Networking Events

Throughout the three-day meeting, DFD will offer a series of networking events. Attendees can sign-up  for these events when they register for the conference.  Space is limited.

This year the Educational Career Outreach Committee is piloting a networking/mentoring program for DFD members. Members with experience (3+ years) attending the meeting will partner with first-time attendees, providing a source of information and an additional point of contact outside their research group. Each mentor-mentee pair is expected to meet once during the meeting (e.g., during a refreshment break or meal) to discuss how to maximize the meeting experience and to address any other professional development questions.

• To find out more about the Program or to register, click here or contact Margaret Byron at mbyron@psu.edu.
  NOTE: This information will also appear when you register.

When events sell out: If you are interested in an event but cannot get a ticket, you may still be able to participate. Go to the room the event is taking place and check with the DFD staff for possible openings.

• This year a $10 fee will be charged for events below which include a breakfast or lunch.
• All events will take place at the Indiana Convention Center
• Space is limited.

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Westin Indianapolis – Senate Room (2nd Floor)

Join us for an informal discussion and to learn about the APS’ CIFS committee work that monitors concerns regarding threats against the human rights of scientists worldwide. The Committee makes recommendations to the APS leadership on actions that might help those scientists. Unfortunately, there have been an increasing number of threats to scientists in recent years, with several cases of concern.

12:55 pm – 2:20 pm
Level Two, Room 205

• Fee: $10
• Organizers: Raúl Bayoán Cal, Portland State University; David Hu, Georgia Institute of Technology

Several faculty will speak about their personal experiences with diversity in the workplace. The session will include self-introductions, a panel discussion, questions and answers from the audience, and a bit of mingling at the end. This session will help give underrepresented members of DFD, especially students, a safe place where their voices can be heard.

12:55 pm – 2:20 pm
Level One, Wabash Ballroom 1

• Fee: $10
• During the lunch break, boxed lunch served
• Organizers: Margaret Byron, Penn State; Sungyon Lee, University of Minnesota; Valerie Troutman, Milwaukee School of Engineering
• Sponsored by the DFD Educational and Career Outreach Committee

Networking lunch for female students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and professionals.

12:55 pm – 2:20 pm
Level One, Room 109 – 110

• Fee: $10
• During the lunch break, boxed lunch served
• Organizers: Mitul Luhar, USC; Haoxiang Luo, Vanderbilt University
• Sponsored by the DFD Educational and Career Outreach Committee

This year’s Fluids Education Lunch will involve a panel-led discussion of best practices for student engagement and assessment, paying particular attention to promoting equity and inclusion in the classroom and beyond.

6:45 am – 7:45 am
Level One, Room 109 – 110

• Fee: $10
• 6:45 am – 7:45 am, continental breakfast served
• Organizers: Raúl Bayoán Cal, Portland State University; Luciano Castillo, Purdue University

An opportunity for fluid mechanics researchers from underrepresented minority groups to build community, network with others, and create a platform for mentoring.

12:00 pm – 1:25 pm
Level One, Room 109 – 110

• Fee: $10
• During the lunch break, boxed lunch served
• Organizer: Guillermo Paniagua-Perez, Purdue University

Directors from governmental agencies will lead a luncheon discussion on their funding awards programs for early career researchers. Attendees who attend this workshop must be registered for the DFD meeting and be eligible for at least one of the awards. Eligibility requirements and additional information can be found on the websites below:

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)
• National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Program

12:00 pm – 1:25 pm
Room: Level One, Wabash Ballroom 1

• Fee: $10
• During the lunch break, boxed lunch served
• Organizer: Aaron Morris, Purdue University; David Richter, University of Notre Dame

An opportunity for students to join in a discussion with a professor who specializes in a particular area of fluid dynamics. Click here for the topics presented and the professor leading the discussion.

• There is no fee for these events, although you must be registered for the meeting.
• A link will be sent to registrants
• Space is limited.

12:00 pm – 1:25 pm

• No Fee
• Organizer: Jonathan MacArt, David Richter, University of Notre Dame

An opportunity for students to join in a discussion with a professor who specializes in a particular area of fluid dynamics. Click here for the topics presented and the professor leading the discussion.