Biophysical Society Newsletter | October 2017

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BIOPHYSICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

2017

OCTOBER

Fueling Discovery through Biophysics

— Vidhya Sivakumaran “ The Society has so many different opportunities for personal development skills, as well as career workshops and networking events specifically formulated for students to meet peers and discuss issues, ask questions, and make their own mark on the Society. ” Call for Future of Biophysics Symposium Speakers 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 San Francisco. If you have a colleague who may be suitable for a nomination, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HPL2WL8 and complete the required information fields by October 26, 2017 . Student Volunteers The Biophysical Society invites undergraduate and gradu- ate students to volunteer time at the Annual Meeting in exchange for complimentary meeting registration. Volun- teers 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 December 15, 2017, 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.

Student members can take advantage of reduced meeting registration and membership rates. Have your students submit an abstract and join the Biophysical Society today!

Graduate and Postdoc Institution Fair Sunday, February 18, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Are you thinking about grad school or starting to look for a postdoc position? Attend the Graduate and Postdoc Institution Fair to meet with representatives from several institutions with biophysics programs who will be on hand to answer questions, distribute lit- erature, and discuss opportunities for students and postdocs. Don’t miss this unique and convenient opportunity to learn more and get the information you need! Graduate Student Breakfast Monday, February 19, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Graduate students: do not miss a great opportunity to network with your peers at this breakfast session! Members of the Early Ca- reers Committee will share information and answer questions about resources available to you, and how the committee serves graduate students in the biophysical community. Undergraduate Student Lounge Looking for a quiet space to study? Want to meet other undergrad- uate attendees? Be sure to swing by the Undergraduate Student Lounge, reserved specifically for undergraduate students to do classwork and make connections. The lounge is open throughout the meeting, and WiFi will be available. Student Housing Deadline: December 3 Affordable housing is available for undergraduate and graduate student attendees who are current Society members. To secure student housing, visit the Annual Meeting website.

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