Industry vs. Academia

posted Nov 29, 2011 3:42 PM by Microbiology Students Association   [ updated Nov 29, 2011 3:48 PM ]

MSA is proud to present Industry vs. Academia seminar

Event details:
Speaker: Frederique de Lame, PhD in training
Date: 12/05/11
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
Place: Flintridge Room ( USU Plaza,
Once in the plaza, you should pass the Subway, the  Meeting Services office, the International Students office, and walk the building where the gym is. Take the elevators on your left to the second floor. Once out of the elevators go forward and the room would be in front of you:) If you need more clarification, please, see the map attached (#25 on the map)


A little bit about the speaker. Frederique de Lame ( Freddie) , is a PhD student at UCLA. She worked for many years in the industry with her BS and MS degrees. About a year ago she decided to go back to school to attain her PhD. In her seminar, Freddie will talk about what it's like to be out there in the industry looking for jobs, as well as what are the pros and cons of the working for a private companies. She'll also talk about what drove her decision to go back to school for PhD and why she wants to work in the academic environment in the future.  Freddie's story will relate to most students in this economy, but especially to women who are married and have families. At the end of her speech, attendees will have an opportunity to ask her questions. Whether you are planing to work after you graduate or want to go to a graduate school, Freddie will be happy to give you an advise of how to prepare for your journey.

Halloween Party!!!

posted Oct 28, 2011 12:08 PM by Microbiology Students Association   [ updated Oct 28, 2011 12:23 PM ]


MSAers!!!
Please join us for our annual Halloween Party! 
Here are the details:


Monday, October 31, 2011
12:30-1:30pm
Flintridge Room in the USU plaza


Food, beverages, and candy will be served!  

Please, come in dressed up because we'll have a costume contest. The first place winner with the most original costume will recieve a campus gift card and the 2nd place winner will recive one free MSA T-shirt with the design of his/her choice. 



FYI. The Flintridge Room is located in the USU plaza( which is the plaza across the street from Science 3 and 4 ). Once in the plaza, you should pass the Subway, the  Meeting Services office, the International Students office, and walk into the building where the gym is. Take the elevators on your left to the second floor. Once out of the elevators go forward and the room would be in front of you:) If you need more clarification, please, see the map attached (Purple arrow). 


Resume/Personal Statement/Cover Letter Seminar

posted Oct 4, 2011 10:07 PM by Microbiology Students Association   [ updated Oct 4, 2011 10:15 PM ]

Presenter: Dr. Sean Murray PhD. 
Date : Monday, October 10, 2011
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
Location: Thousand Oaks room (located in University Student Union. 2nd floor, above the Associated Students' office, green arrow on the map)
USU is the plaza across the street from Science 3 and 4. It is located north of Chaparral Hall and the Botanical Garden.
Don't forget to bring a pen and a paper:)

MSA First Fall Meeting

posted Sep 13, 2011 7:00 PM by Microbiology Students Association   [ updated Sep 13, 2011 10:05 PM ]

Good news! MSA will be having our fist meeting upcoming Monday. Please, drop by and become a member for 2011-2012 academic year. 

Date: 9/19/11
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Magnolia Hall 2nd Floor (location may change, but will be announced)

Music, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.


Congratulations!

posted May 27, 2011 11:07 AM by Microbiology Students Association   [ updated May 27, 2011 11:10 AM ]

Congratulations to all those who have graduated! We wish you keep in touch!

As for MSA, a new set of officers have come to replace those who will be leaving their seats - thank you to all the officers, and welcome to the new officers! We hope you keep MSA running strong!

Dr. Larry Baresi Wine Event! (Dr. Summers' Beer Bottling)

posted Mar 29, 2011 3:47 PM by Microbiology Students Association   [ updated Apr 15, 2011 11:41 AM ]

Have you ever wondered what role microbes play in wine making? ... or why people smell their wine before drinking it? What is the difference between white and red wines? Why are some wines considered dry and others not? Well, you are in luck! During our event, Dr. Baresi will talk about the importance of microbiology in wine making. He will also explain the important aspects of wine tasting... so the next time you are at a restaurant tasting wine, you can be a cool wine specialist :)

When: Friday, April 22, 2011, 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Where: Magnolia Hall 4211

Lunch will be served

**UPDATE** Dr. Summers' Beer Bottling talk will resume just after Dr. Baresi's wine event! Another reason to come down and join us!

Field Trip to Kaiser Permanente Lab!

posted Mar 29, 2011 3:37 PM by Microbiology Students Association   [ updated Mar 29, 2011 3:55 PM ]

Interested in becoming a CLS? Want to know how a clinical lab looks and works? Come to this field trip to the Kaiser Permanente Lab, made possible by the amazing Mickey Amos MBA, CLS (ASCP)SM


If you'd like to join us, please make sure:
  1. You are a paid member
  2. Download, read, and complete the liability form here
  3. Wear closed-toe shoes
Please let us know as soon as possible if you want to come, MSA is limited to having 30 people arrive at the hospital. Parking is limited, please plan to arrive early.

Where: Southern California Permanente Medical Group Regional Reference Laboratories
            11668 Sherman Way North Hollywood, CA 91605
When: April 8, 2011 at 9:00 AM to 12:00PM (Friday of Spring Break)

Guest Speaker: Dr. Summers!

posted Mar 19, 2011 4:19 PM by Microbiology Students Association   [ updated Mar 19, 2011 4:21 PM ]

Hi MSAers!

Dr. Summers has agreed to talk about the importance of Microbiology in Beer Making! He will be demosntrating how to make your own beer and the microbiology applied in the process!

When: Friday, 3/25/2011 at 12 PM
Where: Magnolia 4211

Refreshments will be served

Thank You Karen Koch!

posted Mar 1, 2011 11:03 AM by Microbiology Students Association   [ updated Mar 1, 2011 11:27 AM ]

Thanks to all those who attended Karen Koch's talk on Clinical Lab Scientists. If you missed out, a copy of her powerpoint with useful information is available for download here.

Also, please add CSUN MSA as a friend on facebook! Link here.

Guest Speaker: Karen Koch!

posted Feb 23, 2011 2:27 PM by Microbiology Students Association   [ updated Feb 25, 2011 9:32 AM ]

Karen Koch, CSUN alumni and current Clinical Lab Scientist in San Juan Capistrano, has taken time out of her busy schedule to talk to us about her career and give invaluable advice for those who are planing to become CLS! 

Where: Sagebrush Hall 100
When: February 28, 2011
What time: 11:50am - 1pm


Lunch and refreshments will be served.

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