Events

Other Events of Interest to Postdocs

Upcoming events organized by the BSD Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affaris, other members of The University of Chicago and external organizations. Please contact Imogen Hurley ihurley@uchicago.edu if you would like to add an event.

Fall 2006

Dec 8 : Course Design / Syllabus Design - Center for Teaching and Learning 12:00-2:00
What are the most important kinds of knowledge and skills a student should take away from your course?  How can course content and assignments best be arranged in a sequence over the course of an academic quarter?  We'll use actual syllabi as examples in this discussion. To register please send the following information to Lori A. Pacovsky pacovsky@uchicago.edu  (don't forget to state which program(s) you're signing up for.): NAME, DEPARTMENT, EMAIL ADDRESS.

Nov 27 : Goldman, Sachs & Co. Alternative Careers on Wall Street - Ida Noyes Hall, West Lounge, 2:00-4:00
Do you like providing an opinion on a controversial topic?  Do you like to debate strategy and competitive positioning?  Are you entrepreneurial, creative and analytical? Alternative Careers on Wall Street - Learn how and where your diverse academic and professional backgrounds and research skills can add value! www.gs.com/careers

Nov 9 : Collaborative Learning: When is it Worth the Time it Takes?- Center for Teaching and Learning 12:00-2:00
We'll begin this workshop by watching videotaped examples of collaborative learning exercises in undergraduate classrooms. Then, participants will engage in a collaborative exercise designed to identify the advantages and drawbacks of collaborative learning.  We'll conclude with strategies for designing successful collaborative learning experiences, as well as a consideration of when these exercises are worth the time they take. To register please send the following information to Lori A. Pacovsky pacovsky@uchicago.edu  (don't forget to state which program(s) you're signing up for.): NAME, DEPARTMENT, EMAIL ADDRESS.

Nov 3 - 5 : Interested in a Career at a Liberal Arts College?
The 2006 Pew Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Biological Sciences and Psychology will be hosted by the University of Chicago on the weekend of November 3-5, 2006. During the symposium there will opportunities for postdocs and graduate students to meet faculty teaching at undergraduate colleges:

Nov 3 : Science Writers Panel 11:30am-1:30pm: East Lounge, Ida Noyes
Pulitzer Prize winning science writer, Bill Mullen of the Chicago Tribune, and University of Chicago writers Steve Koppes and Bill Harms will discuss their careers and answer questions.

Nov 2 : Grand opening of the University of Chicago Family Resource Center.
We invite you to join us for the GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION on Thursday, November 2nd from 3:00-5:00 pm in the Family Resource Center, located in the University Church building at 57th and University.  There will be tours, food, refreshments, and a free puppet show by the Von Orthal puppet group from 3:30-4:30 p.m.  Kindly R.S.V.P to Natalie Tilghman at nmhaney@uchicago.edu by October 31st if you plan to attend.

Oct 30 : Benefits Office Coffee Cup Sessions
Open Enrollment is fast approaching! The Benefits Office will be holding Coffee Cup sessions to explain the changes for 2007. 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Biological Sciences Learning Center 001. All sessions are identical so employees can attend the one that is most convenient for them. To contact the Benefits Office email benefits@uchicago.edu or phone (773) 702 9634.

Oct 27 : Putting Your PhD to Work : A Career Symposium for Scientists
You are invited to be part of the audience of postdoctoral fellows and graduate students for a one day career symposium entitled "Putting Your PhD to Work: A Career Symposium for Scientists." The symposium will be held October 27, 2006, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., at the Sheraton Milwaukee-Brookfield, Brookfield, WI. An outstanding panel of speakers has been assembled for this one day event. Topics will include the academic job search, preparing for careers in industry, negotiating and interviewing skills. This event will conclude with a dynamic presentation by Jorge Cham, creator of the comic strip "Piled Higher and Deeper." For details and registration, visit: www.mcw.edu/phdsymposium. Spaces are limited so register soon.

Oct 25 : Benefits Office Coffee Cup Sessions
Open Enrollment is fast approaching! The Benefits Office will be holding Coffee Cup sessions to explain the changes for 2007. 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Biological Sciences Learning Center 001. All sessions are identical so employees can attend the one that is most convenient for them. To contact the Benefits Office email benefits@uchicago.edu or phone (773) 702 9634.

Oct 24 : Careers in Market Research/Marketing/PR/Advertising - 5:00 - 6:30 PM, Ida Noyes Hall, East Lounge
2006 Career Exploration Workshops organized by Career Advising and Planning Services. Contact Name: Marthe Druska, Phone: 773-834-1739, Email: mdruska@uchicago.edu

Oct 23 : Benefits Office Coffee Cup Sessions
Open Enrollment is fast approaching! The Benefits Office will be holding Coffee Cup sessions to explain the changes for 2007. 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Biological Sciences Learning Center 001. All sessions are identical so employees can attend the one that is most convenient for them. To contact the Benefits Office email benefits@uchicago.edu or phone (773) 702 9634.

Oct 23 : Deciding on Law School - 12:00 - 1:30 PM, Ida Noyes Hall, West Lounge
2006 Career Exploration Workshops organized by Career Advising and Planning Services. Contact Name: Max Brooks
Phone: 773-834-1680, Email: mbrooks@uchicago.edu

Oct 20 : Responding to Students' Writing: When Less is More - Center for Teaching and Learning 12:00-2:00 p.m.
For most of us, grading and commenting on students' papers can be a time consuming chore.  Yet research shows that a lot of our painstaking comments are counterproductive!  Come find out how fewer, briefer comments on papers can help students learn better.  Actual student papers will be provided as a jumping off point for this discussion on grading and commenting strategies. To register please send the following information to Lori A. Pacovsky pacovsky@uchicago.edu  (don't forget to state which program(s) you're signing up for.): NAME, DEPARTMENT, EMAIL ADDRESS.

Oct 11 : H-1B "Temporary Worker" Orientation sessions, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Regenstein, Room 127
Organized by the Office of International Affairs. For individuals here in one of those statuses: Learn what is required to maintain valid H-1B, TN, or E-3 status, including travel outside the U.S., transfer between institutions (portability), and what long-term considerations to keep in mind, particularly in regard to future PR applications. Everyone in one of these statuses should attend as soon as possible upon arrival at the University. Attendees must register online at https://training.uchicago.edu/courses.cfm?category_id=156 . Registration will be available from Sept 25.

Oct 11 : How to get funding for behavior and biology from the NIH roadmap!?! 12 Noon in BPSB 122
A report on conversations with Dr. Elias Zerhouni and Institute Directors -Animal Behavior Brown Bag Seminar with Martha McClintock, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Mind and Biology, University of Chicago.

Oct 10 : How students learn - Center for Teaching and Learning 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Research in the fields of education, neurobiology and psychology informs our understanding of how students learn. Yet there is a gap between what we know about learning and what we do about it when we're teaching.  Our discussion will focus on practical implications of the research on students' learning, especially on teaching techniques that address a variety of students. To register please send the following information to Lori A. Pacovsky pacovsky@uchicago.edu  (don't forget to state which program(s) you're signing up for.): NAME, DEPARTMENT, EMAIL ADDRESS.

Oct 10 : H-1B "Temporary Worker" Orientation sessions, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Regenstein, Room 126
Organized by the Office of International Affairs. For individuals here in one of those statuses: Learn what is required to maintain valid H-1B, TN, or E-3 status, including travel outside the U.S., transfer between institutions (portability), and what long-term considerations to keep in mind, particularly in regard to future PR applications. Everyone in one of these statuses should attend as soon as possible upon arrival at the University. Attendees must register online at https://training.uchicago.edu/courses.cfm?category_id=156 . Registration will be available from Sept 25.

Oct 5 : S.O.S. (Save Our Science Meeting) at 5:30 in BSLC 205
Stop by and learn more about our organization including: *Writing your representatives on issues concerning science funding and research; Teaching kids about how to design science fair projects; Going to DC to talk to your representatives about funding; Writing for a science newsletter for elementary school students; Designing a mini exhibit for the Museum of Science and Industry. If you cannot make the meeting, but want more information please feel free to email us at saveourscience@gmail.com Parisha Shah, Eliza Small and Greg Vlacich.

Sept 28 - 29 : New Capabilities, Emerging Issues and Responsible Conduct in Data Management Baltimore, MD
Co-sponsor: University of Maryland-Baltimore. Data management is a critical task in any research laboratory. This interactive conference will initiate a dialogue on this essential task in laboratory management by looking at new capabilities, i.e., electronic notebooks and laboratory data management systems; emerging issues, i.e., the use of relational databases and cross-disciplinary data sharing; and the responsible conduct of research, i.e, best data management practices, element of data management policies, and data management standards. See the ORI home page at http://ori.hhs.gov for further information on agenda, registration and reservations.

Sept 18 : Center for Teaching and Learning program for new faculty who will be teaching in the College
We have designed a program to give you information about the University of Chicago and its students and to allow you to discuss special features of the University with colleagues and administrators from across fields. We will conclude the morning with a luncheon, which will allow smaller groups to continue their discussions and for you to meet other colleagues. The program will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, September 18, in Classics 110. Please RSVP with Lori Pacovsky by emailing her at pacovsky@uchicago.edu.  Please include your name, email address, position and department. For more details see BSD Postdoctoral Bulletin August 29, 2006.

 

Summer 2006

August 22 : Academic Fraud - Alan R. Leff
Interactive seminar series on Scientific Integrity and the Ethical Conduct of Research offered by the Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and the Committee on Molecular Medicine. The seminar series is intended for post-doctoral trainees and junior faculty, but all are welcome! This is not a credit course, but we will be happy to provide a letter documenting participation if needed. Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings, 5-6 pm, in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Conference Room, W653 in the Billings Hospital Building. Seminar Series PDF.

August 15 : Ethics of Human Experimentation - John McConville
Interactive seminar series on Scientific Integrity and the Ethical Conduct of Research offered by the Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and the Committee on Molecular Medicine. The seminar series is intended for post-doctoral trainees and junior faculty, but all are welcome! This is not a credit course, but we will be happy to provide a letter documenting participation if needed. Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings, 5-6 pm, in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Conference Room, W653 in the Billings Hospital Building. Seminar Series PDF.

August 8 : Conflicts of Interest: Research and Industry - Imre Noth
Interactive seminar series on Scientific Integrity and the Ethical Conduct of Research offered by the Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and the Committee on Molecular Medicine. The seminar series is intended for post-doctoral trainees and junior faculty, but all are welcome! This is not a credit course, but we will be happy to provide a letter documenting participation if needed. Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings, 5-6 pm, in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Conference Room, W653 in the Billings Hospital Building. Seminar Series PDF.

August 1 : Data Presentation and Ownership, Publications and Authorship - Nickolai O. Dulin
Interactive seminar series on Scientific Integrity and the Ethical Conduct of Research offered by the Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and the Committee on Molecular Medicine. The seminar series is intended for post-doctoral trainees and junior faculty, but all are welcome! This is not a credit course, but we will be happy to provide a letter documenting participation if needed. Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings, 5-6 pm, in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Conference Room, W653 in the Billings Hospital Building. Seminar Series PDF.

July 27 : J-1 Non-Student Orientation; 2:00pm - 3:00pm https://training.uchicago.edu/course_detail.cfm?course_id=508
Office of Internation Affairs is happy to announce a new round of courses: an orientation for individuals in J-1 non-student status. We strongly encourage participation in one of these sessions if you have not yet attended. For individuals here in J-1 status, learn what is required to maintain valid J-1 status, including travel outside the U.S., transfer between institutions,and long-term considerations to keep in mind. Everyone in J-1 non-student status should attend as soon as possible upon arrival at the University.

July 25 : Picnic for Parents (and children) - Student Parent Group
BYOP (Bring Your Own Picnic) WEATHER PERMITTING! Join us from 11am -12:30 pm at Bixler Park for play and a picnic. Please bring your own picnic or snacks. Beverages and paper goods will be supplied. There is playground equipment for children at the park. Catch up with other student parents!

July 25 : Ethical Treatment of Animals in Research - Anne I. Sperling
Interactive seminar series on Scientific Integrity and the Ethical Conduct of Research offered by the Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and the Committee on Molecular Medicine. The seminar series is intended for post-doctoral trainees and junior faculty, but all are welcome! This is not a credit course, but we will be happy to provide a letter documenting participation if needed. Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings, 5-6 pm, in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Conference Room, W653 in the Billings Hospital Building. Seminar Series PDF.

July 18 : Ethical Implications of the Genome Project - Blanca Camoretti-Mercado
Interactive seminar series on Scientific Integrity and the Ethical Conduct of Research offered by the Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and the Committee on Molecular Medicine. The seminar series is intended for post-doctoral trainees and junior faculty, but all are welcome! This is not a credit course, but we will be happy to provide a letter documenting participation if needed. Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings, 5-6 pm, in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Conference Room, W653 in the Billings Hospital Building. Seminar Series PDF.

July 14 : New Faculty Workshop at Hope College
The New Faculty Workshop is to be held the weekend of July 14, 2006 (Friday evening through Sunday morning) at Hope College. Information about this workshop and the application process can also be found on the Pew website: http://pewscimath.hope.edu/. This workshop is open to all new faculty at Pew institutions, including those who have completed a year or two of teaching (but didn't attend the workshop in a prior year) or postdocs who are interested in pursuing positions at liberal arts colleges. The workshop has proven to be very helpful to past attendees. If the web site doesn't answer all your quesitions, contact Sheldon Wettack at wettack@hope.edu or 616-395-7367 or Marlene Field at the Pew office (pewscimath@hope.edu or at 1-616-395-7494).

July 13 - 16 : Three-Day Insider's Look into Management Consulting for Ph.D.s, Post-Docs, M.D.s, and Masters students in Healthcare Related Disciplines (Location to be confirmed.)
McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm with over 6,000 consultants in 83 offices across 45 countries, invites you to gain insight into the world of management consulting. This comprehensive seminar, designed exclusively for Ph.D.s, Post-Docs, M.D.s and Masters students, will cover a range of topics important to those who are exploring alternative career possibilities and are interested in shaping the evolution of the healthcare industry. For more information see: www.apd.mckinsey.com/programs

July 11 : Mentoring: When Good Students Go Bad - Julian Solway
 Interactive seminar series on Scientific Integrity and the Ethical Conduct of Research offered by the Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and the Committee on Molecular Medicine. The seminar series is intended for post-doctoral trainees and junior faculty, but all are welcome! This is not a credit course, but we will be happy to provide a letter documenting participation if needed. Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings, 5-6 pm, in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Conference Room, W653 in the Billings Hospital Building. Seminar Series PDF.

July 5 - August 24 : Summer Program in Outcomes Researcg Training (SPORT)
An opportunity for fellows and junior faculty to receive training in outcomes research methods during Summer 2006 through the Summer Program in Outcomes Research Training (SPORT). This program builds on the summer curriculum we have developed for our Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program over the past 10 years. These summer research courses (in Health Services Research, Clinical Epidemiology Research Methods, Biostatistics, and Research Proposal Development) and research seminars will run from July 5 through August 24. For more details see the BSD Postdoc Bulletin March 20 (PDF).

July 3 : NPP Post-Doctoral and Research Faculty Association Seminar Series 4:00 PM in BSLC room 205
Karthik Veereraghavalu (Sisodia's lab) "Presenilins in mammalian adult neural stem cell homeostasis"
Kevin Hellman (Mason's lab) “Feer conditioning increases NREM sleep"

June 21 - July 19 : Career Exploration Seminars - Ida Noyes Hall 2nd Floor
Wednesdays, 2-4pm from June 21- July 19. Jumpstart your search for the perfect career! Trying to answer the academic v. non-academic question? This 5 week seminar is centered around self-assessment, brainstorming, career research, networking, and job search strategies. Registration is now open, so call (773) 702-7040 to reserve your spot.

June 20 - 23 : Bridging Research and Teaching Workshop at Washington University
The 2006 Bridging Research and Teaching Workshop will be at Washington University June 20-23, 2006. The subtitle of this year's workshop is: Beyond Cell Bio 101: Integrating Ground-breaking Research into the Classroom. An informative link to the workshop and the application form can be found at http://pewscimath.hope.edu/ . While the deadline for registration was April 28, they will consider applications for another week or so. The Pew Consortium will pay for all conference expenses (including travel, meals, and lodging) for faculty from Pew institutions. Faculty should contact Marlene Field, Program Assistant of the Pew Consortium, at pewscimath@hope.edu or at 1-616-395-7494 for information regarding travel arrangements.

June 7 : NPP Post-Doctoral and Research Faculty Association Seminar Series 4:00 PM in BSLC room 205
Haipeng Cheng (Thinakaran's lab) "Palmitoylation of y-secretase subunits" and Vladimir Marlinski (Research Faculty) "Distinct channels for self-motion perception in vestibulo-thalamic pathways".

 

Spring 2006

May 24 : Town Hall Meeting 12:15pm - 1:30pm Biological Sciences Learning Center (BSLC), Room 109
Join us for the next Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2006. Brian Shaw, Director of Campus Transportation and Parking, will be our guest speaker and will discuss new initiatives that will help faculty, staff, and students get to, from, and around campus. Following his presentation, Mr. Shaw will answer questions from the audience. You can send your questions in advance to Roberta Czarnecki, Manager - UHRM Cmmunications, at rczarnec@uchicago.edu. Town Hall meetings are an opportunity for staff employees to learn more about the University's various missions; faculty may also attend. Feel free to bring and enjoy your brown bag lunch at the meeting.

May 20 : Women in Science Annual Gala 7-10pm
Every year The University of Chicago Women in Science holds a Gala to raise money. All of the profits are donated to the Young Women Leadership Charter School. This inner city, all-girls school focuses its curriculum on math and science. What's the best way to increase the number of women in science? Support and motivate them when they're starting out! There will be good food, good company, and it's for a great cause. The gala will be held at the Ida Noyes Theatre (3rd Floor), May 20, 2006 7-10 P.M. Tickets are $10, $12 at the door. We will be selling tickets in the Reynold's Club starting May 15. Or you can also contact Sully Paz before then via email sully19@uchicago.edu to purchase a ticket.

May 19 : NPP Post-doctoral and Research Faculty Association's Career Discussion Panel and Dinner Reception
Panel discussion at 4 pm Friday, May 19th in BSLC 115 (with a Dinner Reception to follow). Panelists include representatives from the research industry, scientific writing, patent law, non-profit foundations, international consulting, and academia. More details as a PDF here.

May 18 - 19 : Faculty Staff Appreciation Days
Join us for our Faculty and Staff Appreciation Days! Come by the University of Chicago Bookstore on May 18th and 19th, from 9 am to 5 pm, and enjoy food, refreshments, discounts, and instant prizes. Everyone will be winner! Its our way of saying thanks for all that you do.

May 16 : Core Facility Fair 2006 1-4pm Center for Integrative Science (CIS) Atrium
Stop by for an opportunity to view the scope of BSD’s Shared Research Facilities. Technical Directors and staff from over 15 Core Facilities will be available to discuss services. Refreshments will be Served. Raffle Prize Sponsored by Invitrogen: Ipod Shuffle.

May 4 - 7 : Writing and Reviewing for Scientific Journals Course
American Physiological Society (APS) short course “Writing and Reviewing for Scientific Journals” to be held May 4-7, 2006 in Englewood, CO. This workshop is aimed for advanced graduate students and junior postdocs who want to improve their writing skills, and who are first authors of a manuscript draft that can be shared with the group instructor by April 10. RECEIPT DEADLINE in the APS office: February 20, 2006. Program and eligibility details, application instructions and form are available at: http://www.the-aps.org/education/professionalSkills/index.htm.

May 3 : NPP Post-Doctoral Association Seminar Series 4:00 PM in BSLC room 205
Steven Crone (Sharma's lab) "Using transgenic mice to test the function of interneurons in vivo". Linan Chen (Zhuang's lab)
"Dopamine causes neurodegeneration in mice".

April 25 : Balancing Act: How to Juggle Family and a Career
The Office of Graduate Affairs and the Student Parent Group are sponsoring a lecture, Balancing Act: How to Juggle Family and a Career, on Tuesday, April 25 from 7:30-9:00 pm in Bartlett Lounge. The lecture will feature panelists Shira Ben-Bassat (From the Sloan Center on Children, Parents and Work), Debbie Lessin (founder of Balancing Act Productions and author of Life is a Balancing Act), and Renee Edwards (graduate student parent in the School of Social Service Administration). Light refreshments will be served. For assistance or additional information, please contact Natalie Tilghman at nmhaney@uchicago.edu.

April 22 : Masquerade Ball with dinner and dancing
Ida Noyes Third Floor Ballroom. Saturday April 22, 7-10pm. This event will support the University Ballet program at the University of Chicago. Tickets are $15 for students and $30 for everyone else. Please email Olivia at osabee@uchicago.edu by Wenesday, April 19th to reserve your ticket.

April 22 : The Economics of Liberal Arts Education: Notes from the Frontlines
Organized by the Society of Fellows of the University of Chicago. Sponsored by the Weissbourd Fund. Location: Stuart Hall 101, 5835 South Greenwood Ave. Date: Saturday April 22nd. This will be a day-long event heightening awareness of the economic issues pressing the people who are most responsible for liberal arts education. The event will bring together graduate students, post-docs, adjuncts, and senior faculty from colleges and universities throughout Chicagoland. Issues to be addressed will include: casualization of the academic job market; interdisciplinary teaching: the costs and benefits of working at the margins; reconciling values of academic freedom and economic justice; alternative economic models of organization for researchers and teachers.

April 21 - 23 : National Postdoctoral Assocition Fourth Annual Meeting - Bethesda, MD
The NPA has issued a call for poster abstracts to be presented at its upcoming Annual Meeting, April 21-23, in Bethesda, MD. Abstracts are due March 3rd. The NPA is also accepting travel award applications for the meeting, due February 17th, and nominations for its Distinguished Service Award, due February 10th. To obtain application and nomination materials, or additional details on the Annual Meeting agenda, please visit: http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/annual_meeting/2006

April 20: Post Graduate Career Seminar - "BioCurators: It's All About The Information."
 Eurie Hong, Scientific Curator at Saccharomyces Genome Database (SGD). Postdocs welcome. Food and drinks provided. Cummings Life Sciences Center 119. 6pm, Thursday, April 20. Please RSVP to Eliza Small esmall@uchicago.edu for more details.

April 12 : Center for Teaching - Course and Syllabus Design Seminar - 1:30-3:30
Led by Mary-Ann Winkelmes, Ph.D., Educational Consultant and former Associate Director of the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, Harvard University. For many of us, designing a syllabus for a new course can feel overwhelming. This workshop will identify the elements of a successful syllabus as well as common pitfalls. We will provide actual syllabi for participants to analyze and discuss. To sign up please send the following information to pacovsky@uchicago.edu NAME , DEPARTMENT, EMAIL ADDRESS, SESSION(S) YOU WANT TO SIGN UP FOR.

April 13 : Center for Teaching - Assignment Design Workshop - 2:00-4:00
Led by Elizabeth O'Connor Chandler, Director, The Center for Teaching and Learning. We'll examine course writing (and other types of) assignments within the context of particular courses and consider what issues to consider when designing a learning assignment for a course. Future Faculty will be invited to share their own designs and discuss them with colleagues from across the curriculum. (Graduate Student Instructors and all Future Faculty who have attend the Seminar or Workshop on Course Design are encouraged to attend). To sign up please send the following information to pacovsky@uchicago.edu NAME , DEPARTMENT, EMAIL ADDRESS, SESSION(S) YOU WANT TO SIGN UP FOR.

April 9 -12 : The BIO Convention
The BIO Convention-held April 9-12 in Chicago for the first time ever in the U.S. Midwest-has been called "The Olympics of Biotech". It's where the world of bioscience gathers-all the top business people and scientists from 60 + countries and all 50 states. See http://www.bio.org/events/2006/reg for more details.

April 7, 14, 21 : Future Faculty in Biology Teaching Workshop
Finally, a teaching workshop designed specifically for Bio grad students and post docs! Come meet with your peers to discuss new strategies for designing and implementing your own Biological Science classes. Topics will include: Crafting concrete course goals; Designing skill-building assignments; Alternative teaching approaches (a discussion-based Bio class??? Why not?). The workshop includes three, one-hour sessions on Fridays from 2:30-3:30PM @ the Center for Teaching and Learning, Gates-Blake 133 (attached to Cobb Hall). Please email pacovsky@uchicago.edu to register. Include your NAME, DEPARTMENT AND EMAIL ADDRESS (AND INDICATE THE SESSION/S YOU'D LIKE TO ATTEND).

April 5 : NPP Post-Doctoral Association Seminar Series 4:00 PM in BSLC room 205
Guoqing Lin (Sisodia's lab) - Purification and structural analysis of gamma-secretase

March 1 - April 1 : Genentech virtual job fair
As part of Genentech's effort to build on its leadership position in the Oncology area, we are expanding our Small Molecule Drug Discovery and Development departments. The Small Molecule effort is a rapidly growing part of the broader R&D organization and is looking to fill both entry level and senior level positions. When: March 1 to April 1, 2006. Where: visit this website for access www.genentechresearch.com

March 28: Tax Preparation Workshop - Office of International Affairs (OIA)
OIA has arranged for professional tax accountants to present a workshop on tax preparation for University of Chicago nonresident alien students and scholars for the 2005 filing year. The workshops will provide an overview of U.S. federal income tax requirements and walk through how to prepare the appropriate IRS tax forms for federal and state tax return filing. The workshops will focus on the federal Form 1040NR-EZ and Form 8843 and the state Form IL 1040. OIA has ordered a supply of these tax forms that will be available at the sessions. Students must sign up in advance to attend one of the scheduled workshops. To register, please contact OIA at 773.702.7752. The workshop will be on Tuesday March 28, 2006 at 5:00pm in Kent Hall, Rm 120. For more information see: http://internationalaffairs.uchicago.edu/taxinfo.html

March 15: The 7th Annual Chicago Science Career Forum
Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E 59th Street (59th and Woodlawn), University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Co-Sponsored by The University of Chicago, ScienceCareers.org and Northwestern University. This unique event brings employers in a broad range of fields together with University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and other Chicago area doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers in the biological and physical sciences.

March 14 : Share a Meal to support Young Women’s Leadership Charter School of Chicago - Tuesday, March 14th
On Tuesday, March 14, 2006, restaurants in Chicago, Springfield, Champaign-Urbana, Peoria, Southern Illinios and Madison and Milwaukee WI are participating in a program to raise money for community groups, including the Young Women's Leadership Charter School of Chicago. If you are interested in helping out, all you have to do is dine at one of the participating restaurants on March 14 and select YWLCS to receive a portion of your tab. It's an easy way to support our mission to give urban girls the opportunites and support they need to succeed in school and in life. Chicago Public Schools recently ranked YWLCS number one among 60 neighborhood and charter high schools in percentage of freshmen graduating on time and percentage of graduates enrolled in college. Last year, 100% of our graduating seniors were accepted to college and they were awarded a total of $110,000 in scholarships. As one of our supporters, you are an important part of this succcess, and we are deeply grateful. We will be hosting at Atwood Cafe on March 14. I hope you will join us there, or dine at any of the other participating restaurants, and, please, spread the word to others. Early reservations are encouraged. For more information and links to participating restaurants www.share-a-meal.org

March 9 : UofC Benefits and Health Fair
University Human Resources Management (UHRM) is pleased to present "Benefits and Health Fair 2006." The theme of this event is "Determine Your Goals & Develop Your Plan" which focuses on using employee benefits to plan for and achieve your financial and wellness goals. In addition to the benefits and health fair, we will conduct a blood drive, hold free exercise classes, host presentations, and hold drawings for health screenings and other prizes. Visit the Benefits and Health Fair 2006 Web site for information about vendors, activities, and registration details. http://hr.uchicago.edu/healthfair06/

March 7 : Tumbling for Tots
Please join us on Tuesday, March 7 from 3-4 pm in the Ida Noyes Hall First Floor Library for Tumbling for Tots. Renee Edwards, a student parent (mom of Jack) and a former gymnast, will facilitate the class with the children. This class is best for children ages 2 and older. Hope to see you Tuesday! Warm regards, Natalie Tilghman, Office of Graduate Affairs, University of Chicago, 5801 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL 60637 p 773-702-5094

March 7 : Women For Hire Career Expo for Professional Women
Want a great new job in a top field like accounting, aerospace, consulting, education, engineering, finance, financial services, government, healthcare administration, hospitality, human resources, insurance, law enforcement, marketing, media, merchandising, pharmaceuticals, retail management, sales, or technology? Save the date for the Women For Hire Career Expos and make it happen. Visit www.womenforhire.com for times and locations

March 1 : S.O.S: Save Our Science - 6 PM, BSLC 008
Are you worried about the future of basic science and biomedical research in this country?Are you concerned about the scientific literacy of policy makers and the general public? Are you troubled by the quality of science education for younger generations? So are we! And we have some ideas on how to ease your worried minds. Attend an informational meeting for S.O.S. (Save Our Science) and learn how you can help ensure that science and science research is valued and supported by our politicians and our fellow citizens. Or propose some ideas of your own. All welcome, so please spread the word! If unable to attend or for further information, email: Greg Vlacich (gvlach@uchicago.edu), Parisha Shah (parisha@uchicago.edu) or Eliza Small (esmall@uchicago.edu).

March 1 : NPP Post-Doctoral Association Seminar Series - 4:00 PM in BSLC Room 205
Jeff Beeler (Zhuang's lab) Genetically dissociating tonic and phasic dopamine activity and function"
Tania Chakrabarty (Nelson's lab) - To FRET or NOT to FRET: visualizing cytoplasmic domain interactions in ClC3 using fluorescence resonance energy transfer.

March 1 : Trustee Fireside Chat Series - 4:30-6:30pm, Alumni House Library
Please Join University of Chicago Trustee Paula Wolff for a conversation about gender, family and community. Sponsored by Student Government, the Student Parent Group, the Center for Gender Studies, Women in Science, and the Office of Graduate Affairs.

Feb 27 : Women in Science Childcare Discussion Panel
Childcare at the University of Chicago: A Panel Discussion. Organized by Women in Science. February 27, 12-1 pm in BSLC 008. Pizza will be provided. Please send any questions or discussion topics to bflitz@uchicago.edu. Panelists:
Ingrid Gould, Assistant Vice President and Associate Provost
Michelle Olson, Director,External and State Government Affairs
Kathryn Levin, Professor, Department of Physics
Monica Valluri, Assistant Director of Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics; Senior Research Associate, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Ka Yee Lee, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry

Feb 17 : Interviewing Skills for Scientists Entering Industry Research - 3pm
American Association for the Advancement of Science's Annual Meeting St. Louis, MO America's Center, Room 224.
Join your fellow postdocs and graduate students for a workshop on Interviewing Skills for Scientists Entering Industry Research. This interactive workshop includes expert panelists from human resources, industry recruiters, and research scientists with Ph.D.s who have gone through the interview process. The program features a mock-interview and highlights good and bad answers to standard interview questions. Throughout the workshop, the panelists provide comments, insights, and suggestions on how to have the best interview possible! This event is one of many career development programs offered at the AAAS Annual Meeting in St. Louis 16 - 21 February 2006. This event is free for all but we ask that you register. For more information and to register please visit http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org
/meetings/archive/interviewing _st_louis_mo. This program is sponsored by Kelly Scientific Resources and is brought to you by ScienceCareers.org and AAAS.

Feb 14 : "Research on Students' Learning/Implications for Teaching" (Center for Teaching and Learning Seminar)
A seminar for faculty, lecturers, and postdocs led by Mary-Ann Winkelmes, Ph.D., Educational Consultant and former Associate Director of the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, Harvard University
Tuesday, February 14, 1:30-3:30 Gates-Blake 133
Research in the fields of education, neurobiology and psychology continually increase our understanding of how students learn. Yet there is a gap between what we know about learning and what we do about it when we're teaching. Our discussion will focus on practical implications of the research on students' learning, especially on teaching techniques that address a variety of students. To register, please send the following information to pacovsky@uchicago.edu: NAME, DEPARTMENT, EMAIL ADDRESS

Jan 24 : Negotiating an Academic Job Offer - CAPS Academic Job Market Series
6:00-7:00pm, Ida Noyes Hall--East Lounge
Determining if an academic job offer is right for you takes the appropriate amount of research and preparation. Attend this workshop to learn tips about negotiating what you want from a job opportunity and ensuring that you are asking the right questions of a potential employer. For more information, see our website: http://caps.uchicago.edu, or call 702-7040.

Jan 17 : The Campus Visit - CAPS Academic Job Market Series
 5:30-6:30pm, Ida Noyes Hall--West Lounge
The Campus Visit is a major part of the academic job interview process and is used to gauge not only your intellectual ability but collegiality and institutional fit. This program outlines what you can expect during the campus visit, including interviews, job talks, teaching demonstrations, social interaction, and how to best prepare for these elements of your visit. For more information, see our website: http://caps.uchicago.edu, or call 702-7040.

 

Fall 2005

Dec 1 :Commercializing a University Technology - A real-life, real-time technology start-up story
Date: Thursday, December 1, 2005
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Location: BSLC 008 (Donnelly Biological Sciences Learning Center, 924 E. 57th Street)
Speaker: Joel Dryer

Joel was named the Illinois High Tech Entrepreneur of the Year in 1993. He has played an active role in several start-ups and sits on the board of a local venture capital fund. Until recently he was CEO of a company he formed from technology out of the University of Illinois, that made biological sensors. Joel will relay the challenges involved in scaling the technology, finding the highest value applications and markets, and the twists and turns of life inside an early stage start-up. Refreshments will be provided prior to the presentation. Organized by UCTech.

Please RSVP and direct any questions to Carla Bradshaw at UCTech (c-bradshaw@uctech.uchicago.edu, or 2-1692).

Nov 30 : AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships - Information Session at The University of Chicago
Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Ida Noyes Hall, Room 203. Light refreshments will be served.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) will hold an information session on the prestigious AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships. For more than 30 years, AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows have bridged the divide between science and public policy, gaining significant knowledge about our government while advancing their careers and helping promote science in the U.S. and around the globe.

A representative from AAAS will be on hand to discuss qualifications for the program, the application process, and how the program can help advance your career. Graduate students, alumni, and faculty from all fields of science, engineering, and the social sciences are welcome to attend. For more information, visit: http://fellowships.aaas.org/

Nov 16 : A Session on Crime and Street Safety - BSLC 115, 5.30pm
With the Preventive Program Unit of the Chicago Police Department and The University of Chicago Police Department. Sponsored by the University of Chicago Police Department, the Office of Community and Government Affairs, and the Office of the Vice President and Dean of Students.

Nov 16-17 : Blood Drive
If you are interested in giving blood, U of C will be having a blood drive on Nov 16 and 17 in Ida Noyes. The Red Cross is asking people to sign-up ahead of time, so they can get as many donations as possible. If you are interested in donating, email Barbara Litzinger (bflitz@uchicago.edu) and she'll sign you up.

Nov 1 : Interviewing for the Academic Job Market
Academic job interviews are crucial as hiring committees attempt to gauge candidates' research potential, teaching skills, and ability to fit into their departments. This program outlines the process of presenting oneself as effectively as possible in the interview forum.
4.30-5.30 pm in the East Lounge of Ida Noyes Hall. Organized by Careers Advising & Planning Services.

Oct 13 : Women in Science Ice Cream Social
The quarter has officially started, which means it's time again for Women in Science's Annual Ice Cream Social! Come join them in the BSLC Lobby for ice cream and a chance to find out what WIS is planning this year and how you can become a part of WIS.

What: Ice Cream Social
Where: BSLC Lobby
When: Thursday, Oct. 13th 5-7pm
Website: http://womensci.uchicago.edu/index.html