Enjoy Your Science Meeting!: A Practical Guide To Getting The Most Out Of Attending Scientific Conferences - Hardcover

Elizabeth Fisher; Richard C Thompson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1786347229 ISBN 13: 9781786347220

Publisher: World Scientific Europe, 2019

Synopsis

The book provides a practical and readable guide to getting the most out of attending a science conference. It covers topics including writing an abstract, preparing and presenting a poster or talk, chairing a session, getting the most out of poster and oral sessions, and networking. Also included is practical advice on registering for a conference and planning travel. Aimed primarily at PhD students who are attending their first conference, it is also relevant to junior postdoctoral scientists.

Different types of scientific conferences are discussed, together with their distinct roles in the development of a scientific career. After reading this book, a student or postdoc will be in a better position to make an effective presentation of their work at a conference and to achieve the maximum benefit from attending the conference, including promoting their work, learning about the latest developments and getting to know the key players in their field.

Edition details

• Publisher: World Scientific Europe
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1786347229
• ISBN 13: 9781786347220
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 168