Some Useful Resources

(from Dilbert by Scott Adams)

(from April 27, 2010, page A1, New York Times article)

Lectures on line:

The iTunesU provides lectures/courses for download from many universities for free (and you can save the mp4 files to the hard drive and listen/watch when offline for example on an iPod etc). Link to iTunesU lectures complements of Charles Banks

http://www.apple.com/education/itunesu_mobilelearning/itunesu.html

To download files you will need to have iTunes (for mac and PC) on your computer which can be downloaded free at: http://www.apple.com/downloads/

You Tube also has an University section - science lectures!

Henry Stewart Lecture Series (from Institute computers only)

Past NIH lectures and advisory meetings Past meetings and scientific seminars presented at NIH. 

iBioSeminars "Bringing the World's Best Biology to You" (A project of ASCB, HHMI, UCSF) Thanks to Susan Abmayr for this link.

Presentation skills development:

Bad PowerPoint Survey!

Two Books are available in the library by Dave Paradi (search BioSearch for Paradi and link to catalog entry)

The visual slide revolution : transforming overloaded text slides into persuasive presentations (examples and templates available-ask our librarians!)

102 tips to communicate more effectively using PowerPoint (with links to online examples)

Speaking for Success: Paul Casella handout (April 2009)

Presentation Skills: "Art of Speaking Science" by Lisa B Marshall, one hour, online presentation (streamed audio with slides)

"Presentation Skills" Printable brochure from the American Library Association Library Instruction Round Table Research Committee

Tips and tricks- filling a shape with a photo in PowerPoint - Dave Paradi, "Think Outside the Slide" (also has a number of presentations on YouTube)

Effective Presentations in Science Settings - Jeff Radel (KUMC) BioGraphics Course Materials (PHSL896)

Turning Your Good Science into an Effective Presentation - Jeff Radel (KUMC) Slide handout from Feb 21st, 2008 Stowers Presentation.

Mastering your Ph.D.: Giving a Great Presentation (from the series published in Science magazine, other topics below) "Speaking in front of a group of people doesn't have to be an unnerving experience."

Poster Presentation Advice:

North Carolina State University materials

Quick Reference from North Carolina State website

Do's and Don'ts of Poster Presentation, Biophysical Journal, Dec 1996

Writing skills development:

Writing And Presenting Your Thesis Or Dissertation (eBook) by S Joseph Levine

and website version with additional links and resources. by S Joseph Levine

Description: A down-to-earth guide created to assist the graduate student who is about to begin writing a a thesis or dissertation as the final requirement in his/her graduate degree program. Provides many helpful ideas on crafting, implementing and defending a hesis or dissertation. It is based on the author's years of advising graduate students so that the task of successfully completing a thesis or dissertation can be empowering and enjoyable. (Hard copy is also available - Lulu #91477)

Writing for Publication by Paul Casella, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Consultant

1 1/2 hour presentation, online video stream

  

Top 10 Things You Can Do To Write and Effective Grant Application (PDF handout) by Paul Casella, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Consultant

Workshop on Grant Writing for Academic Success (PowerPoint Slides) by Paul Casella, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Consultant

Career Resources:

HHMI Resources

Resources for the Development of Early-Career Scientists

books available for downloading and/or ordering as free print copies: 

MAKING THE RIGHT MOVES: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO
SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT FOR POSTDOCS AND NEW FACULTY, SECOND EDITION
Based on courses held in 2002 and 2005 by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and HHMI, this book is a collection of practical advice and experiences from seasoned biomedical investigators.

TRAINING SCIENTISTS TO MAKE THE RIGHT MOVES
These publications can help universities and professional societies develop programs in scientific management.

MORE RESOURCES FOR SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Sample letters, checklists, evaluation forms, case studies, interactive exercises, and other training materials.

 AAAS Booklet: Careers Away from the Bench: Advice and Options for Scientists

Science Magazine's Career Development Series Excellent "Mastering your Ph.D." Series published in Science and available as mongraphs on line.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Is Industry Right for You?
5 September 2008
Research in industry differs from academic research in several important ways.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Defending Your Thesis With Flair
25 July 2008
The key to doing well in your thesis defense is extensive preparation.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Better Communication With Your Supervisor
27 June 2008
If you aren't having regular, structured conversations with your Ph.D. adviser, poor communication is probably holding you back.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: A Career in Management Consulting
23 May 2008
Problem-solving and communication skills are important for those who aspire to careers advising the captains of industry.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Exploring Nonprofit Organizations
2 May 2008
The values and culture of the nonprofit setting make it an exciting and rewarding career choice for some scientists.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Goodbye to All That
28 March 2008
Leaving the lab may not be easy, but when you've decided to say goodbye to the bench, you can take comfort in knowing that opportunities await.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Preparing for Your Post-Ph.D. Career
22 February 2008
Here's how to approach the challenge of finding a job that suits you, inside or outside academia.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Dealing With Difficult Colleagues
25 January 2008
Some troublesome types who frequent laboratories require special handling.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Writing Your Doctoral Thesis With Style
21 December 2007
Careful planning and outlining can make writing your thesis less daunting.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Countdown to Your Thesis Defence
23 November 2007
To start writing your thesis, assess what you've done, plan the last experiments, and set aside time to write.  

Starting Off on the Right Foot
26 October 2007
For scientists in grad school, getting into good habits early is key to starting a new term off right.

Getting the Most Out of Progress Reviews
28 September 2007
Here are some tips and tricks for coming away from a progress review with the answers you need and a realistic action plan.

Mentors, Leadership, and Community
31 August 2007
Finding a mentor is an important step in your scientific career, but what qualities do you look for and whom should you ask?

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Relating to Your Co-Workers' Personality Types
20 July 2007
Acknowledging that other people think and operate differently than you do--and learning how to relate to them effectively--will make your lab life more productive.

Strength in Numbers
29 June 2007
Take advantage of the experience and creativity of others by asking them to try on the "six thinking hats," an experiment in parallel thinking.

Celebrate Your Success
25 May 2007
Unlike sports, science doesn't have a tradition of celebrating success. But the occasional party can provide a needed breather, some time for reflection, and a morale boost for the lab.

Science Papers that Shine
13 April 2007
Part of being a good scientist is being able to write up your results in clear and simple terms.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Making the Most of a Conference
23 March 2007
Here's how to make the most of your first scientific sojourn.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Dealing With Setbacks
16 February 2007
Stuff happens in science, sometimes it's bad stuff, and you can't just reset and start over. Here's how to pick yourself up, brush yourself off, and move on.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Group Dynamics
19 January 2007
From start-up group to empire, your Ph.D. experience will depend in part on what type of research group you end up in.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Setting Goals for Success
15 December 2006
Committing concrete goals to paper will help you avoid feeling overwhelmed by the tasks ahead and frustrated by your lack of progress.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Running in Place
10 November 2006
You're running as fast as you can. Why aren't you getting anywhere? Our newest columnists provide some traction.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Giving a Great Presentation
20 October 2006
Speaking in front of a group of people, our newest columnists write, doesn't have to be an unnerving experience.

Workshops & Seminars for Researchers: The School of Medicine Office of Professional Development and Faculty Affairs has organized a “clearing house” of all research workshops, seminars, conference, courses and symposia events presented by various departments on the KUMC campus and relevant to our faculty and staff. At the end of this list there are several links to relevant events in the Kansas City and Lawrence areas. http://www.kumc.edu/som/facdev/researchers