Biophysical Society Newsletter - November 2014

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BIOPHYSICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

2014

NOVEMBER

59 th Annual Meeting February 7-11, 2015  Baltimore, Maryland

2015 Annual Meeting Career Events  From putting potential students in touch with top biophysics programs, to assisting job seekers with resume critiques, to providing networking opportunities for mid-career professionals, this year’s Annual Meeting will feature a wide variety of career-enriching events for Meeting attendees at every career stage and on every career path.

Perspectives on the Meeting "I come to the meeting every year. It is a great place for my students to show posters and get to know the field. And of course for me to catch up with colleagues and learn what is new.” — Heike Wulff “I loved the Career Center! I think it has been growing quickly in terms of the number and diversity of services and sessions offered that are actually useful for me as a graduate student.” — Sandra Pineda- Sanabria

Industry & Agency Fair Tuesday, February 10, 1:00–3:00 pm

Career Transitions Navigating the Transition: Grad Student to Postdoc Sunday, February 8, 1:30 pm –3:00 pm

Come to the fair to explore scientific career paths outside of academia. This is a great opportunity to learn about the variety of opportunities avail- able to scientists in industry and government and to talk one-on-one with representatives from participating organizations. Networking Postdoctoral Breakfast Sunday, February 8, 7:30 am –8:30 am Come and join your peers to meet and discuss the issues you face in your current career stage. Members of the Early Careers Committee will be available to answer questions about how the Committee serves postdocs in the biophysical community. Limited to the first 100 attendees. You have a position working in biophysics and have some funding for your work, but you have realized that the career challenges continue. Come relax and network with your contempo- raries and senior biophysicists over a beer or glass of wine. This event is a great chance to compare notes with colleagues and discuss one-on-one your unique solutions to issues that arise in the time between getting your job and getting tenure, including management of lab staff, getting your work published, and renewing your funding. Refreshments will be provided, with cash bar. Mid-Career Mixer Sunday, February 8, 5:30 pm –7:00 pm

Are you a graduate student curious about the process of moving from graduate school to a postdoctoral position? This session, organized by the Early Careers Committee, is designed for you! A panel of current postdocs will share their experiences with choosing a postdoctoral position and making the transition from graduate school into postdoctoral training. Postdoc to Faculty Q&A: Transitions Forum and Luncheon Tuesday, February 10, 12:00 pm –2:00 pm This question-and-answer luncheon, sponsored by the Committee for Professional Opportunities for Women (CPOW), is designed for postdocs finishing and actively applying for academic fac- ulty positions. New faculty and recently tenured faculty in basic science and/or medical school departments will lead the discussion, as well as

experienced senior-level faculty who have served as department chairs and/or part of faculty search committees. Topics for discussion include how to prepare the cur- riculum vitae, the interview pro- cess, networking, how to negotiate the job offer, and advice for new faculty as they balance research with their department obligations. Pre-registration is recommended and the fee includes a box lunch. Walk-ins will be permitted to at- tend if space allows but will not be able to purchase the box lunch.

Abstract Update Over 3200 abstracts were submitted for the Annual Meeting and will be programmed into platform and poster sessions. Look for your programming email notice in late November.