Networking
Student & New Investigator Free Luncheon
The free luncheon for students and new investigators at the annual meeting of the EMGS is a networking event for the newer members of the society to make connections with peers. This event is open to graduate, post-graduate, and pre-doctoral student candidates as well as to individuals who have been awarded terminal degrees (e.g., PhDs, ScDs, MDs, or DVMs) within the last five years at the outset of an annual membership.
Women in EMGS Luncheon
The Women in EMGS Luncheon is a ticketed event sponsored by the Women in EMGS Special Interest Group at the EMGS Annual Meeting. This luncheon operates as both a networking and a lecture event. At this event, an invited speaker gives a special presentation on a topic in the category of women in science.
EMGS QUEST
The EMGS Student and New Investigator Quest is a networking and social media engagement challenge sponsored by the Education, Student and New Investigator Affairs Committee at the EMGS Annual Meeting for students, new investigators, and first time Annual Meeting registered attendees. The winner with the most points receives an Amazon gift card worth $150. The second-place winner receives a $75 gift card, and third-place receives a $25 gift card.
President’s Welcome Reception and Student and New Investigator Poster Session
Students and post-doctoral fellows are invited to attend the President's Welcome Reception at the commencement of the annual meeting as a special networking session for research mentors and trainees, followed by a social activity. The Student and New Investigator Poster Session is another specialized event featuring the research of early career scientists. Following this session, anonymous judges submit their recommendations for the Student and New Investigator Presentation Awards to be given at the end of the Annual Meeting.
President’s Meet & Greet for Students and New Investigators
The President's Meet and Greet at the EMGS Annual Meeting is a special networking event open only to students and new investigators. This reception provides a great opportunity for students and early career scientists to connect with members of the EMGS executive board, special invited guests, and the host of the event, the EMGS President!
EMGS Online Directory
You can use the EMGS Online Directory to search membership by name, title, company, or location.