Written by Training and Development Committee member, Julie Jurgens.
August 2017
Orlando, Here We Come! With ASHG’s 2017 Annual Meeting right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to make the most of all that this event has to offer. The meeting offers many opportunities for trainees to present their work, develop career skills, receive mentorship, and network with colleagues. Here we’ll provide an overview of some of the highlights of this year’s meeting, including those especially designed for trainees. For a full listing of events with additional details, you can also take a look at the Annual Meeting schedule online or on the Mobile App (coming in September).
Before we get started, don’t forget that ASHG trainee members can save $210 on registration. Early registration deadline is August 28, so be sure to sign up soon. With registration, you can also enroll in meeting events and workshops. All ticketed events require advance registration, and many sell out fast, so register ASAP!
If you have any questions, please feel free to check out the meeting website, email ashgmeetings@ashg.org, or post on the ASHG Trainee Forum on Facebook or LinkedIn.
ASHG Peer Networking Trivia
Looking to kill some time before the Presidential Address? Hang out with fellow trainees over conversation, appetizers, and riveting genetics-themed trivia. Winners will receive prizes!
Ticketed? Yes. Please purchase tickets in advance with registration.
Cost: $15 ASHG members, $25 non-members. Attendees each receive 1 drink ticket and access to appetizers with the cost of admission.
ASHG CoLaboratories (new this year!)
Check out the new ASHG CoLab Theater in the Exhibit Hall! CoLabs are educational or interactive discussion sessions hosted by a range of sponsors, including one CoLab featuring Trainee Paper Spotlight winners. CoLabs are conveniently located near a networking lounge, where you can continue discussions after presentations are done.
Ticketed? No
Cost: Free
ASHG Professional Development Program Career Panels
Bring your own lunch and settle in to hear from experts in a variety of career paths at our three free career panels. Panelists will share a brief overview of their career paths and resources they used to get where they are today, followed by a Q&A session. Be sure to arrive early so you can get a seat!
Wednesday, October 18—Academic Careers Panel
Thursday, October 19—Passion Won’t Pay the Bills: Planning for a Successful Academic Career
Friday, October 20—Exploring Careers in Industry Panel
Ticketed? No
Cost: Free
ASHG Career Center
Located in the Exhibit Hall, the ASHG Career Center offers free advising appointments for one-on-one resume critiquing and career advising. You can also check out the Employment Boards, featuring hot new job advertisements, or meet with recruiters from your favorite companies. In Orlando, the Career Center will be located in the Exhibit Hall next to ASHG Central and will be open during exhibit hours.
Ticketed? No
Cost: Free
Poster Talks
Held on the evening of Tuesday, October 17, the poster talks will give a sneak preview of poster presentations from top-scoring abstracts at the meeting.
Ticketed? No.
Cost: Free. Light refreshments will be provided.
ASHG Diversity Breakfast
This is a fantastic opportunity for trainees from underrepresented minority groups to meet with peers and receive one-on-one mentorship from leaders in the field.
Ticketed? Yes. Please purchase tickets in advance with registration.
Cost: $15 ASHG members, $25 non-members.
ASHG Tweetup
Interested in connecting with your virtual colleagues in person? Then attend the ASHG Tweetup at The Pub Orlando on Thursday, October 19!
Ticketed? No.
Cost: Free
Trainee-Mentor Luncheons
Engage in an in-depth conversation with a mentor at one of the two Trainee-mentor luncheons on Wednesday, October 18, or Thursday, October 19.
Ticketed? Yes. Please purchase tickets in advance with registration.
Cost: $15 ASHG members, $25 non-members.
Mock NIH Study Section Workshop
Experts from the NIH Center for Scientific Review will lead this special lunchtime workshop on Friday October 20. Attendees will observe a simulated NIH study section where they’ll learn the do’s and don’ts of grant writing for F31/F32 and K99/R00 grants. Real F31 and F32s will be provided for reference.
Ticketed? Yes. Please purchase tickets in advance with registration.
Cost: $15 ASHG members, $25 non-members. Lunch will be included with the cost of registration.
Career Paths in Genetics Reception
Wind down your Annual Meeting experience with this fabulous career development reception on the evening of Friday, October 20. The reception will provide trainees with the opportunity to network with representatives from a variety of careers of interest.
Ticketed? Yes. Please purchase tickets in advance with registration.
Cost: $15 ASHG members, $25 non-members. Attendees each receive 1 drink ticket and access to appetizers with the cost of admission.