Biophysical Society Bulletin | November 2019

Annual Meeting

Career Events Providing students with information on top-notch biophysics programs, to assisting job seekers with resume critiques, to providing networking opportunities for mid-career professionals, the 2020 Annual Meeting will feature a wide variety of career-enriching events for attendees at every career level! Sunday, February 16 The World Outside the Lab: Many Ways to Use Your PhD Skills 1:00 pm –2:30 pm Professional Development Sunday, February 16 Teaching Science Like We Do Science 2:00 pm –4:00 pm

Thank you to our sponsors: Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Bruker Corporation Burroughs Wellcome Fund Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC Chroma Technology Dynamic Biosensors GmbH ELEMENTS SRL HORIBA Scientific Leica Microsystems LUMICKS

Careers outside of the laboratory, such as in government, industry, and academia, will be explored by panelists who will share their experiences. Consider attending this session to learn more about these fields, and to gain additional perspective on ca- reer paths away from the bench! Education and Career Opportunities Fair 1:00 pm –3:00 pm Attendees are invited to meet with repre- sentatives from educational institutions, industry companies, and government agencies. Stop by the fair to learn about open positions and talk one-on-one with representatives from participating institu- tions. Tuesday, February 18 Postdoc to Faculty Q&A: Transitions Forum and Luncheon 12:00 pm –1:30 pm Have questions regarding academic faculty positions? What does the application pro- cess include? Panelists will discuss what to expect during the interview process, as well as how to prepare the curriculum vitae. Attendance is limited to the first 60 participants, and pre-registration is required to reserve a boxed lunch.

Mad City Labs Mizar Imaging Molecular Devices

Using a variety of tools and strategies, participants will be better able to assess the response of their students, as well as implement necessary modifications to their methods of teaching. PI to PI Wine and Cheese Mixer 4:00 pm –6:00 pm Compare notes with colleagues and discuss one-on-one your unique solutions to issues that arise in the time between getting your job and getting your next promotion, including management of lab staff, getting your work published, and renewing your funding. Monday, February 17 Annual Meeting of the Student Chapters 11:00 am –1:00 pm Join BPS Student Chapters from all over the world for a poster session and workshop. Attendees will meet Student Chapter officers and representatives and learn about each chapter. The interactive workshop aims to establish chapter interactions, communica- tions, and planning for future Student Chapter Annual Meeting sessions.

Nanion Technologies Olympus America Inc Photonics Media Physics Today Sophion Bioscience A/S

Sutter Instrument Wyatt Technology

This BPSmeeting was filled with great science, but the workshops and career development sessions were a real highlight for me! Working on our personal growth is critical to becoming successful scientists in the future and I amgrateful that BPS is providing these opportunities!

—Mara Olenick

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