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

Diverse Careers in Science: Video Recording available

A panel discussion on Diverse Careers in Science was held on December 4, 2012 which presented the many diverse career paths of a Ph.D. in the biological sciences.  Panelists included the State Lab Director, Intellectual Property Attorney, Biotech Instructor, and Academic Researcher whom shared their background experience and career path, which is now available through a  video recording.

Happy Holidays from GMS

The Division of Graduate Medical Sciences will be closing for winter intersession beginning Monday, December 24, 2011, through Tuesday, January 1, 2013. We would like to wish you all a very happy and safe holiday season! See you in the new year!

GMSSO Blood Drive December 12th

Wednesday, December 12th 10am-3pm Hiebert Lounge, 14th Floor Please sign up for an appointment the Thursday, December 5 - Monday, December 10th from 11am-1pm in the L-Building Lobby Contact Email: gmsso@bu.edu

GMSSO Operation Gratitude 11/27 – 12/6

The Graduate Medical Sciences Student Organization (GMSSO) will be collecting donations for service members stationed abroad in the BU School of Medicine Lobby on November 27th-29th and December 4th-6th from 11:00am-1:00pm.  Donations will also be accepted in the GMS Office, L-317.  Please view the flyer to see what types of donations are needed. For more information contact gmsso@bu.edu

Diverse Careers in Science: A Panel Discussion

Join us on December 4, 2012 from 4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m. in Bakst Auditorium for an exciting panel discussion followed by a networking opportunity. Many individuals with Ph.D's in biological sciences will change paths over the course of their careers. This might mean a move out of the lab or elsewhere into functions like education, operations, clinical, marketing, business development, or legal. For those thinking about their future, this program will highlight how people engineer career changes, how these careers evolve, and how you can guide your career
path over the near and long term. Join us for a panel discussion... More

“myIDP” 11/27 Workshop presented by Dr. Cynthia Fuhrmann

Creating Your Individual Development Plan, Part I: Finding the Right Career Path for YOU Scientists today follow many different types of scientific career paths. But with so many options, how do you decide which is the best for you? In this workshop, you will consider your top skills, interests, and values, and then identify strategies for tailoring your career exploration to these unique individual characteristics. Taught by Cynthia Fuhrmann, co-author of “myIDP” (a new online career-planning tool hosted by AAAS and Science Careers), this interactive workshop will propel you toward the next step... More