As you prepare your bio statement, please do not put “See CV” or other attachment. Consider the following when preparing your response:
- Clearly state your content expertise related to the topic of your presentation.
- Include relevant academic appointments, involvement in professional organizations, and/or awards/honors received.
- Specify the number of years you’ve been working on the program initiative, topic area, or specialty.
- Describe your involvement in implementation of research, initiative, topic area, or specialty.
- Indicate whether you have presented on this topic before.
Example: I have been working as a Psychologist in our Counseling Center for five years. My dissertation was on identity development among trans students. In my current role I primarily work with trans students, and I serve as the Co-Investigator of this study. I have presented about this research on-campus and at other national conferences.
I am qualified to give this specific presentation because: