Monthly Archives: October 2012

Brothers to Direct Diversity Efforts at NIMBioS

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Catherine Crawley

NIMBioS welcomes Ernest Brothers as associate director for diversity enhancement, a newly created leadership role at NIMBioS. Brothers is an assistant dean in the Graduate School of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, overseeing the Office of Graduate Training and Mentorship. … Continue reading →

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Camacho Named SACNAS Distinguished Mentor

Posted on October 29, 2012 by admin

Congratulations are in order for NIMBioS Advisory Board Member Erica Camacho honored with the 2012 SACNAS Distinguished Undergraduate Institution Mentor Award. Camacho, a professor at Arizona State University, was one of six recipients of the 2012 SACNAS Distinguished Awards. SACNAS … Continue reading →

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Modern Math Workshop at SACNAS Promotes Diversity

Posted on October 24, 2012 by admin

More than 170 young mathematicians attended last week’s Modern Math Workshop at SACNAS, which NIMBioS took the lead in organizing this year. Mathematics undergraduates, graduate students, post-docs and early career faculty attended mini-courses, research talks and a panel highlighting opportunities … Continue reading →

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NIMBioS Fall Hike: A Creek Meander and Conquering Rocky Top!

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Catherine Crawley

NIMBioS hikers enjoyed the magical display of fall foliage on Saturday with a hike along Anthony Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We were a lively group — at least at the start — of about 23 NIMBioS … Continue reading →

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