Online Social Networking

An increasing number of scientists and scientific associations are using social networking websites to connect with others and create online communities. AIBS now has networking groups on both the Facebook and LinkedIn sites that all interested parties are encouraged to join. These services are free; details are below.

Facebook Groups

• AIBS main group
  

• AIBS Student Chapters
  

Coalition Groups that AIBS Supports:

• Diversity in Biological Sciences (DIBS)
  

• Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science (COPUS)
  

If you are not logged into Facebook, you will be asked to do so before being redirected to the group.

If you do not have a Facebook account, you will first need to create a new account and profile to see the group.

At the group page, you can see photos, images, and links from the profiles of the other people in the group. This includes AIBS dues-paying individuals as well as other interested parties. On the group page you can:

• Create a personal profile on your individual Facebook page.
• Meet colleagues and enthusiasts from around the world.
• Learn about upcoming events and join other Facebook groups.
• View photos, images, and links for other group members.
• Upload your own photos and videos to share with the group.
• Get updates from the group administrators.
• Ask questions of other group members in the discussion area.
• Post items of interest to the group.
• Send personal messages to other group members.
• Send invitations to join the group.

LinkedIn Groups

In contrast to the open Facebook groups above, the AIBS LinkedIn group is set up as an exclusive benefit for dues-paying AIBS members. Individual members of AIBS as well as officers of AIBS Member Societies and Organizations are invited to join the AIBS LinkedIn group. To do so, send an email with either your AIBS membership number or an indication of your officer status with an AIBS Member Society or Organization to then join the group.

As noted on its website, LinkedIn is an online network of more than 16 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries. When you join, you create a profile that summarizes your professional accomplishments. Your profile helps you find and be found by others in the LinkedIn network. You can add more connections by inviting trusted contacts to join LinkedIn and connect to you. As your network grows, it consists of your connections, your connections' connections, and the people they know and recommend.

Through your LinkedIn account you can find current and potential collaborators, clients, service providers, subject-matter experts, and partners who come recommended by others in your network. You can search for and be found for business opportunities; search for jobs; post and distribute job listings; and get introduced to other professionals through mutual network connections.

Contact

Sheri Potter,