11:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 20 

 
The word is out: Biochemists and molecular biologists are invading the Boston Convention Center armed with their latest research findings. Undergraduates, especially those attending a scientific conference for the first time, are invited to an orientation session that will help them navigate the scientific talks, poster presentations and social events.
 
 
 

1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20 

 
Hear ye! Hear ye! Calling all undergraduate first authors for the annual poster competition. This is your opportunity to engage fellow scientists in heated discussions. This event is mandatory for all travel award winners.
 
 
 

4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Saturday, April 20 

 
College is almost over. What will you do with your forthcoming independence? The ASBMB Education and Professional Development Committee will discuss some common pitfalls and ways of avoiding them.
 
 
 

7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday, April 21 

 
Throw a few breakfast beverages back with an award-winning scientist! No destruction of tea is required. All undergraduate attendees are invited to join Helen M. Berman of Rutgers University, winner of the 2013 Delano Award for Computational Biosciences, for a free breakfast to discuss science and scientific careers. Register by Feb. 15 at www.asbmb.org/breakfast. Space is limited, and Undergraduate Affiliate Network members are given registration priority.
 
 
 

7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday, April 22 

 
This is your second chance to schmooze with an award-winning scientist! All undergraduate attendees are invited to join Olke C. Uhlenbeck of Northwestern University, winner of the 2013 ASBMB Fritz Lipmann Lectureship, for a free breakfast to discuss science and scientific careers. Register by Feb. 15 at www.asbmb.org/breakfast. Space is limited, and Undergraduate Affiliate Network members are given registration priority.