Dr. Robin DiAngelo on “What Does It Mean to Be White?” – 3/4

March 4, 2019 11 am – 12:30 pm Metcalf Hall George Sherman Union 775 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA Admission is free and open to the public. Please RSVP Dr. Robin DiAngelo received her PhD in Multicultural Education from the University of Washington in Seattle in 2004. Her area of research is in Whiteness Studies and Critical Discourse Analysis, More

Careers in Interdisciplinary Quantitative Systems Research – Feb. 19

Industry Panel and Networking Event on Careers in Interdisciplinary Quantitative Systems Research Learn about the interdisciplinary nature of Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) in bio/pharma industry, it's roots in engineering, and its current status in the industry from Dr. Cynthia Musante of Pfizer. Following the presentation hear from a panel filled with leaders... More

Dr. Robin DiAngelo on “What Does It Mean to Be White?” – 3/4

Boston University Associate Provost for Diversity & Inclusion Please mark your calendars for a keynote lecture and by-invitation post-lecture breakout session with New York Times bestselling author of White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People to Talk About Racism. Dr. Robin DiAngelo  on "What Does It Mean to Be White?" Monday, March 4, More

Fuller Gym Kick-Off Monday Feb 4th from 4-6pm

Join students, faculty and staff from BUSM, GMS, GSDM and SPH for an Inter-School Dodgeball Tournament.  Reach out to your school reps to join a team or just show up! 85 East Newton Street, basement level For more information about access to the gym, FitRec Classes and other open gym events  see... More

Diploma Application For May Graduation Due TOMORROW-1/25

Any GMS student planning to complete their degree requirements for May 2019 must submit a diploma application by January 25, 2019.  The form is located on the GMS Student Forms page under Diploma and Degree Completion. Some programs allow their students to walk in May even though they graduate in September. More

Spring Data Science Fellowship Opportunity

Program: The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. In response to the... More

Educator of the Year Award Nominations Due Feb 5

The nomination process for the Committee on Faculty Affairs’ Educator of the Year Awards is now open (and the timeline is short with a due date of Feb 5, 2019).   The awards were established to recognize, honor and reward Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS) faculty who give special effort to ensure... More

Applications to the AAAS CASE workshop in Washington, D.C. Due Feb 4

The AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop in Washington, D.C. is taking place on March 24-27, 2019. This workshop is a great opportunity for graduate students in STEM disciplines to learn about science policy and advocacy. For more information: https://www.aaas.org/programs/catalyzing-advocacy-in-science-and-engineering. Additionally, BU Federal Relations has set up... More

Jan. 17 – BUMC Toastmasters Meeting

Is one of your resolutions to be a better speaker? If you want to be a better speaker, join Toastmasters. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express... More

Join the Movement (BU Staff only!)

  New Year, New You? We’ve got your resolutions covered.   BU Employee Wellness invites you to take advantage of all we have to offer in 2019. Whether you made a resolution to become more active, practice mindfulness, or eat more greens and whole grains, we’re here to help! Free Chair Massage Healthy Cooking Demos Yoga Stretch... More

PXH Winter Institute 2019

  Winter Institute 2019 January 7–11, 2019    Same Great Programs, Better Travel Conditions ❄️ The PHX Winter Institute offers short, immersive programs, open to professionals, from across sectors, with all levels of public health knowledge. This winter, we are offering a range of programs virtually, so you can update or learn a new skill from anywhere. PHX provides a... More

Career Design: Academic Faculty Path 12/5

This talk is geared toward doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty. Dr. Mark Denison from Vanderbilt will be giving a presentation on the transition from trainee to PI. This is to be sure a fantastic talk! Please register at https://tinyurl.com/BU12518 

ISSO Travel Signature Days at BU Medical Campus

Are you traveling outside the U.S. over Thanksgiving or Winter Intersession? Do you need a travel signature* on your I-20 or DS-2019? *Please refer to our recent ISSO Travel Advisory for more details. Remember travel signatures are generally valid for one year. ISSO staff will be at Boston University Medical Campus to provide travel... More

GMS PhD Distinguished Alumni Honored

On September 14th, Graduate Medical Sciences held their inaugural Distinguished PhD Alumni Award Event. Faculty, doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and alumni enjoyed networking with one another as well as witnessing the presentation of the award to the two recipients, Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle ’12 and Dr. Steven Perrin ‘95. “It... More

Last Chance to Get Your Flu Shot on the BUMC Campus

Charles River Campus Occupational Health Center, 930 Commonwealth Avenue, (entrance on Pleasant Street), 1st floor Additional walk-in dates and times Date Time Tuesday, November 6, 2018 10 AM – 12 PM and 2 PM – 4 PM Thursday, November 8, 2018 10 AM – 12 PM and 2 PM – 4 PM Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10 AM – 12 PM and 2 PM – 4 PM Thursday, November 15, 2018 10 AM – 12 PM and 2 PM – 4 PM     Medical Campus Goldman School... More

Navigating Cultural Differences in Academia and Beyond 12/6

Are you in a lab with scientists from different cultures and backgrounds then you? Are you a minority or international student wanting to know how to navigate cultural conversations? Science occurs worldwide, scientists need to be more aware of culture differences to have productive and healthy work environments. Dr. Alice... More