Germany offers a broad spectrum of career options for young scientists at universities, research institutions and in industry. Through its Postdoctoral Researchers’ Networking Tour the DAAD offers a new format to provide postdoctoral researchers with an insight into German science and the job market for highly qualified postdoctoral researchers. This year’s networking tour focuses on molecular bioscience (biochemistry, biotechnology, medicine and related disciplines) and includes on-site visits, insight into high level research projects, discussions with experts, and numerous networking opportunities.

The tour language is English and most costs are covered. For more information on the trip itinerary, qualifications, and how to apply, please visit the program's website. The application deadline is July 15, 2016.

September 25 - October 1, 2016
Bonn, Cologne, Wuppertal, Düsseldorf, Hannover, Braunschweig, and Berlin, Germany

LabArchives Electronic Lab Notebooks
LabArchives is a cloud-based Electronic Lab Notebook that can be used by researchers, instructors, and students for input and organization of laboratory data, information sharing and collaboration, and saving historical versions of files. LabArchives at Brown provides unlimited storage space--click the link above to get started and contact Andrew Creamer with questions.

ASCB Kaluza Prizes - Deadline Approaching
The American Society for Cell Biology is again offering the Kaluza Prizes to honor academic excellence in graduate student research; applications are due by June 30.

NIGMS Request for Information (RFI): Strategies for Modernizing Biomedical Graduate Education
NIGMS seeks input on how to catalyze the modernization of biomedical graduate education through NIGMS’s institutional predoctoral training grants program.

IMSD Appreciation Luncheon
Join students, colleagues and friends of the IMSD Program for our 2nd Annual Summer Cookout event! Wednesday, June 22 from 12-2pm on Pembroke Field (Brook & Cushing Streets).

Visit the research facilities of New England Biolabs
Our visit will include an overview of the company and career opportunities, a tour, and Q&A with PhD researchers and staff. Round-trip transportation and lunch will be provided. Please e-mail us to join the waitlist. Friday, June 24, 8:30 AM-4 PM at New England Biolabs, Ipswich, MA

Department of Medicine Annual Research Forum
Dr. Donald Ingber, Founding Director of the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, will deliver a lecture titled "Human Organs-on-Chips and Programmable Nanotherapeutics." A poster session and reception highlighting cutting-edge work by department investigators will follow. Monday, June 27, from 4-5 PM in the Alpert Medical School Building, 222 Richmond Street.

For more information about events, visit the University Calendar

ASBMB Webinar: Charting a Course to Career Success
Tips on how to create and maximize a career plan suited to your strengths and interests.
Wednesday, July 20, 1-2 PM
Location Online

AAMC Grant Writers Coaching Group
This group is designed for faculty who are actively working on a K or R NIH grant proposal. Participants will receive direct hands-on assistance with proposal preparation as well continued support through on-going virtual meetings over a 2-3 month period to strengthen their proposals. The deadline for applications is June 29
September 15-16, 2016
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX

American Society For Microbiology: Turning Your Science into a Company
This course is open to ASM members and non-members at all levels, and focuses on explorations in entrepreneurship and features practical tips, advice, and resources from principals of leading start-up and small companies as well as legal and regulatory experts. Apply for rolling admission through August 20.
October 6-8, 2016
American Society For Microbiology Headquarters, Washington, DC

Hope & Main Schoolyard Market Sunday
Hope & Main kicks off its weekly interactive outdoor maker market with a tribute to “Dude Food” in honor of Father’s Day: enjoy a special beer garden and BBQ, live music, a cooking demonstration, and more than two dozen vendors. Sunday, June 19, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at 691 Main Street, Warren, RI.

Nerd Nite Part VII
This is a special Nerd Nite where we will explore (hands on) holograms and mixed reality with several pieces of technology (including Microsoft Hololens). Free with your Brown ID, $5 without. Wednesday, June 22, 5:30-7:30 PM at AS220, 95 Mathewson Street, Unit 204, Providence.

Interested in being a speaker on any nerdy topic at a future Nerd Nite Providence? Contact Torrey Truszkowski.