Intersections Science Fellows Symposium

The Intersections Science Fellows Symposium (ISFS) is a multi-institutional initiative organized to showcase the work of, and to network with, talented postdoctoral researchers, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion who have and who are set for careers in academia. A total of 30 outstanding scientists have been selected as Fellows based on significant scientific contributions in the biological sciences, including genetics, genomics, developmental biology, cell biology, biophysics & biochemistry, neuroscience, immunobiology, microbiology, computational biology, quantitative biology.

Held online, from November 1 to November 3, 2021, the event will feature a keynote lecture from Dr. Shirley Malcom, Leader of the AAAS SEA-Change initiative, several professional development panel discussions open to all attendees, and opportunities for networking and exploring academic job opportunities across various collaborating institutions. In addition to the 30 Fellows, an additional 30 ISFS Associates were selected to present pre-recorded flash talks of their research, which will be available for all attendees to view throughout the symposium.

Come join Yale and >20 collaborating institutions in this celebration of science and a vision for a more diverse academia.

Registration is free and open to all.

You can visit the Intersections website for a program and more details about this event.