2013 Housing Fair June 14
The Medical Campus will hold it's annual housing fair on Friday June 14.
Diverse Career Panel June 18
Diverse Careers in Science: A Boston University Alumni Panel Discussion Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Time: 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-5:50 pm Panel Discussion, Bakst Auditorium 5:50-6:30 pm Reception, Room L-109 Boston University School of Medicine, Instructional Building 72 East Concord Street
Sarcoma Awareness Week 4/8-4/12
Sarcoma Awareness Week April 8th-April 12th April 8th, 10th, and 11th @ 11am-2pm: Stop by our table in the main lobby to learn about sarcoma research and the Sonia Sethi Foundation. April 10th: Go to Andres Café as 5% of all proceeds will be donated to the Sonia Sethi Foundation. April 11th @ 11:30am-12:30pm, Baskt Auditorium: Join us for a presentation by Dr. David D’Adamo, Clinical Director at the Center for Sarcoma and Bone Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to learn more about sarcomas, current research trials, and case studies. A reception is to follow.
STEM Graduate Student Challenge Due 4/15
A new program offered by the Division of Graduate Education at the NSF: http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/gradchallenge/index.jsp From the NSF site: Our world is changing faster than ever before--technology is developing at an unprecedented rate and the world faces extraordinary challenges with solutions based in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). What is needed to prepare STEM graduate students to meet these modern day challenges? Fundamental changes are also occurring in the career options for STEM professionals. What is necessary to navigate the career pathways of the future? The Division of Graduate Education at the National Science Foundation challenges STEM graduate students across the nation to submit... More
IRB 101 for Grad Students 4/17
IRB 101 for BUMC Graduate Student IRB Submissions Wednesday April 17; 4 – 5:20pm, Keefer auditorium Pre-registration required. There is no cost to attend the session. 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... More
Mini-Symposium on Educational Neuroscience – April 19th.
Neuroscience for Educators: Toward the Science of Learning A Mini-symposium on Educational Neuroscience 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, More
2013 McCahan Education Day
2013 Education Day will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. BUMC faculty, fellow, residents, students and staff are invited to submit proposals for workshops and abstracts of ongoing or completed education projects. Abstracts must be submitted by Friday April 19, 2013. Cash prizes awarded for top abstracts. For more information please see flyer or link.
Abstracts due 4/19 McCahan Education Day
The 2013 John McCahan Medical Campus Education Day will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. BUMC faculty, fellow, residents, students and staff are invited to submit proposals for workshops and abstracts of ongoing or completed education projects. Abstracts must be submitted by Friday April 19, 2013. Cash prizes awarded for top abstracts. For more information please see flyer or link. Attend Education Day to: Network with other creative educators in the BUMC community Showcase your innovations and ideas in classroom, clinical... More
19th Annual Russek Student Achievement Day 5/10
The 19th Annual Henry I. Russek Student Achievement Day 2013 will be held on May 10th, 2013 in Hiebert Lounge from 8:30-5:00. On this day we honor our graduate students by hearing about their exciting research efforts in a poster session and share their excitement as they congratulate their friends after winning the coveted Achievement Award. We also share our ideas with a scientific luminary that serves as a Visiting Professor for the student award winners. For our 19th year we are thrilled to announce that Dr. James Darnell will deliver the keynote address ”Be Curious—-AND Stay Curious! Abstracts are... More
MA in Medical Sciences Open House 3/15 from 3pm – 6pm
The Master of Arts in Medical Sciences is hosting an Open House on Friday, March 15, 2013 from 3-6PM at Boston University School of Medicine, Room L-201. 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... More