Technical Conference: 27 September - 01 October 2026
Science + Industry Showcase: 29 - 30 September 2026
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center | Rochester, New York, USA

Technical Conference: 27 September - 01 October 2026
Science + Industry Showcase: 29 - 30 September 2026
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center | Rochester, New York, USA

Early Career Development Workshop

27 Sep 2026
14:00 - 17:00
University of Rochester

Title: Navigating Polarity: Fostering Both/And Mindset in Team Science
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
Speaker: Dr. Gemma Jiang, Senior Team Scientist, Institute for Research in the Social Sciences, Colorado State University
 
This highly interactive workshop will help participants recognize and reframe limiting beliefs through polarity thinking, developing a both/and mindset that supports more effective collaboration in scientific teamwork. Through guided reflection, small-group dialogue, and hands-on practice with the Polarity Navigator, you'll build practical skills for navigating tensions like task vs. relationship or advocacy vs. inquiry — skills that translate directly into your research collaborations.
 
 
Registration Deadline: September 17, 2026
 
 
More information: https://opticalscience.osu.edu/events/x-lites-early-career-development-fiols
 
This is a great opportunity to  build your professional network. We hope you'll join us!