Friday, November 14, 2008, 8:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday, November 15, 2008, 8:30am - 1:00pm

Washington, DC

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Guide to Attending the 2008 Society for Neuroscience Meeting

Organized by the University of Pittsburgh Survival Skills & Ethics Program
Beth A. Fischer and Michael J. Zigmond, Co-directors
Julio Ramirez, Davidson College
Stephen Korn, NINDS, NIH

Sponsored by the Society for Neuroscience

Support contributed by:
National Institutes of Health (NS060553)

These workshops will provide participants with instruction in a range of professional skills that are necessary for a successful career. Days 1 and 2 are designed to be independent of each other, thus participants may choose to attend either or both days. Different sessions will address the specific needs of faculty, postdoctoral students, graduate students, undergraduates and researchers in industry.

Day 1 will assist participants in career development. Sessions will focus on selecting careers, finding and maintaining employment, managing conflict in the lab, picking the right postdoctoral position. The process of looking for a job will be detailed, including information on networking and developing an effective “package” (i.e., CV or resume, cover letter, statement of interests). Individuals from colleges, industry, publishing, and research administration will participate in a panel discussion of career options. Panelists will then join participants in a networking reception designed to facilitate further discussion, which will be followed by dinner and a keynote address.

Day 2 will provide extensive information on grant writing. NIH and NSF program officers will disucss specific funding opportunities and general tips for successful grant-writing, and the Survival Skills and Ethics Program will provide strategies for writing a strong proposal and avoiding common pitfalls. Lunch time will provide an opportunity for participants to talk informally with program officers from NIH and NSF. At that time you can get answers to your general or peronsal questions related to obtaining funding.

To Register:
Complete a registration form or email survival.pitt.edu to request a registration form. Registration fees: Day 1, $35 in advance, $45 at the door; Day 2, no cost for sessions; lunch available for $20 in advance, $30 at the door, payable by check, U.S. funds only. (We cannot accept credit card payments). Workshop fee includes handouts and refreshments. Registration is limited.

For complete information about the SFN Annual Meeting, visit http://www.sfn.org/am2008/.

Contact:
Survival Skills and Ethics Program
University of Pittsburgh
Hieber Building, Suite 202
3500 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-578-3716
Email: survival@pitt.edu
www.survival.pitt.edu