Biophysical Society Bulletin | October 2024

Annual Meeting

Graduate Student Breakfast Monday, February 17, 7:30 am –8:30 am , USA Pacific Get inspired while eating breakfast! Graduate students should attend this breakfast for a chance to meet other students, discuss issues they face in their current career stage, and learn from others’ experiences. Limited to the first 100 at tendees. Annual Meeting of the Student Chapters Monday, February 17, 11:00 am –12:30 pm , USA Pacific Students and meeting attendees are invited to meet several BPS Student Chapters from around the world for an interac tive workshop. Student Chapter officers and representatives will be onsite to share information about their Chapter and to learn about other Chapters. This session aims to establish Chapter interactions, communications, and planning for future Student Chapter Annual Meeting sessions. If you are inter ested in learning about or starting a Chapter near you, please plan to attend. JUST-B Poster Session Monday, February 17, 3:00 pm –5:00 pm , USA Pacific The JUST-B Poster Session highlights the achievements of underrepresented students, postdocs, and early career researchers. Present your work and network with BPS2025 attendees. All are welcome to attend. To learn more and to sign up to participate, please visit www.biophysics.org/educa tion-careers/just-b-poster-session.

Undergraduate Student Lounge Saturday, February 15 – Wednesday, February 19 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. Student Housing Deadline: December 6, 2024 Affordable student housing is available for undergraduate and graduate student meeting attendees who are current Society members. To secure student housing, visit the Annual Meeting website. Student Volunteers Undergraduates and graduate students can volunteer their time at the Annual Meeting in exchange for complimentary meeting registration. Volunteers must be Society members with registration fully paid and must be willing to volunteer for six hours during the meeting. To apply, please send an email to meetings@biophysics.org by January 6, 2025, with the following information: full name, cell phone number, and complete list of dates/times available. Those selected will have their registration refunded after the meeting. Call for Future of Biophysics Symposium Speakers Do you know a young researcher doing cutting-edge research at the interface of the physical and life sciences? The Biophysical Society is seeking suggestions from you for speakers to be featured in the special Future of Biophysics Burroughs Wellcome Fund Symposium in Los Angeles. If you have a colleague who may be suitable for a nomina tion, visit https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/2MH7NH3 and complete the required information fields by October 15, 2024. DID YOU KNOW? Student members can take advantage of significantly reduced meeting registration and membership rates. Have your students submit an abstract and join the Biophysical Society today!

Registration closes on January 7, 2025 One-on-One with a Mentor

Student and Early Career Members are invited to apply to be paired with a mentor from among BPS Regular Members. Pairs are matched based on scientific interests from their membership profiles, as well as the answers to a short questionnaire. Mem bership and meeting registration are required for participation. You can sign up online at https:/www.biophysics.org/2025meet ing/program/professional-development-networking?#mentor.

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