| When: Thursday, September 22, 2011 | 01:30 PM-03:00 PM Where: University Library, Lilly Auditorium Presenter: Jean-luc Doumont Although widely used in research to analyze data and to communicate about them, graphical displays are still poorly mastered by researchers, who often use the wrong graphs or use them in the wrong way (and popular software does not exactly help). Based on Dr. Doumont's book Trees, Maps, and Theorems: About Effective Communication for Rational Minds,the lecture discusses how to select the right graph for a given data set and a given research question, how to optimize the graph's construction to reveal the data, and finally how to phrase a useful caption. An engineer from the Louvain School of Engineering and PhD in applied physics from Stanford University, Jean-luc Doumont now devotes his time and energy to training engineers, scientists, business people, and other rational minds in effective communication, pedagogy, statistical thinking, and related themes. Articulate, entertaining, and thought-provoking, Dr. Doumont is a popular invited speaker worldwide, in particular at international scientific conferences, research laboratories, and top-ranked universities. For additional information about Jean-luc Doumont, visit Principiae.be Register at http://ctl.iupui.edu/events/eventsRegistration.asp?id=2585 This ievent is eligible for 1 T unit. For additional PFF programs and activities, view the PFF Program Plan available here. |
Monday, September 19, 2011
New Program Plan Activity | Conveying Messages with Graphs
PFF Orientation | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 4-5pm, Campus Center 268
We look forward to see you this Wednesday!
The Preparing Future Faculty program orientation will take place on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4-5pm, Campus Center 268. The orientation provides an overview of the PFF program, expectations and calendar of events.
Who: Current IUPUI advanced graduate students interested in participating in the PFF program and current IUPUI PFF Scholars needing to complete an orientation session.
What: Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) is a program designed to introduce advanced graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to the full range of professional responsibilities in research, teaching, and service that will be encountered in the academy.
When: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4pm – 5pm
Where: IUPUI Campus Center, Room 268420 University Blvd.Indianapolis, IN 46202
Why: Participating in a PFF orientation is a requirement to completing the PFF program and receiving a certificate of participation.
Register Here
Who: Current IUPUI advanced graduate students interested in participating in the PFF program and current IUPUI PFF Scholars needing to complete an orientation session.
What: Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) is a program designed to introduce advanced graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to the full range of professional responsibilities in research, teaching, and service that will be encountered in the academy.
When: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4pm – 5pm
Where: IUPUI Campus Center, Room 268420 University Blvd.Indianapolis, IN 46202
Why: Participating in a PFF orientation is a requirement to completing the PFF program and receiving a certificate of participation.
Register Here
A Postdoc's Guide to Pregnancy and Maternity Leave
The National Postdoctoral Association's ADVANCE project has developed a new online resource, “A Postdoc’s Guide to Pregnancy and Maternity Leave,” that may be of use to women postdoctoral scholars in your community. The guide provides general information on pregnancy and maternity leave for postdocs, including tips on keeping your research going and talking with your postdoctoral supervisor.
The guide covers such topics as: Research Concerns for your Pregnancy; Maternity Leave and Federal Funding Guidelines; and Making a Maternity Research Plan.
You can find it here: http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/publications/563-maternity-guide
Planning for pregnancy and maternity leave can present an array of complexities for postdocs due to the position’s temporary nature and the variety of funding sources. The goal of this guide is to provide a postdoc with some initial guidance on how to find the detailed information that may apply to her situation at her institution.
The guide covers such topics as: Research Concerns for your Pregnancy; Maternity Leave and Federal Funding Guidelines; and Making a Maternity Research Plan.
You can find it here: http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/publications/563-maternity-guide
Planning for pregnancy and maternity leave can present an array of complexities for postdocs due to the position’s temporary nature and the variety of funding sources. The goal of this guide is to provide a postdoc with some initial guidance on how to find the detailed information that may apply to her situation at her institution.
Monday, September 12, 2011
POSTDOC | UCLA Program in Global Health Postdoctral Fellowship Training Program in Global HIV/AIDS Prevention Research
The UCLA Program in Global Health (PGH) is part of the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. PGH offers a Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program in Global HIV/AIDS Prevention Research, funded by a T32 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
This postdoctoral fellowship focuses on academic training, original research, and professional
development, and is designed to prepare scientists for academic research careers focused onunderstanding and preventing HIV disease globally. The fellowship lasts 3 years, and a successful
graduate of the training program will have secured a master's degree (or completed equivalent work); completed at least one major developing country HIV prevention research project; participated in other research projects; made a research presentation in at least one major scientific conference; published as a first author in leading scientific journals, and received a multiyear grant related to HIV prevention in the developing world to take into a first faculty position.
We are currently looking for candidates for this program:
Fields of study/PhD area requirements: Social/behavioral scientist or a graduate with a doctoral degree from a relevant professional field (such as public health, public policy, nursing, business, law, etc)
Fellowship start date: July 1, 2012
Length of appointment and funding: 3 years
Number of opportunities: 1 per year (project year runs July 1 - June 30)
Location: UCLA (Los Angeles, California) with research sites in developing countries
Application due date: December 31, 2011
Restrictions: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents at the time of fellowship appointment
To apply, please go to:
http://globalhealth.med.ucla.edu/programs/fellowship.html and see the link to the application. Send the completed application form with the supporting documents (see instructions on application) via (hard copies are not necessary) to both:
Greg Szekeres, Deputy Director,
UCLA Program in Global Healthgszekeres@mednet.ucla.eduIzumi Shitoma, Fellowship Coordinatorm
ishitoma@mednet.ucla.eduFor questions about the fellowship or the application process, please contact Greg Szekeres at gszekeres@mednet.ucla.edu or +1-310-557-3547.
FELLOWSHIP | American Educational Research Association (AERA) fellowships for graduate students and
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) announces its 2012–2013 fellowship programs and funding opportunities for graduate students and early career scholars. These programs provide mentoring and funding support to develop research skills and conduct studies in education related fields and topics. Underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Below are brief descriptions of the AERA research funding opportunities.
AERA Grants Program
The AERA Grants Program provides dissertation support and small grants for researchers who conduct studies of education policy and practice using quantitative methods and data from the large-scale data sets sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics and the National Science Foundation. Application deadline: December 9, 2011.
Minority Fellowship Program in Education Research
AERA offers dissertation support through the Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education Research. This program offers doctoral fellowships to enhance the competitiveness of outstanding minority scholars for academic appointments at major research universities by supporting their conducting education research and by providing mentoring and guidance toward completion of their doctoral studies. Application deadline: December 1, 2011.
AERA-AIR Fellows Program
In collaboration with the American Institutes for Research (AIR), the AERA-AIR Fellows Program aims to build the talent pool of high skilled education researchers experienced in large-scale studies in a major research organization. Fellows will receive mentoring from a diverse group of highly recognized researchers and practitioners in a variety of substantive areas in education. Fellows will hone their skills in all aspects of the research process from proposal development through writing and presentations. Up to three fellows are selected annually for a two-year, rotational position at AIR in Washington, DC. Application deadline: December 1, 2011.
AERA-ETS Fellowship Program in Measurement and Education Research
In collaboration with Educational Testing Service (ETS), AERA offers the AERA-ETS Fellowship Program in Measurement and Education Research. This fellowship is designed to provide learning opportunities and practical experience to recent doctoral degree recipients and to early career research scientists in areas such as educational measurement, assessment design, psychometrics, statistical analyses, large-scale evaluations, and other studies directed toward explaining student progress and achievement. Up to two fellows will be selected for this rotational research position at ETS's facilities in Princeton, NJ. Application deadline: December 1, 2011.
Visit http://www.aera.net/fellowships.htm for complete program descriptions and application information.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
PFF Alumni Discuss Their PFF Experiences
Responsible Conduct of Research Series
The IUPUI Preparing Future Faculty Program is pleased to partner with the Office of Research Administration’s Research Ethics, Education & Policy (REEP), IUPUI Graduate Office, UPnGO, GPSP and the IU School of Medicine in presenting the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Series at IUPUI. The fall RCR Series features two programs aimed at key topics of interest to faculty, researchers, and advanced graduate students. Each RCR program is eligible for one R unit.
Research Misconduct October 19, 2011, 4-6pm, Campus Center 406 (PFF Unit-R)
Research misconduct relates to fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism that may arise during the conduct of research. Panelists will informally share their experiences, perceptions, and lessons with research misconduct.
Panel:
IU School of Medicine, Associate Professor, Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology
IUPUI, Associate Professor and Acting Chair, Department of Psychology
Nolan Hoffman
IU School of Medicine Graduate Student, Physiology
Mentoring: November 6, 2011, 4-6, Campus Center 406
Additional details TBA. Register Here
For additional PFF programs and activities, view the PFF Program Plan available here.
For additional PFF programs and activities, view the PFF Program Plan available here.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
PFF Orientation | September 21, 2011
Welcome to another year in your academic journey. The Preparing Future Faculty program orientation will take place on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4-5pm, Campus Center 268. The orientation provides an overview of the PFF program, expectations and calendar of events.
Who: Current IUPUI advanced graduate students interested in participating in the PFF program and current IUPUI PFF Scholars needing to complete an orientation session.
Who: Current IUPUI advanced graduate students interested in participating in the PFF program and current IUPUI PFF Scholars needing to complete an orientation session.
What: Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) is a program designed to introduce advanced graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to the full range of professional responsibilities in research, teaching, and service that will be encountered in the academy.
When: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4pm – 5pm
Where: IUPUI Campus Center, Room 268
420 University Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Why: Participating in a PFF orientation is a requirement to completing the PFF program and receiving a certificate of participation.
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