Networking Opportunities

Opportunities to Build Your Network

In addition to the impressive session program, we've curated an assortment of additional activities for the 2023 Conference. Explore the offerings below!


Early Career Networking in Downtown Davis

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6pm PST
Pizza & Pints located at 236 B St, Davis, CA 95616
We invite all early career and student registrants to join us downtown for an hour of ice breakers, networking, and pizza! If you are new to the conference or a returnee, this is a great opportunity to connect with others who are developing their career across the nation and world. We welcome senior / established researchers to attend as well to offer advice, connections and guidance to the EC folks.   (Offered for in-person attendees only) 

Please RSVP here.

Welcome Reception & Poster Review

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The welcome reception is an optimal opportunity to network with scientists working on similar topics, build new connections, and say hello to fellow researchers whom you haven't seen in a while. (Offered for in-person attendees only)

Early Career Lunch Discussions

Wednesday, December 5th
Gain invaluable insights into various career pathways. Whether you're aspiring to pursue a PostDoc, interested in working at a university, or considering opportunities in state and federal government, this is the perfect opportunity to get expert guidance. You'll have the unique chance to move between tables, interacting with leaders in your field and engaging in meaningful conversations about advancing your career. (Offered for in-person attendees only)

Aerosol Model Benchmark Repositories and Standards (AMBRS) Brainstorming Session

Wednesday, December 5th and Thursday, December 6th, 2023
Our goal is to develop standardized cases for assessing performance of algorithms that simulate aerosol processes.  This activity will consist of small group discussions organized around specific aerosol processes (e.g. coagulation, nucleation, condensation, activation) in which participants will develop one or more cases that can be used to formulate unit tests and benchmark algorithm performance in terms of accuracy and efficiency. The products from this initiative will support algorithm intercomparison within the aerosol community, augment model development workflows, and facilitate collaborations with other disciplines like software engineering.
The activity will take place in two sessions during lunch on Wednesday and Thursday. We will begin with a brief presentation on the background and objectives on Wednesday, followed by more in-depths discussions in smaller groups on Thursday. Small groups may follow up with each other after the conference to finalize their test cases. As an IAMA attendee, You are uniquely qualified for this effort. We look forward to learning from your expertise!

  • If you have any preliminary questions regarding this activity, please contact Nicole Reimer at nriemer@illinois.edu.

General Lunch Open Networking

Wednesday, December 5th and Thursday, December 6th, 2023
Whether you’re exploring new career possibilities, just starting out, or already a seasoned pro, we encourage you to stick around for lunch provided by Olive & Vine Catering! Find a new group of people to sit with and share your latest research or learn from others on theirs. (Offered for in-person attendees only)

Additional Opportunities

We will share additional opportunities as they are developed. Please join our mailing list to stay up to date on Conference developments and announcements!