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Association of Scientists of Indian Origin Special Interest Group Forwards Its Key Objectives
Submitted by Brinda Mahadevan, ASIO-SOT-SIG member
Introduction
In 2006, SOT Council considered a proposal to support the organizing efforts of SOT members of Indian origin in establishing a new Special Interest Group (SIG). The Association of Scientists of Indian Origin (ASIO) officially came into existence in 2007, under the leadership of Madhu Soni, as an SOT SIG that promotes fellowship among scientists of Indian origin living in North America. ASIO now acts as a scientific and educational group that establishes open channels of communication among all scientists. It honors and recognizes senior scientists who have made an impact in science as well as provides awards to outstanding postdoctoral fellows and graduate students for their research. The mission of ASIO SOT SIG is to enhance collegiality, fellowship, networking, and professional development of all associated with and engaged in the active learning and practice of toxicology. The members meet every year at the SOT Annual Meeting and/or otherwise keep in contact with each other through networking and newsletters in order to facilitate and augment professional development individually and collectively.
News update on ASIO as an SOT SIG
- ASIO as a recognized SOT SIG now consists of a group of individuals involved in creating a self-sustained SIG with a
diversified financial base that complements with the work of SOT.
- Recently, a dedicated ASIO SOT Web site was created and we encourage you to visit to gain more information on the
activities of the SIG.
- ASIO SOT Endowment Funds were instituted with contributions from Dr. Dharm V. Singh, Dr. Harihara M.
Mehendale, and generous contributions from several members of the ASIO with a matching contribution from SOT.
ASIO is the front runner among the SIG in instituting these Endowment Funds. The proceedings from these
endowments will be used for providing travel awards to graduate students/postdoctoral fellows to attend the SOT
Annual Meeting.
If you would like to contribute, visit the SOT Endowment Section dedicated to the ASIO Funds. Your contribution is tax deductible and may also be matched by the SOT.
- A proposal titled “A Quarter of a Century (1984–2009) Since the Bhopal Disaster: Lessons Learned
(chaired by Brinda Mahadevan, Schering-Plough Research Institute and Madhu Soni, Soni & Associates Inc.), sponsored
by ASIO has been accepted for a historical highlight session at the 2009 SOT Annual Meeting in Baltimore.
- ASIO is seeking to increase the student and postdoctoral members of this SIG, as it is committed to provide
forums for networking, education, and recognition of achievement to its members. Membership in one SIG is free
for students and postdoctoral researchers. We therefore request you join ASIO or renew your membership.
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