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
GMSSO Blood Drive 2/7
The GMSSO will be holding a blood drive on Thursday, February 7th, 10am-3pm Hiebert Lounge, 14th Floor Please sign up for an appointment to donate in the Medical School Instructional Building Lobby: 01.28 to 02.01 3-5pm 02.04 to 02.05 11am-1pm OR ONLINE: redcrossblood.org, WALK INS ALSO WELCOME Need more info? gmsso@bu.edu
ASBMB Science Policy Fellowship Program: Applications due March 29
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is proud to announce its Science Policy Fellowship program is accepting applications. The program is entering its seventh year and offers recently graduated PhDs exposure to a range of activities regarding science policy and congressional and government relations. The fellow will work closely with the ASBMB Director of Public Affairs, Benjamin Corb, and participate in a range of communication, policy and advocacy activities. ASBMB fellows have gone onto successful careers in federal agencies, congressional offices, and science advocacy organizations. Applications are due March 29. More information can be found on our website. Feel free... More
SPIRE Application Open for PhD’s and Postdocs Due 2/1
Seeding Postdoctoral Innovators in Research and Education (SPIRE) http://spire.unc.edu Applications due: February 1, 2013 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) and collaborating minority serving institutions in the state of North Carolina are seeking outstanding candidates for a unique NIH-supported postdoctoral training fellowship. Seeding Postdoctoral Innovators in Research and Education (SPIRE) is designed for scientists interested in academic careers that emphasize both research and teaching. These multi-year fellowships will enable the postdocs to pursue independent, original research in one of over 100 UNC-CH laboratories representing diverse disciplines aligned with the mission on the National Institutes of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) and... More
GMS Graduation Workshops 1/22 at 12:00pm (PhD) and 3:00pm (MA/MS)
Information session for students graduating in May 2013 will be held on Jan. 22. PhD Candidates will meet at 12pm in room R103 for lunch. MA/MS Candidates will meet at 3pm in Bakst Auditorium. For more information, please contact Dr. Theresa Davies tdavies@bu.edu