"Spending the weekend at the Scientista Symposium was one of the best experiences of my life. It is great to know that there is a strong community of women working hard to change the world and accomplish their dreams. I met some people that I am sure I will keep in contact for hopefully the rest of my life.”
“I had such a wonderful time at the Scientista Symposium! I loved every moment of it, from the recruiter fair to all the panels and workshops. It was such an amazing opportunity to be able to connect and network with so many people who are in the same field as me. I made many friends that I will hopefully be in contact with throughout the years!”
MANHATTAN HOTELS
The most convenient accommodations will be hotels in Manhattan. To find hotel reviews and best price options, we recommend using websites like hotels.com, expedia.com, Hotwire.com, etc. to book your stay.
AIRPORT AREA HOTELS
Hotels near the main airports will be significantly less expensive than those in Manhattan (~$140 per night). Hotels near either John F. Kennedy airport or La Guardia airport have easy access to Manhattan through the subway. Travel to and from Manhattan should only take 30 - 45 minutes by public transportation.
OTHER WEBSITES
Alternative accommodations through either airbnb.com or vrbo.com provide inexpensive options. For even more affordable alternatives, locations in Brooklyn are often close to the subway with easy access to and from Manhattan. Our programming will not run late into the evening, so traveling at night should not be a concern for those options outside of Manhattan.
Scientista is happy to announce that it is providing a limited number travel grants for those in need of financial aid with priority given to Scientista members and underrepresented minority poster fair participants.
For alternative funding sources we recommend asking your lab, university department, or student organization governing body if they offer conference travel stipends. Many universities have offered sponsorship for Scientista events in the past. If you need help crafting an email to your school, please contact us at campus@scientistafoundation.com.
