Making the Most of Academic Conferences: Tips and Tricks for Early Career Researchers

This session offers practical tips for early-career researchers to navigate conferences effectively. We share strategies for what you can do before, during, and after the conference to make the most of the event, providing you with tools to build connections, share your research, and make a lasting impact in your field.

Hosted by: Dr. Julia Baak

Julia Baak has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from Dalhousie University, a Master’s of Science in Biology from Acadia University, and recently defended her PhD in Natural Resource Sciences (Wildlife Biology) at McGill University. Currently a Conservation Biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Service, Julia has over five years of experience attending and presenting at conferences in all stages of her academic career.