Young Investigators

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We are currently accepting applications from Early Career IGES members to serve on committees for two years. Click here for more information!  Applications are being accepted through December 31, 2024.

YIC Activities

During the Year

•             encourage new investigators to be involved in the society and to network with each other and with more senior IGES members

•             meet once per semester to identify needs, coordinate and plan activities for the annual conference

•             maintain presence on social media (twitter, facebook) to provide updates on the activities of the committee

 During the annual conference

•             ensure good representation of the committee

•             review and judge posters presented by IGES trainees

•             organize social hours/events to promote networking

•             schedule and coordinate mentoring sessions (mentees can interact with more senior IGES members & get feedback on important topics such as Research, Grant Writing, Teaching, Career, Transition from postdoc to PI, Work-Life balance in academia, Working in interdisciplinary teams…)

•             host job fair