Biophysical Society Bulletin | September 2018

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Biopolymers in Vivo BIV Junior Faculty Award 2019 APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply, candidates must submit (1) a cover letter that in- cludes a short statement about the significance of their past research accomplishments, (2) a one-page outline of current and future research plans with their “research vision,” (3) a two-page curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, and (4) a letter of support from their department head. These items should be sent as a single PDF file to bivsubgroup@ gmail.com. Each candidate must also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent by the recommenders to the same email address. The deadline for applications is November 30, 2018. The BIV Awards Committee that selects the winner is comprised of the BIV Executive Committee, the two immediate Past Chairs, and the BIV Student and Postdoc Representatives. The out- come will be announced by December 31, 2018. Further information: https:/www.biophysics.org/ Awards-Funding/Subgroup-Awards Submission Rules: 1. Send your design entry as an email attachment to bivsub- group@gmail.com before November 30. Please put “BIV Logo Contest” in the subject line of your email. 2. If possible, provide your logo design in two sizes: (a) a smaller version that would fit within a 2-inch square for use in slides and print, and (b) a larger version that would look appropriate on a t-shirt. You may save the design using any common file format. 3. In the text of your email, be sure to provide your full name and the names of your current laboratory group and compa- ny or university affiliation. If the inspiration for your design concept is not obvious, you may also want to include a brief explanation. Announcement of Winning Design: The winner of the logo contest will be contacted in January 2019, prior to the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society in Baltimore, MD, March 2-6. The winner is encouraged to attend the BPS Meeting, but participation is not mandatory to receive the $350 prize. Copyright Release: In submitting an entry to this contest, it is understood that all participants agree to transfer copyrights of their logo design to the Biophysical Society if their submis- sion is selected as the winner.

The purpose of the Award is to boost the visibility of a be- ginning faculty member whose research and recent achieve- ments focus on cutting-edge investigations of biomolecular processes in living organisms. The research can involve computation, theory, or experiment. The winner will present a featured talk at the 2019 Biopolymers in Vivo subgroup symposium on March 2 in Baltimore, MD. Candidates must be a member of the subgroup and be em- ployed by a research university at the tenure-track assistant professor level. The award comprises a plaque and a check for $2,000 to be awarded at our symposium. The winner must register for the meeting at his/her own expense, but the subgroup will try to reimburse travel costs, pending success in obtaining sponsorships.

New Logo Design Contest RULES AND REGULATIONS

Prize: $350 cash, free BIV dinner following the BIV Subgroup Symposium (Baltimore, Mar 2, 2019), and a free t-shirt fea- turing your logo! Entry Deadline: November 30, 2018 Eligibility: This contest is open to all scientists, including pre-doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers. Only one submission per individual, however multiple submissions from the same laboratory group are permissible. Judging Criteria: The winner will be determined by popular vote of the BIV Awards Committee. One attribute to keep in mind is that the logo should be distinctive in black & white print, as well as in color; the design may be used in the BPS Newsletter, in presentation slides, and on tee shirts and other promotions. From the viewpoint of making a t-shirt, the ideal design will use a minimum number of colors and shades (e.g., 3-4 colors) in order to keep down production costs. The win- ning design should relate, in a direct or abstract way, to the name and/or goals of the BIV Subgroup, as described on the subgroup webpage: http:/www.biophysics.org/subgroups/ biopolymers-in-vivo-1

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