Wednesday, June 19
6:00AM - 7:30 AM
SER/SPER FUN RUN
This early morning activity is a fun way to start the first day of the 2024 SER conference.
Pre-registration is required. Register here.
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: Katherine Kyes, Onyebuchi Arah, Jamie Gradus & Chanelle Howe
Location: See Registration Email
Registration for this event is now full. Please check the registration desk onsite for any last minute openings to attend the event.
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 2024 SER Recruitment Fair to interact with organizations and hear about potential openings! Click here to find more information.
Location: Room 405
Thursday, June 20
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: Helen Chin, Dustin T. Duncan, Ellicott Matthay, Roch Nianogo, Kara Rudolph, Andrew Zullo, Lindsay Kobayashi, Jacqueline Torres, Parvarti Singh, Jonathan Platt, Stephanie Shiau.
Location: See Registration Email
Registration for this event is now full. Please check the registration desk onsite for any last minute openings to attend the event.
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: Elizabeth McClure (Kendall Fellow: Nuclear Weapons, Science, and Equity & Assistant Professor UNC- Chapel Hill); Lauren Christiansen-Lindquist (Assistant Professor, Emory University); Tom Luben (Senior Epidemiologist, EPA); Emily Learner (Lead, Epidemiology Research Team, CDC)
Location: Waterloo 4
5:30PM - 6:00PM
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: Waller C
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: Room 401
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: Fareground Food Hall; Located in One Eleven Congress at 111 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
Friday, June 21
12:00PM - 1:00PM
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.