Bad to ask for a poster?

[deleted927298]

I would like to present at a conference in March of next year, but I just joined joined this Lab a month ago. Would it be too much if I ask my supervisor if I could work hard and get enough data in order to present a first author poster at this conference? Abstract is due in February.

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[Neuronix]

You're putting the cart before the horse.

Produce the data first.

Then say "hey this figure is great, could I submit it to this conference?"

 

[DaGhost]

You're putting the cart before the horse.

Produce the data first.

Then say "hey this figure is great, could I submit it to this conference?"

I disagree. I think if you haven't already done so you should have a meeting with your PI about your goals for working in the lab, which may include presenting a poster at a conference. Bring up this particular conference as a potential option at that point, but don't get your heart set on it.

 

[eteshoe]

It's fine to let the PI know one's goals but realistically until there's enough data it's kind of a moot point aiming for poster.