The Ruth Kirschstein Diversity in Science Award was established to honor an
outstanding scientist who has shown a strong commitment to the
encouragement of under-represented minorities to enter the scientific
enterprise and/or to the effective mentorship of those within it. The
award will consist of a plaque, a cash prize of $3,000, and travel
expenses to present a lecture at the annual ASBMB meeting. The recipient
will be chosen by the Minority Affairs Committee. Nominations must be
originated by Society members however, the nominee need not be an
ASBMB member.