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BIOPHYSICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
8
NOVEMBER
2015
PERSPECTIVES ON
THE MEETING
The Society has provided me
with innumerable opportuni-
ties to meet interesting people,
encourage and, I hope, assist
young people in their careers,
and learn lots of science. It has
also enabled me to pursue my
interests in science policy and
education.
— Dorothy Beckett
I enjoy attending the Bio-
physical Society meeting as a
way to gain knowledge about
what other laboratories and
investigators are working on,
and also to discuss my current
work…to gain alternative per-
spectives on my projects. This
meeting provides a great op-
portunity to meet new people
in the field and also touch base
with existing colleagues and
acquaintances.
—
Natali Minassian
Abstract Update
Over 3,200 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.
Career Transitions
The World Outside the Lab: Many
Ways to Use Your PhD Skills in Industry
Sunday, February 28, 1:00
pm
–2:30
pm
How can you apply the skills learned while
working on your PhD to a career away from
the bench? The Early Careers Committee is
sponsoring this 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
pm
–3:00
pm
Are you interested in pursuing a career in
industry? Stop by to hear a panel of experts
who work in bio-related industries discuss
how to find, select, and apply for industry
internships, and provide attendees with use-
ful tools and resources.
2016 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 profes-
sionals, this year’s Annual Meeting will feature a wide variety of career-enriching events for
attendees at every career level.
Hiring, Firing, and Beyond:
How to be an Effective
Supervisor
Monday, February 29,
2:30
pm
–4:00
pm
Do you find personnel and conflict
management a formidable challenge
as a supervisor? At this session,
sponsored by the Committee for
Professional Opportunities for
Women (CPOW), a panel of new
and seasoned principal investiga-
tors share their experiences in setting up and
running a successful team in academia and
industry.
Postdoc to Faculty Q & A:
Transitions Forum and Luncheon
Tuesday, March 1, 12:00
pm
–2:00
pm
This event, sponsored by CPOW, is de-
signed for postdocs actively applying for
academic faculty positions. New and senior-
level faculty who have served as department
chairs and/or part of faculty search com-
mittees will lead the conversation. Topics
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. Pre-registration (on
the Annual Meeting website) is required to
reserve a lunch.
Industry and Agency Fair
Tuesday, February 30, 1:00
pm
–3:00
pm
Explore scientific career paths outside of
academia. Learn about the variety of op-
portunities available to scientists in industry
and government and talk one-on-one with
representatives from participating organiza-
tions.
Postdoc to Faculty: Setting Up a Lab
Tuesday, March 1, 2:30
pm
–4:00
pm
This panel, sponsored by the Early Careers
Committee, will offer advice on the chal-
lenge of setting up your own laboratory as a
new faculty member.