Grant Workshop: Understanding the NIH Process – 6/20
This workshop will be dedicated to providing clarity to the pre-award and administrative process involved in submitting an application to NIH. This includes, but is not limited to: 1. Identifying the correct funding opportunity. 2. Choosing the appropriate funding institute. 3. Interpreting guidelines. 4. Identifying applicable documents to prepare. 5. Electronic application creation. 6. The internal... More
How to Launch your Career Beyond the Professoriate – 7/10
Grant Writing Workshop: Feedback on Grantsmanship 7/11
Receive feedback on your grantsmanship for your NRSA grant, drafts must be submitted to abolgion@bu.edu and henderson@bu.edu 2 days before the workshop, sign up to receive reminder e-mails. RSVP here Date: 7/11/19 Time: 2:00-4:00 PM Location: 72 E. Concord St., Room L109AB
Grant Writing Workshop: Feedback on Training Plans 7/25
Receive feedback on your training plan for your NRSA grant, drafts must be submitted to abolgion@bu.edu and henderson@bu.edu 2 days before the workshop, sign up to receive reminder e-mails. RSVP here Date: 7/25/19 Time: 2:00-4:00PM Location: 72 E. Concord St., Room L109AB
Amgen 2 Day Drug Development Workshop – 7/31 & 8/1
Learn "soup-to-nuts" overview of the drug development process, overview of the biotech industry from Amgen scientists. • Holistic overview of drug development process • Target identification & validation • Small molecule lead optimization • Small molecule synthesis & scale up • PKPD • Clinical development • Process Development • Commercialization/Devices • Biotech hiring trends & panel discussion Time: 9:30am-4:30pm Locations: 7/31/2019- 610... More
Financial Fitness Fair 9/10
Student Financial Services will be hosting the Financial Fitness Fair again this year on September 10th. There will be experts from different fields like Experian educating students on credit, Access Lex talking about loan repayment and PSLF, representatives from the different military branches sharing scholarship opportunities and more. BU’s TransComm office... More
Looking your Best on Paper: Building a Successful Cover Letter – 8/8
This seminar will focus on how to highlight experiences and skills on a resume and cover letter and the importance of tailoring these documents for specific roles. During this seminar, Lauren Celano will provide examples of skills and experiences that should be emphasized for different types of roles including bench research... More
Dodgeball Tournament – 9/14
SNMA are so excited to be hosting a Dodgeball Tournament for the entire medical campus! We are looking to have 14 teams, so the teams will be filled on a first come first serve basis. The sign-up sheet is available here. The tournament will be in the Solomon Carter Fuller Gym on... More
Diversity Mixer – 8/9
Join students from across the medical campus and from across various diverse backgrounds for a “Diversity Mixer” to kick off the school year. Participating groups include: Student National Medical Association (lead organizer) Latino Medical Student Association Student National Dental Association Hispanic Student Dental Association Minority & International Scientists Organization BU Students of Color for Public Health BUMC Pride... More
What Job will you Succeed in Based on Your Personality? – 8/21 Workshop
Behavior is the best predictor of performance. Knowing your personality and strengths will allow you to make a vital road map for your future career. Use a reliable, validated tool with decades of data behind it to reveal development strengths and needs. Take the 16 Personality Factors (16PF) personality test... More
BU Alumni Open House 9/17
All are welcome to stop by, say hi, and pick up your gift! Date: September 17, 2019 Time: 2pm - 4pm Location: 72 E. Concord St., Alumni Office, L120 Alumni GMS welcome flyer-2019
Navigating Mentoring Relationships: Strategies for Uncharted Terrain 8/22
Working with mentors (advisers, PIs, supervisors, etc.) is an integral part of being a graduate student or postdoc, but sometimes these relationships present challenges. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn strategies for examining power dynamics, improving communication, and identifying problems in your mentoring relationships. Our four presenters will answer your... More
Career Colloquium: Day long career panels 8/23
This one-day series of career panels offers doctoral students and postdocs the opportunity to learn from professionals who are using their doctorate in a variety of academic and nonacademic sectors. Explore careers in: Teaching Museums & Nonprofits Policy/Government/Law Education Outside the Classroom STEM Research Humanities and Social Science Research Business Communication This event is in collaboration with BU PDPA... More
18th Annual International Race for Research 9/7
Please join us! PRF’s 18th Annual International Race for Research 5K Race & 2-Mile Fun Walk Lead Sponsor - North Shore Bank Saturday, September 7, 2019, 9:00am Leather City Commons, 53 Lowell St. Peabody, MA Registration opens at 7:45 AM - Race starts at 9:00 AM We’re celebrating!! This year, The Progeria Research Foundation’s ambassador, high school graduate and... More
BPSO Red Sox Game Against Toronto Blue Jays – 9/4
The Biomedical PhD Student Organization (BPSO) is organizing a group of PhD students to attend a Red Sox game which will benefit the deaf and hard of hearing. The BPSO Facebook page has additional details and a seating chart for those interested. Date: September 4, 2019 Time: 7:00pm Location: Fenway Park - Yawkey... More
Fall Networking Reception for URM Students & Allies – 9/19
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Campaign Victory Celebration – 9/21
Join the Campaign Victory Celebration! Saturday, Sept. 21 | 8 p.m. | Agganis Arena BUSM Faculty and Staff -- Be part of BU's biggest and best party, Great Choices, Great Changes: A BU Community Celebration, with: more than 200 BU student performers! the Boston Pops, live! professional skaters from Feld Entertainment! spectacular... More
Graduate Medical Sciences Student Organization (GMSSO) Welcome Back Reception – 9/6
The Graduate Medical Sciences Student Organization (GMSSO) is hosting a social event for new students of all programs to meet each other. Date: September 6, 2019 Time: 11am - 2pm GMSSO Welcome Back BBQ on the Green Come for free food and games!
Meet the First Years, Biomedical PhD Students (BPSO) – 9/6
First year students are encouraged to attend to meet current and first year PhD students in the biomedical PhD programs. Appetizers will be provided. Date: September 6, 2019 Location: JJ Foley's Cafe, 117 East Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and an Inclusive Campus – 9/10
Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and an Inclusive Campus Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Time: 3–4:30 pm Location: Keefer Auditorium, 72 East Concord Street (Medical Campus) Panelists: Kenneth Elmore, Associate Provost and Dean of Students; Erika Geetter, Vice President and General Counsel; Rebecca Ginzburg, Associate General Counsel RSVP
SheInspires Lunch Series with Dr. Jillian Richmond – 9/23
Hear from BUSM Alumna and instructor at UMass Medical School in the Department of Dermatology, Dr. Jillian Richmond about her career path and have a chance to speak informally. Space is limited and lunch is provided so be sure to register to reserve your space. Register here: RSVP Date: September 23, 2019 Location: 72... More
Is a postdoc for me? – 9/10
Learn what to consider and strategies to use when searching for a postdoctoral position that suits your professional goals. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/best91019 Date: September 10, 2019 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: 72 E. Concord St., L109AB
Working Towards an HIV Cure – 9/24
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 | 4-6 pm 610 Commonwealth Avenue, Kilichand Center for Integrated Life Sciences & Engineering, Colloquium Room Join us to learn about BU research efforts towards understanding HIV infection and pathogenesis and to foster new interests and collaborations in our work towards an HIV cure. More than three decades after the... More
Now Open! New L13 Study Space in the Alumni Medical Library
The renovation of the 13th floor of the Alumni Medical Library is complete! Students representing each of the schools on the Medical Campus cut the ribbon for the Learning Resource Center. They were flanked by, from left, BUSPH Associate Dean for Education Lisa Sullivan, PhD, BUMC Provost and BUSM Dean... More
Medical Campus Student Lounge Now Open
BUSM is pleased to announce that the L14 Medical Campus Student Lounge, complete with a kitchen, soft seating, a handicapped accessible bathroom and lots of natural light, is now open to enrich our student study and relaxation spaces on campus. Many thanks to John Barton and our facilities staff for the... More