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Science Boot Camp 2012

Explore e-Science key concepts and internet-based research tools in select subject areas, and prepare to engage faculty about e-Science in their disciplines.

Wednesday, June 13

10am-12pm Overnight Attendees:  Registration at Carmichael
Commuting and Thursday Only Attendees: Registration at Feinleib Lecture Hall, Barnum 08, Barnum Hall
12-1pm Lunch Carmichael
1:15-1:30pm Welcome and Opening Remarks
Elaine Martin, Director of Library Services & Director, NNLM/NER
Laura Walters, Associate Director for Teaching, Research, and Information Resources
1:30-3:30pm Session I
Neuroscience
3:30-5pm Free time
5-6pm Wine & Cheese Reception
Coolidge Room, Ballou Hall
6-7pm

Dinner
Coolidge Room, Ballou Hall

7-8pm Dessert and coffee
Panel: Women in Science

Previous Boot Camp Sessions

Thursday, June 14

7-9am Breakfast, Carmichael
8am-9am Thursday Only Attendees: Registration at Feinleib Lecture Hall, Barnum 08, Barnum Hall
9:15-9:30am

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Linda Abriola, Dean of Tufts School of Engineering
9:30-11:45am Session II
Organic Chemistry
12-1:30pm Lunch, Carmichael
1:30-5pm Session III
Data Visualization
5-6pm Break
6-8pm Barbecue, Tisch Library Rooftop


Friday, June 15

7:30-9am Breakfast, Carmichael Dining Hall
9:00-9:15am   Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Joanne Berger Sweeney, Dean of Tufts School of Arts & Sciences
9:15am-12pm eScience Capstone
12-1:30pm Lunch, Carmichael Dining Hall
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