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Section 2. 
I. Past Presidents' Council 
J. Plac e of M ee t i ng Comm i tt ee Deleted 10/1/2011 
K. Poster Awards Committee 
L. Publications Committee 
M. Resolutions Committee 
N. Senior Research Awards Committee 
O. Student Research Awards Committee 
P. Microbiology Awards Committee 
Q. Membership Benefits Committee 
Committee members, except for those who serve ex officio, shall 
be appointed by the President upon the approval of the Executive 
Committee. The composition and duties of the standing 
committees shall be as follows: 
A. The Committee on Human Diversity shall promote career 
opportunities in the biological sciences for women, minorities, 
and individuals with disabilities and implement programs to 
eliminate barriers that restrict the access of underrepresented 
groups to biological careers. The committee shall consist of 
three members appointed for terms of 3 years, with a member 
appointed annually and serving as Chair in the third year. 
B. The Conservation Committee shall accumulate facts about 
environmental issues; shall, where it deems appropriate, 
disseminate such information to the membership; and shall 
bring resolutions addressing issues of significance to the 
Executive Committee for presentation to the membership 
through the Resolutions Committee. The committee shall 
consist of three members appointed for terms of 3 years, with a 
member appointed annually and serving as Chair in the third 
year. 
C. The Education Committee shall explore ways and means by 
which the Association might contribute to improved biological 
education at all levels. Where feasible, the committee shall 
organize symposia and workshops for the Annual Meeting 
designed to acquaint the membership with new pedagogy and 
critical issues in biological education. The committee shall 
consist of six members appointed for terms of 3 years, with two 
members appointed annually and serving as Co-Chairs in the 
third year. 
D. The Finance Committee shall review the finances of the 
Association, prepare budget projections for future years, and 
recommend actions regarding dues structure and other financial 
matters to the Executive Committee. The committee shall 
consist of the ASB Treasurer (Chair), Past President, President- 
Elect, and a member of the Executive Committee. 
E. The Graduate Student Support Award Committee shall make 
monetary awards to assist graduate students to attend the 
Annual Meetings of ASB. The committee shall consist of three 
members appointed for terms of 3 years, with a member 
appointed annually and serving as Chair in the third year. 
F. The Annual Meeting Arrangement Committee shall assist the 
