ABASM
(Allegheny Branch of the American Society for Microbiology)
2015 Annual Meeting
Nov. 6 & 7 at University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Preliminary Schedule
Friday, November 6th
3:00-5:00 PM Registration for ABASM, Smith Hall Lounge
Poster set-up, First and Second Floors Smith Hall Hallways
3:00-5:00 PM Hands-On Workshops:
· For Faculty: MCAT Verbal Reasoning/ Critical Thinking: How can we improve our student’s abilities in these sections? Hosted by Princeton Review, Smith Hall 216
· For Students: Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Graduate School Interviews, Hosted by Pitt-Greensburg Career Services Smith Hall 215
5:15-6:15 PM Buffet Dinner (advance registration required, cost $20), Hempfield Room, Chambers Hall
6:15- 6:30 PM Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dr. Olivia Long,
6:30-7:30 PM Genes without Borders, ASM Branch Distinguished Lecturer Dr. Briana Burton Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology, Harvard University, Hempfield Room, Chambers Hall
7:45-9:15 PM Hands-On Workshops:
· For Faculty: MCAT Biology Information; How to introduce MCAT questions/ passages in undergraduate classes. Hosted by Princeton Review Smith Hall 216
· For Students: Personal Statement Workshop, Hosted by Princeton Review, Smith Hall 215
Saturday, November 2nd
8:00-10:30 AM Registration for ABASM, Smith Hall Lounge,
Poster set-up, First and Second Floors, Smith Hall Science Building
8:00-9:30 AM Continental Breakfast, Smith Hall Lounge
8:30- 9:30 AM For Faculty: Dr. Sandra Burton: A 100+ Person Conversation: Active Learning in the Introductory Lecture Classroom Smith Hall 216
9:30 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dr. Olivia Long, Smith Hall Lounge
9:30-10:30 AM Session 1 Poster Presentations (even numbered posters), First and Second Floors Hallways, Smith Hall
Snacks, Smith Hall Lounge
10:45-11:45 PM Session 1 Oral Presentations, Undergraduate Student Presentations, Smith 216
10:45-11:45 PM Session 2 Oral Presentations, Graduate Student Presentations, Smith Hall 214
12:00-1:45 PM ABASM Business Meeting and Lunch, Hempfield Room Chambers Hall
12:00-1:45 PM Student lunch and activity led by Tri-Beta Chambers Hall
2:00-3:00 PM Session 2 Poster Presentations (odd numbered posters), First and Second Floors Hallways, Smith Hall
3:00-4:00 PM Session 2 Oral Presentations, Smith Hall 216
3:00-4:00 PM Snacks, Smith Hall Lounge
4:05- 4:35 PM Talk; Campania Chapel
4:35-5:00 PM Awards presentation and Closing Remarks, Dr. Olivia Long, Campania Chapel
Titles and Friday registration must be received electronically by Monday, October 26, 2015
Persons NOT desiring meals can register on-site to attend talks and poster sessions with registration or ABASM membership.
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