BIOPHYSICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
8
NOVEMBER
2014
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
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.
Career Transitions
Navigating the Transition:
Grad Student to Postdoc
Sunday, February 8, 1:30
pm
–3:00
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.
Industry & Agency Fair
Tuesday, February 10, 1:00–3:00
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.
Mid-Career Mixer
Sunday, February 8, 5:30
pm
–7:00
pm
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.
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.
