Purpose
Mission Statement"For and governed by postdoctoral scholars, the Dartmouth College Postdoctoral Association aims to aid in the professional development of its members, foster a sense of community and identity among them, and enhance their overall experience at Dartmouth College."
- In keeping with its mission to enhance the professional development of its members, DCPDA is considering hosting a seminar series. This series would give Dartmouth postdocs an opportunity to present their research. It would also allow postdocs, students, and faculty to learn more about the kinds of research taking place in and outside of their department. In order to assess the interest in such a venture, DCPDA asks Dartmouth postdocs to take a few moments to complete the survey, click for details.
- The DCPDA is having a general meeting on Thursday March 4, 2010, in (DMS) Remsen 216 from 12-1pm. Dartmouth postdocs are welcome to attend and share ideas with DCPDA. If you would like to see the minutes click here.
- International Potluck Dinner for Dartmouth College International Employees and Friends. For more info and directions click here.
- As of January 1, 2010, the National Science Foundation requires all Post Docs paid on an NSF grant take part in Responsible Conduct in Research education. Post docs have 3 options to complete the requirements, click for details.
- The Office of Visa & Immigration Services and the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity (IDE) are partnering to look into ways we can better support the international employees and their families at Dartmouth College... read more here.
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- Writing the New NIH Research Grant
In the new year, many NIH grants will be restructured to fit within half the space previously allotted for the research plan. While streamlining peer review, the newly redesigned grant structure will require a different approach to writing. In this seminar (given on two different dates), we will dissect the specific aims and new research strategy sections of a grant, and discuss common mistakes investigators make in writing these important sections. We also address grant organization, aesthetics, and aspects of language, and writing important to grant presentation.
Date: Monday, February 15, 2010
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Location: Auditorium E, Level 3, Barbara E. Rubin Building, DHMC
Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Location: Chilcott Auditorium, DMS
- Writing Science Clearly
Many scientists struggle with their writing. Learning to write clearly is one of the most important aspects of a scientist's career and yet research shows that many manuscripts and grants are unsuccessful partly because of a lack of clarity.
In this 1.5-hour seminar, we will examine the basis for unclear writing and offer ways scientists can improve their writing.
Seminar Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Time: 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: Auditorium E, Level 3, Barbara E. Rubin Building, DHMC
Both topics are presented by Christopher Dant, PhD
Instructor, Norris Cotton Cancer Center and Microbiology/Immunology
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- Please help us congratulate the following postdocs for competing for the first DCPDA travel award. Due to the generous contributions of several Dartmouth departments, we were able to award four outstanding postdocs with $1000 EACH for travel to a conference of their choosing.
Shalini Ayyagari, Department of Music, Mentor: Theodore Levin
Aurelie Deveau, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Mentor: Deborah A Hogan
David J Graber, Department of Pathology, Mentor: Brent T Harris
Ronald White, Department of Chemistry, Mentor: Jane Lipson
For abstract of research topics click here.
For DCPDA achievements poster for year 2009 click here.
To see how DCPDA Travel Award helped the awards recipients click here.
We would also like to congratulate all of the outstanding applicants who submitted applications and presented at the awards ceremony. It was a fantastic, very well attended event! We are looking forward to another poster symposium, with even perhaps more money to compete for next year!
- Are you in the process of grant writing? This link is a good reference for NIH mock study section; click here for more details.
- Resources and literature pertaining to succeeding in academia and in industry.
- Funding available for newly PhD scientist (degree conferred between Oct 08 and Aug 09); Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, apply here.
- HHMI is offering free Lab Management Publications. Visit HHMI website to order books or for more info...
- Dartmouth professor creates a biotech company.
