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Fast Facts
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There are a lot of things that make our conferences and workshops special. Here are just a few.
1,000+ people come to Janelia for a conference or workshop each year
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Conference attendees have come from 48 countries
The average number of people per conference is 60
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Junior Scientist Workshops host an average of 20 students and postdocs
26 Nobel Prize winners have attended a Janelia conference
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We’ve held 38 science speed dating sessions (and counting!)
175+ travel scholarships awarded annually
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Cost of registration, room and meals: $0