Established in 1899, ASM is the home for microbial scientists from around the globe to connect, learn, discover and prepare for the future. The ASM is a professional life science organization composed of more than 32,000 scientists, educators and health professionals who are dedicated to promoting and advancing microbial sciences around the world. Microbiology has the power to impact lives, and ASM are uniquely positioned to bring together key stakeholders to institute life-saving programs, advocate for science funding, encourage the next generation of microbiologists and contribute to the resolution of the most pressing global health challenges. ASM strive to make the microbial sciences the most diverse field in STEM and to be a homebase where microbiologists from every part of our world can come together, connect, learn and recharge for the future.