Support and Resources for NEAGEP Students by NIH IMSD
Explore the wide array of resources offered by NIH IMSD to support NEAGEP students in their academic and research endeavors. From writing retreat fellowships to skill development workshops, grant writing programs, and specialized training courses at NIH, these initiatives aim to empower students in their scientific journey. Additionally, programs like the Eminent Scientist Program and funding opportunities for conferences and mentoring further enhance the academic experience beyond the traditional PhD path.
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WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER! NIH IMSD RESOURCES FOR NEAGEP STUDENTS
IMSD Pathway to Independence Writing Retreat Fellowship to replace departmental Teaching Assistantship Receive one-on-one mentoring to write NSF or NIH grant predoctoral or postdoctoral
TOOLS OF THE TRADE IMSD Skill Development Travel Grants Workshops of Interest to Students Teaching Experiences in Five Colleges
TOOLS OF THE TRADE IMSD Skill Development Travel Grants Grant Writing Programs Off-Campus Workshops Associated with Professional Meetings Bio-Trac Biotechnology Training Courses at the NIH
NIH Cell Culture Flow Cytometry Gene Engineering Immunology Microscopy Next Generation Sequencing Proteomics RNA-seq Stem Cell Technologies
Finishing Strong Eminent Scientist Program: Meet with prospective postdoctoral mentors Bring prospective mentors to UMass for seminars Travel to national meetings and other institutions
BEYOND THE PHD Funds for Day-Long Conferences 2016: The New Face of Entrepreneurship
BEYOND THE PHD Funds to attend the Institute for Teaching and Mentoring
ACCOUNTABILITY GROUPS MIT Alliance for Courageous Minority Engineers Every Other Thursday Groups
ACME FRAMEWORK Commonality component com mon al i ty k m n al d / noun noun: commonality; plural noun: commonalities; noun: the commonality Scholarly community Accountability mechanisms Interdisciplinary 1.the state of sharing features or attributes.
Optimal group size of 4-6 promotes crucial interactions Complementary online and face-to-face interaction critical to robustness and sustainability
EVERY OTHER THURSDAY GROUPS Based on Every Other Thursday: Stories and Strategies from Successful Women Scientists by Ellen Daniell Regular 1.5-h meetings with defined structure Participants of each group have something in common Rotating leadership Meetings focuses on problem solving in a wide range of professional and personal areas Goal is for members to support each other as they find workable solutions to problems
GROUP PROCESS: TRACKING TIME 1) Facilitator asks each member to estimate how much time her work will take that day and records each time. 2) Facilitator keeps track of time and when time is up, asks if speaker needs more time. 3) If speaker asks for more time, specifies amount of time and what she wants to accomplish. 4) Time-keeping is difficult but helps participants focus and keep feedback on point and also allows time for everyone to have a turn
GROUP PROCESS: DESIRED RESPONSES 1)Facilitator asks each member to state what kind of response she wants from group: a) Practical advice b) Attentive listening while feelings are shared c) Perspectives on one s interpretation of events d) Simple reporting to get an idea of where one s work is going
GROUP PROCESS: TRUST AND HONESTY 1) Must trust Group to listen and respect issues 2) Must trust Group to hold all conversations and revelations in the strictest of confidence 3) Must trust the Strokes (positive comments) given to you by the Group 4) Must bring issues that honestly matter to you and set aside judgments of your self. 5) Must provide honest feedback
NATIONAL RESEARCH MENTOR NETWORK Workshops Event for NEAGEP-wide networking and professional development
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