We are excited to announce that we are bringing the Building Engagement (BE) program to a new conference in 2025 — the U.S. Research Software Engineers conference to be held October 6-8 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Start building your professional standing by becoming part of the BE community.
Goals
- Support the development of basic science, innovation, and national security ecosystems for all
- Engage & support participation by individuals from all different backgrounds across the U.S.
- Stimulate a welcoming and more innovative professional society
- Help students navigate academic and career paths
BE@US-RSE25 — What’s included
- Full access to US-RSE 2025 conference
- Travel, conference registration, lodging, some meals
- Special activities in addition to conference
- Guided Affinity Groups required attendance for funded participants
- Opportunity to present research in poster session
- Mentoring Program
- Community
- Roommates
- Networking events
Eligibility
We are delighted to invite undergraduate and graduate students at accredited U.S. academic institutions including: community, women’s, liberal arts, and other small colleges and public and private universities to apply for BE@US-RSE2025.
Must be at least 18 years of age and can travel to the IN PERSON event.
Key Dates
- Application for Guided Affinity Group Leaders & Review Committee Opens: July 25, 2025
- Guided Affinity Group Leader & Review Committee Deadline: Friday, August 15
- Application for Funded Participants Opens: August 11
- Application funded participant deadline: August 27, 2025
- Conference: October 6-8, 2025 (arrival on Sunday, Oct 5, including required Orientation session)
- Apply here: https://ssl.linklings.net/conferences/SHInstitute/
