Career Guide 22 December 2022

Events Guide 2022

Here’s how to plan a scientific conference that’s safe and inclusive for all.

Features

Track post-conference COVID infections

Organizers should evaluate the risks of COVID-19 infections at conferences and communicate those to attendees, says James Kirchner.
- James Kirchner
Career Guide16 Dec 2022 Nature
Women and LGBTQ+ people aren’t tokens — don’t treat them as such

A disingenuous invitation made Gwen Grinyer reconsider taking part in equity, diversity and inclusion sessions at conferences.
- Gwen Grinyer
Career Guide25 Nov 2022 Nature
Men dominate conference Q&A sessions — including online ones

‘Question and manswer’ sessions are the norm at both in-person and virtual events, even when there’s a good gender balance.
- Anne Gulland
Career Guide1 Dec 2022 Nature
The right mix: making a hybrid conference work for all

Organizing events that can be attended in-person or online is tricky. Planning and communicating early will save headaches on the day.
- Benjamin Plackett
Career Guide6 Jul 2022 Nature
Why lectures are like blind dates

How I learnt to woo the audience after attending a public-speaking class.
- Nicholas A. Coles
Career Guide6 Jul 2022 Nature
The conference challenges faced by scientists who stutter

Presenting and networking at events can be daunting for researchers with a stammer or other speech disability. Here’s how colleagues can support them.
- Emily Sohn
Career Feature4 Jul 2022 Nature

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