LSAMP BD Event Schedule: Spring & Summer 2016
Mark your calendars. These activities are mandatory for BDs
Note that the following events for Spring and Summer 2016 are coming up, and BDs are expected to be involved:
* Feb. 23-24 (Tues - Weds): LSAMP National Symposium at the Gaylord
(See comments on the Gaylord link above for latest information)
If you are a currently enrolled BD, and if you were excused from attending due to your teaching or course schedule, please choose one of two ways that you will engage in the process:
1) Talk with at least three BD fellows after the event, and write a few paragraphs about the significance of the symposium, and the program's effect on the training of diverse STEM fellows. Post in the comment section here: https://usmlsamp.wordpress.com/2016/01/31/lsamp-national-research-symposium-feb-22-24-nsf_ehr/
2) Tweet about the significance of the LSAMP BD program and its training, discussing aspects of the training that you have received thus far. Highlight at least 6 events or sessions. Tag @USM_LSAMP and #ThinkBigDiversity
AND
Provide at least one tweet about the significance of Louis Stokes' legacy, using the same tags as above.
* March 2 (Weds.): Hrabowski Talk
(RSVP asap. We will have a brief meeting immediately following the talk.)
* March 9 (Weds.): BD practice for GSA GRC (Stay tuned. I will want to have a practice session with you regarding your oral presentation for GRC.)
* March 12 (Saturday): BD projects are due
[NOTE: By this time, all BDs should have finished their IRB and RCR training.]
* March 23 (Weds.): UMBC GRC
* April 6 (Weds.): Career Pathways Seminar
* April 27 (Weds.): Writing Seminar
* May 7 (Sat.): PROMISE Cookout
* May 18 (Weds.): Commencement Day - Photo & Lunch
* July 5 - 8 (Tues. - Friday): Professional Development Activities - Dissertation House, Writing for Publication
* August 19-20 (Fri. - Sat.): SSI
Posted: February 19, 2016, 12:50 PM
