McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research/Department of Oncology
LOCATION: University of Wisconsin–Madison DESCRIPTION: STEM/PROGENITOR CELL BIOLOGY, CANCER BIOLOGY AND EPIGENETICS The Bresnick laboratory is recruiting a postdoctoral trainee to work on normal and malignant hematopoiesis, as well as fundamental problems in cellular regulation, including epigenetics. The laboratory is located in the new Wisconsin Institute of Medical Research (WIMR) research facility in the UW …
Graduate Student and Postdoctoral travel award to a Biology education research conference Check out this great opportunity to explore biology education research at a place you can drive to! The Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research, SABER, is July 26 – 28 at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. The application deadline is 4/15.
Active Teaching Lab – Self-Assessing Your Classroom Date: Friday, March 29 Time: 8:30AM – 9:45AM Improving the classroom environment often requires seeing things from a different perspective. Come to this teaching lab to explore and share ways to improve the classroom experience! Hacking the Academic Job Market Date: Tuesday, April 9 Time: 3:00PM – 4:30PM …
Upcoming Events Facilitation Workshop (2 part event!) Date: April 11 and April 18, 12:30PM – 2:30PM Location: Biocommons, 1st floor of Steenbock Library Develop a versatile toolbox as a classroom facilitator through hands-on experience with typical challenges. This workshop is offered in collaboration with WISCIENCE Understanding Diversity and Inclusive Teaching in the Community College Setting Date: …
Date and time: April 11 AND April 18, 12:30pm-2:30pm Registration closes: April 9, 9:00am In this two-part workshop, develop a versatile toolbox as a classroom-based facilitator through hands-on experience with typical challenges. Explore approaches, skills and practical applications to facilitate learning communities including class discussions and collaborative learning. Participants are expected to attend both sessions. …
Creating an Individual Development Plan (IDP) Tuesday, March 26 | noon – 2 pm 159 Wisconsin Idea Room, Education Building | Career Development | Personal Effectiveness Creating an individual development plan (IDP) encourages you to think about what you need to do next – and over the next few years – so that you achieve your goals. We …
Being a grad student comes with challenges, and it’s important to take care of your mental health throughout your journey, and seek help doing so when you need it. According to the 2016 UW–Madison Healthy Minds Study, 94% of UW–Madison students do not think any less of a peer who seeks mental health care, and …
For Future Faculty Series Preparing for success on the job market and beyond. Full list of events here. Upcoming Events Writing Diversity Statements for Academic Jobs Tuesday 3/12 2:30pm-4:00pm. 6176 Helen C. White Hall. Register here. Composing the All-Important Cover Letter Tuesday 3/12 4:00pm-5:30pm. 6176 Helen C. White Hall. Register here. Writing an Effective Academic CV Thursday 4/4 …
Applications due March 31 Graduate students who are traveling domestically or internationally to conduct research for a dissertation, thesis, or final project before June 30, 2019, can apply for Research Travel Awards through the Student Research Grants Competition. You could receive up to $1,200 for domestic travel (or $1,500 for international travel) to pursue your …