Recent Events
Poster Session with Novartis!
We worked with a team at Novartis Institute for Biomedical Research (NIBR) to set up a poster session for BU graduate students onsite at Novartis in the summer of 2019. It was a fantastic opportunity to present research and get feedback from industry professionals. The poster session was followed by a networking reception.
Chemistry Piano and Museum of Science!
Members of the Beeler lab and some BUWIC members have worked hard on the Chemistry themed “Play me I’m Yours” piano now at the museum of science!
By Boston Women In Chemistry
August 12th, 2013 in Events.
This Friday, August 16th, BUWIC will be hosting a Chemistry Jeopardy tournament in LSE 103. Come with your friends and labmates to participate in a friendly game of chemistry-themed Jeopardy while enjoying pizza and beer. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 teams.
What: Chemistry Jeopardy
When: Friday, August 16, 6pm
Where: LSE 103
Who: All grad students and post-docs. (Undergrads working in labs are welcome to attend, but must be 21 or older)
We hope to see many of you there!
By Boston Women In Chemistry
August 5th, 2013 in Events.
The annual BUYCC/BUWIC Summer BBQ will be this Friday, August 9, at 12 pm on the Communications Lawn. In the event of rain, we will move into the first floor of Metcalf ( just outside of SCI 109).
As in past years, there will be a $5 charge to cover your BUYCC/BUWIC dues for the year. We will have plenty of food, games, and raffle prizes, including: Red Sox/Yankees tickets, gift certificates to Yard House, Sunset Grille and Tap and more!
What?: BUYCC/BUWIC Summer BBQ
Where?: Communications Lawn ( rain location will be the lounge outside of SCI 109)
When?: 12 pm, Friday August 9
Who?: Everyone! Students, post-docs, faculty and staff are all invited to attend
I hope to see everybody there!
By Boston Women In Chemistry
July 31st, 2013 in Funding Opportunities, Outreach.
We are pleased to announce that we will have the high school mentorship program (see here to last year's announcement!) funded by Vertex this year again! Please see the following announcement on the BU Chemistry Department about Vertex's continued support of BUWIC: Vertex Support of BUWIC
By Boston Women In Chemistry
July 24th, 2013 in Events.
The officers for the 2013-2014 academic year are:
President: Katie Summo
Vice-President: Jessica Biagi
Seminar Coordinator: Diane Hamann
Outreach Coordinator: Stacy Chin
Social Coordinator: Stephanie Maiocco
Treasurer: Cheryl Chiang
Secretary/Webmaster in training: Gina Kim
Webmaster: Elizabeth Villar
Thank you to Lindsey Easthon and Shasha Ji for their work on the previous BUWIC board!
And a special thank you to Liz Hirst for her work as the previous BUWIC president!
By Boston Women In Chemistry
May 8th, 2013 in Outreach.
BUWIC hosted a high school students from English and Brighton High Schools this Tuesday for our annual Chemistry Day on Thursday May 8, 2013. The group of 50+ students were welcomed with a some chemistry demos, including the classic (and audience favorite) elephant toothpaste. The high school students were also led through a series of lab experiments and taken on a few lab tours (thanks to the generosity of host Professors Elliot, Jasti, and Schaus!).
And check out this summary of Chemistry Day featured on the Boston University Chemistry Department news! Chemistry Day 2013
By Boston Women In Chemistry
May 1st, 2013 in Events.
Join BUWIC for our spring semester study break! As usual we will provide beverages and snacks to help you unwind and de-stress a little during this end of the year rush. Alcoholic beverages will be served, so 21+ only!
By Boston Women In Chemistry
April 2nd, 2013 in Events, Panels and Discussions.
BUWIC will be hosting a Q&A lunch session with Dr. Sarah Hokanson on her career as a Senior Officer for Science and Innovation for the British Consulate General in Boston. Dr. Hokanson received her Bachelor’s degree from Boston University in 2005 and then moved to the University of Pennsylvania to complete her doctoral work in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics. She then did post-doctoral research at Cornell University.
When: 11:30 am
Where: LSE 1004.
Who: All graduate student and post-doc members are welcome.
By Boston Women In Chemistry
March 30th, 2013 in Resources, Seminars.
BUWIC will be hosting a special seminar on the basics of scientific writing with Dr. Sonal Jhaveri a Science Communication professor, from MIT and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Coffee and cookies will be served before the seminar.
When: Today, April 3rd, 3 pm
Where: SCI 109
Who: All post-docs, grad students, and interested undergraduates are welcome
By Boston Women In Chemistry
March 19th, 2013 in Events, Panels and Discussions.
This is a reminder that the BUWIC Industry Panel featuring Dr. Mike Hamill (Elliot Group, 2010) and Dr. Lynell Skewis (Reinhard Group, 20111) is tonight at 6 pm! Mike and Lynell will share their experiences working in industrial positions, and answer any questions about how they got there and what it is like.
What: Industry Panel with recent BU Chemistry graduates Dr. Mike Hamill and Dr. Lynell Skewis
When: Tonight at 6 pm
Where: LSEB 103
Who: All post-docs and graduate students are welcome to attend!
Beer, wine, and light snacks will be served! Hope to see many of you there (21+)
By Boston Women In Chemistry
February 11th, 2013 in Colloquium Seminar, Events.
BUWIC will be hosting Professor Marisa Kozlowski (University of Pennsylvania, Kozlowski Home Page) tomorrow for Monday seminar at 4:00 pm ( LSEB B01). In addition to her science seminar, Prof. Kozlowski will be participating in an informal lunch session earlier in the day to discuss her career path and life in academia.
What: BUWIC lunch with Professor Marisa Kozlowski
When: 12 pm
Where: LSEB 103
Who: Grad students and post-docs welcome!
At 4:00pm, the 2012-2013 Colloquium Series continues with Prof. Marisa Kozlowski from University of Pennsylvania. She will be speaking on:
"Adventures in Oxidative Bond Forming Reactions: Development and Applications in Natural Product Synthesis"
Please remember the lecture series has been moved back to LSEB B01. Talk begins at 4:00pm, with refreshments served at 3:30pm.
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