Broadening Participation in Scientific Conferences during the Era of Social Distancing

Michael R. Fulcher; Marian L. Bolton; Michael D. Millican; Matthew J. Michalska-Smith; Jose Pablo Dundore‐Arias; Jo Handelsman; Jonathan L. Klassen; Kathryn C. Milligan-Myhre; Ashley Shade; Benjamin E. Wolfe; Linda L. Kinkel

doi:10.1016/j.tim.2020.08.004

Broadening Participation in Scientific Conferences during the Era of Social Distancing

Michael R. Fulcher
, Marian L. Bolton
, Michael D. Millican
, Matthew J. Michalska-Smith
, Jose Pablo Dundore‐Arias
, Jo Handelsman
, Jonathan L. Klassen
, Kathryn C. Milligan-Myhre
, Ashley Shade
, Benjamin E. Wolfe
, Linda L. Kinkel

Department of Biology, Agriculture and Chemistry

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Abstract

Virtual conferences can offer significant benefits but require considerable planning and creativity to be successful. Here we describe the successes and failures of a hybrid in-person/virtual conference model. The COVID-19 epidemic presents the scientific community with an opportunity to pioneer novel models that effectively engage virtual participants to advance conference goals.

Original language	American English
Journal	Trends in Microbiology
Volume	28
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tim.2020.08.004
State	Published - Dec 2020

Keywords

COVID-19
expanding participation
meeting organization
virtual conference

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Teacher Education and Professional Development
Educational Technology
Scholarly Communication

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