Lab Time Management: a Practical Perspective
From a practical perspective, one of the most daunting challenges for beginning investigators is learning how to cram an impossible load of new obligations into a 24-hour day. Finding ways to manage the conflicting demands on your time can be a key to developing a successful career and a rewarding personal life. Our recent Postdoctoral Affairs Speaker Series Seminar held on 10/27/11 addressed this issue. One of the postdoc who attended said this about the event and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs: “Thanks so much for organizing the time management workshop. The speakers had really helpful advice and offered good... More
PhD Dissertation Prospectus Due October 3rd for May 2012 Graduates
PhD student planning to graduate in May 2012 should submit the Dissertation Prospectus by October 3rd. Please see graduation calendar for other important dates. Other PhD forms can be found on the students forms page
Last Date to Drop Classes is October 11.
The Drop deadline for all GMS students is October 11th. Please complete an add/drop form and submit to registrar, Ms. Millie Agosto.
The PhD Movie to be shown on Thursday October 20th at 5-7 pm.
The showing of the PhD movie is being sponsored by the GMSSO. For further information please visit the GMSSO page or flyer.
Building Successful Research Teams: Preventing and Managing Conflict – November 2nd
Building Successful Research Teams: Preventing and Managing Conflict Understanding the factors that contribute to the successful functioning of a team is critical to anyone who leads or participates in collaborative science. Event Details: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Workshop 4-5:30pm. Reception to follow. BU Medical Campus, Room K-103 Questions?? Contact: Ms. Kayleigh Klegraefe (617) 638-5138, kay416@bu.edu This workshop will explore strategies for building successful and dynamic research teams. Discussion will consider: Essential characteristics of a successful research team. How to build and sustain successful research teams. How to develop your own career in a team science context. How to manage conflict constructively in a team science... More
Upcoming Drop Deadline, Friday Nov. 11
The last day to drop courses is Friday, November 11, 2011. Please use the add/drop form found on the student forms page and obtain the required advisor and instructor signatures before submitting to GMS, L315.
GMSSO Fall Social – September 14th
The GMSSO Fall Social will be on Wednesday, September 14th at T's Pub, 973 Commonwealth Avenue. The event will run from 7pm-10pm. This event is open to all new and current GMS master's and Ph.D. students. Plenty of free food will be provided. Questions? Email gmsso@bu.edu
Postdoc Appreciation Ice Cream Social Monday September 19th.
Please join the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Ice Cream Social during Postdoc appreciation week on Monday, September 19 from 3-4:30. Further information can be found here.
Last Day to Add Classes September 19th
The add deadline for all GMS students ( MA/MS and PhD students) is Monday, September 19, 2011. Add/drop forms require an advisor signature and should be returned to Ms. Agosto the Registrar in L315.
GMS -Alumni Welcome Barbeque, September 6th at 5pm
Please join us for the annual Graduate Medical Sciences Welcome Barbecue sponsored by BUSM Alumni Association on September 6th 5:00-6:30 on the Talbot green.