REPORT: Capitol Hill Day-Science Policy – 4/26
Are you interested in science policy? Come hear from 4 BU trainees who were selected to attend an all-expenses paid AAAS CASE Workshop in Washington D.C. Rachel Wehr, Hannah Peterson, Angel Rubio and Mehraj Awal will share their experiences at Capitol Hill Day. People with an interest in science policy... More
SheInspires Lunch Series with Dr. Joyce Wong – 4/30
Join us for lunch and conversation with Dr. Joyce Wong, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering and an Inaugural Term Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Boston University. She is also the Inaugural Director of ARROWS, Office of the Provost, focused on promoting women in STEM at BU. Read... More
BU Women’s Professional Development Committee – 4/30
Join us for lunch and conversation with Dr. Joyce Wong, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering and an Inaugural Term Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Boston University. She is also the Inaugural Director of ARROWS, Office of the Provost, focused on promoting women in STEM at BU. Read... More
Entrepreneurship Workshop Series with Innovate@BU- Optional Participant Presentations
This April, build your entrepreneurial mindset through a workshop series led by Innovate@BU staff and faculty! Workshops are open to Boston University students (GMS, MED, SPH, Dental) and faculty. Register: https://tinyurl.com/BEST419 •April 30: Optional Participant Presentations
Master’s Student Workshop Series – 5/2
Master’s Student Workshop Series Boston University is pleased to announce the Master’s Student Workshop Series, co-sponsored by the Educational Resource Center (ERC) and the Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs. The workshops are designed to help master’s students thrive during their time at BU. All workshops will take place at the Yawkey... More
2nd Annual GMS Alumni Award Reception – May 3
2nd Annual GMS Alumni Award Reception Date: Friday, May 3, 2019 from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Location: Heibert Lounge, 14th Floor in 72 E. Concord St., Medical Campus Description: Join us for alumni networking over light appetizers and drinks. Networking will begin following the 2nd Annual Distinguished Alumni Award presentation and the summary of the Dr. Erika Ebbel... More
Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC) Pride Potluck – May 5th
BUMC Pride (open to all students of the medical campus: GMS, GDSM, SPH, & BUSM) is hosting a potluck on Sunday, May 5th from 11:30-1pm behind the Medical Student Residences (815 Albany St). Come join the BUMC pride community for socializing and food! RSVP form attached here!
Dog Therapy – 5/8
SheInspires Lunch Series with Dr. Ghazaleh Sadri-Vakili – 5/9
Registration link- https://signup.com/go/irqXyKi Join us for lunch and conversation with BUSM Alumna Dr. Ghazaleh Sadri-Vakili, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and Director of the NeuroEpigenetics laboratory at the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease (MIND), and faculty of the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Massachusetts... More
Life after BU: Navigating through the post-graduate years – 5/9
Join us to hear from BU alumni and Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Ghazaleh Sadri-Vakili, talk about her career path following her PhD. Learn more about the path to professorship and about different collaborations between industry that academia can have. RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclUhUCCgpd2XdXJ_rozdHrEPuWplAidyKKNVZsd5PGZIAOag/viewform?usp=sf_link Or you can use: https://tinyurl.com/faculty5919 Date: May 9, 2019 Location: 72... More
Bringing Diversity To Science: A “TED” Style Panel Talk – 5/13
A panel discussion with faculty from Columbia University, University of Louisville and UMass Lowell who will speak about: • Mahdi Garelnabi, PhD, MSc, FAHA from UMass Lowell will speak about: "Mentoring and Networking: Key for Success in Biomedical Sciences" • Gissette Reyes-Soffer, MD, Columbia University will speak about: "Remember Where You've Been, More
Addgene Site Visit – 5/15
Hear from Addgene teams in Business Development, Outreach, Scientist, Research and Product. Tour the facilities and have lunch with employees. RSVP: https://bostonu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_29a0bPcrAoDdYKF Or you can use: https://tinyurl.com/addgene515 Date: May 15, 2019 Location: 490 Arsenal St., Suite 100, Watertown, MA 02472 Time: 9:00AM-1:00PM
Internships: Building Experience during your PhD or Postdoc – 5/22
This seminar will cover traditional internship opportunities posted on job boards as well as opportunities that can be created, through proactively reaching out to relevant companies. Insight into flexible internships to leverage scientific training and provide skill building in areas such as writing, business, intellectual property, policy, and strategy will be covered. How to identify organizations, reach... More
Marketing and Communications Intern
Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS) at Boston University School of Medicine is looking for a motivated part-time Marketing & Communications Intern for the Summer of 2019 with the possibility of continuing through the academic year. The position will support the Marketing & Communications Specialist, and perform a range of Marketing duties such... More
Art Days 2019: April 8th and 9th
LinkedIn Workshop – April 4th
This interactive workshop will help you tailor your LinkedIn profile to highlight your skills and experiences that are relevant to the positions you are looking for after your postdoc. It will also highlight help you distinguish your profile depending on whether you are looking for research or non-research based roles. Please bring your laptop to this session. Everyone... More
Marrow Drive – April 4th
The BUMC Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry Drive is a collaborative effort with the Boston University Schools of Dental Medicine (SASDA, HSDA, ASDA), Medicine (SCOMSA), Public Health and the Graduate Medical Sciences Program (GMSSO). Gift of Life helps children and adults suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, other cancers and genetic disorders... More
MAMS Open House – April 5th
The next MAMS Open House is on Friday, April 5, 2019, from 3:30 to 6:00PM EST, at 72 E. Concord St., Room L-201/3, Boston 02118. Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hsNHTPhLMLHsGeFsMjuQ_s67G7xRkOILzZgU7C_vKhI The event will include: A program overview from the MAMS Program Director, Dr. Gwynneth Offner Opportunities to speak with first and second year... More
Health Professions Degree Expo April 20th
Biogen Site Visit – 5/28
Have a Q&A with scientists at Biogen. Network with Biogen employees over lunch with a round table discussion and tour the laboratories. RSVP: https://bostonu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8eQEyCfShXZDksR Or you can use: https://tinyurl.com/biogen528 Time: 11:00AM-2:00PM
BU GMS Team – Boston AIDS Walk/Run!
The BPSO and GMSSO are seeking registrants to participate in the Boston AIDS Walk/Run on Sunday, June 2nd at 9:30AM. The walk/run begins at the Hatch Shell. This is a great opportunity for BU to show its support for AIDS research and patient wellness! Register HERE Use the code: 2019FIVEOFFRUN to get... More
March with BUMC in the Boston Pride Parade – June 8
Join the BMC Health System and the BU Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine and Public Health on Saturday, June 8, as we march together in the 49th Annual Boston Pride Parade to celebrate diversity, inclusion and community. The parade begins at Copley Square at noon and ends at City Hall Plaza. Family... More
Cultivating Leadership during your PhD or Postdoc – 6/13
Tangible examples will be provided on how to become involved with student clubs, academic groups, industry organizations, non-profit organizations, and networking groups to build leadership, management, presentation, communication, networking, and interpersonal skills. Leadership ability is tremendously valuable as you build your career and is sought after by employers. Date: June 13, 2019 Location: 72 E. Concord St. (L109C) Time: 4:00-5:00PM
Boston Pride Parade – 6/8
Boston Pride Parade Saturday, June 8, 2019 12 pm Dear Colleagues and Students, We invite you to march and celebrate with family, friends, and allies at the Boston Pride Parade. This year represents the recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots - "Looking Back, Loving Forward". The Boston Pride Parade will be on Saturday, More
PHX Summer Institute 2019
Register Now for Summer Institute 2019 June 10–14 and June 17–21 Join us on the Boston University School of Public Health campus, and online, this summer! The PHX Summer Institute offers short, immersive programs open to professionals, from across sectors, with all levels of public health knowledge. This June we are offering a... More