Biophysical Society Bulletin | October 2019

Annual Meeting

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES Calling all students! What is in store for you at the BPS 2020 Annual Meeting? There are several sessions planned throughout the meeting to provide undergraduate and graduate students with opportunities to network with faculty members and other students from around the world and to explore a variety of career paths after graduation. Saturday, February 15

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Sunday, February 16 Exploring Careers in Biophysics Day 11:15 am –3:00 pm Calling San Diego area high school and college students! Have you ever consid- ered a career in biophysics, but don’t know what options are out there? This event is geared toward high school and undergrad- uate students who are interested in the field, or would just like some additional information on career options for aspiring biophysicists. Students will learn about the coursework required for becoming a biophysicist, as well as the importance of the position. Students will also receive in- formation and advice on how to maximize their experience at the Annual Meeting. Local undergraduate students, and their PI’s, residing within a 50-mile radius of San Diego, who are not presenting an abstract or listed on an abstract being presented at this meeting, may register for this event and gain FREE access to all Annual Meeting sessions on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Pre-registration is required at https:/www. surveymonkey.com/r/SDMPVGS There will be no onsite registration.

Undergraduate Mixer and Poster Award Competition 3:00 pm –5:00 pm

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Put your presentation and communica- tions skills to practice! If you’re an under- graduate student, plan on attending the Undergraduate Mixer and Poster Award Competition! This is an exciting opportunity for you to showcase your scientific project, interact with your fellow students, and learn more about the field of biophysics. Having the chance to present in a welcom- ing environment also takes away the stress of a more formal setting, and helps to per- fect your craft. The top three contestants will receive $100. For more information, please visit the Annual Meeting Profes- sional Development & Networking page at https:/www.biophysics.org/2020meeting/ program/professional-development- networking

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Sutter Instrument Wyatt Technology

The Biophysical Society Annual Meeting allows students and post- docs to present their work in a very large setting; several of my graduate students gave their first talks at the Biophysical Society Annual Meeting. This is a terrific opportunity for young people.

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Student members can take advantage of reduced meeting registration and membership rates. Have your students submit an abstract and join the Biophysical Society today!

—Angela M. Gronenborn Univeristy of Pittsburgh

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