Community-Building and Networking Program
The Human Biology Association is proud to launch its inaugural Community-Building and Networking Program (CBNP), a flagship initiative designed to foster meaningful connections across academic and professional stages within our scholarly community. This program reflects HBA’s ongoing commitment to mentorship, inclusion, and the development of future leaders in human biology.
The primary goal of the CBNP is to increase student engagement within the Association and to strengthen ties between predoctoral, postdoctoral, and faculty members. Through intentional networking and structured mentoring opportunities, the program seeks to cultivate a supportive environment that promotes professional growth, collaboration, and long-term participation in HBA.
To support this effort, the HBA Executive Committee has created new leadership roles, Junior Service Fellows, who serve as key liaisons for the Community-Building and Networking Program. These exceptional early-career scholars are tasked with organizing and facilitating mentoring activities, including those leading up to and during the HBA Annual Meeting.
HBA members will soon receive an official invitation from the Junior Service Fellows to participate in this exciting new program ahead of our upcoming Annual Meeting. We strongly encourage all members, students, early-career researchers, and senior faculty alike, to take part in this initiative, whether as mentors, mentees, or collaborators.
For questions or to express interest in participating, please contact the Junior Service Fellows at:
HBA.CBNP@gmail.com