PGS Events

The challenges of being a new PI

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• Professional Development Series
  
  Lunch with Sorina Popescu, a new BTI faculty member, about the challenges that face a new PI
  
  Title: Sorina Popescu
  
  Friday 2nd of October 2009 12:30 PM
  
  BTI 215
  

A pH-regulating folding switch in P. syringae effector Protein AvrPto

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• Invited Speaker
  
  Refreshments to follow the seminar
  
  Title: Linda Nicholson
  
  Wednesday 30th of September 2009 04:00 PM
  
  BTI Auditorium
  

Elucidating the genetic determinants of aging in C. elegans

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• Invited Speaker
  
  
  
  Title: Sui Sylvia Lee
  
  Thursday 3rd of September 2009 04:00 PM
  
  BTI Auditorium
  

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• Invited Speaker
  
  
  
  Title: BTI Retreat
  
  Thursday 20th of August 2009 01:00 AM
  
  Moakely House
  

Alternative Careers in Science

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• Special Event
  
  Learn about varied career options and paths for today's young scientists.
  
  Title: PGS Career Day
  
  Monday 29th of June 2009 01:00 PM
  
  BTI Auditorium
  

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• Invited Speaker
  
  
  
  Title: Detlef Weigel
  
  Wednesday 22nd of April 2009 01:00 PM
  
  BTI Auditorium
  

Tombusvirus-plant interactions: RISCy business

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• Invited Speaker
  
  Herman B. Scholthof is a visiting scientist in the Moffett lab. He studies the molecular mechanisms that determine whether a plant is susceptible or resistant to virus infection with a focus on two crucial events: viral movement and evasion of resistance responses. A small reception will follow in the Atrium, where you will have the opportunity to talk to Herman and your colleagues. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
  
  Title: Herman Scholthof
  
  Thursday 16th of April 2009 04:00 PM
  
  BTI Auditorium
  

Why you need to learn to communicate with the public and how to do it

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• Professional Development Series
  
  Dr. Lewenstein is a professor and director of graduate studies for Cornell's Department of Communication. Lunch provided. Contact Jing Zhou (jz253) to register.
  
  Title: Bruce V. Lewenstein
  
  Thursday 2nd of April 2009 12:00 PM
  
  215 BTI
  

Genomic Microdissection of Shoot Meristem Functional Domains

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• Invited Speaker
  
  Talk to be followed by a reception / happy hour
  
  Title: Mike Scanlon
  
  Thursday 26th of February 2009 01:00 PM
  
  BTI Auditorium
  

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• Invited Speaker
  
  Part of the BTI seminar series. This seminar is followed by a Happy Hour.
  
  Title: Rob Raguso
  
  Thursday 22nd of January 2009 04:00 PM
  
  BTI Auditorium
  

Professor Thomas Boller

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• Distinguished lecturer
  
  Followed by a reception. Sponsored by the BTI Post Graduate Society Contact Julio Vega-Arreguin for more information jcv45@cornell.edu
  
  Title: Receptor kinases: in plant innate immunity
  
  Thursday 20th of November 2008 04:00 PM
  
  Boyce Thompson Auditorium
  

Dr. Joss Rose (Plant Biology)

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• Professional development series
  
  Dr. Rose will teach strategies for writing successful grant applications
  
  Title: “The Skill of Grant Writing”
  
  Thursday 23rd of October 2008 12:00 PM
  
  215
  

Learn about the varied career options and paths for today’s young scientists

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• Professional development series
  
  Brought to you by the BTI Post Graduate Society
  
  Title: Alternative Careers in Science
  
  Tuesday 10th of June 2008 01:00 PM
  
  BTI Auditorium
  

PGS Annual Retreat 2008

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• Special Event
  
  Lectures by Dr. Tony Bretscher (Cornell Cell and Molecular Biology) and Dr. Joss Rose (Cornell Plant Biology), Poster Sessions, meals and socializing
  
  Title: PGS Annual Retreat 2008
  
  Thursday 30th of November 2000 12:00 AM
  
  Celebrations Banquet Hall