Biophysical Society Bulletin | April 2018

Career Development

BPS Committees: What do they do? Why should I participate?

Dear BioFizzy, The Biophysical Society has 14 committees, which are essential to carrying out the mission of leading the develop- ment and dissemination of information about biophysics. The Committees and their charges are summarized on the BPS website http:/www.biophysics.org/About-BPS/Governance/ Committees. Some committees, such as the Nominating Committee, are elected by Council. Others are made up of Society members who volunteer to serve and are approved by the Biophysical Society Council to serve three-year terms, renewable once. The Society seeks to reflect the membership in committee composition, with diversity in gender, career stage, and coun- try of origin. Committee members serve for a variety of reasons. The most common reason is a desire to become involved with and give back to the community formed by the Society. It’s also great way to network and get to know people outside of your area. Interested in joining? Society members wishing to be more involved in Society ac- tivities are encouraged to submit a volunteer form, which can be found on the website, and indicate their interest in one or more of the following committees: Early Careers, Education, Membership, Inclusion and Diversity, Professional Opportuni- ties for Women, Public Affairs, or Publications. — Molly Cule

Dear Molly Cule, I’ve seen references to different com- mittees of the Biophysical Society, like the Early Careers Committee and the Education Committee. What do these committees do? Who serves on them and how are the members selected? Should I participate, and how can I sign up? Signed, BioFizzy

Have a question for Molly Cule? Write LPhelan@biophysics.org

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