Expectations for Departmental Citizenship

Graduate students are expected to attend several departmental events and functions:

• The annual CDB departmental retreat, a one-day retreat held off site in the spring
• Weekly Monday seminars, given by external speakers, Mondays at 12:15 in 1220 MRB3
• Biweekly Research Exchange (REx) trainee seminars, held Tuesdays at 4 pm in 1220 MRB3.
• The biennial Cell Dynamics Symposium, a two-day event offering opportunities for students to interact with world class speakers. The next CDS will take place in spring 2025.

In addition, students are encouraged to become involved in the CDB Graduate Student Association, which hosts social and scientific events, lobbies on behalf of the students, and elects a student member of the Graduate Education Committee.

Finally, students are encouraged to attend departmental social events such as monthly Happy Hours and the annual Holiday party.

Teaching Expectations and Training

There is no formal teaching requirement for the CDB Ph.D. degree. Upon agreement with the mentor, students interested in gaining formal teaching experience can often find teaching assistantships in CDB graduate classes, the IGP program, or other departments. Information on teaching opportunities and training can be obtained through the BRET office and the Center for Teaching.