Audrey Folsom, DHSc, MSHS, MT(ASCP) Photo credit: Abdrahim Oulfakir, Unsplash Stress is an inevitable part of life. Some stresses are desirable, such as the birth of a child; some are undesirable, such as the loss of a loved one. Situations such as the novel coronavirus pandemic increase stress and anxiety due to the uncertainty it…
Laboratory students are facing new issues due to COVID-19, like the transition to online classes, delayed or shortened clinical rotations, and limited access to certification exams. Despite general feelings of uncertainty, many have shown considerable resilience and made the most of their situations. Below, each of the new Developing Professionals Forum officers share their personal…
Pat Tille, PhD, MT(ASCP) It is the middle of August and the weather is in the 80s and 90s. There is a global pandemic, so all your interactions are limited only to those you share your household with or close family, due to assisting with childcare or other needs as you can. Activities outdoors are…
BE AN INFORMED VOTER IN 2020 Stephanie Noblit, Esp., MLS(ASCP)CM, Jessica Lawless, MLS(ASCP)CM Photo credit: Tom Arthur 2020 brought forth numerous challenges. Whether you consider dealing with challenges to be fun and exciting, or nerve racking and stressful, this year has not been dull, to say the least. Additionally, during this tumultuous time, it is…
The following Constituent Society Awards were given during the 2020 ASCLS Joint Annual Meeting. Visit the ASCLS Awards and Scholarships webpage for information on applying for awards, grants, and scholarships in 2021. Membership Awards Greatest Percentage Increase 1st place – Florida Society for Clinical Laboratory Science 2nd place – Kentucky Society for Clinical Laboratory Science 3rd…
ASCLS recognizes 33 loyal members of ASCLS who achieved 50 years of membership, first joining what was known then as the American Society of Medical Technologists (ASMT) in 1970. Karol Brewer Mary Briden Ruby Brower Shirley Carreiro-Ochipa Anna Ciulla Rose Ann Crawford Alice Davis Rose Evans Maureen Foley George Fritsma Sandra Fry James Griffith Bill…
This recognition celebrates the Member of the Year of each constituent society. These members have been honored by their own constituent society for their leadership on the local and state level. ASCLS is proud to recognize these outstanding members for the many contributions to the Society and to ASCLS as a whole. Audrey Folsum, Arkansas…
This recognition celebrates an ASCLS member who has made significant contributions to ASCLS at all levels. This is the seventh year for this award. The recipient will have made significant contributions to ASCLS as well as the laboratory field, and who, by example, has inspired others. There were three nominees this year including Carey Loveland,…
The Developing Professionals Leadership Award recognizes a student member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and who has contributed to the growth and development of the Developing Professionals Forum. Nominees for the Developing Professionals Leadership Award were Eykka Gundlach, Minnesota, and Rachel Schaeferle, Michigan. The 2020 Developing Professionals Leadership Award winner is Eykka Gundlach. Eykka was…
Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity provided $41,000 in scholarships to the following students. Royce Watson Graduate Scholarship: Kristen Sigl Ruth M. French Scholarship: Georgia Artzberger James Holley Scholarship: Rachel Schaeferle Dorothy Morrison Scholarship: Stephanie Jacobson Eleanor Parchman Scholarship: Katelyn Hadlich Ida & May Reilly Undergraduate Scholarship: Jada Hicks Martha Winstead Scholarship: Rachel Siddall Roma E. Brown…