Author Archives: Catherine Crawley

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, 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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Oh the Possibilities (for Undergraduate Research at NIMBioS)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

College students can delve into a variety of different research experiences here at NIMBioS. A column in today’s student newspaper, The Daily Beacon, by NIMBioS Education and Outreach Coordinator Kelly Sturner highlights some of the best, including the summer Research … Continue reading →

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Undergraduates Present Their Research at the Interface

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

More than one hundred undergraduates from around the country gathered Oct. 21-22 to present their research at the third annual Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Mathematics and Biology. In addition to talks and posters, participants played a fun … Continue reading →

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Mathematics of Planet Earth Announces Competition for Open Source Exhibition of Virtual Modules

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

The Mathematics of Planet Earth, an international initiative by the North American math institutes, is sponsoring a competition for an open source exhibition of virtual modules. The modules submitted to the competition will be part of an open source exhibition … Continue reading →

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Biology in a Box — The Movie!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

In this video about Biology in Box, you’ll discover how the program helps kids from kindergarten to 12th grade learn about the wonders of the natural world, while also learning the scientific methods and math skills needed to understand that … Continue reading →

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Gross Reappointed to National Academies’ Board

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

We’re please to announce that NIMBioS Director Louis Gross has been reappointed to serve as a member of The National Academies Board of Life Sciences, Division on Earth and Life Studies, one of six subject area divisions that enlist the … Continue reading →

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New TalkingScience Post: Epidemic!

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

TalkingScience now features our latest post: “Epidemic! The Handshake Game.” In the game, 4th through 8th graders learn a simple disease model by being an active participant in a mock “outbreak” of handshake disease. The game was created by Rebecca … Continue reading →

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