Category Archives: Education/Outreach

Students Model Rabies at Wildlife Disease Association Meeting

Posted on March 5, 2013 by admin

The University of Tennessee student chapter of the Wildlife Disease Association met at NIMBioS last week for an introduction to mathematical modeling of wildlife diseases including rabies. Participants learned about the value of mathematical models for describing and understanding biological phenomena … Continue reading →

Posted in conference, ecology, Education/Outreach, graduates, rabies, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Students Model Rabies at Wildlife Disease Association Meeting

NIMBioS Postdocs Share Research With Partner Institutions

Posted on February 27, 2013 by admin

Two NIMBioS researchers traveled across the country in February to NIMBioS minority-serving institution partners to share their enthusiasm about research at the interface of mathematics and biology NIMBioS postdoctoral fellow Gesham Magombedze spoke on “Transmission and persistence of Johne’s disease: “The … Continue reading →

Posted in Diversity, Education/Outreach, MSIs, postdocs, research, seminars | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on NIMBioS Postdocs Share Research With Partner Institutions

Happy Birthday, Darwin! NIMBioS Celebrates Evolution Science

Posted on February 14, 2013 by admin

Around the world people are celebrating Darwin’s birthday this week and the science of evolution, and at the University of Tennessee, NIMBioS has been joining in the fun. Darwin Day Tennessee, a campus organization run by students in the Ecology … Continue reading →

Posted in Education/Outreach, evolution | Tagged | Comments Off on Happy Birthday, Darwin! NIMBioS Celebrates Evolution Science

New Research Opportunities for Grad Students at NIMBioS

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Catherine Crawley

NIMBioS is excited to unveil its newest research and educational opportunity: the Visiting Graduate Student Fellowship. The fellowship supports visits for up to several months and is designed to facilitate graduate student training while fostering research at the interface of … Continue reading →

Posted in Education/Outreach, graduates | Tagged , | Comments Off on New Research Opportunities for Grad Students at NIMBioS

New K-12 Forestry Math Activities for Biology in a Box

Posted on January 9, 2013 by admin

A newly revised activity book with K-12 math activities for the forestry-themed Biology in a Box is now available on the NIMBioS web site. NIMBioS’ Education and Outreach team collaborated with the University of Tennessee’s Biology in a Box program … Continue reading →

Posted in ecology, Education/Outreach, high school, Middle School, postdocs, publication, STEM | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on New K-12 Forestry Math Activities for Biology in a Box

Triangle Fun: NIMBioS Assists With Gadget Girls

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Catherine Crawley

Fiber optics, plant tissue science, solar energy, and of course, mathematics were among the topics explored by middle school girls on Saturday as a part of the second annual “Gadget Girl Adventures in STEM” program held at the University of … Continue reading →

Posted in Education/Outreach, gender diversity, Middle School, STEM | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Triangle Fun: NIMBioS Assists With Gadget Girls

NIMBioS Researchers Travel to Promote Diversity

Posted on November 9, 2012 by admin

NIMBioS researchers shared their science at minority-serving institutions last week to increase awareness among diverse groups about cutting-edge research in math and biology. NIMBioS postdoctoral fellow Maud Lelu traveled to Fisk University in Nashville, TN, to speak at a mathematics … Continue reading →

Posted in Diversity, Education/Outreach, MSIs, postdocs | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on NIMBioS Researchers Travel to Promote Diversity

Teaching Evolution Without Tears

Posted on November 9, 2012 by admin

Teaching evolution without tears can be a tall order for science teachers in a nation where 46 percent of Americans believe in creationism over science (Gallup Poll), but NIMBioS is trying to help get good information into the hands of … Continue reading →

Posted in conference, Education/Outreach, high school, Middle School, STEM, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Teaching Evolution Without Tears

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 →

Posted in conference, Diversity, Education/Outreach, postdocs, STEM, undergraduates | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Modern Math Workshop at SACNAS Promotes Diversity

NIMBioS Signs Partnership with Tennessee State University

Posted on September 10, 2012 by admin

NIMBioS has signed a new minority-serving institution partnership with Tennessee State University to promote diversity in math and science. As part of the agreement, NIMBioS-affiliated scientists will visit TSU, give seminars and talk about opportunities at NIMBioS. TSU faculty and … Continue reading →

Posted in Diversity, Education/Outreach, MSIs, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on NIMBioS Signs Partnership with Tennessee State University