Biophysical Society Newsletter - September 2015

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BIOPHYSICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

2015

SEPTEMBER

The World Outside the Lab: Many Ways

Extend Your Stay Los Angeles, the City of Angels, has so many things to see and do! Here are just a few: • Griffith Park Observatory

to Use Your PhD Skills in Industry Sunday, February 28, 1:00–2:30 pm

• The Getty Center

• Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

Have you ever wondered how you can apply the skills learned while working on your PhD in a career away from the bench? The Early Careers Committee is sponsoring a panel to discuss the plethora of career options that exist beyond the bench, such as publishing, science writing, patent law, policy, marketing, etc. Panelists involved in a wide variety of careers will share their personal experiences. Industry Panel Monday, February 29, 1:30–3:00 pm Interested in pursuing a career in industry? Stop by to hear from a panel of experts who work in bio-related industries. The panel, sponsored by the Membership Committee, will discuss how to find, select, and apply for industry intern- ships, providing attendees with useful tools and resources.

• California Science Center

• Walt Disney Concert Center

• Los Angeles Zoo

• Disneyland

• Hollywood Walk of Fame

• Natural History Museum

• Runyon Canyon

• Santa Monica Pier

Additional details at www.biophysics.org/ 2016meeting