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AVS Early Career Professionals Committee (ECPC)

Our goal as a committee is to connect AVS Early Career Professionals and bring them resources that can help advance their careers.
 


Chris Brewer, Will DeBenedetti, Prithviraj Deshmukh, Megan Giri
Saima Sumaiya, Harry Wang, Sarah Zaccarine

Join us at these ECP Activities being held at AVS 70 in Tampa Florida
 

Monday

  
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Tampa Convention Center Room 118
Business Card Printing Station
Join the Early Career Professionals Committee in the Member Center for this year's free business card printing service.  Business cards offer a great opportunity to enhance your networking this week at AVS.  Join us during these times to have business cards printed for you while supplies last.
   
4:00 P.M.
Tampa Convention Center Room 118
Early Career Professionals Networking Happy Hour
Join your fellow early career professionals for a Happy Hour for an opportunity to connect, network, and get to know each other.  Postdocs, junior faculty, and early career industrialists are all welcome at the ECPC Happy Hour just before the AVS Plenary Session!

Tuesday

  
7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Tampa Convention Center Room 118
Member Lounge
Be sure to pop in and network with fellow members, strike up conversations with attendees, or simply take a moment to recharge before diving back into the symposium action.
   
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Tampa Convention Center Room 118
Business Card Printing Station
Join the Early Career Professionals Committee in the Member Center for this year's free business card printing service.  Business cards offer a great opportunity to enhance your networking this week at AVS.  Join us during these times to have business cards printed for you while supplies last.
   
4:00 P.M.
Tampa Convention Center Room 118
Elevator Pitch Express: Speed Networking for Young Professionals
Welcome: Christopher Brewer, University of Texas at Dallas
Moderator: Angela Klink, AVS Director of Member Programs

Join us for this 45-minute dynamic speed networking session brings together students and early-career professionals for a fast-paced networking experience. Practice how to effectively sell yourself in just 2 minutes through structured, high-impact interactions. Whether you're looking to make a strong first impression or expand your network, this session is designed to elevate your professional presence and open doors to exciting new possibilities.  How it works: Network with the person sitting across from you for a few minutes. When you hear the BELL, one person will move to the next chair. There will even be light snacks and refreshments.


Please review the other Member Center activities that are being held throughout the week at AVS 70