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Networking Activities

Connect with the global traumatic stress community at the ISTSS 40th Annual Meeting. This in-person conference offers networking opportunities for everyone, from students to seasoned professionals, and organizations looking to engage with these groups. Join us from September 25-28, 2024, at The Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, Massachusetts.


  • Paper in a Day

Held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., this intensive workshop allows early-career researchers to collaborate on a manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.

*The application deadline has passed*

  • New Member Meet & Greet

Join the ISTSS Membership Committee to learn about member benefits and meet fellow members on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 3:00-3:15 p.m.

  • 40th Anniversary Welcome Reception & Silent Auction

Join us Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.for an unforgettable evening celebrating ISTSS’s 40th Anniversary! Enjoy light refreshments and drinks while bidding on exclusive items at our Silent Auction. Network with colleagues, make new connections, and commemorate four decades of groundbreaking work in traumatic stress studies.

  • ISTSS Graduate PI and Student Networking Fair (Mentorship Event)

Are you an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or student considering graduate studies in traumatic stress? Join us for the Graduate PI and Student Networking Fair on Friday, September 27, from 1:45 to 3:00 p.m. at the ISTSS 40th Annual Meeting. This event connects trainees with trauma-focused researchers to explore graduate programs. Graduate PIs will share details about their research labs and potential openings for students. Please note, this event is informational and not intended for interviews, but it’s a great way to learn about your options for graduate school and beyond. Sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7RLRS3Y

  • Internship & Postdoctoral Program Networking Fair

We are pleased to host the 2024 ISTSS Internship & Postdoctoral Program Networking Fair on September 27, 2024, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. during the ISTSS 40th Annual Meeting at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. This event is a key opportunity for candidates and program representatives to connect directly. Whether you are recruiting top candidates or seeking career opportunities, this fair fosters valuable connections. Interested programs can register to be included in event materials for easy engagement with potential applicants. Sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D3BYTVT