ASCLS-OR

01/05/2026

30/03/2026

📢2026 ASCLS-OREGON BETSY BAPTIST SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION IS OPEN THROUGH MARCH 31ST! 📢
Get your last minute applications in now, Oregon MLT/MLS/online students!
https://ascls.connectedcommunity.org/oregon/scholarships/betsy-baptist-scholarship

In 2012, beloved Laboratory Science professional and teacher, Betsy Baptist, set up a scholarship to assist future laboratory scientists in achieving their career goals. This scholarship, administered by ASCLS-OR, will be granted to the student(s) in Oregon who best demonstrates active participation in the professional organization and whose goals include continuing work with the professional organization, preferably in Oregon. Monetary need will not be a factor in the decision. Awards typically range between $1,000-$5,000.

25/02/2026

🎓Don't forget to submit your applications for ASCLS's Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity scholarships! 🏫
Due March 1st, 20 -25 Graduate and Undergraduate scholarships are awarded annually in amounts from $1,000.00 to $4,000.00.

Link below for more information!

Alpha Mu Tau is a national fraternity whose purpose is the advancement of professionals in the clinical laboratory sciences. One of the prime activities of

23/02/2026

The February issue of ASCLS Society News Now was posted today. Read about:

✅ PAMA Cuts Delayed but Advocacy for RESULTS Act Continues
✅ Dept of Ed Draft Regulations Spark Concern Over “Professional” Degree Definitions
✅ ASCLS Awards and Scholarships Deadlines Coming up
✅ ASCLS Volunteer Opportunities
✅ And more!

👉 Read here: https://ascls.org/society-news-now-february-2026/

05/02/2026

📢2026 ASCLS-OREGON BETSY BAPTIST SCHOLARSHIP NOW OPEN! 📢

APPLICATION AND INFO: https://ascls.connectedcommunity.org/oregon/scholarships/betsy-baptist-scholarship

In 2012, beloved Laboratory Science professional and teacher, Betsy Baptist, set up a scholarship to assist future laboratory scientists in achieving their career goals. This scholarship, administered by ASCLS-OR, will be granted to the student(s) in Oregon who best demonstrates active participation in the professional organization and whose goals include continuing work with the professional organization, preferably in Oregon. Monetary need will not be a factor in the decision. Awards typically range between $1,000-$5,000.

11/01/2026

Webinar Update — New Date, New Insights

ASCLS and ACLA have rescheduled our important FREE webinar on PAMA reform to next Thursday, Jan 15, 1p ET — and the timing couldn’t be more critical.

Following ACLA President Susan Van Meter’s congressional testimony on Jan 8, this webinar will include fresh updates from Capitol Hill and break down what PAMA reform (or lack thereof) could mean for professionals, labs, and patient care.

Attendees will learn:
✔ What happened at the congressional hearing
✔ How proposed cuts to 700 tests on the Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule will affect labs
✔ What the RESULTS Act aims to accomplish
✔ How you can help influence policy outcomes through efforts like the campaign

02/01/2026

Are you interested in Laboratory Advocacy? 🥼🇺🇸

If you're interested in getting more involved in efforts to support the profession, consider joining the ASCLS Labvocate Ambassador Program. This growing network of passionate medical laboratory professionals is committed to strengthening the voice and visibility of the clinical laboratory community.

More than 60 ambassadors have already signed up, and the goal is to have one ambassador for every Representative and Senator in Congress.

Learn more and sign up at

Labvocate Ambassadors are medical laboratory professions who have agreed to actively engage with their members of Congress by:

30/12/2025

Visit stoplabcuts.org to take action. Tell Congress to support the RESULTS act.

28/12/2025

The last episode of the 2025 Off the Bench podcast season dropped today!

Join Doryan and Sophia (of Warbler Works Studio) as they review the year and share upcoming events for 2026. Happy New Year, and the podcast will be back in March.

22/12/2025

How can trauma-informed pedagogy improve student success?

The 2026 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference will open with a powerful keynote by Jeanie Tietjen, PhD, exploring trauma-informed teaching strategies, neurobiological factors affecting learning, and practical tools educators can apply right away.

will be held Feb 5-7 in Bellevue, WA, near Seattle, and virtually. The program includes nearly 40 educational sessions packed with insights on teaching strategies, program management, student engagement, and more for educators.

Regular registration ends Jan 21.

➡ Learn more about the Opening Keynote: https://ascls.org/clec-2026-opening-keynote-announced-trauma-informed-pedagogy-practice/

04/11/2025

Expect the unexpected in the lab! 🧪 🦠

🎙️Check out the newest episode of the Off the Bench podcast by ASCLS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench/id1460055748?i=1000734461080