Training Modules
Brown is committed to the success of our graduate students. We look forward to developing each student to their full potential. A key component of the Initiative to Maximize Student Development are the IMSD Training Modules that occur throughout the academic year. These modules have been specifically designed to address gaps, and build skills that may not be readily addressed in the classroom or laboratory. These modules will be complimentary to students' discipline-specific training, helping to build confident, successful, and well-rounded graduates.
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2010 Skill-Based Training Modules
Open to all BioMed PhD Students“Beyond the Hypothesis: Experimental Design & Critical Analysis”
Develop skills in mechanistic hypothesis setting and experimental design.
Faculty Trainer: Suzanne de la Monte
Senior Scholar: Victoria Ruiz
Date: January 11th - 15th (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
“Defending Your Research Proposal & Critiquing Those of Others”
Strategies in selecting a strong thesis topic; evaluating your progress; giving and receiving advice.
Faculty Trainer: Jonathan Reichner
Senior Scholar: TBD
Date: January 19th - 22nd (Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
“Designing and Delivering Scientific Presentations”
Gain insight and practice in effective oral communications of scientific results.
Faculty Trainer: TBD
Senior Scholar: TBD
Date: January
Time: TBD
Place: TBD
“Professionalism: Maximizing your Impact in Professional Settings”
Recognize and acquire behaviors that promote career success in biology and public health.
Faculty Trainer: Nancy Thompson
Senior Scholar: George Aninwene
Date: April 19th - 23rd (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Time: 9am - 11am
Place: TBD
“Scientific Presentation of Biological Data”
Learn how to construct effective graphs that maximize meaningful content and interpretation while simultaneously minimizing distractions.
Faculty Trainer: Sharon Swartz
Senior Scholar: Joe Bahlman
Date: June 7th, 9th, 11th (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Time: TBD
Place: TBD
“Scientific Writing: Key Principles”
Learn strategies to effectively communicate in writing the what, why, how, and outcomes of your work.
Faculty Trainers: Wayne Bowen, Thais Salazar-Mather
Senior Scholar: TBD
Date: June
Time: TBD
Place: TBD
“Resources, Tools and Basic Techniques in Molecular Biology”
Gain insight into when to apply particular methods and resources for genomic/proteomic approaches.
Faculty Trainer: Michael McKeown
Senior Scholar: TBD
Date: Spring
Time: TBD
Place: TBD
“Introduction to Statistical Analysis of Data”
Gain familiarity with statistical software and when to apply them in analyzing your data.
Faculty Trainers: Joe Hogan, Hernando Ombao
Senior Scholar: TBD
Date: July
Time: TBD
Place: TBD
“Demystifying the PhD Experience: Strategies for Academic & Personal Success in Grad School”
Become aware of and develop strategies to implement and fully integrate the academic and non-academic skills required to succeed in Graduate School.
Faculty Trainer: Andrew G. Campbell
Senior Scholar: TBD
Date: August 16th - 20th (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Time: 8:30am - 11:00am
Place: TBD
“Reading Scientific Publications”
Develop skills in interpreting, critiquing, understanding and appreciating journal articles in your field.
Faculty Trainers: Al Ayala, Susan Gerbi
Senior Scholar: TBD
Date: August 16th, 18th, 20th (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Time: 2pm - 3:30pm
Place: TBD
“Essential Laboratory Calculations”
Learn pointers on accuracy, following protocals, and making measurements that are critical to experimental success and reproducibility.
Faculty Trainer: Elizabeth Harrington
Senior Scholar: TBD
Date: September 7th, 8th, and 9th (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Place: TBD