Biophysical Society Bulletin | June 2023

Communities

Anne E. Carlson Committee for Professional Opportunities for Women (CPOW)

Anne E. Carlson

Is this your first volunteer position for BPS? If not, what other positions have you held? Yes, this is my first volunteer position for BPS! Why do you volunteer? I chose to volunteer because I wanted to give back to this wonderful community of biophysicists who have been a major source of inspiration and support throughout my career. I am also a firm believer in making science open and available to everyone, regardless of their background, in order to foster growth and innovation within the field. What has been a highlight from your volunteer experience? A highlight of my experience so far has been when I participated in reviewing travel grants for the latest BPS meeting. I was truly inspired by the exceptional trainees in our field who are working hard to advance biophysics through their groundbreaking research.

Do you have advice for others who might be thinking about volunteering? Volunteer! Giving back to our community is rewarding and a wonderful way to interact with other scientists. When not volunteering for BPS, what do you work on? When not volunteering, I’m spending time with my family, which includes my husband and two children. Recently we all started rock climbing, which has brought us even closer together, as we frequent the gym several times a week. Profiles in Biophysics No two biophysicists have the same story. Read about the many paths that led each of them to become a biophysicist. www.biophysics.org/profiles-in-biophysics

Gratitude for Our Volunteers The Society would like to express our gratitude for the outgoing committee members listed below for their time, participation, and expertise. These volunteers have made a tremendous impact and difference within the Biophysical Society and the bio physics community. Thank you again—your efforts are truly appreciated! Committee for Inclusion and Diversity (CID) Luyi Cheng

Early Careers Committee Maryam Al-Khannaq Manuela Ayee-Leong Senjuti Banerjee Anthony Cammarato Ashley De Lio Swati Dey Priscilla L. Yang Education Committee Dirar M. Homouz Allen C. Price

Fellows Committee Michael Brown Membership Committee Viksita Vijayvergiya Public Affairs Committee Emmanuel Margeat Bridget Milorey Max Olender Arnold Revzin Harmen Steele Publications Committee Linda M. Columbus Kambiz M. Hamadani Christopher M. Yip

Samuel S. Cho Daryl K. Eggers Kim N. Ha Committee on Professional Opportunities for Women (CPOW) Otonye Braide-Moncoeur Silvia Cavagnero Emily Mace

Jacob O’Connor Andreea Trache

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