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[dreamingofslac]

Two part question. Both of these seem like they MUST have been asked before, but I can't find an appropriate thread on the search function.

First, I've been asked to present in a two person "forum" with another scholar from my institution.  I'm a humble graduate student and the other participant is a well known scholar in a related discipline.  I'm thinking of simply listing "Co-panelist with Friendly Face, Department of Related Discipline, My University," after my standard conference presentation listing.  Would this seem like CV padding or name dropping? 

Also, it looks as though I will soon chair my first conference panel.  I would be the lone graduate student with a collection of established scholars.  I was thinking of noting on my CV that I was the chair and organizer of the panel, then simply listing the names of the participants. Normally, when I present at a conference, I only list the title of my own presentation - but when organizing and chairing a panel - I'm thinking of noting the participants. Again, does this reek of name dropping, or does it simply point to the other scholars that I've worked with in related fields? 

I don't want to appear as though I'm boasting or dropping names, but the temptation to appear connected and/or respected in related disciplines is strong.   

[systeme_d_]

Interesting questions!  You might get some varying perspectives on this one.

I would strongly advise against listing the panelists from the panel you're chairing.  Such lists are simply not done on a CV.  You'd look like you were padding, bragging, and clueless.

As to the co-presentation, that's a bit different, I think.  If you are giving two different presentations, keep the name off altogether.  If you are working together on the paper, then list your co-presenter.   You could, however, mention this one in some way in a cover letter at some point, particularly if the job calls for someone with interdisciplinary interests/experience. 

[sturmunddrang]

It sounds like you are making a name for yourself already at the gs stage and that's great. 

I would strongly advise against listing the panelist in the session you chaired/organized.   I don't think I've ever seen that on a c.v and if I did - I would find it well, really cheesy.  There are ways to get that information before the eyes of an SC if need be - but the cv isn't the place.

As for the co-presenter issue, it is less cut/dry; a lot depends on the venue/location and type of presentation.   Is this something casual in your department or some such thing?  If so, then I wouldn't emphasize it the other person, etc...  again b/c it sounds like padding. However, if it is at something more official and a true joint project; i think you should do something like this:

National Assocation of Yabba Dabba Annual Conference
Paper: "Insights into Yada Yada"
Presented jointly with Sr. Scholar, Institution

Remember: if these are nat'l/large conferences, etc.. and the people involved are sr/established in your field, you are going to get pretty good crowds at the talks and it is better for others in your field to get to know you that way than get to know via cv padding. 

[polly_mer]

I am a third voice for simply listing the organized panel (venue, title, date) with no list of panelists.

Unless you are making a joint presentation, for being a member of the panel, you just list the venue, title of your talk, and date.

As Venezianista wrote, anyone who would be impressed with your sharing space with Big Name will likely already know about the sharing through other means.