Friday, April 19, 2013

This Mini-symposium is a six-hour in-depth introduction and review of current and future directions in the Science of Learning.  Recent developments in Educational Neuroscience and the Science of Learning have demonstrated how teaching and learning can be informed by scientific, technological, and educational cognitive research initiatives.  Distinguished thought leaders in Education and Neuroscience will provide insights into the scientific, structural, and teaching practices needed for the advancement of this emergent field.

08:00-  08:30   Continental Breakfast and Poster Board Session

08:30-  08:40   Welcoming Remarks – Mark Moss, PhD

08:40-  09:15   State of Science of Learning and Educational Science – Carl Franzblau, PhD

09:15-  10:00   Advances in Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning – Peter Bergethon, MD

10:00-  10:30   The Role of Computational Neuroscience in the Science of Learning –

Barbara Shinn-Cunningham, PhD

10:30-  10:45   Break

10:45-  11:15   The Graduate Educational Challenges of the Science of Learning –

Kurt Fischer, PhD

11:15-  11:45   Advances in the Discipline of the Science of Learning and Educational

Neuroscience – Bruce McCandliss, PhD

11:45-  12:45   Moderated Thought Leadership Roundtable

Moderator – Mark Moss, PhD

Panel Members – Carl Franzblau, Peter Bergethon, Kurt Fischer,

Bruce McCandliss

12:45- 12:50    Closing Remarks – Mark Moss, PhD

1:00-    1:45     Reception and Poster Board Viewing

• Four Hours of Continuing Education credits are available

• Objectives: Participants completing this symposium should be able to
  • Understand the interrelationship of cognitive neuroscience, psychology, and teaching
  • Describe the Science of Learning
  • Understand the role of Educational Neuroscience in the Science of Learning
  • Understand the role of Neuropsychology in the Science of Learning
  • Understand the role of Educational Psychology in the Science of Learning

Location

• Where:  670 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
  • Main Auditorium, First Floor

Parking

• Parking is located at 710 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118

Registration

• Cost to attend $45.00 (early registration $25.00 – by March 15^th 2013) (Students, General admission, non-Continuing Education credits is free)
• Website to register:  http://sites.bu.edu/neuro-ed/
• Please mail checks to
  • Ms. Patty Jones, 650 Albany Street, Suite X-140, , MA 02118

The Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) Program introduces students to a broad range of topics in the medical sciences while strengthening their academic credentials for admission to medical and other professional schools. It is a 32-credit program, with a required thesis, that can be completed in one or two calendar years. All coursework is taken in the first year but many student elect to use the second year to gain valuable research and volunteer experience at Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center or off-campus.

Please RSVP to:
Dr. Gwynneth Offiner
Program Director
goffner@bu.edu

Virtual Biomed Grad School Fair : October 25, 2012

Biomedical Sciences Graduate students–Decide where you want to go to school!
Unique opportunity to meet Admission Representatives from more than 21 renowned Biomed grad schools
Registered Schools Listed Here: http://biomed.careereco.net/virtual-fair/chat-with-organizations/

Connect real-time with schools without leaving your home or office.  Attend the fair online from anywhere!
Register here: http://biomed.careereco.net/students-alumni/virtual-fair-registration/

See BU’s Graduate Medical Sciences Profile page here: http://biomed.careereco.net/2012/08/19/bu-medical-sciences/

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What students have said about prior events:

“The Virtual Fair was extremely convenient and useful. I was able to communicate with multiple schools of my interest and ask questions. This Virtual Fair also saved me time and traveling fees if I were to visit the schools’ campuses instead.”

“I thought the virtual fair was extremely helpful. Chatting with the school representatives helped give me some direction for what I’d like to pursue, as well as some helpful tips/expectations for the application process.”

“I feel that this was great concept…It gave me an opportunity to ask questions that may not have been answered on their website and to see other potential students’ questions that I may not have thought to ask.”
“It was perfect. I loved the fact that school representatives gave out their e-mail addresses and encouraged us to contact them.”

“The whole system was very user friendly.”

Begin or refine your grad school search at the Biomed Virtual Grad School Fair on September 12th.

Questions: biomed@careereco.com or 770-980-0088

Please register for this event, and share this  Open House flyer with other friends who may be similarly interested.
Refreshments. Walk-Ins Welcome.

The fair will be help on Thursday October 20^th at Boston University’s George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA. For further information please contact Linda Zimmerman in the Division at lzimmerm@bu.edu.