The Student Chapter of the Eastern PA Branch-ASM is an active organization dedicated to promote communication among students interested in microbiology, to provide guidance for new students, to maintain active faculty-student rapport, to promote awareness of career opportunities available in the field of microbiology, and to provide an avenue for intellectual exchange between its members.

We encourage students to become active in the Eastern Pennsylvania Branch and in the national American Society for Microbiology.

The student chapter is composed of graduate students from the region’s universities including Drexel University,  Temple University, Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Pennsylvania.  

Chapter Officers

Co-President: Evangeline Williams
Email: emw366@drexel.edu

Co-President: Mary Marino
email: mcm543@drexel.edu

Co-Vice President: Jaydeen Sewell
email: jaydeen.sewell@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Co- Vice President: Jack Dowling
email: jack.dowling@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Secretary:  Aaren Milne
email: aaren.milne@students.jefferson.edu

Treasurer: Anita Kowal
email: anita.kowal@temple.edu

Social Media Coordinator: Anita Kowal
email: anita.kowal@temple.edu

Student Chapter Constitution and Formation Letter 1996 – Link

Chapter Activities

-The Student Chapter also invites and hosts the speaker for the EPAASM Branch’s May Meeting, which consists of three student talks followed by a complimentary buffet and the invited speaker.  

-The Student Chapter is actively involved in organizing the Annual Philadelphia Infection and Immunity Forum held each year.

-The Student Chapter welcomes new members.   You can join the Student Chapter by joining the main EPAASM Branch and is free for students.  

Chapter History
History of the Branch Student Chapter (New)

Student Chapter Facebook page

For more information,  contact the faculty advisor for the student chapter, contact Dr. Sunny Shin, email: sunshin@pennmedicine.upenn.edu