1. ^ "The History of SIMB". Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
  2. ^ "Publications". Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
  3. ^ "SIMB Awards". Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. Retrieved 2013-04-27.