My First professional conference

Howdy from Wisconsin!

Turns out we do get internet access out here, even if there is no time to use it. Since we arrived there have been constant string on talks and seminars and talks and then networking and trying to find people who will talk to me even though I am just a grad student. Most people know both my bosses, which puts me in a very nice position for talking to strangers. I've met my "scientific cousins" (grad students in a lab begat by my boss), and some important people. Today was my big day- I presented my poster. I met a bunch of people I didn't expect to who were really excited about my work, and possible collaboration, but (again), the people I expected to come by didn't. Maybe I don't get it. Anyway, I get to sit back and enjoy listening to 10 min talks form 9am-11pm for the rest of the week.

I'll try to post again when I feel more coherent, sufficing to say we made it, and I am trying to keep my head above water until I go home Sunday. Wish me luck!