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Student and PostDoc Meeting Events

Wednesday, June 14

6:30AM

SER/SPER FUN RUN

This early morning activity is a fun way to start the first day of the 2023 SER conference.
Registration is required.
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7:00AM - 7:45AM

BREAKFAST WITH THE EXPERTS

This early morning event is an informal opportunity for students and post-docs to have a conversation with scientific experts in our field. You and several of your peers will be teamed up with two experts to discuss anything that interests you from the current topics of the field or research area to advice on career development and advancement. It’s a great opportunity to meet peers and epidemiology experts in a fun and casual setting. No breakfast will be provided so grab some food on your way. We hope to see you there.

Experts: Maria Glymour, Farzana Kapadia, Jay Kaufman, Andy Olshan

Location: See Registration Email

Pre-registration is required. Register here.

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12:15PM - 1:15PM

RECRUITMENT FAIR

Are you looking for a new position or interested in learning more about programs and opportunities with a variety of organizations? Visit the 2023 SER Recruitment Fair to interact with organizations and hear about potential openings! Click here to find more information.

Location: Mount St. Helens

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Thursday, June 15

7:00AM - 7:45AM

SPEED NETWORKING

Students and post-docs have the opportunity to meet and network with epidemiologists (mentors) in small groups, following a “speed dating” format. Each mentor will be paired with 2-3 student/post-doc attendees at a time, and students will rotate around the room during the session. This fast and fun event is a great way to practice introductions and have brief discussions around career and professional development. We hope to see you there.

Mentors: Nadia Abuelezam, Fausto Bustos, Helen Chin, Dustin Duncan, John Jackson, Ruvani Jayaweera, Elizabeth Rose Mayeda, Craig Meyer, Steve Mooney, Christophe Tchakoute, Deirdre Tobias, Maeve Wallace

Location: See Registration Email

Pre-registration required. Register here.

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12:15PM - 1:15PM

SPC CAREER PANEL

The field of epidemiology is broad and full of various career paths that have led professionals to their current positions. This session provides students and post-docs an opportunity to hear about the careers of a few epidemiologists working in a variety of sectors/settings and to ask questions. Panelists will briefly introduce themselves and then we will take questions from the audience. Please join our lunchtime session and the conversation with this excellent panel.

Panelists: Allison Brenner (Senior Director at Cascadia Health, formerly Investigator at U of Michigan), Caitlin Gerdts (Vice President of Research at Ibis Reproductive Health), Milena Gianfrancesco (Director at Pfizer, formerly Assistant Prof at UCSF), Chandra Jackson (Investigator at NIEHS), Candice Johnson (Assistant Prof at Duke, formerly at CDC)

Location: Salon F

5:30PM - 6:30PM

SER BUSINESS MEETING

The SER business meeting is open to all members of SER and a great way to meet new leadership and other important work being accomplished.

Location: Portland

6:00PM - 6:30PM

SPC BUSINESS MEETING

Come meet your current and newly elected SPC members to hear about SPC activities over the past year and learn about opportunities to get involved. The business meeting is open to all students and post-docs. Stay for the annual SPC raffle for a chance to win books and other epidemiology-themed items!

Location: Salon I

7:30PM

SPC SOCIAL EVENT

One of the best, and possibly most important, aspects of attending a conference is to meet and have fun with your peers. Please join your fellow SPC members for a fun and relaxed evening. This event is not associated with the conference and will be within walking distance from the conference hotel. Food and beverages will be available for purchase but not required. Details will be provided once the venue location is confirmed. We hope to see you there.  

Location: Proof Reader Bar 

Friday, June 16

12:00PM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION

The best way to close out a conference is leaving with some professional development. This year at SER, there are some incredible opportunities during this event. Click here to learn more and to attend.