nanosymposium - Society for Neuroscience

Monday Workshops, Meetings & Events
✍ Preregistration Required $ Course Fee � Professional Development ` Networking � Public Outreach
Monday, Nov. 15
Animals in Research Panel ✍
Conferring Legal Rights to Animals:
Research in the Crosshairs
Monday, Nov. 15, 9 – 11 a.m.
San Diego Convention Center: Room 11
Organizer: Sharon Juliano, PhD
Speakers: Roberto Caminiti, MD; Michael Conn, PhD;
Richard Cupp, JD
Contact: Laura Martin, lmartin@sfn.org
With more than 100 law schools now offering
at least one animal law course, the field
has expanded dramatically in the past decade.
With this growth comes an increased focus
on seeking to grant animals the same rights
as humans, or personhood, which would
have significant ramifications for all research.
How is this growing legal strategy already
impacting animal research? What does its
continued expansion mean for neuroscience,
other research, and even the family pet?
How should the science community engage
to address this trend? The panel will address
these questions. Breakfast will be served.
Teaching Neuroscience: Undergraduate
Curricula and Graduate Expectations �
Monday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. – noon
San Diego Convention Center: Room 4
Organizer: Richard Olivo, PhD
Contact: Liz Larabell, llarabell@sfn.org
This year’s teaching workshop focuses on the
undergraduate neuroscience curriculum and
its match (or mismatch) with the expectations
of graduate admissions committees.
We will survey representative undergraduate
programs, see detailed examples of the curriculum
for two college programs (one that
evolved from a psychology track and one
centered in biology), and hear the expectations
of three graduate admissions committees
that seek prior strength in cellular and
molecular biology, cognitive and systems
neuroscience, or quantitative and physical
sciences. The workshop will conclude with
a general discussion, followed by breakout
groups for faculty teaching similar courses.
VIII Neuroscience 2010
The Secret to Success: How to
Convey a Professional Image �
Monday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. – noon
San Diego Convention Center: Room 3
Organizer: Yi E. Sun, PhD
Contact: Liz Larabell, llarabell@sfn.org
How to project a professional image has never
been something we are trained for during
our career development, but it is a critical
determinant between getting a job or just getting
interviews. If you have wondered about
the secret to effectively presenting yourself
and your brilliant science, and being highly
influential when delivering your lectures in
class or at scientific meetings, we are here
to help! During this workshop, we will have
four well-established, highly influential
female scientists reveal their insight into the
different aspects of professional image.
From Trainee to Independent
Investigator: Funding Your Transitions �
Monday, Nov. 15, 2 – 5 p.m.
San Diego Convention Center: Room 3
Organizers: Andres Barria, PhD; Anne Etgen, PhD
Contact: Liz Larabell, llarabell@sfn.org
This workshop provides information on funding
sources to assist early career scientists
(predoctoral fellows, postdoctoral fellows, and
junior faculty) in transitioning to independent
investigator. The focus will be on two
career transition points: (1) from predoctoral
to postdoctoral training, and (2) from postdoctoral
fellow to first independent faculty
position. Representatives of federal agencies
and private foundations that provide fellowships
for postdoctoral fellows and early career
scientists will describe a variety of programs,
some restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent
residents (e.g., NIH National Research Service
Awards and most K awards; NSF Postdoctoral
Research Fellowships and CAREER Awards)
and others open to international trainees and
investigators (e.g., the Fogarty International
Center and American Heart Association). The
presentations include information on strategies
for selecting the most appropriate mechanism
and preparing a competitive application.
After the presentations and a question/answer
period, representatives will be available to
discuss specific programs and make appointments
to meet with potential candidates.
Becoming an Engaged Member:
Volunteer Opportunities with SfN �
Monday, Nov. 15, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
San Diego Convention Center: Room 4
Organizer: Freda Miller, PhD
Contact: Liz Larabell, llarabell@sfn.org
Have you ever wondered how to become
an engaged and active member of your
professional society? SfN offers varied ways
to get involved and serve the neuroscience
profession — including the 13 standing
and business committees — while developing
leadership skills and building your CV.
This practical workshop includes the ins and
outs of SfN committee and Council service,
as well as volunteer opportunities in public
education, advocacy, mentoring, professional
development, and local chapter-led activities.
Find faculty and speakers at www.sfn.org/workshops