‘I think the MPS provides great opportunities for trainees to present their work (even preliminary data) in a supportive and less-intimidating forum. With the annual conference as well as a virtual mid-year conference trainees can use these opportunities to even practice their presentation prior to going to the APS summit. Also, from a resume-building perspective, there are opportunities for trainees to get on MPS committees and service opportunities during these conferences (ie judging, organizing), so it is very trainee-centric.’

Impact on graduate students, "I would say the emphasis on trainee development is my favorite part about MPS. From the mid-year event to the annual meeting, we've always focused on giving them experiences presenting, moderating sessions, and networking with the hope of them flourishing."

"I was immediately accepted into this society as one of their own. This has been a great place to network, build confidence, and collaborate with a great group of scientists! MPS has been an incredible experience for my students to learn science communication in an environment focused on building the next generation of professionals."