Known as the Pathway to Independence award, the NIH’s K99/R00 transitional award is designed to facilitate a postdoc’s ability to transition to an independent scientist role earlier in his or her career. At this event we will give an overview of the K99 and the current funding opportunity (NIH 16-193), then open the floor to our panelists, three current Brown postdocs who have recently earned K99 awards. They will discuss the stages of the application process and will cover topics including assessing whether the K99 is right for you, developing training and research plans, and leveraging your resources to craft a successful application.

If you are a graduate student or postdoc who is interested in learning more about the K99, don’t miss this event!

Light refreshments will be served. This event is hosted by the BioMed Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and is open to all Brown graduate students and postdocs; sign up here to let us know you’re interested in attending and to submit questions to the panel.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Alpert Medical School, Room 270
222 Richmond Street

2016 Child Care Subsidy Applications
Eligible faculty, non-union staff, Dining Services union employees, and postdoctoral research associates who have not already received a 2016 award should consider submitting an application for a prorated 2016 child care subsidy.

Archambault Teaching Award for Brown Summer Programs
All Brown graduate students and Brown postdocs on the School of Professional Studies summer faculty are eligible to apply. 'Intent to Apply' deadline is June 1, 2016.

Neuroscience Special Seminar
Denise Ferkey, PhD, University of Buffalo (SUNY) will give a talk entitled "Scents and Sense-ability - from GPCRs to Circuits and Behavior." Monday, May 23 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM in the Biomed Center, Room 291 (Eddy Auditorium), 171 Meeting Street.

Biology of Human Aging Colloquium
Monday, May 23 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Sidney Frank Hall Room 220, 185 Meeting Street.

The Topping Off of the New Engineering Research Building
Wednesday, May 25 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the Prince Engineering Lab, 355-359 Brook Street.

Please Join Us: OWIMS Professional Development Conference
The Office of Women in Medicine and Science will hold its 12th Annual Professional Development Conference, The Road Taken – Advancing Your Career in Medicine, Science, Research and Beyond, on Wednesday, June 15 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Excellent opportunities for networking!

For more information about events, visit the University Calendar

Shark Tank with MBI Health and Life Science Companies
Find out what some of the hottest European startups are doing, hear what investors have to say, and see what a live pitch session with investors feels like. Tickets are free.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016, 2:00-4:30 PM
Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210

Massachusetts Life Sciences Innovation (MALSI) Day
The theme this year is “The Life Sciences Center of the Universe – Making it Work for You”. The conference features Keynotes, Panels, Innovators’ Marketplace, Networking Reception with leading life sciences CEO’s, and Poster Competition. Registration starts at $70.
Thursday, June 2, 2016, 8:00 AM-7:00 PM
Harvard Club of Boston
374 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston 02215

ASBMB's The Art of Science Communication
The Art of Science Communication online course provides participants with fundamental communications training, focusing in particular on how to present science to a nonexpert audience in a formal setting, such as a public lecture. The course costs $25 for ASBMB members. The deadline to apply is this Friday, May 20.
June 6-August 1, 2016
Location online

From Scientist to CSO: Experiencing the Scientific Method as your Guide to Career Success
Enhance your communication, leadership, and teambuilding skills that all employers value by taking this Professional Development course for scientists and engineers. Registration is $600-$750.
October 29, November 5, November 19, December 10, 2016
The New York Academy of Sciences
7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street, 40th floor, New York, NY 10007

WaterFire Providence - Full Lighting
The first full lighting of the 2016 season, this event will feature over eighty lit braziers from Waterplace Park to Memorial/South Main Street Park as well as crafts for sale at event the WaterFire Arts Festival Plaza, artist performances around downtown, and more! Saturday, May 28, Waterplace Park, Providence.

PVDFEST 2016
Live music, dance, food, and visual art installations transform the city in a four-day, multi-arts take-over of public spaces, parks, and outdoor stages in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island. Click here for the full schedule of events. June 2-5, Providence.