Come celebrate DNA Day with Brown SciToons! Brown’s Science Center has partnered with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to put on this multimedia interactive event. SciToon Creation Team members and executive producer Dr. Oludurotimi Adetunji will speak about the program, then screen three DNA-themed science cartoons. Each screening will be accompanied by a presentation and Q&A from faculty experts Dr. William Fairbrother and Dr. Mark Johnson and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Matthew Anderson.

Hosted by the Science Center. Participation is free, but space is limited, so please register here. Click here to learn more about DNA Day from NHGRI.

Monday, April 4, 2016
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Granoff Center, Martinos Auditorium, 154 Angell Street

January Teaching Opportunity at Bard College
Citizen Science is a scientific literacy program required of all first year students at Bard College, regardless of intended major.  Held in January, this intense academic program introduces our students to scientific thinking by engaging them in problem-based learning classroom, computing and laboratory experiences. We are currently accepting applications from excellent scientists with a demonstrated interest in excellent undergraduate education. More information can be found at our website, and the job posting can be found at this link.

Lasker Foundation Essay Contest
The Lasker Foundation has announced its essay contest. The 2016 competition asks medical students, interns, residents, fellows, doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and others to write on the topic, "Which fundamental discoveries in basic medical research have not been clinically explored and translated into better human health?" First prize is $10,000 and a trip to New York to meet the 2016 Lasker Award winners. The deadline is April 25; for more details, go to the program's website.

From Bench Science to Analyzing Science Careers
In an article in Chronicle Vitae, "From Bench Science to Analyzing Science Careers", Dr. Kenneth Gibbs, a program analyst at the NIGMS, is interviewed about his career, including his research on how research trainees make career decisions.

Designing and Delivering Scientific Presentations
Gain insight and practice in effective oral communication of scientific results. Learn how to frame and structure a poster or oral presentation to communicate with your intended audience.
Dates: March 28, 30 & April 1, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Place: BioMed Center, 171 Meeting Street, Room 305
Faculty Trainer: Elena Oancea
Senior Scholar: Vérida Léandre
Registration: http://goo.gl/forms/oUqHY5vBkE

Mind Brain Research Day 2016
Wednesday, March 30 from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM in Sayles and Salomon Halls, 79 & 81 Waterman Street.

Questionary Night
Hosted by the BioMed Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, all BioMed Grad Students and Postdocs are invited to participate in a rousing game of Questionary on March 31! Questionary is a game of surveys based on the popular TV game show Family Feud. There will be food, drinks, prizes and fun! Register your team (max 5 members), or register yourself and get matched up on game night. Please register here by March 25. Thursday, March 31 from 7:00 - 10:00 PM in the Robert Center Underground, 75 Waterman Street.

Best Practices for Managing and Sharing Your Data
Learn best practices for managing and sharing your research data. Topics include data organization, metadata, data formats, storage, backup and security, and planning for data access, reuse, and dissemination and publishing. Please register here. Monday, April 4 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM in the Rockefeller Library - Patrick Ma Digital Scholarship Lab, 10 Prospect Street.

Career Exploration Panel: Careers in Higher Education Administration For PhD Scientists
The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is hosting a panel discussion featuring PhDs who are currently working in different capacities as administrators at universities across the Northeast. Come hear about how they came to hold their positions and what you can expect if you go into this field. Submit your questions to the panel here. Tuesday, April 5 from 4:00 - 5:30 PM in the Joukowsky Forum, Watson Institute, 111 Thayer Street.

Facilitating Difficult Conversations
In this workshop, led by Sheridan Associate Director Jessica Metzler, participants will explore strategies for discussing sensitive topics in the classroom, including those related to issues of race, gender, class, sexuality, and religion. Participants will discuss ways to create inclusive classroom environments and evaluate techniques for framing and facilitating class discussions. Please register here. Wednesday, April 6 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM in the Sheridan Center for Teaching & Learning, 96 Waterman Street.

Data Visualization in Microsoft Excel
In an exploding universe of novel visualization tools, it's easy to overlook Excel -- or dismiss its graphics as boring or ugly. But in many instances, Excel is the most appropriate tool for producing simple static visualizations, and the results can be easily made attractive. This 90-minute workshop will cover what Excel is good at, identify what to avoid, and go through the process of beautifying ugly default designs. Please register here. Wednesday, April 6 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM in the Rockefeller Library - Patrick Ma Digital Scholarship Lab, 10 Prospect Street.

For more information about events, visit the University Calendar

Disease Drivers of Aging: 2016 Advances in Geroscience Summit
This landmark event will convene basic, translational, and clinical researchers from academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations, who work in the disparate fields of HIV/AIDS, oncology, diabetes, and aging research in an effort to better understand the complex relationship between chronic diseases and age-associated decline. Conference Sessions will combine basic, translational, and clinical researchers and will feature a unique format of short, focused talks centered on critical open research questions, along with interactive panel discussions. Participants will identify knowledge gaps and future directions of research required for a more complete understanding of the relationship between chronic diseases and aging. For more information and to register, please visit the event's website.
April 13-14, 2016
The New York Academy of Sciences
7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street, 40th floor, New York, NY 10007

Exploring Career Options in STEM: Speed Networking
This event is for women and men within the scientific community (undergrad to early career), interested in exploring diverse career options in science. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with 10-15 experienced individuals who will give insights into their chosen professions and career trajectories. The event will be held in a speed-networking fashion with participants switching tables every 15 minutes for a total of 5 sessions. Please note this is not a career fair. Projected career areas: Consulting, Patent Law, Research & Development, Publishing, Business Development, Project Management, Medical Science Liaison, Sales/Marketing, Academia, Statistics, Core Facility management. Tickets are $10-$25; for more details and to register, please visit the event's website.
Friday, April 22, 2016, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
MIT Picower Institute
Building 46, 43 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Research and Development I Careers Panel
This Futures in Life Science program will bring together experts across a wide range of disciplines and functional areas within the life science industry, who detail their roles and provide a rich context for the audience to gain a clear understanding of the skills, aptitudes, competencies, and personalities that thrive in their particular functions. This event will provide an overview of career paths in the research and development area, focusing more on discovery and preclinical research and intellectual property. Attendance for this program is open to current graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents. Tickets are $20; for more information and to register, please visit the event's website.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 5:30 - 8:00 PM
MassBio Office
300 Technology Square, 8th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139

Genomics of Adaptation to Human Contexts
This symposium will highlight exemplary research that uses large genomic datasets to investigate ecology and evolution in the Anthropocene. The symposium will be paired with a Software Carpentry workshop to train early career researchers in the essential programmatic tools needed to analyze such datasets. This symposium and accompanying workshop are jointly funded by the American Genetic Association and the Genetics Society of America (GSA) and are being organized by postdoctoral members of GSA. For more details and to register at no cost, please visit the event's website.
July 28-30, 2016
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523

Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance!” at PPAC
Hosted by two live performers, Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance!” offers an up-close, interactive experience like you’ve never experienced before! You, the audience, are invited to dance as all of your favorite Sesame Street friends join you on the floor – dancing with fans of all ages! Tickets are $21-$68; for more information, please visit the PPAC website. April 1 - 3 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street.

66th Annual Rhode Island Home Show
Each spring at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, the Home Show showcases "the best and the brightest" in home building, remodeling, mortgage lending, insurance, landscaping, and everything in between -- from lighting and gutters to home furnishings and bathroom fixtures. Homeowners and renters alike can find what they're looking for. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and children 15 and under are free! To learn more about what is being featured this year, please visit the event's website. March 31 - April 3 at the Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin Street.