Paulin Fund

The Jerry Paulin Lectureship Award and Memorial Fund honor Jerome J. Paulin’s commitment to helping students and scientists recognize the value of microscopy by supporting outstanding SEMS members who share their expertise through lectures and educational outreach.

Each year, distinguished SEMS members may volunteer to present at institutions throughout the southeastern United States, particularly those that might not otherwise have the resources to host invited speakers, while the Lectureship Award may also provide support for a one-hour presentation by a qualified nominee at the SEMS Annual Meeting when sufficient funding is available. Sponsoring institutions may request support by submitting a cost estimate to the Fund Director, who coordinates visits with designated lecturers; although host institutions may independently offer an honorarium, compensation is not provided by the Memorial Fund.

The program is overseen by SEMS leadership, including the three most recent Past Presidents and appointed fund administrators, and is promoted through SEMS communications and outreach to academic institutions across the region. Through these efforts, the program extends access to microscopy expertise, creates educational opportunities for students and researchers, strengthens connections across the microscopy community, and advances the visibility and impact of SEMS while preserving Jerry Paulin’s legacy of service and education.