Biophysical Society Newsletter | November 2017

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2017

BIOPHYSICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

NOVEMBER

Career Events

Thank you to our sponsors:

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 attendees at every career level.

AAT Bioquest Allen Institute for Cell Science ALVEOLE Asylum Research, an Oxford Instruments Company Bruker Corporation Burroughs Wellcome Fund Carl Zeiss Microscopy Cell Press Cellular Dynamics International Chroma Technology Corporation Dynamic Biosensors GmbH FUJIFILM Dimatix Inc HEKA Elektronik HORIBA Scientific Journal of General Physiology KinTek Corporation LUMICKS Mad City Labs Malvern Instruments Ltd MDPI Molecular Devices Nanion Technologies GmbH Pall Fortebio Photonics Media Physics Today Princeton University Press Sophion Bioscience A/S Sutter Instrument TA Instruments Wyatt Technology

Career Transitions The World Outside the Lab:

Professional Development Teaching Science Like We Do Science Sunday, February 18, 2:00 pm –3:30 pm This interactive, hands-on workshop will provide participants with practical tools and evidence- based recommendations for bringing biophysics education to life in the lab, the classroom, and the community. Experienced educators will share their first-hand experiences in brief presentations. The session focus will be on collaborative group discussions, during which participants will design an individualized action plan for implementing active learning techniques and effective assessment strategies in their teaching practice. Moderators will offer guidance and advice on adequate projects for any educational level. How to Project Your Best Self: Confidence Matters Just as Much as Competence Monday, February 19, 2:30 pm –4:00 pm Bringing your best self to interviews, conferences, talks — all aspects of your career — means project- ing confidence. While competence matters, studies show that representing yourself with confidence has a huge impact on success. Women are often less self-assured than men: they underestimate their abilities, they predict that they will do worse on tests than they do, and they are not sure that they are qualified to take that next step. This session will discuss the studies that show this confidence gap, how this gap affects career decisions made by women at multiple stages, and will conclude with strategies to overcome this barrier. Understand- ing the confidence gap concerns not only women, but also anyone who recruits, trains, mentors, or advocates for women.

Many Ways to Use Your PhD Skills Sunday, February 18, 1:00 pm –2:30 pm Have you ever wondered how you can apply the skills learned while working on your PhD in a ca- reer away from the bench? This panel will explore multiple career options that exist in government, industry, and academia. Panelists with science backgrounds, now involved in a wide variety of careers, will share their personal experiences. Industry Panel Monday, February 19, 1:00 pm –2:30 pm Are you interested in pursuing a career in industry? Stop by to hear from a panel of experts who work in bio-related industries. Panelists will discuss how to find, select, and apply for industry internships, providing attendees with useful tools and resources. Postdoc to Faculty Q&A: Transitions Forum and Luncheon Tuesday, February 20, 12:00 pm –2:00 pm This question-and-answer luncheon is designed for postdocs actively applying for academic faculty positions. Discussion will be led by a panel of new faculty in basic science and/or medical school de- partments and experienced faculty who have served as department chairs and/or part of faculty search committees. Topics for discussion include how to prepare the curriculum vitae, the interview process, networking, how to negotiate the job offer, and advice for new faculty as they balance research with their department obligations. To reserve a box lunch, you must pre-register. Attendance is limited to the first 60 participants. Registration is available on the Annual Meeting website.