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These socials and networking events will all take place during the in-person portion of the Evolution 2022 meeting [2]. Sign up for these events during meeting registration. Learn more here [3].

Evolutionary Biologists with Disabilities Mixer
Interested in meeting fellow evolutionary biologists with disabilities/chronic illnesses/Deaf folks and interested allies? Want to discuss increasing the inclusion and representation of disabled/chronically ill/Deaf students and staff in our diverse field? This is an informal chance to meet others interested in these topics, share experiences of disability in evolutionary biology, and hopefully increase our inclusion around issues of disability as a community. Anyone at any career stage and level of ability (including allies) is welcome to come join us. 

John Edmonstone Coffee Social for BIPOC Scientists 
This event is named after John Edmonstone, who was born into slavery in British Guiana and eventually taught and influenced a young Charles Darwin. Edmonstone's life highlights that people of color have been present--if invisible--in the development of evolutionary biology from the beginning. This mixer is an opportunity to interact with evolutionary biologists at all stages of their career and training who identify as people of color and their allies. 

LGBTQ+ networking lunch
Join your LGBTQ+ colleagues for a small group networking lunch event! This event aims to facilitate interactions between LGBTQ+ identified scientists at all career stages, help folks to network, glean career and professional advice, and create community for LGBTQ+ identified individuals. 

"Flying solo" coffee social
The SSE Graduate Student Advisory Council will organize a coffee break for people who attend the Evolution meeting without their lab group or advisor. The event is intended to provide networking for people who are "flying solo" at Evolution 2022.

International Mixer
The international mixer is an opportunity for members from outside the US to connect, share experiences, and socialize. We will have some interactive games to help break the ice and help people to interact with each other. We are looking forward to hearing dozens of different accents!

PUI Mixer
An opportunity for evolutionary biologists working at primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) to meet up with colleagues, and discuss common experiences, challenges, and opportunities. Grab a beverage - come and meet friends, network, and have fun!

Faculty-Student Networking Lunch
The SSE Graduate Student Advisory Council is organizing small group networking lunches to facilitate interactions between students and faculty. 

Postdoc Networking Lunch
The SSE Graduate Student Advisory Council is organizing small group networking lunches to facilitate interactions among postdocs. 

Latines in Evolution Mixer
Join the ‘Latines in Evolution’ mixer to get to know other Latines doing fantastic science in and outside Latin America. We welcome the participation of people from diverse backgrounds to stimulate conversations about the perspective of evolutionary biology in Latin America and strategies to strengthen local communities.

Super Social at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
This is the final conference dinner and social event. It will be held at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a waterfront indoor/outdoor venue that is only 0.5 miles (~10 min. walk) from the Huntington Convention Center (Uber vouchers are available if you need mobility assistance - please contact us). Food, drinks, music, dancing, and access to the Rock Hall exhibits will be available.