GSO Newsletter – September 19, 2019
GSO General Meetings Scheduling
Mondays from 12-1 PM:
9/23 – STH 113
10/28 – STH 113 – Updating the Constitution
11/11 – CAS 132 – Survey Review
12/2 – STH 113 – Elections for 2020
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GSO Opportunities
Travel Grant Application and Q&A
The GSO is happy to announce that the Fall Semester 2019 travel grant deadline is December 1, 2019.
To qualify for a grant, your trip must begin after December 1, 2019, and end within a year of receiving the award.
Travel must be outside the Boston area.
Deadline to apply for this grant: Sunday, December 1, 2019 11:59 PM
Who is eligible: Any PhD student in GRS from a department represented at 3 or more GSO meetings in Fall 2019.
Masters students are not eligible to receive a travel grant.
Preference is given to PhD students in their second year and later.
If you have received a travel grant, you are not eligible to receive one until the next grant cycle.
The cycle consists of three dates: December 1, April 1, August 1. So, for example, if you received a grant in April 2019, you are not eligible to receive another until April 2020, when the new cycle begins.
To determine if your department is eligible for travel grants, click here.
The GSO is now sponsoring two types of travel awards:
Presentation Grant: For students planning on directly participating in a conference or research forum by presenting a paper or poster, participating in a discussion panel, or chairing a discussion or paper session. 12-13 presentation travel grants of up to $500 are awarded in the fall, spring and summer semesters each year. Reimbursement occurs after completion of travel. Click Here for an application.
Research Grant: For students planning to visit an archive, attend a training workshop, or use a research facility. 5-6 research travel grants of up to $500 are awarded in the fall, spring, and summer semesters each year. Reimbursement occurs after completion of travel. Click Here for an application.
The number of grants offered annually is dependent upon our budget. In previous years, we have offered 40 grants annually : ~33 presentation grants and ~7 research grants. Last year we were able to shuffle our budget and offered 55 grants. This upcoming year, we are hoping to offer even more, but our current budget estimates 54 or so grants.
There are three application deadlines: December 1st, April 1st, August 1st. Applications must be emailed as a word document to the GSO at gso.travel.grants@gmail.com
We will be hosting another GSO Travel Grant Application Q&A again this semester.
Date and Time are still TBD – this will count as one of the meetings that makes you eligible for this Fall’s travel grant cycle.
If you are interested in getting involved with the Travel Grant committee, contact gso.travel.grants@gmail.com
GWISE/GSO Weekly Yoga
Date and Time: Most Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00PM
Where: LSEB 103 (24 Cummington Mall) or Photonics West End Lounge (join the mailing list to get the schedule).
GWISE and the GSO are teaming up for weekly yoga and meditation classes. Join us Thursdays from 5:30-6:30PM for an hour of strengthening and relaxation. Location TBD – email gso@bu.edu to be added to the mailing list.
GSO Logo Contest!
Are you feeling artistic? Do you want your designs to inspire a new generation of graduate students? Then try your hand at developing the new BU GSO logo.
Our logo is a little out of date and we could use a little revamping. Please submit your logo designs to gso@bu.edu by October 31st. We will decide on the new GSO logo at the following meeting!
Our winner will be featured on every BU GSO platform – Facebook, Twitter, our website, etc. and receive a prize for their excellent work!
Beyond the Professoriate Online Career Conference for the Academic Job Market
Date: September 21-28, 2019
Beyond the Professoriate is hosting its 1st Online Career Conference for the Academic Job Market, September 21st- 28th, 2019. The conference will help prepare graduate students and postdocs who are applying for faculty (tenure track) positions. The conference is for graduate students in STEM, Humanities, and the Social Sciences.
With 13 hours of instruction, this conference will help you learn about faculty careers and what to do to prepare for the academic job market. You’ll leave feeling more confident and prepared to face the competitive academic job market.
What to expect: One-hour seminars, led by 21 PhD experts, will help you decide when to go on the jobmarket, learn how to develop your CV and cover letter, and strategies for writing research, teaching, and diversity statements. Discover what it’s really like to work at (and how to tailor your application to) a research-focused, comprehensive, or teaching-focused institution by attending career panels featuring tenured and tenure-track faculty.
Register for this one-of-a-kind event: beyondprof.com/conference
Location: Online! Attend the conference via Zoom webinar. No need to travel.
Attend Live: Sept 21 & 28, 2019 starting at 11 a.m. ET both days. Additional evening seminars held Sept 23-26th at 8 p.m. ET
Video Replay: Available to stream on demand starting Oct 1st. See ticket details for more information.
Price: Ticket prices begin at $39 US (Live Only) to $79 for All Access.
Special Discount: Use code gsa$10acjm for $10 off the All Access Pass.
See the Program & Register Today: beyondprof.com/conference
With your ticket, you can attend the conference live and ask questions of our speakers and panelists. The conference proceedings will be recorded and available to ticket-holders to watch during the replay period (check ticket details for more information).
The conference is hosted and organized by Beyond the Professoriate, an organization founded and led by PhDs to provide career advice by PhDs, for PhDs. We empower graduate students and PhDs to build impactful careers and engaged lives, wherever smart people are needed – in academia and beyond.
Bagels with Assoc. Dean Barman
Date and Time: Monday, September 23, 2019, 10-11AM
Monday, December 2, 2019, 10-11AM
Location: CAS 112
Join us next Monday, September 23rd for the first Bagels with Assoc. Dean Barman event of the fall semester! Drop by CAS 112 at 10:00am for coffee and casual conversation and to kick off the start of the semester. We can’t wait to see you!
Research on Tap: Working Towards an HIV Cure
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 4-6PM
More than three decades after the discovery of HIV as the cause of AIDS, we’re still looking for a cure. Current HIV antiretroviral therapies suppress virus expression, reduce transmission and decrease morbidity and mortality of HIV-associated diseases. However, a number of barriers still stand in the way of eradicating HIV, including access to testing and care, adherence to treatment, lack of social networks, substance use and, a poor understanding of how the virus hides from a person’s immune response. Overcoming these barriers will require a multidiscipline effort that includes basic, translational, clinical, and social scientists. 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.
LOCATION: Kilachand Center, Eichenbaum Colloquium Room
REGISTRATION:
Ending Sexual Harassment in Academia
Date and Time: Thursday, September 26, 3:00 – 5:00PM
Location: CILSE (610 Commonwealth Avenue), Rm 101
Across the country, people are talking about sexual harassment—and academia is no exception. Join the Office of Research and Federal Relations for a conversation with two of the leaders behind the landmark report Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, issued last year by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM).
Dr. Sheila Evans Widnall, Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Dr. Frazier Benya, director of the NASEM Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education, will discuss the study’s findings and their impact. Come learn about the next steps in the movement to end gender-based harassment in higher education.
UGSO First Annual Academic Research Symposium
Date and Time: Thursday, September 26, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Metcalf Trustee Center, 1 Silber Way
An evening of interdisciplinary talks, posters, and discussion celebrating the academic achievements of students underrepresented in graduate education at BU. The program will include keynotes by Crystal Williams, Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, and Dr. Karen Warkentin, Professor of Biology and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Please email ugsobu@gmail.com with any questions.
Urban Inequities Workshop
Date and Time: Friday, September 27, 2:30-4PM
Location: 75 Bay State Road, Initiative on Cities
I am delighted to announce the schedule for the coming semester’s Urban Inequalities Workshop (attached).
This semester, we will welcome faculty guest speakers from Tulane, BU, and Bowdoin, as well as several presentations of work in progress by BU graduate students. Topics include racial minorities in the gayborhood, property inspectors in Chicago, urban Buddhism in Vietnam, immigrant incorporation at the municipal level, urban transformation in Istanbul, and myths of linguistic assimilation.
Please join us to discuss these important and timely topics. The workshop meets on select Fridays at 2:30 PM at the BU Initiative on Cities (75 Bay State Road).
To be added to our email list or if you have any other questions, please reach out to Whitney Gecker (wgecker@bu.edu), the workshop’s graduate student coordinator.
Sept 27th: Jake Watson, BU Sociology Candidate
Refugees and Incorporation Projects
Oct 11th: Ladin Bayurgil, BU Sociology Candidate
Caught Between Political Opposition and Economic Gain: Homeowner Initiated Urban Transformation in Istanbul
Oct 25th: Dr. Daniel Erker, BU Linguistics
American Myths of Linguistic Assimilation: A Sociolinguistic Rebuttal
Nov 8th: Dat Nguyen, BU Anthropology Candidate
“Mindful Engagement:” Urban Buddhism and the New Middle-Class in Late-Socialist Vietnam
Dec 6th: Dr. Theo Greene, Bowdoin
Street Corner Citizenship: Gay Neighborhoods and the Self-Enfranchisement of Queer Youth of Color
UGSO Study Hours
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 5-8PM
Location: African Studies Seminar Room 505
If you would like a place to study for your exams, UGSO is hosting Study Hours on October 1st from 5:00pm – 8:00pm in the African Studies Seminar Room 505. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. Invite a friend and come study with us!
Media Training and Public Speaking Workshop
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 1-5PM
Location: Bay State, Castle, and River Rooms, Florence & Chafetz Hillel House – 213 Bay State Road
Join Brad Phillips from Throughline (formerly Phillips Media Relations) for a media training and public speaking workshop that will help attendees more confidently navigate media interviews, conversations with funders and policymakers, presentations to their peers, and interactions on social media. This half-day training will include a mix of breakout sessions and one-on-one work.
REGISTRATION:
Leonard Cassuto: The Past, Present, and Future of Graduate Education
DATE AND TIME: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019, 3-4PM
LOCATION: COLLEGE OF GENERAL STUDIES BUILDING 511, 871 COMM AVE.
REGISTRATION:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/bu-professional-development-for-doctoral-students-18175380259
Dr. Leonard Cassuto will be on campus to record a live Vitamin PhD podcast interview titled, “The Past, Present, and Future of Graduate Education.” Leonard is a professor of English and American Studies at Fordham University, author of The Graduate Student Mess, and a regular writer for the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Leading Engaging Class Discussions
Date and Time: Wednesday, Oct 9th from 12:15-1:15
Location: 141 Bay State Rd – CTL Conference Room
Class discussions have the potential to challenge students to engage deeply with the course content and to develop as critical thinkers. We’ll explore strategies for leading engaging discussions, including tips for priming students for the discussion, structuring class time to promote dialogue and reflection, and creating an inclusive classroom environment.
Registration is available until all seats are filled or by 5pm on 10/4, whichever is earlier.
Lunch will be provided.
Please reach out to the Center for Teaching & Learning directly at ctl@bu.edu or 617-353-0017 with any questions.
SciVal Workshop (May be more STEM)
Date and Time: Thursday, October 10, 2019, 1-3PM
Location: Engineering Manufacturing Building, Room 125, 15 St. Mary’s Street
Throughout higher education there is a growing impetus to incorporate data into decision making. One focus is the growing availability of bibliometrics, or the collection and analysis of data about books, articles, and other publications. SciVal, one of the leading sources of bibliometric data for academic institutions, is available for free to all BU faculty and staff. Join Joe Farmer, Data Analyst and Program Manager in the BU Office of Research, for an overview of SciVal, its potential applications, and a practical understanding of how to use the database. The workshop will include practice time to investigate your own topics and ask questions with an expert on hand. Participants will leave this workshop with everything they need to take advantage of this valuable resource to further their work.
REGISTRATION:
https://www.bu.edu/research/featured-events/research-how-to-events/scival-workshop/
Luce Scholars Program
Applications due Mid-October
The Office of Fellowships and Scholarships invites you to apply to the Luce Scholars Program. Launched in 1974, this program seeks to enhance the understanding of Asia among potential leaders in American society.
Graduating seniors and graduate students, recent alumni, and young professionals interested in arts, journalism, law, medicine, science, public health, environmental studies, and international relations are all encouraged to explore the opportunity. The Luce Scholars Program provides stipends, language training, and professional placement in Asia for the duration of the program. All scholars make a professional contribution to their host organization and gain critical professional and international experience.https://www.hluce.org/programs/luce-scholars/
Boston University Office of the Provost – Professional Development Grants
Next Submission Deadline: October 15
The Office of the Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs offers professional development grants to support doctoral students’ scholarly work and preparation for a wide variety of academic and nonacademic careers. Although Boston University offers many professional development opportunities for doctoral students through individual departments, offices, and organizations, we recognize that external opportunities often arise that have the potential to significantly benefit students’ professional growth. The professional development grant program was established to provide financial support for such opportunities.
Eligibility
All current doctoral students at Boston University are eligible to apply, but preference will be given to students with a need for financial support. Professional development activities include, but are not limited to, workshops and short courses that support research, teaching, or professional skills. Up to two grant recipients will be selected for each review cycle and will be awarded up to $500 to cover or supplement the cost of the proposed professional development activities.
Funding Restrictions
Funding must be used for the purpose detailed in the application, and excess funds will not be disbursed.
Funding may not be used for the purpose of presenting research at a conference.
Professional development opportunities which directly overlap with those already offered at Boston University are not eligible for funding. For instance, students interested in developing computer programming skills should first consult the trainings currently offered by Research Computing Services.
Grant recipients may only receive one award during the duration of their program.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed using the following selection criteria:
Value of the professional development activity and the unique opportunity it affords beyond what is currently offered on campus
Alignment between the professional development opportunity and the candidate’s background and goals
Potential impact of the activity on the candidate’s research, future career, and/or the wider BU community
Financial need
Submission Deadlines and Award Dates:
This award has three review cycles per year. The deadlines for each cycle are: July 15, October 15, and February 15.
Political Science Department Presents
The PoliSci Department is excited to invite you to a talk from BU Political Science Professor Justin de Benedictis-Kessner on representation and basic city service delivery. The event is part of a student-led speaker series and will feature important research in different fields of interest to our community. We encourage you to attend as it is a great opportunity to engage with students and faculty from BU.
The event will be co-sponsored with the Initiative on Cities at BU and will take place at 75 Bay State Rd. on Wednesday October 16 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.
LUNCH is provided, so come hungry! Please RSVP to fbodamer@bu.edu so we can order the appropriate amount of food.
Aligning Expectations in a Mentoring Relationship
Date and Time: Friday, October 18 2019, 3-4PM
Location: Kilachand Center, Room 106B
(From Office of Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs – PDPA)
Research on Tap: Human Capital and Global Development
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 4-6PM
Human capital, defined as the knowledge and abilities people use to produce goods and services, plays a key role in shaping the social, political, and economic opportunities of individuals and communities in low- and middle-income countries around the world. This session brings together scholars from across Boston University to discuss their research on the diverse components of human capital – health, education, productivity, empowerment—and the implications of their work for the design of policy solutions to global challenges including poverty, gender inequality, and sustainable economic growth.
LOCATION: Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences & Engineering Eichenbaum Colloquium Room 610 Commonwealth Avenue
REGISTRATION:
http://www.bu.edu/research/human-capital-and-global-development/
How to Entice Media to Promote Your Work
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 6, 2019, 3-5PM.
An editor from The Conversation, a nonprofit media outlet that uses content sources from academics and researchers, will lead a presentation on the basics of pitching media outlets and op-ed writing. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of best practices for op-ed pitching, drafting, and placement, as well as how to take advantage of The Conversation and work most effectively with its editorial staff.
LOCATION: Bay State, Castle, and River Rooms, Florence & Chafetz Hillel House – 213 Bay State Road
REGISTRATION:
http://www.bu.edu/research/featured-events/research-how-to-events/entice-media-to-promote-your-work/
Taking Ownership of Your Career Planning
Date and Time: Thursday, November 7, 2019, 12-1:30PM
Office of Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs and BU’s BEST
LOCATION: MED L109AB
More information in the future.
Facilitating Difficult Conversations
Date and Time: Thursday, November 7, 2019, 11:15 – 12:15
Location: 141 Bay State Rd – CTL Conference Room
Difficult conversations – whether they are part of a planned discussion around controversial issues, or sparked by an unexpectedly heated moment- can be challenging for students and instructors alike, but can also be a vital way to cultivate civil discourse. We’ll discuss how to prepare for and facilitate charged classroom conversations.
Lunch will be provided.
Please reach out to the Center for Teaching & Learning directly at ctl@bu.edu or 617-353-0017 with any questions.
Research on Tap: Light as Medicine – Nov 20
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 4-6PM
Light, composed of photons, is the foundation of life. Photons exist everywhere, and scientists are now able to harness and manipulate these photons to see into the biological world invisible to the naked eye—and to create a healthier world. This session brings together experts on the BU campus to share their interests in advancing photonics for life science and medicine. Examples include monitoring breast cancer therapy by diffused photons, watching how a virus replicates in a host cell, seeing blood flow inside a human brain, and modulating neuron activity at high precision.
LOCATION: Law, Barristers Hall, 765 Commonwealth Avenue
REGISTRATION:
http://www.bu.edu/research/featured-events/research-on-tap-meet-greet-and-learn/light-as-medicine/
Developing a Teaching Statement
Dates and Times: Thursday, December 5 and Thursday, December 12, 2019, 11 – 12:30PM
Location: CILSE (610 Commonwealth Ave) 106B
Hiring committees are increasingly requesting teaching statements as part of the academic job application. In this two-part workshop, you will learn about the different components of effective teaching statements and have an opportunity to create and get feedback on a draft of your statement. Participants should commit to attending both sessions .
Registration is available until all seats are filled or by 5pm on 10/4, whichever is earlier.
Lunch will be provided.
Please reach out to the Center for Teaching & Learning directly at ctl@bu.edu or 617-353-0017 with any questions.
Massachusetts Conference for Women – Dec 11-12
Opening Night at the Conference offers a taste of the main Conference experience in a shorter time frame and at a significantly lower price. Now in its fifth year, Opening Night was conceived to bring Conference offerings to a wider audience.
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SheInspires Lunch Series
Date and Time: Monday, September 23, 12 – 1PM
Location: 72 E. Concord St.
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. 9/23/19 12pm-1:00pm in 72 E. Concord St.
GWISE Parents’ Group
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 23, 2019
Location: TBD
GWISE parents, join us to discuss the unique experience of being a grad student and a parent! Talk with others about the challenges and rewards of balancing research, classes, and parenting. We’re here to support each other, socialize, and share info on the university policies and student rights relevant to being a student parent. Contact Diane (dlebo@bu.edu) with any questions and to join the Parents’ Group email list!
oSTEM Fall Kickoff Event
Date and Time: September 25th, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: ERB 203
RSVP
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics is hosting its second annual Fall welcome event! Come Meet and mingle with LGBTQ+ scientists over refreshments.
Want to be more involved? oSTEM has weekly planning meetings in CILSE 106C on Wednesdays from 5:00pm-6:00pm!
Elevator Pitch Workshop
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 25, 5-6PM
Location: LSEB (24 Cummington Mall) Rm 103
Do you have a clear explanation of what you research when people ask during networking situations or at family reunions? Here is your chance to perfect it. 5pm-6pm on 9/25/19 on the Charles River Campus, 24 Cummington Mall Room LSE103.
GWISE Mentor of the Year Nominations
Due by Sept 27
GWISE is soliciting nominations for our annual Mentor of the Year Award! This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a deep commitment to fostering the professional growth, career development and/or independence of one or more members of the BU GWISE community. The goal of this award is to show appreciation to individuals who promote women in STEM on a small scale, simply by mentoring and supporting future female leaders.
If you have a mentor (does not have to be your Research Advisor) who has had a significant impact on your personal growth and/or career development, you are encouraged to nominate her/ him for this award! The GWISE board will review all nominations and announce the winner of the award at our annual Fall Luncheon in October.
To submit your nomination, fill out the form at https://forms.gle/oD5ZHof48pChV9gK6
GWISE & SAGE Apple Picking Trip 2019!
Date & Time: Saturday, September 28th, 2018, 10am – 5:00pm
Location: Meeting at Marsh Plaza and traveling to Belkin Farms (89 Pleasant St S, Natick, MA 01760)
Get your tickets here!
It’s apple season! Ring in the fall season with GWISE & SAGE on an apple picking trip to Belkin Lookout Farms! Belkin Family Lookout Farm, established in 1651, is one of the oldest continuously working farms in the United States. Take a train ride through the farm, and pick from over 50,000 trees! Pay a visit to the Barnyard where you can meet and pet the local farm animals. After picking to your heart’s content, head over to the Lookout Taproom where you can enjoy home brewed beers and ciders, and maybe have a bite to eat in between all your apples!
Cost: $14/person. Use the Eventbrite to purchase your ticket.
Ticket to this event will cover transportation to and from the farm, entrance to the farm, and a ½ peck bag for apple picking. We will be leaving from Marsh Plaza at 9:45 am on Saturday and returning to the same location by 5pm.
Please bring extra money if you’d like to go to the Lookout Taproom or purchase additional bags for apple picking. The following are prices and bag sizes for apples:
5-6 lbs (½ peck) – $14/bag
10-12 lbs (1 peck) – $22/bag
14-18 lbs (½ bushel) – $36/bag
Mass AWIS – Equity in STEM Community Convening
Join Us October 6-8, 2019
****The GWISE Professional Development Grant is Available for this Event****
Actionable Content
The Equity in STEM Community Convening is 2 1/2 days of actionable and strategic content from researchers, practitioners and change agents who have innovated programs and interventions to share with the greater community. Everything you learn at the Equity in STEM Community Convening is proven to create more equitable, inclusive workplaces.
Collaboration
The Equity in STEM Community Convening builds on the momentum of the NSF ADVANCE PI Workshops, which has gathered ADVANCE grantees from around the country to share their work on gender equity issues in academic STEM for more than a decade.
That’s why we put people on stage who have actually done it. Hear the latest ideas, strategies and insights from keynote speakers that are leading the charge in creating last systemic change.
You’ll leave the Equity in STEM Community Convening feeling inspired to take your efforts to the next level, but, more importantly, you’ll depart with a PLAN – a plan to make intentional progress toward #EquityinSTEM.
YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE EQUITY IN STEM COMMUNITY CONVENING INCLUDES…
Access to the latest research findings, strategies, and effective programs and interventions.
Entry to 2 1/2 days of programming with content specifically curated for researchers and practitioners.
Attend the digital poster showcase which highlights efforts of current ADVANCE Awardees.
Entry to the Cultivating Community Networking Reception that connects researchers, practitioners and change agents.
GWISE and UGSO Fellowship Workshop: “Writing Competitive Fellowship Essays”
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 8 from 5:30-7:30pm
Location: LSEB 103 (24 Cummington Mall)
Are you looking for funding? Unsure of what fellowships are available? Join GWISE and UGSO for a panel of previous winners of major fellowships and professors who have experience reviewing fellowship applications. Together, they will give you their tips on how to put together a competitive application. We will cover what types of fellowships are available, how to decide which ones you should apply for, and how to maximize your chances of actually winning one!
Get helpful advice, constructive criticism, and additional pairs of eyes to review your fellowship essays. Bring your latest drafts along (however complete they are) and get 1-on-1 feedback from fellowship winners and faculty about how to make your essays more effective and competitive.
The Underrepresented Graduate Student Organization (UGSO) is a new group that aims to promote community, inclusion, and excellence for minority graduate students across both BU campuses. Join them on facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BUugso
NRSA Workshop: Understanding the NIH Process
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 15, 2:30-4PM
Location: 72 E. Concord St. Rm L202
This workshop will be dedicated to providing clarity to the pre-award and administrative process involving submitting an application to NIH. 2:30pm-4:00pm on 10/15/19 at L202 72 E. Concord St. *Event is in collaboration with the Proposal Development Office*
GWISE Book Club – Blackout: A Novel
Date and Time: Wed., 10/16, 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: LSEB 704
RSVP HERE (RSVP will be closed the Friday before our meeting)
Dear GWISE members and WISE guys,
Get ready for the next GWISE Book Club! We’re reading “Blackout: A Novel”, by Marc Elsberg.
This is a terrifyingly plausible, million-copy selling debut about an international blackout perpetrated by a hacker attack.
One night, the lights go out across Europe. The electrical grids collapse on an epic scale and unleash a devastating chaos in the total blackout. And unbeknownst to the general population, nuclear reactors are starting to overheat. When a former hacker and activist who knows a thing or two about infiltrating networks starts investigating the cause of this disaster, he soon becomes a prime suspect. As threats to the United States start to emerge, he goes on the run with a young American reporter based in Paris, racing desperately to turn the lights back on. Because if they stay off, tomorrow may be too late.
GWISE has a few hard copies as well as digital versions of the book on loan. Please contact Natalie Vaisman (nvaisman@bu.edu) to borrow and indicate which version you’d prefer (hard copy, Kindle e-book or Audible audiobook).
As with all GWISE events, this event is open to all members of the GWISE community, regardless of their gender. Lunch will be served to those who RSVP.
Missed a Book Club but want to read the book? You can still borrow the book from our GWISE Library! Check out our catalog with over 160 books available.
Choate’s Patent & Intellectual Property Cocktail Reception
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 6-8PM
Location: Choate Hall and Stewart LLP Two International Place, 35th Floor, Boston, MA
RSVP to Taylor Hobbs at thobbs@choate.com with a Resume by Thursday, October 10th.
We welcome all Boston/Cambridge-area graduate students and post-docs with specialties in Biology, Chemistry or Engineering, who are interested in exploring a career in Patent Law.
Come meet Partners, Associates, Patent Agents and Staff Scientists from our firm and learn about how their expertise in science translates into a career in Intellectual Property. An informal presentation about the firm and potential career paths for scientists in Patent Law will be followed by a networking cocktail reception.
Business Side of Industry: from Drug Development to Leadership
Date and Time: Thursday, October 17, 1 – 3:30PM
Location: 72 E. Concord St. Rm L109AB
Listen to and chat with the Vice President and Head East Coast Innovation Center at Bayer, Chandra Ramathan, PhD. Learn about Chandra’s path from PhD to VP and all the twists and turns on his path in industry from 1pm-3:30pm on 10/17/19 in Room L109AB in 72 E. Concord St.
Overview of PhD Career Opportunities
Date and Time: Monday, October 21, 5-6PM
Location: 72 E. Concord St, Rm L209
This comprehensive seminar provides an overview of career opportunities in the life sciences sector with emphasis on the various skills, aptitudes, competencies, and personalities that thrive in this sector. Both research and non-research career paths such as consulting, product development and business development are discussed. 5pm-6pm on 10/21/19 in 72 E. Concord St., Room L209.
AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship
Date: Application due November 1
WHY BE A FELLOW?
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) provide opportunities to outstanding scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking while contributing their knowledge and analytical skills to the federal policymaking process. Fellows serve yearlong assignments in the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the federal government in Washington. Each year, the program adds to a growing corps over 3,000 strong of policy-savvy leaders working across academia, government, nonprofits and industry to serve the nation and the world.
BENEFITS OF BEING A FELLOW
Gain hands-on policy experience in a challenging assignment.
This fellowship is a transformative career opportunity. Fellows are a respected and coveted cadre in the federal policy arena. See what fellows and alumni accomplish in our newsletter, Fellowship Focus, and on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Become a member of an influential network of fellows.
The AAAS S&T Policy Fellow network is a powerful force in every realm: government, industry, academia, and the nonprofit sector. Current fellows convene regularly for Professional Development workshops, manage Affinity Groups, and network and share resources. Alumni participate in a number of activities including symposia, networking, and Affinity Groups. All fellows use FellowsCentral, a password-protected online community, to connect and collaborate with each other, publish the Sci on the Fly blog and podcast, and more.
Receive a stipend.
$80-105,000 per year, along with other support including reimbursement for health care insurance.
Develop new skills.
Every fellowship includes a yearlong Professional Development program. Commencing with a two-week orientation, a series of trainings and workshops in the areas of policy and the federal government, leadership, communication, and networking and career strategies are intended to foster fellows’ development as science policy leaders. The professional development curriculum is designed around specific learning goals and objectives designed to maximize success in the fellowship and beyond.
Experience life in the nation’s capital.
Washington calls! Some fellows also have the opportunity to travel nationally and overseas for their host office.
Lead.
Fellows run a variety of Affinity Groups that focus on a wide range of policy issues. Activities range from planning and promoting presentations by distinguished guest speakers, to workshops, symposia and multi-day conferences.
Get published.
Sci on the Fly is a fellow-run, high-traffic blog and podcast that highlights fellows’ work and perspectives. Many fellows also have opportunities with their host office to publish reports and other media.
Expand your career options.
Learn about career opportunities in academia, nonprofit, government, and the private sector throughout your fellowship, at the STPF career summit, and via the STPF career email list.
Get involved with AAAS.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science offers a wealth of resources from career services and events, to volunteer opportunities and late-breaking science news and analysis. Many of these resources are particularly useful to DC locals who can participate in person.
The Genome Science Institute Symposium
2019 Annual Research Symposium: Thursday, November 14th in the Hiebert Lounge from 12:00-5:00pm – The Annual GSI Research Symposium is an interdisciplinary event emphasizing research in Genetics and Genomics. Participation in the poster session and attendance at the GSI Symposium is open to all Boston area researchers with interests that emphasize these disciplines. Abstracts will be selected for oral presentation distinction and additional prizes will be awarded for the best posters in multiple categories. Participation in the oral presentations and poster prizes are open to all undergraduate students, graduate students in MA, MSc, DSc, PhD, MD, MPH and MD/PhD programs, and postdoctoral fellows.
Abstract submissions are due no later than October 11, 2019.
Judge Baker Children’s Center (JBCC) Internship
Special Educational Internship in Science, Technology, and Engineering – JBCC, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate, is accepting applications for an internship trainee placement. JBCC is an established center of excellence for implementation, training, quality improvement, and service initiatives focused on improving educational and behavioral health for children and adolescents.
This position serves to support the Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) Department for providing all curriculum, lab materials & supports for JBCC teachers across their four schools serving grades K-10. The position is a flexible internship with regards to scheduling days & times for the internship around coursework. Interns should be willing to commit between 8-10 hours a week during the 2019-2020 school year with flexible scheduling to accommodate the intern’s own classes. Interns may have the opportunity for free trainings that have included (CPR, 1st Aid, MATCH, Executive Functioning & CPI).
No compensation is provided for this training position. Breakfast and lunch are provided in the school cafeteria free of charge to the intern on internship days.
CK-12 Foundation
Content Support Specialist — The CK-12 Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides free access to content and technology tools that empower students as well as teachers to go further than ever before.
CK-12 is looking for a content expert who can help build technology that supports student learning. This position’s focus is to help CK-12 offer an AI backed tutoring service on a platform with state-of-the-art resources that will make CK-12 a household name.
Schmidt Ocean Institute Science Communications
Internship online application – The Science Communications Internship aims to provide educational and practical support to undergraduate and graduate students studying marine science, communications, journalism or related fields. Interns will work with our Communications Team supporting outreach programs, with the goal of engaging, influencing, and generating public support for a healthy ocean through advanced scientific research, technology innovation, and open sharing of information. The intern will assist with a variety of strategic communications tasks and initiatives, contributing content to Schmidt Ocean Institute’s digital channels and interactive programs. This is a paid internship position. Applications are due September 6th. More information.
SOI is a US non-profit private operating foundation established in March 2009 to advance the frontiers of global marine research by providing state of the art operational, technological, and informational support to the pioneering ocean science and technology development project at sea and catalyze open sharing of information about the oceans.
Vitamin PhD Podcast Call for Volunteers
Vitamin PhD is looking for graduate student volunteers to help with interviews! If you would like to help out, or if you have any ideas for episodes, please contact Dr. Sarah Chobot Hokanson, Assistant Provost of Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs.
What is Vitamin PhD?
Vitamin PhD is a podcast for doctoral students that delivers career narratives and skills know-how in two formats. In Career Pathways episodes, we help you explore career options by interviewing people who have earned their doctorate and now work in a variety of sectors. In our Navigating Challenges episodes, we discuss issues that can present difficulties in graduate school, and we provide tips to help you succeed.
Where can I listen to the podcast and learn more?
You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and our website. Get the latest news and join our listening community by following us on Twitter. We are currently looking for doctoral students to serve as guest hosts on our show; if you’re interested, you can submit your pitch here.
New Episodes Just Released
We just released our third episode which features Doug Edwards from the Center for Career Development discussing job interview tips. Future episodes will include Susanna Harris, founder of The PhDepression, discussing mental health and managing priorities.
Career Coaching with Lauren Celano
Date and Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 8:30 – 11:30AM
Location: Biology Graduate Student Lounge
Sit down one-on-one with Lauren to talk about your resume, CV, cover letter, interview skills, career advice, and much more! Lauren is also available via phone or Skype the 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00am – 12:00pm.