One of the perks of being a grad student is that you’re considered professional enough to be sent to conferences in your field.  This weekend I’ll be at the annual meeting of the AFS Tidewater chapter in Annapolis, MD.  I’ll be giving a poster presentation on my work so far on Thursday night, so if you’re attending this event or are in the area stop by and cheer me on or heckle me mercilessly.  Several of my lab-mates and fellow grad students will be there as well presenting their work.