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Professional Development Programs

Virtual Professional Development Events

 

Virtual Networking Meet-Up
Friday February 24, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Join us for a virtual networking event to discuss scientific and community topics and begin connecting with other #Dros23 registrants. All career stages are welcome.

Getting Involved in GSA’s Early Career Professional Development
Monday, February 27, 7:30–8:00 a.m. CST

GSA Early Career Leadership Program (ECLP) members will join us in sharing how to get involved in GSA’s professional development programming for early career scientists. GSA will walk through upcoming events and programs including how and when to apply to join the ECLP.

Conference Success Tips and Welcome from the Early Career Leadership Program
Monday, February 27, 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.  CST

The purpose of this event is to help first-time conference attendees and early career scientists make the most of the conference. Topics covered may include introductions to organizers of the meeting, advice on having meaningful interactions during the conference, a chance to meet other attendees in an informal setting, and an introduction to scientific events and other conference programming.

Career Exploration Panel
Monday, February 27, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. CST

This event will showcase the broad options available to those with a PhD by hosting a panel of individuals from multiple career paths. Career sectors highlighted may include academic research, industry research, biotech, science writing, science teaching, and academic administration.

Careers in Academia
Monday, February 27, 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. CST

This 90-minute discussion panel will feature department heads and academic faculty who will discuss applying and hiring in academia from both sides of the process, as well as provide insight into an academic career.

Multilingual Networking
Monday, February 27, 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. CST

Join us for this exciting event to network in the language of your choice! At this multilingual networking event, #Dros22 participants who speak languages other than English have a chance to network and talk about science in their native language or language of choice with other participants.

In-person Professional Development Events

Getting Involved in GSA’s Early Career Professional Development
Wednesday, March 1, 2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

GSA Early Career Leadership Program (ECLP) members will join us in sharing how to get involved in GSA’s professional development programming for early career scientists. GSA will walk through upcoming events and programs including how and when to apply to join the ECLP.

Conference Success Tips and Welcome from the Early Career Leadership Program
Wednesday, March 1, 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

The purpose of this event is to help first-time conference attendees and early career scientists make the most of the conference. Topics covered may include introductions to organizers of the meeting, advice on having meaningful interactions in a virtual space, a chance to meet other attendees in an informal setting, and an introduction to scientific events and other conference programming.

Multilingual Networking
Wednesday, March 1, 4:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m.

Join us for this exciting event to network in the language of your choice! At this multilingual networking event, Dros22 participants who speak languages other than English have a chance to network and talk about science in their native language or language of choice with other participants.

Publishing Workshop

Thursday, March 2, 12:45 p.m.1:45 p.m.

Curious about the peer review process? Join us for an overview of peer review presented by the Executive Editor of GSA Journals GENETICS and G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics. Editors from multiple journals, including GENETICS, G3, and others, will then participate in a panel discussion answering attendee questions about the entire process—from submission to review to publication. Students and postdocs are invited to attend. All questions welcome!

Come Fly with Me: Career Advice and Connections

Friday, March 3, 12:45 p.m.–1:45 p.m.

Are you seeking career advice from established scientists who can help guide your journey? Do you want to expand your network and connect with other early-career and mid-career scientists? Register for Come Fly with Me: Career Advice and Connections to ask your scientific career questions and connect with fellow researchers in a moderated discussion with established Drosophila community members. Lunch will be provided. Registration is limited.

Networking Hotspots

GSA will host themed discussion sessions on scientific, professional development, and community topics. Come join the conversations—all career stages are welcome. Tables and chairs will be provided.

Thursday, March 2, 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. CST

  • Applying to postdoc positions
  • Models of Human Disease
  • Evolution, Immunity, and the Microbiome
  • Disability in Science
  • Science Communication

Thursday, March 2, 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. CST   

  • Applying to graduate school
  • Neural Circuits and Behavior
  • Parents in Science
  • Junctions and Epithelial Dynamics
  • Careers in Industry

Friday, March 3, 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. CST          

  • Applying to graduate school
  • Patterning Morphogenesis and Organogenesis
  • Chromatin Epigenetics and Genomics
  • LGBTQ+ in Science
  • Reproduction and Gametogenesis

Friday, March 3, 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. CST        

  • Applying to postdoc positions
  • Neural Development and Physiology
  • Doing Science and Teaching at a PUI
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Signal Transduction

Saturday, March 4, 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. CST

  • Cell Stress and Cell Death
  • Professional Development and Careers in Science
  • Physiology, Metabolism, and Aging
  • Cell Biology and Growth

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