Director of edu., professional dev. & outreach @ASBMB. Molecular biologist by training, now empowering others to succeed in BMB. All tweets my own.
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Prepping for #DiscoverBMB Community Day. Outreach committee member Michele Vitolo (@UMmedschool) teaches @ASBMB's executive director how to pipet with @edvotek pipetting by numbers.
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There's still time to register for today's webinar about grant application budgets! It starts at 1:30 p.m. Eastern. This event is free and open to all. asbmb.org/meetings-events/gr…
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Today, the @ASBMB Maximizing Access Committee, Public Affairs Advisory Committee, and Education and Professional Development Committee released this joint response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.
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Join us this afternoon!
On Tuesday, ASBMB is hosting a webinar dedicated to LGBTQIA+ advocacy in STEM. Our panelists will discuss their career journeys, reflecting on what it was like when they started their education and training. Register: asbmb.org/meetings-events/lg…. #PrideMonth
.@NorthwesternU's Rick McGee shares job negotiation strategies with #DiscoverBMB attendees, starting with the initial offer. First things first: get the offer in writing
Another awesome crew of mentors lined up today to cover everything from preparing for grad school all the way to surviving your first few years as a junior faculty. All career stages (yes, even faculty!) are welcome to sign up! #DiscoverBMB
There's another chance to schedule 30-minute one-on-one mentoring sessions covering a range of career development topics today, noon-6 p.m. in Exhibit Hall 4AB.guidebook.com/g/#/guides/dis…
First piece of advice from @cdorn56 in her session on good writing practices for a general audience: take everything you know about writing a scientific manuscript and throw it out. #DiscoverBMB
Going on all afternoon at #DiscoverBMB! Today's topics include chalk talk prep, CV/resume review, industry career advice, early faculty survival strategies, specific aims review, prepping for grad school, and general career advice.
#DiscoverBMB | Hoping to get advice on how to prepare for your next career move? Sign up for a 30-minute mentoring session with one of our experts from noon-6 p.m. in Exhibit Hall 4AB. guidebook.com/g/#/guides/dis…
So many spectacular and supportive coaches are lined up on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Topics include review of teaching statements, chalk talks, specific aims, CVs/resumes and more! Sign up for your 30-minute appointment in Exhibit Hall 4AB. #DiscoverBMB
What’s a conference without career coaching? We don’t want to know. #DiscoverBMB will offer one-on-one coaching, LinkedIn profile reviews and a job board. Read all about it in @kfblock’s round-up: asbmb.org/asbmb-today/career…. Check out the schedule on the #DiscoverBMB app!
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Great #JournalClub discussion with the #MOSAIC #K99R00 scholars about #bias and how we can promote #workplacediversity. Looking forward to #DiscoverBMB and seeing everyone in Seattle in a few weeks! ✈️
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📢At long last, the #NSFfunded @ASBMB IMAGE grant writing workshop is back with version 2.0! Our 2023 workshop will take place June 8-11 in Washington, DC. What’s different about 2.0, you ask? Here are some of the updates! 🧵1/7
Mock review panels: IMAGE 2.0 participants can submit proposals for mock review at various points in the year, conveniently timed with major NIH/NSF deadlines. You’ll get comments and a recoding of the discussion back for you to incorporate feedback into your proposal. 6/7
Apply by April 15 to join us at the 2023 @ASBMB IMAGE workshop: asbmb.org/career-resources/i… 7/end
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Today's #DiscoverBMB Twitter chat w/@kna6662, @kfblock, @CameronLabUNC, @CornelyKathleen, @wjsullivan & Emily Ulrich of @jbiolchem starts at 2 p.m. Eastern! Join us to discuss abstracts, travel award applications & the Undergraduate Poster Competition!
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ALT Graphic about the Nov. 21 Discover BMB Twitter chat with an illustration of a piece of paper & white Twitter logo-bird.
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We're thrilled that @kna6662, @kfblock, @CameronLabUNC, @CornelyKathleen, @wjsullivan and Emily Ulrich of @jbiolchem will be joining us to discuss abstracts, travel award applications and the Undergraduate Poster Competition! #DiscoverBMB
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#DiscoverBMB abstracts are due on 11/30! Please let us know if any questions come up while you're working on yours this weekend. We're hosting a Twitter chat on Mon., and experts will be available to answer questions & help you prepare for the meeting.
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ALT Graphic about the Nov. 21 Discover BMB Twitter chat with an illustration of a piece of paper & white Twitter logo-bird.
Happening now: a webinar from @ASBMB on developing and implementing lab manuals. If you're a PI, a lab manual can be an effective way to communicate expectations, policies, and lab culture.
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