Monthly Archives: November 2011

NIMBioS Postdoc Visits Cal State San Marcos

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

NIMBioS Postdoctoral Fellow Xavier Thibert-Plante discussed his research into the process of ecological speciation at a recent talk at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM). Thibert-Plante’s visit is a part of NIMBioS’ education and outreach efforts to partner with minority-serving … Continue reading →

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A perfect trio of women mathematical biologists

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

Over the last three days, we have posted three videos of three different women pioneering their way in the field of mathematical biology. Dr. Julia Arciero is an assistant professor in the mathematical sciences department at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis … Continue reading →

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New postdoc application deadline fast approaching

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

The next deadline for applications for postdoctoral scholarship at NIMBioS is barely more than a month away: December 11, 2011. Highest priority will be given to applicants with explicit plans to develop their ability to effectively carry on research at … Continue reading →

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NIMBioS Promotes Diversity in Science

Posted on November 8, 2011 by admin

NIMBioS collaborated with NSF math and biology centers this month to bring exciting programming in modern math and life science to the SACNAS national conference for advancing Hispanics, Chicanos, and Native Americans in science. Postdoctoral fellow Sharon Bewick and Associate … Continue reading →

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NIMBioS, WIGGIO announce new partnership for cloud collaboration

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

We recently partnered with Wiggio.com to spearhead a new communication and collaboration tool. The Wiggio Premium application offers groups and organizations a private-labeled collaboration tool and combines Wiggio’s existing services with new advanced features within a closed community. NIMBioS will … Continue reading →

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Math’s Usefulness to Ecology Presented by Gaoue at Howard U

Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin

NIMBioS postdoctoral fellow Orou Gaoue visited Washington, D.C. last week to inspire Howard University students and faculty to think about real-life ecological questions that mathematics can answer. Gaoue gave a colloquium titled “Modeling the short- and long-term consequences of plant harvest by … Continue reading →

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