Professional Development Events

Upcoming Events for  2013

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Title:  IRB 101 for BUMC Graduate Students IRB Submission

Speaker: Mary-Tara Roth, Director, Clinical Research Resources Office (CRRO)
Open to: Postdocs and Graduate Students
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Location:   BU School of Medicine, Instructional Bldg., 72 East Concord Street, Keefer Auditorium
Time: 4:00 - 5:20 P.M.

Description:  Do you need to submit a research study to the BUMC IRB to be able to move forward with your student research project?  If so, come attend this presentation by Clinical Research Resources Office (CRRO) Director Mary-Tara Roth.  The presentation will provide some basic background on the human subjects research regulations, as well as provide practical advice and specific do’s and don’ts in working with the IRB and completing your IRB application within INSPIR (the online IRB submissions system).  This presentation will focus on typical graduate student research IRB submissions, such as research using existing data and survey studies.

Pre-registration required. There is no cost to attend the session.

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Title:  Teaching Opportunities through the Biomedical Laboratory Clinical Sciences and BioScience Academy

Speakers: Connie Phillips MA, MPH Program Director; Gloria Vachino M.S. Associate
Director; Stefan Doerre and Michael Panichas
Open to: Postdocs and Graduate Students
Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Location:   BU School of Medicine, Instructional Bldg., 72 East Concord Street, Room L-109A/B/C
Time: 12:30 – 2:00 P.M.

Description:  The undergraduate Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences (BLCS) resides at Boston University School of Medicine. This Metropolitan College program offers a B.S. degree as well as two advanced certificates in biotechnology and clinical research. Courses in the Biomed program include basic science courses, such as biochemistry and immunology, to technical courses such as cell culture and microbiology. Classes are held in the late afternoon and they attract a very diverse population of students. Courses are held throughout the year and instructors are drawn from the BUSM community of faculty and students.

BioScience Academy (BSA) is a smaller program within the Biomed program. BSA is a tuition-supported, two-semester, daytime program in biotechnology.  BioScience Academy targets unemployed and underemployed Greater Boston residents with at least an associate degree in a STEM discipline plus STEM work experience.

At this seminar, we will more fully describe these two programs and how BUSM Postdocs, and Ph.D. students can participate.

Additional Information:  Lunch will be provided
RSVP:  Registration Required:  Yolanta Kovalko
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Title:  GMS Career Development Monthly Seminar Series:  Following up and Maintaining Your Network After You Land a Job

Speaker:  Lauren Celano, GMS Career Advisor, CEO Propel Careers
Open to:  Postdocs and Graduate Students
Date:  Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Location:  BU School of Medicine, Instructional Bldg., 72 East Concord Street, Room L-110
Time:  4:00 – 5:00 P.M.

Description:  Networking is not what one does only when searching for an opportunity.  It is a lifelong skill that should be practiced regularly.  It is important to cultivate your network even after you land a position.  In this seminar, Lauren Celano, GMS Career Advisor will discuss why this is important and tips on building your network as you grow in your career.

RSVP: Yolanta Kovalko
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Title:  Scientific Storytelling:  Pitch Your Research to the Public and Scientific Peers

Speaker:  Rafael E. Luna, Ph.D.
Open to:  Ph.D. Students, Postdocs, Faculty, and Staff
Date:  Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Location:  BU School of Medicine, Instructional Bldg. Room R-115, 72 East Concord Street
Time:  3:00 – 5:00 P.M.

Description:  Communicating the “So What?” of your scientific research is imperative to your success as a scientist. Describing your research in a compelling way to different audiences, from the public to policy-makers to funding agencies and scientific peers, is a skill that can be learned. It will not only encourage others to support science, but will also enrich your own engagement with the questions that drive you.  This interactive workshop will provide instruction on how to communicate your scientific research using the structural aspects of a story...the narrative arc. We will cover two innovative formats for scientists: 1.) 2-min. peer-to-peer science pitch and 2.) 30 sec. elevator pitch for the public audience. This interactive workshop will utilize the elements of narrative craft to help you polish your pitches and effectively communicate your research to scientific peers and the public.

Speaker Bio: Dr. Rafael Luna is a research fellow at Harvard Medical School investigating the biochemical mechanisms of cancer. Rafael is also the CEO and Founder of Luna Scientific Storytelling, LLC, which promotes the communication of science in a narrative format. Dr. Luna is a dynamic speaker and has given scientific storytelling workshops for postdoctoral fellows and graduate students at both Harvard Medical School and Harvard University. He has also presented to a wide range of scientific audiences from undergraduates to senior faculty members in the U.S. and Europe.

Additional Information:  (Refreshments will be served at intermission!)
RSVP:  Yolanta Kovalko
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Past Events

DATE EVENT
3/21/13 Foundations in Biomedical Sciences sponsored 2-part Workshop Ethics in Science with Ara Tahmassian, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Research Compliance, BU and BMC Gregory Viglianti, Ph.D.,
3/19/13 GMS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Speaker Series Enriching Your Mentoring Relationships A How-To Workshop for Mentees and Mentors with Joanne Kamens, Ph.D.
3/18/13 Career Development Monthly Seminar Series March Seminar:    Becoming a Leader – Cultivating Leadership Skills for Career Advancement with Lauren Celano, MBA CEO Propel Careers
2/27/13 Engaging Effectively Across Differences: Diversity, Curiosity, and Questions David Joseph, VP of Programs, Public Conversations
2/5/13 Creating Your Individual Development Plan, Part II: Setting Goals for Scientific & Career Success Cynthia Fuhrmann, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Career & Professional Development in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, UMASS
1/2013 The Business of Biotechnology Abdulmaged Traish, Ph.D., Professor of Biochemistry and Urology, BUSM & Carl Franzblau, Ph.D., Professor of Biochemistry, BUSM - 3 Part Workshop
1/31/13 Writing a Research Paper: Publish or Perish Department of Physiology and Biophysics Special Topics Students Seminar presented by Olga Gursky
1/23/13 Work/Life Balance Judith Jones, DDS, MPH, DScD, Professor and Chair, Department of General Dentistry, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
12/12/12 From Graduate Training to Green Card Roy J. Watson, Jr. , Watson Law Offices, Bedford, MA
12/4/12 Diverse Careers in Science:  A Panel Discussion Video Recording
12/3/12 Working in the Multi-cultural Lab: Communication, Reasoning, and other Cultural Differences Anne P. Copeland, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Interchange Institute, Former Associate Professor of Psychology, Boston University
11/14/12 Selling Yourself: it’s a dirty job but you can do it. Tobe Berkovitz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Advertising, BU College of Communication
11/12/12 Creating your IDP - Finding the Right Career for YOU Cynthia Fuhrmann, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Career & Professional Development in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, UMASS
11/6/12 Career Development Monthly Seminar Series: Informational Interviewing - An excellent way to enhance your career search Lauren Celano
10/24/12 How to Get Published Elsevier and Mass AWIS invite you to attend a presentation on “How to Get Published”.
10/17/12 Career Development Monthly Seminar Series: Building Your Online Personal Brand: Using blogs, LinkedIn, and other social media tools to build your brand.
10/2/12 From Academia to Entrepeneur: How to Start Your Own Company Discussion with Elizabeth Iorns, Ph.D, winner of the 2012 Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Emerging Postdoctoral Entrepreneur award and co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Science Exchange and with William Gunn, Ph.D., Head of Academic Outreach for Mendeley.
9/20/12 Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Losing Control Meet Drs. Leslie Zebrowitz, Brandeis University, Barb Cohen, Arex Pharmaceuticals, and Valerie Weiss, Film Director whose research and characters are based on and featured in the film.
9/2012 Take Control of Your Financial Life TODAY! Rick Shaffer, a financial expert and real estate attorney, has hosted The Money Show since 1991. Sponsored by Association for Women in Science/ BU Women in Science and Engineering.
9/19/12 Have More Money $$$  “Financial Rules Of Thumb Workshop”
9/17/12 "Careers in Communicating Science: Journals, Blogs, Netcasts and Tweets" Vincent Raceniello and Alan Dove
9/12/13 Career Development Monthly Seminar Series: Building a Resume and Cover Letter for Industry Lauren Celano, MBA CEO Propel Careers
9/12/12 Personal Qualities and Career Stephen Brady, Ph.D. Director, Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine
8/14/12 Networking insights Lauren Celano, MBA CEO Propel Careers
6/12/12 How to Develop an Elevator Speech Isabel Dominguez, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Hematology/Oncology Section, BUSM
5/23/12 Negotiating Work and Life Joanne Kamens, PhD , Executive Director, Addgene
4/17/12 Intellectual Property Patent Primer Michael Pratt, Executive Director, BU Business Development
4/2012 Teaching Opportunities for Graduate Students and Postdocs
3/2012 Tax Information for International Postdocs
2/2012 Refining your Resume for Industry
1/2012 Building Your Personal Brand
12/2011 Pathways to U.S. Permanent Residence for International Postdocs
11/2011 Meet BU Ombuds, Francine Montemurro and learn about the Office of the Ombuds
10/2011 Lab Time Management: a Practical Perspective
9/2011 National Postdoc Appreciation Ice Cream Social
8/2011 Skills for Successful Networking to Advance Your Career
7/2011 The Industry Exploration Program (IEP)
6/2011 Teaching and Mentoring Opportunities through Biomed Program and CityLab Academy