Biophysical Society Bulletin | December 2021

Career Development

University of Maryland Baltimore Biophysical Society Student Chapter Early Career Panel

The University of Maryland Baltimore Biophysical Society Stu- dent Chapter would like to thank the panelists, attendees, and everyone involved in the organization of our virtual Early Ca- reer Panel. As a chapter, we could not be more excited about the success of our inaugural event! Throughout our two-hour- long panel, 40+ students, graduate students, chapter mem- bers, and Biophysical Society members tuned in to hear the knowledge and advice provided by the panelists. Members of the audience asked many great questions ranging from advice to probing each panelist’s journey. The panelists were open, engaging, and thoughtful in all of their answers. They encouraged students and attendees to affirm themselves as scientists and biophysicists, creating a space that allowed for honest discussion and a sense of virtual community. We hope to build off this event in the future as our chapter keeps building. We would like to thank Delany Torres (Nation- al Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health), Meagan C. Small (Combat Capabilities Development Command, Army Research Laboratory), Lyna Luo (Western University of Health Sciences), Jessica A. Espino Perez (GlaxoSmithKline), and Emily Chea (GenNext Technologies) for their time and for being a part of our inaugural event! Grants & Opportunities The James Corones Award in Leadership, Community Building, and Communication This award was established to recognize the impact of mid-career scientists and engineers in their chosen fields. The recipient will be someone who encourages and men- tors young people to be active in the science community, to communicate their work effectively, and to make a difference in their scientific area. Who can apply: Mid-career is defined as those having earned a PhD within the past 10 to 20 years. Deadline: December 31, 2021 Website: https:/www.krellinst.org/about-krell/ corones-award Numbers By the

There are currently 40 BPS Student Chapters around the world, including 9 chapters outside of the United States.

The Robert A. Welch Award in Chemistry The purpose of this award is to foster and encourage basic chemical research contributions for the benefit of humankind. Who can apply: No self-nominations are allowed. Deadline: January 31, 2022 Website: https:/welch1.org/awards/welch-award-in- chemistry/welch-award-guidelines

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