Biophysical Society Bulletin | June 2022

Career Development

Science Fairs The Biophysics Award, sponsored by the Biophysical Society’s Education Committee, is presented to high school students at regional and state science fairs across the United States. The winners are chosen by local judges and BPS volunteers who take on the challenge of selecting the best biophysics-related project. Each student winner is given a $100 award and recognition by BPS for their outstanding achievement.

Seoyoung Jun, the Biophysics Award recipient at the Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair in Virginia, solders her project, Mind Beacon

Mind Beacon is a portable spatial recognition device that introduces a new way for the visually impaired to receive 3D spatial information.

The Society could not give these awards and encourage young scientists without the help of members who volunteer to judge. We are so grateful to the judges who give back to their local communities to share their passion for biophysics. For many students, presenting at a science fair might be their first time giving a science talk outside of an in-school presenta tion, and might be their first step into a scientific career. Many shared their gratitude for the award and their pleasure at being able to present to real scientists in the field. If you’re interested in being a science fair judge for the Biophysics Award in the future, please visit your myBPS profile and the “Get Involved” section of the website (www.biophysics.org).

Join the BPS PUI Network Are you looking to connect with other Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI) faculties or interested in obtaining academic positions at a PUI? Join the BPS PUI Network! The network creates opportunities for current PUI faculty to net work and share experiences with one another. Members of the Network exchange tips and ideas such as teaching strategies, latest trends in education technology, online teaching, and more. Graduate students and postdocs interested in obtain ing academic positions at PUIs are encouraged to join. Questions can be directed to Margaret Mainguy at mmainguy@biophysics.org. www.biophysics.org/PUI-Network

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