Confronting COVID-19
Explore SfN news and resources to stay connected to the neuroscience community.
About
Confronting COVID-19 is a collection of news and resources about the challenges confronting the neuroscience community during this unprecedented time.
- The latest updates on the pandemic's effects on Neuroscience 2020
- An online group for SfN members looking to work collaboratively and support each other during lab closures
- On-demand virtual conferences and and webinars
- Resources for collaboration
- More resources coming soon
Collaboration Resources
Use these member-exclusive resources to stay connected to the neuroscience community.
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COVID-19 Readiness Forum
Share advice, resources, and work collaboratively to support one another.
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Blog Post: Virtual Meetings During Coronavirus
Learn about a graduate student's perspective on the switch to a virtual dissertation defense.
Scientific & Professional Resources
These resources are available to members and non-members (up to 5 per month) through Neuronline.
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Virtual Events
Learn and connect with colleagues by attending live and on-demand online events.
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Virtual Conference Lightning Talks
Neuroscientists present their models, methods and research in a collection of 5 minute videos.
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Training Series: Stem Cells & Reprogramming Methods for Neuroscience
Advance your understanding of how to generate neural subtypes using stem cells or other reprogramming tools.
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Training Series: Optogenetics
Advance your understanding of how to optimize optogenetics techniques in your research.
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Entrepreneurial Women Series
This series highlights the career paths and scientific accomplishments of women at the forefront of historically male-dominated fields.
Grant Funded Work During Lab Shutdowns
Explore resources to continue remote work on grant-funded projects.
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Working on Data Analysis & Design of Experiments
- How to Combine Imaging Tools for Big Data Analysis - Short Course
- Neuroinformatics in the Age of Big Data: Working with the Right Tools - Short Course
- Promoting Awareness and Knowledge to Enhance Scientific Rigor in Neuroscience
- Improving Your Science: Sample-Size Planning, Pre-Registration, and Reproducible Data Analysis
- Optimizing Experimental Design for High-Quality Science - Short Course
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Working on Manuscripts
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Discover Scientific Research
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Preparing Research Seminars & Posters for Meetings
- How to Present Science Using Visual Tools
- Five Times You'll Present Your Work and How to Do It Well
- Putting Your Pitch Together: Elevator Speech Examples
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Taking Online Courses
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Career Development Resources
- Career Skills Toolkit: Transitioning Out of Your Postdoc
- Career Skills Toolkit: From PhD to Postdoc
- Best Practices for Mentoring Relationships - Collection
- Building Community Through Service: Bianca Jones Marlin on Volunteer Leadership - Podcast
- The Benefits of Outreach: Strengthen Your CV, Discover Your Interests, and Broaden Your Community
- The Neuroscientist’s Guide to Advocacy
