Networking Strategies for Graduate Students
Author: Katy Celina Sandoval

4. Hype your lab and lab mates
I went to an international conference with my lab mate about a year ago where we both presented a poster. It just so happened that our poster sessions were at the same time. What ended up happening is that we both referred to each other’s posters to the audiences, especially when they had questions that the other had the answer for. This attitude made a lot of people laugh and caught their attention because we were so supportive of each other and excited for their work as much as our own. Fast forward to a year later, we went back to that international conference, and many people remembered us by that. They liked it so much and found it to be a beautiful quality that said a lot about our relationship and personalities. The way you act at events says a lot about who you are as a person. Being a genuinely supportive team player lets others know that you are confident and open to collaborating and supporting others.
5. Get involved in organizing events or being a panelist
6. Approach networking with the right mindset: Have fun!