ASM Kadner Institute Fellowships
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Institute Overview
The Committee on Graduate and Postdoctoral Education seeks applications from graduate students and postdoctoral scientists for the 2014 ASM Kadner Institute, formerly known as the Graduate and Postdoctoral Summer Institute in Preparation for Careers in Microbiology.
The Committee on Graduate and Postdoctoral Education seeks applications from graduate students and postdoctoral scientists for the 2014 ASM Kadner Institute, formerly known as the Graduate and Postdoctoral Summer Institute in Preparation for Careers in Microbiology.
Goal
The goal of the Institute is to provide intensive and closely guided experience in five key topics important for choosing and succeeding in a microbiology career. These topics include:
The goal of the Institute is to provide intensive and closely guided experience in five key topics important for choosing and succeeding in a microbiology career. These topics include:
- Opportunities and preparation for diverse careers in microbiology
- Preparations, review and critique of research proposals
- Scientific presentations and communication
- Effective teaching methods
- Development of professional standards in microbiology
Participants will have an unique opportunity to enhance their skills in various areas of grantwriting and scientific communication, to learn about the rewards and preparation for various careers in microbiology, to help their professional development as microbiologists, and to participate in a demanding and intensive, yet enjoyable and constructive experience with both peers and senior microbiologists from around the country.
Format
The Institute will provide hands-on experience in preparation and review of a research grant application and presentations of a short research talk, combined with personalized guidance in grant preparation and presentation and teaching techniques. Participants will be guided in small groups by members of the Committee and additional faculty members. Participants will be expected to develop a brief grant proposal and a research presentation from their own research activities or another topic of their choice. They will receive both group and individual advice on effective scientific communication in these formats. Each research proposal will be reviewed by other participants and the faculty, allowing constructive criticisms of the presentation and a scientific review of the proposal. Discussion, workshops and practical advice will be provided in teaching and presentation techniques, allowing opportunity for constructive review and improvement.
The Institute will provide hands-on experience in preparation and review of a research grant application and presentations of a short research talk, combined with personalized guidance in grant preparation and presentation and teaching techniques. Participants will be guided in small groups by members of the Committee and additional faculty members. Participants will be expected to develop a brief grant proposal and a research presentation from their own research activities or another topic of their choice. They will receive both group and individual advice on effective scientific communication in these formats. Each research proposal will be reviewed by other participants and the faculty, allowing constructive criticisms of the presentation and a scientific review of the proposal. Discussion, workshops and practical advice will be provided in teaching and presentation techniques, allowing opportunity for constructive review and improvement.
Participants will have opportunities to meet in groups and informal settings with microbiologists from a variety of career paths, such as major research universities, undergraduate and community teaching settings, biotechnology industry, public policy, clinical microbiology and public health. Each microbiologist will discuss the challenges and opportunities in his/her career choices and provide advice for preparation for entry into that setting.
A case-study approach addressing timely and important ethical and professional issues affecting microbiologists will be presented and discussed in groups.
Participants will be chosen with the goal of bringing a broad range of experiences and career goals to the Institute. For example, every effort will be made to select participants representing scientific, geographic, racial and ethnic diversity.
Requirements for Participation
Upon acceptance to the Institute, participants will be required to prepare:
Upon acceptance to the Institute, participants will be required to prepare:
- 10 page preliminary proposal for funding their research
- Curriculum vitae (cover letter is optional)
- 10-12 minute PowerPoint presentation of their research
This preparatory work is required as it provides a solid foundation for enhancing one’s training and benefiting from the Institute. Participants are asked to bring their own laptop computers to the Institute for preparing and sharing their work.
Sponsorship and Credentials
The Kadner Institute is managed by the American Society for Microbiology and is sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. The ASM Education Board is a recipient of the 2000 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mentoring in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education. The Board was recognized by President Clinton for its contribution to graduate education.
The Kadner Institute is managed by the American Society for Microbiology and is sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. The ASM Education Board is a recipient of the 2000 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mentoring in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education. The Board was recognized by President Clinton for its contribution to graduate education.
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