Biophysical Society Bulletin | January 2024

Annual Meeting

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First Timers and New Members

First-Time Attendee Drop By Saturday, February 10, 2024, 5:00 pm –6:00 pm

Is this your first time attending a Biophysical Society Annual Meeting? Wondering what to do first and how to get the most out of your time? Drop by the First-Time Attendee event on Saturday evening during the Opening Mixer to learn how to navigate the meeting. Society staff and com mittee members will be on hand to answer your questions about the meeting and help you gain the most from your time at the BPS 2024 Annual Meeting. View our guide to learn to navigate the meeting before you arrive at https:/www.biophysics.org/2024meeting/general-info/navi gating-the-meeting.

New Member Welcome Coffee Monday, February 12, 2024, 10:15 am –11:15 am

All new Biophysical Society members are invited to participate in an informal gathering to meet members of the Society’s Council and Committees, find out about the Society’s activities, get acquainted with other new members, and enjoy refreshments. Dinner Meet-Ups Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 6:00 pm Interested in making new acquaintances and experiencing the cuisine of Philadelphia? Meet at the Society Booth each evening Sunday through Tuesday at 6:00 PM, where a BPS member will coordinate dinner at a local restaurant. In addition to the general Dinner Meet-Up groups, there will be specific meet-ups for different groups and focus topics: • Sunday, February 11 – General, Policy & Advocacy • Monday, February 12 – General, Black in Biophysics, Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUI) • Tuesday, February 13 – General, Networking for Nerds Additional groups may be added, and dates may be subject to change. Attendees are responsible for covering their individual expenses.

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