Science Networking Online
Science Networking Online -- Session 2
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
5:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm CT / 2:30 pm PT
90 minutes on Zoom
Free!
Strong generous networks enable resources to flow to network members, in seemingly effortless ways. By mastering networking, scientists can build relationships, share resources and find career opportunities.
But some scientists find that it's hard to network in person or that networking feels really awkward. And, as a result, these scientists have to go it alone and they don't receive benefits that networks can provide.
We're offering this online networking event so you can practice real networking in a safe space. We hope it makes it a bit easier for all scientists to form relationships of trust and generosity and to have a greater impact.
Who's invited
- Students in higher education
- Early career professionals
- Experienced scientists
- Retired scientists
How to register
Click on "Register here," fill out the google form and submit it before midnight on Thursday October 23rd. We will send you the zoom link an hour before the event. The link to the event will be sent from the email address bickfordcollaboration[at]gmail.com so please save this address to your address book and/or mark it as a "safe sender".
When to register
Please sign up before midnight on Tuesday Novemberber 18th. We will send you the zoom link an hour before the event. Those who register before 11/18 will get an email the afternoon before the event, as well.
FAQs
What does it cost? It's free, no strings attached. Your investment is your time.
Will we really network? Yes. This is a networking event, not a sales pitch or a lecture. Expect to participate with your video on. It will be easier for you if you join the zoom meeting on a desktop or laptop computer.
How will it work? After a brief introduction with tips for networking, you will be randomly paired up with other scientists or science students for short conversations in zoom breakout rooms. You'll have conversations with several others during the first 60 minutes. We'll end the session with a short discussion about a question relevent to networking.
Will there be a recording? No. This is only offered live; no recording, no replay. Networking conversations will be in zoom breakout rooms which cannot be recorded. Come prepared to take notes and to save the chat where participants may share their contact information.
Will there be future networking events like this? Hopefully! This is an experiment to see if there's interest. We welcome your suggestions for how to improve the online event or when to offer it.
Will I be put on a mailing list? You will only be put on a list for any future science networking events. You can unsubscribe from the emails any time.
What if I want to network but can't make it this time? Contact me on Linked in or use this contact form to say you are interested in future networking events and tell us what would be a better day and time for you.
Join us! Register here
You may or may not get a lead on a job or find a mentor or an intern -- but we believe you will leave feeling more connected to a network of scientists who truly want to help each other out.
Hosted by Barb Bickford, a hydrogeologist, consultant and educator,
who serves scientists who want to make a difference. 
Photo credit: Stillwater Minnesota Area Green Business Directory
