Biophysical Society Bulletin | October 2022

Annual Meeting

Biophysics Beyond the Boundaries

JUST-B Poster Session Monday, February 20, 3:00 pm –5:00 pm , USA Pacific

Call for Future of Biophysics SymposiumSpeakers Do you know a young researcher doing cutting-edge research at the interface of the physical and life sciences? The Biophysical So ciety is seeking suggestions from you for speakers to be featured in the special Future of Biophysics Burroughs Wellcome Fund Sympo sium in San Diego. If you have a colleague who might be suitable for a nomination, visit https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/9DSJ5QV and complete the required information by October 17, 2022. Student Volunteers Undergraduate and graduate students can volunteer time at the Annual Meeting in exchange for complimentary meeting registration. Volunteers must be Society members with regis tration fully paid and must be willing to volunteer for six hours during the meeting. To apply, please send an email to meet ings@biophysics.org by January 5, 2023, with the following information: full name, cell phone number, and complete list of dates/times available. Those selected will have their regis tration refunded after the meeting. Student Housing Deadline: December 6, 2022 Affordable housing is available for undergraduate student at tendees who are current Society members. To secure student housing, visit the Annual Meeting website.

The JUST-B Poster Session highlights the achievements of underrepresented students, postdocs, and early career researchers. Present your work and network with BPS2023 attendees! All are welcome to attend. www.biophysics.org/education-careers/just-b-poster-ses sion

One-on-One with aMentor Students and Early Career Members are invited to apply to be paired with a mentor from among BPS Regular Members. Participants can meet with their mentor in person. Pairs are matched based on scientific interests from their member ship profiles, as well as the answers to a short questionnaire. Membership and registration are required for participation. In addition to being a great opportunity for Student and Early Career Members to have a mentor, mentors find this to be a valuable experience to meet with and encourage the next generation of biophysicists. Each mentor will only be paired with one person, on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up here: https:/www.biophysics.org/2023meeting/program/ professional-development-networking#mentor. Undergraduate Student Lounge Saturday, February 19 –Wednesday, February 22 Need to catch up on coursework? Or do you want to meet other undergraduate attendees? Stop by the Undergraduate Student Lounge throughout the meeting. Wi-Fi will be avail able.

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