Biophysical Society Bulletin | October 2019

President’s Message

Officers President

David W. Piston President-Elect Catherine Royer Past-President Angela Gronenborn Secretary Erin Sheets Treasurer Kalina Hristova Council Zev Bryant Linda Columbus Michelle A. Digman Marta Filizola Teresa Giraldez Ruben Gonzalez, Jr. Joseph A. Mindell Anna Moroni Marina Ramirez-Alvarado Jennifer Ross David Stokes Pernilla Wittung-Stafeshede Biophysical Journal Jane Dyson Editor-in-Chief The Biophysicist Sam Safran Editor-in-Chief

by these Committees is significant, and the success of their programs is crucial for the con- tinued growth and health of biophysics and our Society. Over the last year, I have heard many great ideas from members, and would love to help see them come to fruition. From my perspec- tive, we can never have too many good ideas or too many effective programs, and the key to effectiveness is the work that people are willing to put into that idea. The Society is in

a strong position to empower our members to lead their new ideas through any of the routes I have described. To get involved or learn more about these opportunities, visit https:/www. biophysics.org/get-involved. We are currently accepting applications for Committee member- ship, and you can complete this form at https:/ www.surveymonkey.com/r/volunteers20. I invite every one of you to take advantage of these opportunities to help lead your Society. — David W. Piston

Fall 2019 Call for Networking Events Are you looking to connect with local biophysicists? Do you have an idea for a networking event and want to host one in your area? BPS can help! Since 2011, BPS has provided mini- grants to support networking events for local communities of biophysicists to come together. Past events have included career panels, casual coffee meet-ups, trivia nights, as well as programs of short talks and posters from different institutions in one geographical area that may not otherwise interact. If you’re bringing biophysicists together, the format is up to you! All current Society members are eligible to apply. Please note that your event must meet the following requirements: • The event should be no longer than one day; • It should be a stand-alone event (not part of a larger conference); • The event should promote interaction between different institutions and/or communities in a geographical area not served by the BPS Annual Meeting; • There should be an emphasis on promotion of biophysics; • The event must take place in an area not currently well served by other opportunities for networking among biophysicists; • A meeting size of approximately 25 to a maximum of 150 attendees is best; • It must be advertised prominently as a BPS-sponsored event; and • If there is a speaker list, it should include graduate students and postdocs. BPS will be accepting networking event proposals for events occurring anytime in 2020. The networking event submission site will be open September 13–October 30, 2019. Awarded applicants will be notified before the end of December. If selected, you will receive up to $500 through the Membership Committee’s mini-grant program to host the event. For more information about the proposal requirements, and to view past and upcoming networking events, please visit https:/www.biophysics.org/ networking-events.

Society Office Jennifer Pesanelli Executive Officer Newsletter Executive Editor Jennifer Pesanelli Managing Editor Beth Staehle

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