Biophysical Society Newsletter - March 2016

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BIOPHYSICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER 5
MARCH 2016
Get Involved
Networking Event Proposals
Do you have an idea for a networking event and
want to hold one in your area? BPS will be accept-
ing networking event proposals until April 15. If
selected, you will receive up to $500 through the
Membership Committee’s mini-grant program to
host your event. For more information about net-
working events and proposal requirements, visit
the membership section of the Society website at
Give a Biophysics Award at
Your Local Science Fair
Interested in helping the next generation learn
about biophysics? Volunteer to judge at your
local science fair and choose a student to win an
award for the best biophysics-related project. BPS
will provide funding for a student award for every
regional or state fair where a BPS member wishes
to judge and choose a winner. Award amounts are
typically $100.
Visit
r/2016sciencefairs and fill out this form at least
three weeks prior to the event to have BPS
sponsor an award at your local fair. Contact
with questions.
Looking for a Job or New
Employee in Biophysics?
Are you graduating soon? Are you looking for the
next step in your career? Visit the Society Job
Board by going to
for a list of active job openings. Employers, don’t
forget that as a member you receive reduced
pricing when posting jobs to the site.
Engineering Approaches to
Biomolecular Motors:
From in vitro to in vivo
Vancouver, Canada
June 14-17, 2016
Liposomes, Exosomes, and
Virosomes: From Modeling
Complex Membrane Processes to
Medical Diagnostics and
Drug Delivery
Ascona, Switzerland
September 11-16, 2016
Mechanobiology of Disease
Singapore
September 27-30, 2016
For more information visit
Thematic Meetings
2016