APNet Committees

Role: Prepare and promote all outreach-related activities by receiving input from all committees

Envisioned tasks, including but limited to:

• Build digital infrastructure (website)
• Update social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• Create monthly newsletters
• Take care of advertisements
• Print posters and flyers

Role: Highlight and embrace the diversity of our profession

Envisioned tasks, including but limited to:

• Promote gender balance
• Support international members
• Support L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ members
• Promote cultural differences at work
• Share experiences of our members

Role: Contribute and influence current research and career policies

Envisioned tasks, including but limited to:

• Secure more funding opportunities
• Collect opinions and experiences on recognition & rewards
• Decrease work pressure and load
• Balance research and teaching load
• Unite tenure-track and promotion criteria
• Increase job security and salary scales
• Define family policy

Role: Support our members in various aspects of our work

Envisioned tasks, including but limited to:

• Locate current grants & fellowships
• Form collaborations, networks and consortia
• Promote research independence as a young PI
• Build up a group and recruit members
• Promote a healthy work-life balance
• Improve mental health
• Provide with training opportunities

Role: Build and grow a sustainable network

Envisioned tasks, including but limited to:

• Locate representatives from as many as possible institutions
• Build local university networks
• Attract new members
• Find sponsors and donations
• Organise (bi-)annual meetings
• Connect with other organisations