What makes you feel part of the greater community of biologists?

Jan 20

Never felt more welcomed than when I went to my first conference last year.
TWS and state chapter conferences. It’s when I get to see all my old coworkers again.
INaturalist
Communicating similar experiences across different fields.
Social media
Reading papers and seeing the love and effort so many other people put into their work.
Volunteering on the board of a larger organization (TWS) and creating more friendships and networking.
Joining and being active in a professional society.
Phone calls and texts with past and present coworkers.
Collaborating with others on grants and projects.
Social media
Podcasts
Friendships made while I was a seasonal.
Attending events/meetups/workshops centered around plants or wildlife.
Joining groups such as 500 Women Scientists.
Attending virtual meetups with other queer biologists through Out in the Field.
Organizations like TWS and going to events.
Conferences. Presenting work, hearing others, and conversing with mutual feedback is very engaging.
Mentoring young biologists.
LinkedIn
Conferences and networking opportunities within my sphere.
Being involved with my state chapter of TWS.
Interacting with clubs at school then staying in contact with those friends.
Going to conferences to meet other Biologists.
Writing letters to friends and colleagues.
Listening to wildlife podcasts.

What’s your random work talent?