乐播传媒 Society
乐播传媒 (乐播传媒) invites qualified individuals to become members of the 乐播传媒 Society. From its inception in 1888, the 乐播传媒 Society has been guided by scientists who are invested in the 乐播传媒 and its future. Under authority established by the Board of Trustees, members of the 乐播传媒 Society serve in an advisory capacity and as a resource to provide scientific and other guidance at the request of the 乐播传媒 leadership.
The 乐播传媒 Society has hundreds of Members and Emeritus Members, who comprise scientists, dedicated alumni, and committed and informed friends with a history of discovery at, commitment to, and interest in the 乐播传媒 and its programs.
Members of the 乐播传媒 Society are led by a Speaker of the Society, currently Anne Hart, who is appointed by members of the 乐播传媒 Society.
More information on the Society Council can be found in the 乐播传媒 Society Council Charter and the 乐播传媒 Society Membership and Procedures document.
Why Join the 乐播传媒 Society? We hope you will help grow the Society by to embracing your history with the 乐播传媒 and applying for membership.
As a Society member you:
- Are invited to participate in the 乐播传媒 Society Annual Meeting and reception
- Are eligible for nomination of and election to the 乐播传媒 Society Council
- Are eligible for nomination of and election as Speaker of the 乐播传媒 Society*
- Will receive regular communication from the 乐播传媒 Society Council following Council meetings
- Have year-round access to the 乐播传媒 Lillie Library on weekdays, 9am 鈥 5pm, and you are eligible to apply for extended hours across seven days per week, 7am 鈥 11pm
- Receive free online subscription to the Biological Bulletin
- Receive a discount (10%) at the 乐播传媒 Gift Shop
* Students and postdoctoral Fellows not eligible
Annual Renewal:
To remain a Society member in good standing, members (excluding Emeritus members) must opt-in yearly via annual 乐播传媒 Society reminders sent to members. For additional questions regarding the renewal process, you may contact mblsociety@mbl.edu.
In lieu of dues, annual donations to the 乐播传媒 Annual Fund are encouraged and are tax-deductible to the Society member.
Minimum suggested level of donation:
Regular Investigators $100
Beginning Investigators $50
Postdoctoral Researchers and Graduate Students $25
Emeritus Members $100
Applying for Society Membership
A complete application includes: 1) a filled-in application form, 2) a CV, and 3) two endorsements by current Society members. To use the form, you must have the latest version of Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.
The application form should be filled out, saved, and e-mailed with your CV as an attachment to 乐播传媒Society@mbl.edu. Endorsements may be e-mailed separately to 乐播传媒Society@mbl.edu. The Society Council will review applications for approval at their meetings during the year.
乐播传媒 Society Annual Meeting
The Speaker of the 乐播传媒 Society presides over an Annual Meeting each summer for Members and Emeritus Members in good standing. The 乐播传媒 Director and the Chair/Vice Chair of the Society Council will provide an update during the meeting. The meeting emphasizes transformative ideas and cutting-edge research being conducted by scientists throughout the 乐播传媒, and the highlight is a scientific symposium, bringing renewed emphasis and engagement of the 乐播传媒 Society in the 乐播传媒鈥檚 scientific mission and new strategic directions.
Society Council
The 乐播传媒 Society Council is an advisory group consisting of not more than 13 members elected by members of the 乐播传媒 Society in good standing. Society Council is one of the major advisory groups that provide their support, knowledge, and experience to the leadership of the 乐播传媒.