Scientific Management Series for Postdoctoral Scholars 2006

The goals and objectives of the Scientific Management Series are to provide participants with laboratory or research management skills that will help them to launch productive independent careers. This series by no means is comprehensive but it will address some of the most difficult aspects of running a lab, especially issues that new faculty have traditionally learned by trial and (sometimes painful) error. Our intent is to kick-start that learning process and provide some approaches that have worked for individuals. The course is intended to complement the HHMI/BWF book, Making the Right Moves – A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty. Limited copies of this excellent guide will be handed out at the beginning of each lecture.

NOTE: If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PDA, you can download a free copy at the Adobe Acrobat web site.

	Individual registration is recommeded for each lecture.
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	1/19/06 Topic: Part I - Staffing Your New Lab or Research Space: Recruitment, Hiring & Interviews   Part II - General Lab Management & Strategic Planning Lecturer: Joseph Puglisi, Ph.D. Time: 10:30-12:00 Location: Clark Center Auditorium Lecture Slides
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	02/02/06 Topic: Building & Sustaining Effective Relationships & Collaborations Lecturer: Peter Jackson, Ph.D. Time: 10:30-12:00 Location: Clark Center Auditorium
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	2/09/06 Topic: Part I - Considerations in Choosing a Career Path   Part II - Best Practices - Obtaining a Faculty Position and Developing Strategies for Tenure Lecturer: Michael Alvarez, Director; Career Center, John D. Krumboltz, Ph.D. & John Boothroyd , Ph.D. Time: 10:30-12:00 Location: Clark Center Auditorium Lecture Slides
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	2/16/06 Topic: Part I - Negotiation Skills for New Scientific Leadership Roles in the Academy   Part II - Conflict Resolution Lecturer: Michael Alvarez, MA and Julie Kennedy, Gould Negotiation & Mediation Program Time: 10:30-12:00 Location: Clark Center Auditorium Lecture Slides
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	2/23/06 Topic: What Kind of Teaching Am I Prepared to Do and How Do I Get Started? Lecturer: Tim Sterns, Ph.D. Time: 10:30-12:00 Location: Clark Center Auditorium Lecture Slides
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	3/02/06 Topic: Understanding Technology Transfer Lecturer: Katherine Ku, Director; Office of Technology Licensing Time: 10:30-12:00 Location: Clark Center Auditorium Lecture Slides
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	3/09/06 Topic: *Effectively Balancing the Demands of Academic Life Lecturer: Harvey Cohen, M.D., Professor & Chair, Pediatrics & Chief Medical Officer Time: 10:30-12:00 Location: Clark Center Auditorium *This is an interacitve session.
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	3/16/06 Topic: Part I - Successfully Navigating the Stages of a Postdoctoral Research Scholar's Career   Part II - Strategies for Mentor Relationship Success Lecturer: John Boothroyd , Ph.D. & Martha McKee, JD Time: 10:30-12:00 Location: Clark Center Auditorium Boothroyd's Slides & McKee's Slides
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	3/23/06 Topic: Effective Strategies - How to Write a Grant Proposal & Get Funded Lecturer: John Boothroyd , Ph.D. Time: 10:30-12:00 Location: Clark Center Auditorium Lecture Slides
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	3/30/06 Topic: Part I - Getting Published & Increasing Your Visibility   Part II - Understanding the Peer Review Process & Making It Work for You Lecturer: Virginia Walbot, Ph.D. Time: 10:30-12:00 Location: Clark Center Auditorium Lecture Slides
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	4/06/06 Topic: Scientific Presentation Skills Lecturer: Susan McConnell, Ph.D.,Susan B. Ford Professor; Biological Sciences Time: 10:30-12:00 Location: Clark Center Auditorium Lecture Slides Youtube Video
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	4/13/06 Topic: **Management Matters: Managing Staff, Time, Money and Meetings  (Half of this lecture will be an open forum for general discussion) Lecturer: John Boothroyd , Ph.D. Time: 10:30-12:00 Location: Clark Center Auditorium Lecture Slides ** Brunch Reception in the Clark Auditorium Lobby from 10:00-12:30