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  1. Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs)

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    Feb. 9, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ...MDH in semester one and then proceed to use those skills to design and carry out their own novel experiments... greater success in meeting educational goals (Kowalski et al., 2016; Scott, 2021). In fact, completion...capabilities and laboratory and critical thinking skills (Knutson et al., 2010a,b). Classroom-based research...and Molecular Biology Education. 38(5):324-329. Kowalski, J., Hoops, G., Johnson, J. 2016. Implementation...
  2. Plasmids 101: Broad Host Range Plasmids

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    April 11, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...10.1016/j.plasmid.2009.05.001  Meyer, R., Figurski, D., & Helinski, D. R. (1977). Physical and genetic studies...resources References Doran, K. S., Konieczny, I., & Helinski, D. R. (1998). Replication Origin of the Broad...10.1002/bit.22695  Schmidhauser, T. J., Ditta, G., & Helinski, D. R. (1988). Chapter 15—Broad-Host-Range Plasmid...
  3. Advanced Uses of Cre-lox and Flp-FRT - A Neuroscientist’s View

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    Oct. 19, 2017, 1:54 p.m.
    ...derived from the yeast S. cerevisiae (Gronostajski and Sadowski 1985). The FLP system works in a similar...PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3655711. 4. Gronostajski, R M, and P D Sadowski. 1985. “The FLP Recombinase of the...
  4. 10 Steps to a Perfect Science Talk

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    Aug. 23, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...controls, or mixing clear solutions—public speaking is skill that any scientist can learn.  Any time you give...front of a real audience Good, even great, speaking skills can be attained by almost anyone with enough practice...to engage the audience. Take an informal poll by asking for a show of hands on a particular question. I...over time you can master this important science skill. Additional Resources Joanne's "How to Choose...
  5. Building Global Connections with the International Mentorship Program USA-EUROPE

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    Nov. 6, 2015, 3:30 p.m.
    ...proactive mentors who have relevant expertise and skills, positive disposition and motivation, open mindedness... expectations of the program and their baseline skills. Mentors were Spanish scientists (MD, PhD and ... expectations of the program and their baseline skills and a post-program self-assessment, participants...self-assessment revealed that their knowledge and skills had improved significantly when compared to their...
  6. Finding Your Science Policy Path

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    Sept. 22, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...you can hone important skills for the profession. One of the most important skill sets for a science policy...organizations and science blogs. Other avenues for skill development include leadership of extracurricular...beyond!  Learn and develop valuable science policy skills in graduate school via this report from the Scientific...
  7. Making Career Development an Integral Part of the Science Training System

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    Feb. 25, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
    ...’re not even doing a very good job of providing skills training for scientists destined to continue in... ends up in a lab where they can learn the plus skills needed to succeed on the career path of their choice...launching science talent we must ensure that career skills training is a required and integral part of all...
  8. IDP and your PI: A Roadmap for Career Planning and Personal Development

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    July 21, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...suitable careers based on your current interests and skillset. With this information in hand, you can then formulate...formulate a plan to further develop your transferable skills and reach your career goals.      Although myIDP...Makes a Good Manager Anyway Developing Transferable Skills During Science Training ...
  9. 10 Ways to Share Your Science!

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    May 13, 2014, 8:34 p.m.
    ...Foundation Round Table. In any field, good communication skills help when it comes to finding a job. Many people... for taking the time to hone your communication skills. So, where can a graduate student or post-doc start...ll know you are on the right track if they start asking you questions. Remember that people like a good...
  10. Advice for Choosing a Research Project

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    April 17, 2014, 2:45 p.m.
    ...critical experiments and why? What techniques and skills do you need to use to reach these milestones? Can...Most projects typically require a diverse set of skills. It is important to know who in the lab and/or ...with the current technology to identify a problem, asking what approach will I take and what can I learn,...
  11. The Strength of Story Telling

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    Dec. 19, 2017, 2 p.m.
    ...studies, reporting on amazing women in science, or asking someone how and why they left academia. Humans ...your ability to tell stories a similarly crucial skill for career advancement. Scientists do and should...SciComm careers Check out our series on transferable skills ...
  12. What Do I Do Now? Academic v. Non-Academic Career Decisions

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    March 9, 2017, 3:40 p.m.
    ...on interesting topics Having strong non-science skills is important for success Must always justify use...Likelier to hire on general talent and not specific skills <- Can move between the two (helps to know the...want to go will help you focus on the transferable skills that you will need to get there. Additional Resources...
  13. Advice for Moving Into Sales After Your Science Postdoc

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    Aug. 21, 2014, 3:15 p.m.
    ... achievements, capabilities, courses and office skills. I removed my techniques and protocols, courses...business-like elements. At this point you may be asking yourself, "Why would you switch the focus of your...Have they sought out opportunities to expand their skill sets?", “Have they succeeded in what they have done...
  14. Cultivating Community Science at BosLab

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    Nov. 2, 2017, 1:35 p.m.
    ... gene drive paper was very popular. People kept asking if we were teaching classes at the lab, so in December...laboratory experience is not required. Our members are skilled with audiovisual media, software engineering, business...lab videos, while some are looking to develop new skill sets. Kellen Andrilenas is a Ph.D. grad student ...
  15. Advice for Starting a Biotech Company from a Grad Student turned Entrepreneur

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    July 10, 2014, 7:17 p.m.
    ...graduate school help prepare you for the roles and skills necessary to be a succesful entrepreneur? As a ...focus in graduate school usually) is one of the key skills required to achieve success in this business. A...team must work well together, have complementary skill sets, and “talk a good game." Mike recommends that...
  16. Form Your Own Peer Mentoring Group: A How-To Guide for Scientists

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    Feb. 18, 2014, 4:22 p.m.
    ...mentoring less mysterious and train the participants in skills useful for future mentoring relationships.   If...want to find mentors to help them develop their skills and to hold them accountable for their development...chance to practice leadership and communication skills. The leader also provides materials such as pre-reads...
  17. Oh, The Places You Can Go: Careers in Science Communication - Writing for a Research Institute

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    Feb. 2, 2018, 3:20 p.m.
    ... her current position at Fred Hutch because her skill set wasn’t matching up with the local job postings... were jobs that I didn’t seem to have the right skills for in terms of PR types of things or communications...Besides working through the tough assignments, the skills that Susan  finds important for her work include...
  18. Summer SciComm Series: Cognitive Load

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    June 16, 2022, 1:15 p.m.
    ...more you use, the higher cognitive load you are asking your audience to take on, just to understand you...here is to pay attention to exactly what you're asking of your audience and when things aren't working...fly.  Once you can think about everything you’re asking your learners to do, it becomes a lot easier to...
  19. Science communication: 9 Strategies to Get Your Foot in the Door

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    Sept. 27, 2017, 1:23 p.m.
    ...volunteers as well. 4) Blog - Hone your writing skills Take the DIY approach and start a blog. Stellar...outreach, it also helps you to hone your writing skills and make a name for yourself. Pick a topic that...institutions and the Royal Society gives training in media skills, writing about your research and residential communication...
  20. 6 Tips for Grant Writing

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    Oct. 18, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...demands attention, practice, and honing of your skills from the start. Just like with any sport, hours...communicator More and more fellowship applications are asking for a 200-300 word explanation of your research...Some Ways to Improve Your Science Communication Skills 5. Practice makes perfect, apply for small grants...
  21. How-to: 5 Steps to a Great Panel Discussion

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    Oct. 22, 2014, 1:57 p.m.
    ... a really lively discussion, I strongly suggest asking the panelists not to use any slides for the event... if you have to, but this is tough for women in skirts, especially short people – which I am, so I hate...areas of science or expertise by listing some and asking people to raise hands in response. I am always ...
  22. How to Be an Excellent Trainee

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    Sept. 26, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...articles on building successful mentor relationships, asking for mentor support, and choosing your mentor. What...the moment….but you’ll probably forget and end up asking your mentor later if you don’t write it down. And..., What Now? Will You Be My Mentor? Finding and Asking for Mentoring Support   ...
  23. Healthcare Consulting: A Door to the Business of Life Sciences

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    Oct. 13, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ... might enjoy doing it. I’ll also talk about the skills you’ll need to do well as a healthcare consultant... experts. Hence, active honing of communication skills is a must to be successful in this field. Personally... in reviewing literature, and critical analyses skills were applicable to my cases. I can directly use...
  24. Multiple Plasmids at a Low Price: Kits from Addgene

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    Sept. 14, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...translational complex assembly. PhD student Dejan Gagoski used SITS to create the pCell-Free vectors, Gateway-compatible...both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell extracts (Gagoski et al 2015). He has also constructed a library ...systems: E. coli, wheat germ, HeLa, and Leishmania (Gagoski, et al 2015[2]). The proteins encoded in this set...
  25. Thoughts on the Future of Research 2015 Boston Symposium

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    Nov. 25, 2015, 4 p.m.
    ...mentored advanced training to enhance the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue his ...and should be able to take steps to broaden their skills beyond those required at the lab bench. At Addgene...university publication, improving your general writing skills will help you in your academic publishing goals...
  26. FLEx Technology and Optogenetics: Flipping the switch on gene expression with high spatial and temporal resolution

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    Oct. 17, 2019, 12:28 p.m.
    ...recognition sites (i.e., loxP and FRT, respectively) (Abremski and Hoess, 1984; Van Duyne, 2001; Christenson ...PMID: 29743652. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5943452. Abremski, Ken, and Ronald Hoess. "Bacteriophage P1 site-specific.... Hirsch, Matthew L., Sonya J. Wolf, and R. J. Samulski. "Delivering transgenic DNA exceeding the carrying...
  27. Important Considerations When Using AAVs

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    June 13, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    .... So how do you choose the right serotype? Keep asking questions!  Table 1: AAV Serotypes and Tropism ...McCarty, D. M., Paul E. Monahan, and Richard J. Samulski. "Self-complementary recombinant adeno-associated...PMC190186. 9. Grieger, Joshua C., and Richard J. Samulski. "Packaging capacity of adeno-associated virus...
  28. Typing CRISPR Systems

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    March 18, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
    ...10.1038/nature24049 Altae-Tran, H., Kannan, S., Suberski, A. J., Mears, K. S., Demircioglu, F. E., Moeller...6673). https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adi1910 Chylinski, K., Makarova, K. S., Charpentier, E., & Koonin...://doi.org/10.1089/crispr.2021.0051 Özcan, A., Krajeski, R., Ioannidi, E., Lee, B., Gardner, A., Makarova...
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