publication: The ASCB Post: The latest in science news, insights, and blogs. Annual meeting Typically held within the first two weeks of December, the ASCB's annual meeting brings together scientists in the field of cell biology to highlight the latest research, techniques, products, and services, providing a venue for networking and career advice, offering research-tested educational approaches for high school teachers and professors who teach undergraduates, and to spur future discovery and collaboration. The ASCB also presents awards, poster sessions (where students, postdoctoral fellows, and independent scientists present their research and receive feedback), scientific sessions (symposia, minisymposia, working groups, workshops, translational sessions, special interest subgroups, award lectures, and exhibits). Science discussion tables offer opportunities to discuss scientific topics with expert scientists, and the career discussion roundtables offer a variety of career topic-themed tables addressed with expert facilitators. In addition, special sessions focus on advocacy, media and public outreach, and special issues of interest to women, minorities, gay, lesbian, and transgender students/scientists, the media, etc. The 2012 meeting resulted in the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment. Awards ASCB Fellows E.B. Wilson Medal Keith R. Porter Lecture Women in Cell Biology Junior Award for Excellence in Research The Sandra K. Masur Senior Leadership Award ASCB Prize for Excellence in Inclusivity E.E. Just Lecture MBC Paper of the Year Bruce Alberts Award for Excellence in Science Education Günter Blobel Early Career Award Merton Bernfield Memorial Award Norton B. Gilula Award ASCB Public Service Award Innovation in Research Award Innovation in Education Award Porter Prizes for Excellence in Research Presidents The following people have been elected president of the ASCB: Committees The Education Committee focuses on promoting biology education, science literacy, and career development in biology-related fields, honoring educators Bruce Alberts Award for Excellence in Science Education, educating educators through sessions at the ASCB Annual Meeting including the Education Initiative Forum, Education Minisymposium, Education workshop on undergraduate teaching, K–12 Science Education (for local high school students and teachers), and developing careers. The Finance And Audit Committee, chaired by the treasurer, is responsible for evaluating the financial status of the Society, reviewing expenditures and recommending the annual budgets, reserve funds, and investments. The committee consists of three or more members of the Society and two ex officio members - the president and president-elect. The major objectives of the International Affairs Committee are to broaden the base of the society's international efforts by working with