Biophysical Society Bulletin | October 2021

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Fall 2021 Call for In-PersonOr Virtual Networking Events Are you looking to connect with fellow biophysicists? Do you have an idea for a networking event? BPS can help! BPS is calling for Networking Events to be held in 2022. For the first time, BPS will support both virtual and in-person local Networking Events—the decision on the format will be up to you! We ask that members use their best judgment and follow all local public health guidance at in-person events. Past events have included career panels and programs of short talks from different institutions. The goal is to bring biophysicists together in an interesting way. Benefits of Hosting a BPS Virtual Networking Event: • BPS will provide the Zoom virtual platform for the meeting and monitoring assistance on the day of the meeting, if it is held between the hours of 7 AM–5 PM Eastern Time, USA

• BPS will help you advertise the meeting (social media, emails, newsletter, etc.) • You can attract attendees from all over the world to get together on one topic! Benefits of Hosting an in-person BPS Networking Event: • BPS will reimburse you up to $500 for the costs associated with hosting the meeting • BPS will help you advertise the meeting (social media, emails, newsletter, etc.) • You can meet and exchange ideas with others at your institution and neighboring communities! 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); • There should be an emphasis on promotion of biophysics; • A meeting size of approximately 25 to a maximum of 100 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 starting in February 2022. The networking event submission site will be open October 1–November 12, 2021. Applicants will be notified of the results in early January. For more information about the proposal requirements, and to view past and upcoming networking events, please visit https:/www.biophysics.org/meetings-events/networking-events/criteria-and-submission-information

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