Events

Sistahs in Science Ethics Series 2008-2009

E.T. Diplomacy
Dr. Debbora Battaglia, professor of anthropology. The talk will explore the military and political exploitation of outer space and  the associated anthropological and sociological consequences.
Venue: Cleveland L3-MHC
Time: 4:15~5:30 pm
Date: 11/3/08

Stem Cell Technologies: What can be done & what should be done?
Dr. Richard Goldsby, Professor of Biology and John Woodruff Simpson at Amherst College.
Venue: Cleveland L1-MHC
Time: 4:15 ~ 5:30 pm
Date: 11/13/08 This talk is also part of the educational campaign for  the bone marrow drive on 11/19.

When does life begin? A cross-cultural perspective
Dr. Lynn Morgan, Professor of anthropology at Mount Holyoke College.
Venue: Cleaveland L1 - MHC
Time: 4:15 ~ 5:30 pm
Date: 12/4/08 (Thur)

Bone marrow drive and educational campaign
An Educational event: The event will feature a M.D./Ph.D. from Bay State Hospital, a past donor, a past receiver, and a letter from a family who lost a twin  brother from leukemia (one past away after bone marrow transplant).
Venue: Hooker
Time: 5~6 pm
Date: 11/12/08 from 5 to 6pm.
Bone marrow drive is on 11/19/08.

Discovering and succeeding in your path in biomedical sciences
Dr. Gita Bosch, Associate Dean of Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School, Associate Director, Graduate Studies, Sloan-Kettering Institute, will give a talk on campus on career planning and admissions for graduate and professional schools. The talk will be specifically for students from liberal arts colleges.
Venue: Cleveland L1 - MHC
Time: 4:00 ~ 6:00 (followed by private dinner with Sistahs members)
Date: 11/21/08

September '05

23rd - Science Jam! A casual talk with fellow students and faculty from all science departments. In Shattuck lounge (first floor) from 4-6 PM. Refreshments will be served.

30th - Casual lunch in the Hahn room (Carr G13) at 12pm.

October '05

19th - Science résumé Workshop! Come have your résumé checked out and get help on improving it! In Shattuck lounge (first floor) from 4-6 PM. Refreshments will be served.

22nd - NEBHE conference at MIT. Join us at this conference for networking, checking out grad schools, potential employers, get some advising, and maybe get some internships! Please RSVP with Vivian (anhoang) and register at the site.

28th - Casual lunch in the Hahn room (Carr G13) at 12pm.

We have more events planned for the semester including casual lunch talks with faculty/fellow students, trips to conferences, and internship help. They will be added as we get more solid dates for them.