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Breaking the Ice and Forging Links: The Importance of Socializing in Research

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  • Miranda Stobbe
  • Tarun Mishra
  • Geoff Macintyre

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When meeting someone for the first time—whether another PhD student, or the Founding Editor-in-chief of PLOS Computational Biology—nothing breaks the ice like eating pancakes or having drinks together. A social atmosphere provides a relaxed, informal environment where people can connect, share ideas, and form collaborations. Being able to build a network and thrive in a social environment is crucial to a successful scientific career. This article highlights the importance of bringing people together who speak the same scientific language in an informal setting. Using examples of events held by Regional Student Groups of the ISCB's Student Council, this article shows that socializing is much more than simply sharing a drink.

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  • Miranda Stobbe & Tarun Mishra & Geoff Macintyre, 2013. "Breaking the Ice and Forging Links: The Importance of Socializing in Research," PLOS Computational Biology, Public Library of Science, vol. 9(11), pages 1-3, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pcbi00:1003355
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1003355
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