Conference

SLAS Member Center

The SLAS Member Center is the place for SLAS members — and those brand new to the Society — to learn everything there is to know about SLAS and the many year-round benefits and services available through SLAS.

Conveniently located in the SLAS2016 Exhibit Hall, the Member Center is the hub for SLAS information and activity, including:

In addition, in the Member Center you can receive a guided tour of SLAS.org, a review of your SLAS member benefits, and some great giveaways. Members of the SLAS professional team are always available to answer questions and explain how SLAS can help you not only at the conference, but year-round.

Take Advantage of Free Career Services

The SLAS Member Center is the hub for career services at SLAS2016. Through SLAS2016 career services, professionals, job seekers and students can:

For more information on Career Connections at SLAS2016, contact SLAS Membership Manager Mary Geismann.

Live Podcasts from The Lab Man

SLAS Director of Education Steve Hamilton, Ph.D. (a.k.a. The Lab Man) records podcasts live from the SLAS Member Center. Watch in person while he talks with winners of the student poster competition and the SLAS New Product Award designation, among others. Listen to past Lab Man podcasts .

The following live podcasts are scheduled for SLAS2016:

Monday, January 25:

Tuesday, January 26:

Wednesday, January 27:

Student Poster Award Winners

Dozens of undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral students participate in the SLAS2016 Student Poster Competition. A panel of judges selects the top three during the Monday poster presentation session, with winners announced at the Member Center on Monday, Jan. 25. These winners will be featured in a Lab Man podcast live in the Member Center following the announcement.

SLAS2016 Passport to Prizes

Entries to the SLAS2016 Passport to Prizes program are collected in the SLAS Member Center during exhibit hours. Prize winners are drawn from all entries received during contest hours. The prize drawing takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 11:45 a.m. and winners must be present to claim their prizes.

Watch Southern California's Elite FIRST Teams

F.I.R.S.T. (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. The FIRST Robotics Competition is a global experience that helps young scientists see the value of education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. SLAS is once again proud to welcome FIRST as a partner at SLAS2016.

The following teams will demonstrate their robotic creations at SLAS2016. Be sure to stop by and say hello!

Job Seekers

Job Seekers may submit resumes online through the SLAS website and on-site in San Diego, CA, browse the interactive job boards, meet one-on-one with a career coach and recruiting professionals. Job Seekers may submit resumes online through the SLAS website .

Human Resource Professionals and Recruiters

With over 5,500 participants expected to attend SLAS2016, the SLAS Career Center substantially narrows the applicant pool to very qualified prospects. Your company can conduct highly confidential professional in-person interviews, and have a major presence in a discreet, yet friendly setting that nurtures networking and relationship building. SLAS2016 posting packages are available. Post now for the best rates.

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