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 Skill-Based 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.
Upcoming 2013-2014 Skill-Based Training Modules:
Preference for these sessions is given to BioMed PhD graduate students at the instructor's discretion.
“Scientific Writing: Key Principles”
Effectively communicate the what, why, how, and outcomes of your scientific research. Develop skills and strategies for writing a journal article, responding to reviewer comments, and engaging in critical peer reviews.
Faculty Trainers: Wayne Bowen, Alison DeLong
Senior Scholar: Jessica Chery
Dates: August 13, 14 & 16 (T-W-F)
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 303
Registration: bit.ly/12NJ6rQ (Please contact imsd@brown.edu if you are unable to register via the link)
“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: Teresa Ramirez, Eric James
Dates: August 19 – 23 (M-T-W-Th-F)
Time: 8:30 – 11:00 AM
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 303
Registration: bit.ly/1aLsrpH
“Reading Scientific Publications”
Develop skills in interpreting, critiquing, understanding and appreciating journal articles in your field.
Faculty Trainers: Al Ayala, Susan Gerbi
Senior Scholar: Eric James
Dates: September 19 & 24 and Oct. 1 (Th-T-T)
Time: 2:00 – 3:50 PM (Thursday), 2:00 – 3:45 PM (Tuesdays)
Place: Sidney Frank Hall, Room 250
Registration: bit.ly/167IZHs
"Defending Your Research Proposal and Critiquing Those of Others"
Strategies in selecting a strong thesis topic, evaluating your progress, giving and receiving advice.
Faculty Trainer: Jeffrey Morgan
Senior Scholar: Angel Byrd
Dates: January 13-16, 2014 (M-Th)
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Place: TBD
Past 2012-2013 Skill-Based Training Modules:
“Introduction to Statistical Analysis of Data”
Gain familiarity with statistical software and when to apply them in analyzing your data.
Faculty Trainers: Zhijin Wu, Christopher Schmid
Senior Scholar: Kirk Haltaufderhyde
Date: July 8 – 11, 2013 (M, T, W, Th)
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Place: Watson CIT, Room 269
"Beyond the Hypothesis: Experimental Design & Critical Analysis"
Develop skills in mechanistic hypothesis setting and experimental design.
Faculty Trainer: Suzanne de la Monte
Senior Scholar: Anika Toorie
Dates: Wednesdays: 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 4/3
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Place: BioMed Center (171 Meeting St.), Room 603
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=7418
"Essential Laboratory Calculations" (cancelled)
Learn pointers on accuracy, following protocols, and making measurements that are critical to experimental success and reproducibility.
Faculty Trainer: Elizabeth Harrington
Senior Scholar: Heather Bennett
Dates: March 25–27, 2013 (M,T,W)
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 403
Syllabus
“Graphic Presentation of Scientific Data”
Learn how to construct effective graphs that maximize meaningful content and interpretation while simultaneously minimizing distractions.
Faculty Trainer: Mark Johnson
Senior Scholar: Heather Bennett
Dates: December 3-5, 2012 (M,T,W)
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Place: CIT, Room 269
"Professionalism & Career Development: Preparing for the Postdoc"
Gain insights and information to help you prepare for the next phase of your career.
Faculty Trainer: Jabbar Bennett
Senior Scholar: Tania Nevers
Dates: December 11-13, 2012 (T,W,Th)
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 am
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 403 (T) and Room 401 (W & Th)
"Defending Your Research Proposal and Critiquing Those of Others"
Strategies in selecting a strong thesis topic, evaluating your progress, giving and receiving advice.
Faculty Trainer: Jonathan Reichner
Senior Scholar: Angel Byrd
Dates: January 14-17, 2013 (M-Th)
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Place: TBD
"Designing and Delivering Scientific Presentations"
Gain insights and practice in effective oral communications of scientific results.
Faculty Trainer: Kathy Takayama
Senior Scholar: Jessica Chery
Dates: January 16, 17, 18, 2013 (W,Th,F)
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Place: Sheridan Center (96 Waterman St.), Room 103
2011-2012 Skill-Based Training Modules (Past):
“Reading Scientific Publications”
Develop skills in interpreting, critiquing, understanding and appreciating journal articles in your field.
Faculty Trainers: Al Ayala, Susan Gerbi
Senior Scholar: Jessica Chery
Dates: August 27, 30 and September 4, 2012 (M,Th,Tu)
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Place: Sidney Frank Hall, Room 250
“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 Campbell
Senior Scholars: Teresa Ramirez and Anika Toorie
Dates: August 20-24, 2012 (M-F)
Time: 8:30 - 11:00 am
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
“Scientific Writing: Key Principles”
Learn strategies to effectively communicate in writing the what, why, how, and outcomes of your work.
Faculty Trainers: Wayne Bowen, Alison Delong
Senior Scholar: Noelle Hutchins
Dates: August 7, 8 and 10, 2012 (T,W,F)
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Rm. 302
“Introduction to Statistical Analysis of Data”
Gain familiarity with statistical software and when to apply them in analyzing your data.
Faculty Trainers: Joseph Hogan, Jean Wu
Senior Scholar: Ann Catherine Saunders
Dates: July 9-12, 2012 (M-Th)
Time: July 9-10: 3:00 - 5:00 pm / July 11-12: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Place: CIT, Room 269
"Essential Laboratory Calculations"
Learn pointers on accuracy, following protocols, and making measurements that are critical to experimental success and reproducibility.
Faculty Trainer: Elizabeth Harrington
Senior Scholar: Noelle Hutchins Dates: March 26–28, 2012 (M-T-W)
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am
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: Angel Byrd
Dates: January 17-20, 2012 (T-F)
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
"Designing and Delivering Scientific Presentations"
Gain insights and practice in effective oral communications of scientific results.
Faculty Trainer: Carolin Cardamone
Senior Scholar: Victoria Ruiz
Dates: January 10-12, 2012 (T-W-Th)
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
"Beyond the Hypothesis: Experimental Design & Critical Analysis"
Develop skills in mechanistic hypothesis setting and experimental design.
Faculty Trainer: Suzanne de la Monte
Senior Scholar: Teresa Ramirez
Dates: January 9-13, 2012 (M-F)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
"Professionalism & Career Development: Preparing for the Postdoc"
Gain insights and information to help you prepare for the next phase of your career.
Faculty Trainer: Jabbar Bennett
Senior Scholar: Matthew Heard
Dates: December 12-15, 2011 (M-Th)
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 am
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 403
“Reading Scientific Publications”
Develop skills in interpreting, critiquing, understanding and appreciating journal articles in your field.
Faculty Trainers: Al Ayala, Susan Gerbi
Senior Scholar: Adeola Adebayo
Dates: August 22, 24, 26, 2011 (M-W-F)
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Place: Sidney Frank Hall, Room 250
“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 Campbell
Senior Scholar: Christopher Neil
Dates: August 22-26, 2011 (M-F)
Time: 8:30 - 11:00 am
Place: Sidney Frank Hall, Room 218
“Introduction to Statistical Analysis of Data”
Gain familiarity with statistical software and when to apply them in analyzing your data.
Faculty Trainers: Joseph Hogan, Hernando Ombao
Senior Scholar: Chima Ndumele
Dates: July 27, 29, 2011 (W-F)
Time: July 27: 1:00 - 5:00 pm / July 29: 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Place: Watson CIT, Room 269
“Scientific Writing: Key Principles”
Learn strategies to effectively communicate in writing the what, why, how, and outcomes of your work.
Faculty Trainers: Wayne Bowen, James Padbury
Senior Scholar: Noelle Hutchins
Dates: June 21, 22, 24, 2011 (T-W-F)
Time: 3:00 - 6:30 pm
Place: Smith Buonanno, Room G-13
“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: Leon Toussaint
Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24 and April 7, 2011
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Place: Salomon Center, Room 004
"Designing and Delivering Scientific Presentations”
Gain insight and practice in effective oral communications of scientific results.
Faculty Trainer: Kathy Takayama
Senior Scholar: Pamela Gaddi
Dates: January 19-21, 2011 (W-F)
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am
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: Angel Byrd
Dates: January 18-21, 2011 (T-F)
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
"Graphic Presentation of Scientific Data"
Learn how to construct effective graphs that maximize meaningful content and interpretation while simultaneously minimizing distractions.
Faculty Trainer: Mark Johnson
Senior Scholar: Heather Bennett
Dates: January 10-13, 2011 (M-Th)
Time: 3:00 – 4:15 pm
Place: CIT, Room 269
"Beyond the Hypothesis: Experimental Design & Critical Analysis"
Develop skills in mechanistic hypothesis setting and experimental design.
Faculty Trainer: Suzanne de la Monte
Senior Scholar: Diana Lizarazo
Dates: January 3-7, 2011 (M-F)
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
2010 Skill-Based Training Modules (Past):
“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: Stacy-Ann Allen
Dates: August 16-20, 2010 (M-F)
Time: 8:30 - 11:00 am
Place: J Walter Wilson, Room 202
“Reading Scientific Publications”
Develop skills in interpreting, critiquing, understanding and appreciating journal articles in your field.
Faculty Trainers: Al Ayala, Susan Gerbi
Senior Scholar: Victoria Ruiz
Dates: August 16, 18, 20, 2010 (M, W, F)
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Place: J Walter Wilson 202
“Essential Laboratory Calculations”
Learn pointers on accuracy, following protocols, and making measurements that are critical to experimental success and reproducibility.
Faculty Trainer: Elizabeth Harrington
Senior Scholar: Cyrena Gawuga Dates: September 7-9, 2010 (T-Th)
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Place: Sayles 014 (Tu. 9/7 and Th. 9/9), Sayles 104 (Wed. 9/8)
"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: Kristin Beale
Dates: Dec 13-16, 2010 (M-Th)
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
2009-2010 Skill-Based Training Modules (Past)
“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 11 - 15, 2010 (M-F)
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
“Designing and Delivering Scientific Presentations”
Gain insight and practice in effective oral communications of scientific results.
Faculty Trainer: Kathy Takayama
Senior Scholar: Courtni Newsome
Date: January 11 - 15, 2010 (M-F)
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm
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: Angel Byrd
Date: January 19 - 22, 2010 (T-F)
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
“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: Leon Toussaint
Date: First Class: Wed, February 24, 2010; then subsequent Tuesdays, March 2 - 23, (2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23)
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Place: First Class: Smith Buonanno, Room G-213; Subsequent Classes: J. Walter Wilson, Room 303
“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 19 - 23, 2010 (M-F)
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Place: Sayles Hall, Room 204
“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 7, 9, 11, 2010 (M, W, F)
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Place: CIT, Room 269
“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: Cristina Lopez-Fagundo
Date: June 21, 23, 25, 2010 (M, W, F)
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Place: Smith-Buonanno, Room G13
“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: Beverly Gonzalez
Date: July 7, 14, 2010 (W, W)
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Place: CIT, Room 269