Past CBI Events

Each year, the annual CBI symposium kicks off our academic year with a series of research talks from students and industrial scientists for exposure to CBI research, career development, and networking. For the rest of the academic year, the monthly CBI seminar series offers a variety of research-based and skilled-based activities, including research talks, professional development, research skill workshops, and networking events. Finally, special opportunities for professional development include the "SciPhD" certificate programs for job readiness. See the variety of activities organized by CBI since 2021 below.  For activities offered in the current academic year, please visit the "CBI Seminar Series" page. 

2021-2022 CBI Seminar Series

Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 11am - My Ph.D workshop

Tue, Nov 2, 2021 at 11:30am - Research talks by Prof. Chris Kassotis, Department of Pharmacology and Prof. Charlie Fehl, Department of Chemistry

Tue, Dec 7, 2021 at  11am - Skill building workshop - Error Analysis in quantitative research - presented by Prof. Mary Kay Pflum (Chemistry) and Prof. Patrick Mueller (Physiology)

Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 11am - Mentor Research talks by Prof. Miriam Greenberg, Department of Biological Science, and Prof. Maik Hütteman, Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics. 

Tue, Feb 1, 2022 at 11am - Development of a Checklist for Error Analysis of Quantitative Experiments. 

Tue, Mar 1, 2022 at 11am - Research talk- Paul Stemmler- Director, Proteomics Core Facility

Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 11am - Skill building workshop - Fostering productive collaborations

Tue, May 3, 2022 at 11am - Power Hour - Small group discussions on professional skills needed in multidisciplinary research environment

SciPhD Bootcamp, Aug 16-17, 2022

Rigorous, hands-on bootcamp attended by graduate student trainees and postdoctoral researchers committed to making a successful transition to a career in business, industry, or other career sectors. It was conducted by SciPhD (http://sciphd.com), a professional development services firm that has held career events at  major research universities nationwide, including Wayne State University in 2018 (organized by WSU BEST) and the University of Michigan in 2019.

CBI Research Symposium, Sept 17, 2022                           

Agenda 

Presentations by CBI Trainees: Alex Sertage (Chemistry, Allen Lab), Lisa Koshko (Biological Sciences, Sadagurski Lab), Maddy Denison (Chemistry, Kodanko Lab), and Laimar Garmo (Pharmacology, Podgorski Lab) 

Keynote Address- Prof. Anna Mapp, University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute

“My Ph.D.” Career Planning Workshop 

Poster Session 

2022-2023 CBI Seminar Series

Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 1 pm - “Career Opportunities at the National Institutes of Health”, virtual via zoom

Fri, Nov 4, 2022 at 2:30 pm - Technical skills “flash talks” (~5 min) on various techniques spanning the chemistry biology interface by CBI Scholars: 

Fri, Dec 2, 2022 at 2:30 pm - Discussions on rigor in experimental design 

Fri, Jan 6, 2023 at 2:30 pm - Mentor Research talks by Prof. Joongkyu Park, Department of Pharmacology, and Prof. Navi Gavande, Department of Pharmaceutical  Sciences

Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 2:30 pm - Skill building workshop - Becoming a Resilient Scientist 

Fri, Mar 3, 2023 at 2:30 pm - Skill building workshop - Mentorship vs Sponsorship

Fri, Apr 7, 2023 at 2:30 pm - Discussion of Caravan lab paper

Fri, Apr 28, 2023 at  2:30 pm - CBI Scholar invited talk by Dr. Peter Caravan, Director of the Institute for Innovation in Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School

CBI Research Symposium, Sept 30, 2023                          

Agenda 

Presentations by CBI Trainees: Daniel Corey (Fehl lab, Chemistry), Ashley Pall (Stemmler lab, Pharm. Sci.), Aditi Singh (Ruden lab, CMMG)

3-Minute Thesis Competition

Teresa Wolak (Chow lab, Chemistry), Hadi Yassine (Schrader lab, Biol. Sci.), Eseiwi Obaseki (Hariri lab, Biol. Sci.), Tyler Ralph-Epps (Greenberg lab, Biol. Sci.), Tasnim Arroum (Hüttemann lab, CMMG)

Keynote Address — Uma Sharma Ph.D., CEO MMS Holdings

"SOUL in the CRO Industry: A Journey of Vision, Values, and Victory."

My Ph.D. Workshop/Mentor Discussion

Poster Session 

2023-2024 CBI Seminar Activities

Thurs, Nov 2, 2023 at 2 pm – Skill Builder – Transparency and Rigor in Scientific Reporting

Thurs, Dec 7, 2023 at 2 pm – Mentor Research Talks by Prof. Hanaa Hariri, Biological Sciences and Prof. Wanqing Liu, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Thurs, Jan 4 and Jan 18, 2024 at 2 pm – Career Panels – Industrial, Academic, and Government positions

Thurs, Feb 1, 2024 at 2 pm – Skill Builder – Learn to use AlphaFold - presented by Prof. Alice Walker

Thurs, Mar 7, 2024 at 2 pm – Research Talks – students/postdocs

Thurs, Apr 4, 2024 at 2 pm – Power Hour – small group discussion on work-life balance

Thurs, Apr 24, 2024 at 2 pm - External Speaker invited and hosted by the CBI Scholars

CBI Research Symposium, Sept 28, 2024                          

• Presentations by CBI Trainees: Tyler Ralph-Epps (Biological Sciences, Greenberg Lab), Anna Gretzinger (Pharmacology, Park Lab), Andrew Herppich (Chemistry, Pflum Lab), Hadi Yassine (Biological Sciences, Schrader Lab)

• Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition: Mohamad Dabaja (Biological Sciences, Alcedo Lab), Sadaf Dorandish (Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gavande Lab), Lindsey Kreinbring (Biological Sciences, Hariri Lab), Lauren Pavelich (CMMG, Hütteman Lab), Lucynda Pham (CMMG, Hüttteman Lab)

• Keynote Address - Dr. John SantaLucia, Jr., DNA Software, Inc. "Adventures in Science and Industry: Developing Accurate Disease Diagnostics"

• “My Ph.D.” Career Planning Workshop 

• Poster Session 

2024-2025 CBI Seminar Activities (Hydrid - In person and Zoom)

Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 1 pm – Grant Writing and Fellowship Opportunities

Wed, Nov 6, 2024 at 1 pm – Effective Communication in Science

Wed, Dec 4, 2024 at 1 pm – Mentor Research Talks - Zhengping Yi (Pharmaceutical Sciences) and Karin List (Pharmacology)

Wed, Jan 8, 2025, 1 pm – Panel - Careers in Government

Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 1 pm – Panel - Careers in Academia (R1, R2, PUI, Administrative/Staff Positions)

Wed, Feb 5, 2025, 1 pm – Reagents for Reproducibility in Science

Wed, March 5, 2025, 1 pm – Doctoral Student Satisfaction Survey - Presentation of Results

Wed, April 2, 2025, 1 pm – Power Hour Discussions - Career Planning in a Changing Job Landscape, Work-Life Balance, and Time Management2

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SciPhD Certificate Program

Tues-Thurs, May 20-22, 2025 - 9 am - 5 pm and Tue, May 27, 4-6 pm

This rigorous, hands-on Certificate Program exposed WSU graduate student trainees and postdoctoral researchers to topics and activities aimed at facilitating a successful transition to a career in business, industry, or other career sectors. Conducted by SciPhD (http://sciphd.com), a professional development services firm, included topics in: Business of Science fundamentals, Team performance and finance, Communication for scientists, Project management, Learning how to negotiate, Behavioral-based interviews, Finding and analyzing jobs.