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 2012-2013 Skill-Based Training Modules:
• Preference for these sessions is given to BioMed PhD graduate students at the instructor's discretion •
"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: 4:00pm - 6:00 pm
Place: BioMed Center (171 Meeting St.), Room 603
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=7418
"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: Heather Bennett
Dates: March 25th – 27th, 2013 (M-T-W)
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 403
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=7383
ADDITIONAL TRAINING MODULES TO BE SCHEDULED - PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
2012-2013 Skill-Based Training Modules (Past):
“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 (M,T,W), 2012
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00 pm
Place: CIT, Room 269
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=7210
"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: 8:00am - 10:00am
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 403 (T) and Room 401 (W & Th)
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=7295
"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, T, W, Th)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Place: TBD
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=7297
"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: 9:00am - 11:00am
Place: Sheridan Center (96 Waterman St.), Room 103
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=7296
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 27th, 30th and September 4th, 2012 (M-Th-Tu)
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Place: Sidney Frank Hall, Room 250
Register:http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=7072
“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-T-W-Th-F)
Time: 8:30am - 11:00am
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
Register:http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=7071
“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 7th, 8th and 10th, 2012 (T-W-F)
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Rm. 302
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=7074
“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: 3:00pm - 5:00pm / July 11-12: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Place: CIT, Room 269
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=7051
"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 26th – 28th, 2012 (M-T-W)
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=6799
"Defending Your Research Proposal & Critiquing Those of Others”</strong>
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, W, Th, F)
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=4179
"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: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=5317
"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-T-W-Th-F)
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00 pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=4174
(NEW!) "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, T, W, Th)
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 403
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=6520
“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 22nd, 24th, 26th, 2011 (M-W-F)
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Place: Sidney Frank Hall, Room 250
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=5713
“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-T-W-Th-F)
Time: 8:30am - 11:00am
Place: Sidney Frank Hall, Room 218
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=5993
“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 27th and 29th, 2011 (W-F)
Time: July 27: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm / July 29: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Place: Watson CIT, Room 269
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=6079
“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 21st, 22nd, 24th, 2011 (T-W-F)
Time: 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Place: Smith Buonanno, Room G-13
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=6078
“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
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=5539
"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 (Wed, Th, Fri)
Time: 9:00am – 11:00 am
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=5317
"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 (Tues, Wed, Th, Fri)
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=4179
"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, Tu, W, Th)
Time: 3:00pm – 4:15 pm
Place: CIT, Room 269
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=5313
"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 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=5316
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 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Time: 8:30am - 11:00am
Place: J Walter Wilson, Room 202
Register: http://training.brown.edu/user/reg.php?eventID=4793
“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 16th, 18th, 20th, 2010 (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Place: J Walter Wilson 202
Register: http://training.brown.edu/user/reg.php?eventID=4794
“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 (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Place: Sayles 014 (Tu. 9/7 and Th. 9/9), Sayles 104 (Wed. 9/8)
Register: http://training.brown.edu/user/reg.php?eventID=4795
"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 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs.)
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=5310
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 11th - 15th, 2010 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=4174
“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 11th - 15th, 2010 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=4180
“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 19th - 22nd, 2010 (Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Place: J. Walter Wilson, Room 201
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=4179
“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: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Place: First Class: Smith Buonanno, Room G-213; Subsequent Classes: J. Walter Wilson, Room 303
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=4296
“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, 2010 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Place: Sayles Hall, Room 204
Register: http://training.brown.edu/index.php?eventID=4297
“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, 2010 (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm
Place: CIT, Room 269
Register: http://training.brown.edu/user/reg.php?eventID=4713
“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 - 5:00pm
Place: Smith-Buonanno, Room G13
Register: http://training.brown.edu/user/reg.php?eventID=4747
“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 7th and 14th, 2010 (Wed, Wed)
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm and 12pm - 4pm
Place: CIT, Room 269
Register: http://training.brown.edu/user/reg.php?eventID=4714