The Benefits of Small Scientific Conferences from the Perspective of a Keystone Symposia Fellow

Thursday, October 27, 2011: 11:15 AM
Room B3/B4 (San Jose Convention Center)
David Wilson, PhD , SACNAS, Washington, DC
Keystone Symposia Fellows are early career scientists (postdocs or new Assistant Professors).  This career stage presents unique issues in terms of transitioning from early career training to a professional researcher.  The perspective of a Keystone Symposia Fellow offers insight regarding the benefits of small scientific meetings during this key professional transition period.