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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 →

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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 →

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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 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 →

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NIMBioS Hosts Women in Science Meeting

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Catherine Crawley

Outreach to middle school girls, better treatment for international graduate students, tenure and promotion for women on UT campus — these are among the top issues for the members of the Association of Women in Science (AWIS) Tennessee chapter, who … Continue reading →

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Middle School Girls Interview Scientists, Mathematicians at STEM Camp

Posted on June 13, 2012 by admin

NIMBioS postdoctoral fellows, faculty and UTK graduate students answered questions from middle school girls about their lives as female biologists and mathematicians at the Adventures in STEM day camp, held last week on the University of Tennessee (UT) campus. Co-hosted … Continue reading →

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Ingersoll Shares Bat Ecologist Experience with UTEP

Posted on May 16, 2012 by admin

NIMBioS Postdoctoral Fellow Tom Ingersoll recently visited the University of Texas-El Paso (UTEP) to share his experiences in bat ecology and modeling by meeting with students and leading a workshop and field trip to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. In Ingersoll’s … Continue reading →

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Ngonghala Presents the Buzz on Mosquitos and Malaria

Posted on February 27, 2012 by admin

NIMBioS Postdoctoral Fellow Calistus Ngonghala shared his research in modeling mosquito transmission of malaria at Howard University earlier this month. His talk, titled “The role of mosquito demography and nourishment habits on the dynamics of malaria transmission,” was presented to … 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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