Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. Oral Health Sciences Master's Program Information Session (September 27, 2021 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/87517 87517-21642908@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, September 27, 2021 9:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Office of Research School of Dentistry

This is a virtual information session for prospective Oral Health Sciences Master's students. You can listen to a brief presentation from the program director and there will be time for questions and answers.
Please Register to receive a Zoom link.

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Meeting Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:03:50 -0400 2021-09-27T09:00:00-04:00 2021-09-27T10:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Office of Research School of Dentistry Meeting logo
LHS Collaboratory 2021-2022 Kick-off Session (September 30, 2021 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/84725 84725-21624492@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 30, 2021 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Department of Learning Health Sciences

Presentation 1
The Learning Health (Record) System

Speaker:
Philip R.O. Payne, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA, FAIMBE, FIAHSI
Janet and Bernard Becker Professor and Director, Institute for Informatics (I2), Associate Dean for Health information and Data Science, Chief Data Scientist, at Washington University in St. Louis

This presentation will explore the ways in Biomedical Data Science and Informatics research are helping to realize the potential of EHR technologies in the context of creating an LHS, from the optimization of workflow and human factors, to the generation of reproducible and systematic clinical phenotypes, to the delivery of emergent knowledge to both providers and patients via advance clinical decision support systems.

Presentation 2
Techniques and Challenges for EHR Phenotyping

Speaker:
Lisa Bastarache, MS
Research Associate Professor Department of Biomedical Informatics,
Vanderbilt University

Electronic health records (EHR) contain a wealth of real world data that can be used for research purposes. However, extracting phenotype information from EHRs can be challenging. EHR phenotyping can be divided into two types: (1) Fast phenotyping which seeks to capture a broad swath of the medical phenome, and is often accomplished using coded EHR data (e.g. billing codes) and (2) slow phenotyping that seeks to achieve high precision and recall for a single phenotype, and often uses multiple EHR data types (e.g. medications, text, lab results). This talk will describe specific use-cases for both fast and slow phenotyping, and review challenges that are commonly encountered in creating research-grade EHR phenotypes.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:13:17 -0400 2021-09-30T12:00:00-04:00 2021-09-30T13:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Department of Learning Health Sciences Lecture / Discussion LHS Collaboratory Logo
2021 Ta You Wu Lecture in Physics | A Nocturnal Discovery that Triggered a Revolution in International Metrology (October 13, 2021 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/84775 84775-21624933@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 4:00pm
Location: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Organized By: Department Colloquia

The quantum Hall effect, an unexpected discovery at 2 a.m. on the 5th of February 1980 led to my Nobel Prize in 1985 and to a realization of a resistance standard based on fundamental constants. Since fundamental constants are the most stable quantities in our universe, a new international system of units based on constants of nature was introduced in 2019. The talk presents an overview of the quantum Hall effect and this importance for our new definition of the mass unit kilogram.

Doors to the fourth floor Rackham Amphitheatre will open at 3:00 pm for seating. Please come early! Per University policy, each guest will need to wear a face-covering and respond to the ResponsiBLUE COVID Screening Check via their smartphone: https://responsiblue.umich.edu/sign-in

This will be an in-person event and will also be live-streamed. Livestreamed on YouTube, https://myumi.ch/r8Dlz.

More information on the Ta-You Wu event webpage: https://myumi.ch/xmvm8

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Presentation Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:31:49 -0400 2021-10-13T16:00:00-04:00 2021-10-13T17:00:00-04:00 Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) Department Colloquia Presentation Klaus von Klitzing, Nobel Laureate in the cryostat lab
Applying to Graduate School: A First-Gen Student Perspective (October 26, 2021 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/88678 88678-21656599@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 4:00pm
Location:
Organized By: LSA Graduate Education

Navigating the process of applying to graduate school can feel overwhelming. It can no doubt be a confusing and time-consuming process, especially for first-generation college students.

Join us for a moderated panel discussion, followed by a Q&A, with current College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) first-generation graduate students, who will focus on their experiences in applying to and time spent as a graduate student at the University of Michigan.

Hosted by LSA Graduate Education. This event is being held in partnership with First-Generation Student Gateway and First-Gen Week 2021.

Registration required through Sessions: https://myumi.ch/gj7wY

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:02:07 -0400 2021-10-26T16:00:00-04:00 2021-10-26T17:00:00-04:00 LSA Graduate Education Lecture / Discussion Applying to Graduate School flyer with date, time,
Special Physics Presentation | Journey into the World of Particle Physics and the Cosmos — and a Call for a More Just Practice of Science (October 29, 2021 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/84413 84413-21623899@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 29, 2021 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Department Colloquia

This presentation will live stream on the U-M Poverty Solutions Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eaca6llnjhs

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein's research focuses on theoretical work at the intersection of particle physics, cosmology, and astrophysics. She is interested in scalar dark matter candidates such as axions and axion-like particles, as well as neutron stars and inflationary cosmology. She is a member of the LSST Dark Matter Group and the STROBE-X Science Working Group, where she leads Team STROBE-Ax. Before coming to the University of New Hampshire, she held a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellowship at Goddard Space Flight Center, a Martin Luther King Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physics at MIT, and was a research associate at the University of Washington.

In her book, "The Disordered Cosmos", Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein shares her love for physics, from the Standard Model of Particle Physics and what lies beyond it, to the physics of melanin in skin, to the latest theories of dark matter — all with a new spin informed by history, politics, and the wisdom of Star Trek.

One of the leading physicists of her generation, Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein is also one of fewer than one hundred Black American women to earn a Ph.D. from a department of physics. Her vision of the cosmos is vibrant, buoyantly non-traditional, and grounded in Black feminist traditions.

Prescod-Weinstein urges us to recognize how science, like most fields, is rife with racism, sexism, and other dehumanizing systems. She lays out a bold new approach to science and society that begins with the belief that we all have a fundamental right to know and love the night sky. The Disordered Cosmos dreams into existence a world that allows everyone to experience and understand the wonders of the universe.

This presentation is co-sponsored by the Poverty Solutions of the U-M and the U-M Department of Physics.

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Livestream / Virtual Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:20:30 -0400 2021-10-29T12:00:00-04:00 2021-10-29T13:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Department Colloquia Livestream / Virtual Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein's new book!
Applying to Graduate School: A First-Gen Student Perspective (November 1, 2021 4:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/88678 88678-21656598@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, November 1, 2021 4:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: LSA Graduate Education

Navigating the process of applying to graduate school can feel overwhelming. It can no doubt be a confusing and time-consuming process, especially for first-generation college students.

Join us for a moderated panel discussion, followed by a Q&A, with current College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) first-generation graduate students, who will focus on their experiences in applying to and time spent as a graduate student at the University of Michigan.

Hosted by LSA Graduate Education. This event is being held in partnership with First-Generation Student Gateway and First-Gen Week 2021.

Registration required through Sessions: https://myumi.ch/gj7wY

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:02:07 -0400 2021-11-01T16:30:00-04:00 2021-11-01T18:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location LSA Graduate Education Lecture / Discussion Applying to Graduate School flyer with date, time,
Science Success Series- Going to Grad School (November 3, 2021 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/85238 85238-21626057@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 3:30pm
Location:
Organized By: Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program

Do you think a graduate program in STEM might be right for you? Join us for a virtual panel of graduate students who will answer questions about the admissions process, how they decided what program to attend, and their experiences thus far in the graduate program.

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Workshop / Seminar Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:28:06 -0400 2021-11-03T15:30:00-04:00 2021-11-03T16:30:00-04:00 Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program Workshop / Seminar
What makes the U-M Slavic Department so unique and what can I do with a Slavic PhD? (November 5, 2021 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/88555 88555-21655078@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, November 5, 2021 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Slavic Languages & Literatures

Explore our holistic, interdisciplinary PhD curriculum, as well as our Russian Study Abroad Program and various career options in Slavic Studies.

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Presentation Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:53:02 -0400 2021-11-05T13:00:00-04:00 2021-11-05T14:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Slavic Languages & Literatures Presentation
Oral Health Sciences Master's Program Information Session (November 8, 2021 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/87517 87517-21642909@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, November 8, 2021 11:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Office of Research School of Dentistry

This is a virtual information session for prospective Oral Health Sciences Master's students. You can listen to a brief presentation from the program director and there will be time for questions and answers.
Please Register to receive a Zoom link.

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Meeting Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:03:50 -0400 2021-11-08T11:00:00-05:00 2021-11-08T12:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Office of Research School of Dentistry Meeting logo
Michigan Institute of Data Science Annual Symposium (November 15, 2021 3:45pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/88887 88887-21658823@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, November 15, 2021 3:45pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Michigan Institute for Data Science

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: H.V. Jagadish, Opening Remarks
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Dr. Rebecca Fiebrink, Keynote Address: “How machine learning can support human creators"

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Workshop / Seminar Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:42:22 -0400 2021-11-15T15:45:00-05:00 2021-11-15T17:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Michigan Institute for Data Science Workshop / Seminar MIDAS Symposium 2021
Michigan Institute of Data Science Annual Symposium (November 16, 2021 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/88888 88888-21658824@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:00am
Location: Michigan League
Organized By: Michigan Institute for Data Science

Workshops

Sign up to attend one of the four mini-workshops as part of the 2021 U-M Data Science and AI Symposium. Bring your own laptop!

Nov. 16th | 9:00am - 11:00am @ Michigan League

1. Introduction to data visualization on the web with D3.js. Led by Prof. Fred Feng (Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering)

2. Using text as data: Introduction to machine learning for natural language processing. Led by Drs. Jule Krueger (Institute for Social Research) and Meghan Dailey (Advanced Research Computing)

3. Diversity and equity in data science - a community forum. Led by Drs. Lia Corrales (Astronomy), Tayo Fabusuyi (U-M Transportation Research Institute), H. V. Jagadish (MIDAS Director), and Rada Mihalcea (U-M AI Lab Director). Presenters will highlight technical designs to detect and adjust for data and algorithmic biases, and programs that promote diversity in data science and AI research community. Attendees will be encouraged to share their work and discuss ways to collaborate.

4. Developing best practices for reproducible data science. Led by Drs. Jing Liu (MIDAS Managing Director), Johann Gagnon-Bartsch (Statistics), Tom Valley (Internal Medicine) and Sharon Glotzer's Lab. The presenters will offer tutorials on building reproducible workflows, data and code review and sharing. They will also answer questions for those who are interested in entering the MIDAS 2021 Reproducibility Challenge.

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Workshop / Seminar Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:48:50 -0400 2021-11-16T09:00:00-05:00 2021-11-16T11:00:00-05:00 Michigan League Michigan Institute for Data Science Workshop / Seminar MIDAS Symposium 2021
Science Success Series- Med School Inside Story (November 29, 2021 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/85237 85237-21626056@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, November 29, 2021 5:00pm
Location:
Organized By: Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program

Do you have questions about medical school admissions? Get your answers straight from the inside! U-M Medical School Admissions Director Carol Teener. She will demystify medical school applications, expectations, and reviews in her presentation.

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Presentation Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:26:10 -0400 2021-11-29T17:00:00-05:00 2021-11-29T18:00:00-05:00 Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program Presentation
What tips and tricks can I learn to apply to your program? (December 3, 2021 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/88557 88557-21655080@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, December 3, 2021 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Slavic Languages & Literatures

Learn from our Director of Graduate Studies and a current graduate student the tricks and tips in making your application robust, and complete.

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Presentation Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:00:38 -0400 2021-12-03T13:00:00-05:00 2021-12-03T15:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Slavic Languages & Literatures Presentation
Fall 2022 application deadline: U-M IOE master's program (January 15, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/90570 90570-21671702@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, January 15, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: U-M Industrial & Operations Engineering

The U-M Industrial Operations Engineering master’s degree requires 30 credit hours and is intended for students with a technical undergraduate degree.

The GRE is not required for master’s Fall 2022 admissions.
The application fee is waived for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

For more information about the U-M IOE master's program please visit: ioe.engin.umich.edu/graduate/faqs/

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Other Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:47:53 -0500 2022-01-15T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-15T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location U-M Industrial & Operations Engineering Other
LHS Collaboratory (January 18, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/89940 89940-21666535@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Department of Learning Health Sciences

This presentation will explore how Big Data Science and Informatics research can overcome deficiencies within the electronic health record and optimize real world data collection. We will discuss examples of how standardized nomenclature integrated into clinical workflow can enable statistical AI methods to advance clinical decision support and improve outcome models. Our successes in radiation oncology come from single multi-institutional, multi-national and multi-professional society collaboration.

Presenters:
Charles Mayo, PhD
Professor
Director of Radiation Oncology Informatics and Analytics
Department of Radiation Oncology
University of Michigan Medical School

Michelle Mierzwa, MD
Associate Professor
Associate Chair of Clinical Research
Co-Chair of Head and Neck Clinical Trials
Department of Radiation Oncology
University of Michigan Medical School

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:56:37 -0500 2022-01-18T12:00:00-05:00 2022-01-18T13:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Department of Learning Health Sciences Lecture / Discussion Collaboratory logo
Oral Health Sciences Master's Program Information Session (January 24, 2022 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/87517 87517-21642910@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, January 24, 2022 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Office of Research School of Dentistry

This is a virtual information session for prospective Oral Health Sciences Master's students. You can listen to a brief presentation from the program director and there will be time for questions and answers.
Please Register to receive a Zoom link.

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Meeting Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:03:50 -0400 2022-01-24T13:00:00-05:00 2022-01-24T14:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Office of Research School of Dentistry Meeting logo
Learning Health Systems: A Pathway to Sustainable Health Improvement (February 3, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91725 91725-21682582@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 3, 2022 12:00pm
Location:
Organized By: Office of Research School of Dentistry

Charles Friedman is the Josiah Macy Jr. Professor of Medical Education and Chair of the Department of Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School. In recent years, he has focused his academic interests and activities on the concept of Learning Health Systems, and the socio-technical infrastructure required to sustain them. He is editor-in-chief of the open-access journal Learning Health Systems and co-chair of the movement to Mobilize Computable Biomedical Knowledge.

He was recently awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Lucerne in Switzerland for his contributions to the science of Learning Health Systems.
Prior to coming to Michigan, Friedman held executive positions at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Immediately prior to his work in the government, Dr. Friedman was Associate Vice Chancellor for Biomedical Informatics, and Founding Director of the Center for Biomedical Informatics at the University of Pittsburgh.

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Presentation Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:39:40 -0500 2022-02-03T12:00:00-05:00 2022-02-03T13:00:00-05:00 Office of Research School of Dentistry Presentation Charles P. Friedman, PhD
Hub Workshop: Grad School Prep (February 9, 2022 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/89781 89781-21665757@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 2:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: LSA Opportunity Hub

Are you considering further education? There are lots of questions to consider whether you’ve decided to pursue grad school or if you are exploring the possibility:
-Should I go to grad school?
-How can I determine which programs to apply to?
-What types of funding could potentially help me cover the cost of graduate school?
-When should I apply for grad school?
-What are some of the components of a grad school application?

This virtual workshop will outline what to consider before exploring graduate programs and institutions, provide a general application timeline, and give you a start on preparing your application materials.
Together with a Hub Coach and your peers, you’ll develop a plan to apply for grad programs that fits your learning and career goals. Lastly, we will work together as a group to establish what makes a powerful and effective personal statement.

You should attend this workshop if you are:
-A liberal arts and/or sciences (LSA) student
-Interested in learning more about the realities of grad school
-Eager for insights that’ll help you determine if advanced study is a step you want to take
-Looking for guiding criteria that will help assess if a particular grad program is aligned with your goals
-Searching for available resources to assist you through the process

What you’ll gain by attending:
-Bolster your understanding of grad and professional schools, admission requirements, and application deadlines.
-Develop a strategy for identifying grad schools that meet your criteria and a plan for how to stay on top of your applications.
-Discover resources available to you throughout your prep and application process.
-Think through an approach to writing your personal statement or identify areas for improvement within your existing personal statement.

Interaction Level: Moderate

RSVP now to reserve your spot! The link to join this workshop will be emailed to you 24 hours before the event.

The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event will be hosted on Zoom (learn more about Zoom accessibility) and can be accessed by phone or computer. Presentation materials may be shared in advance if requested, and live captioning will be provided. To request other accommodations please contact Anna Colvin at ancolvin@umich.edu so we can make arrangements.

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Workshop / Seminar Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:13:06 -0500 2022-02-09T14:00:00-05:00 2022-02-09T15:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location LSA Opportunity Hub Workshop / Seminar LSA Students
Craniofacial Regeneration, Stem Cells, and Clinical Cell Therapy...Where are we now? (February 10, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91853 91853-21683555@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 10, 2022 12:00pm
Location:
Organized By: Office of Research School of Dentistry

Major M. Ash Collegiate Professor of Periodontics
Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine
University of Michigan

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Presentation Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:43:33 -0500 2022-02-10T12:00:00-05:00 2022-02-10T13:00:00-05:00 Office of Research School of Dentistry Presentation Darnell Kaigler, Jr., D.D.S, M.S., Ph.D.
Oral Health for All: Opportunities for Improvement and Understanding (February 17, 2022 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91753 91753-21683050@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 17, 2022 1:00pm
Location: Dental & W.K. Kellogg Institute
Organized By: Office of Research School of Dentistry

Dr. Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque is the deputy director of National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health. An accomplished clinician, researcher, and leader, Dr. Webster-Cyriaque had previously served as a faculty member at the University of North Carolina (UNC) schools of dentistry and medicine for more than two decades.

As a tenured full professor at UNC, Dr. Webster-Cyriaque also served as the attending on clinical service at the UNC Hospital’s dental clinic. While there, she led research into a potential etiologic agent for salivary gland disease in patients living with HIV, assessed the oral microbiome and its implications for cancer-causing viruses, and studied the impact of the oral microbiome and oral health on HIV outcomes.

In addition to her research, Dr. Webster-Cyriaque has held leadership roles as the chair/vice chair of the Oral HIV/AIDS Research Alliance, as research director at the National Dental Association Foundation, as director of postdoctoral CTSA training, along with multiple roles within the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the International Association for Dental Research. Since 2004, she has led the UNC Malawi project and provided assistance in founding Malawi’s first dental school in 2019. Dr. Webster-Cyriaque earned her PhD in microbiology/immunology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1998, her DDS from SUNY Buffalo in 1992, and her BA in biology and interdisciplinary social science from SUNY Buffalo in 1988.

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Presentation Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:51:49 -0500 2022-02-17T13:00:00-05:00 2022-02-17T14:00:00-05:00 Dental & W.K. Kellogg Institute Office of Research School of Dentistry Presentation Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque, DDS, PhD
LHS Collaboratory (February 24, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90079 90079-21667713@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Department of Learning Health Sciences

The session will describe the landscape history, current status, and future of federated health data networks that are used to support a Learning Health System. Dr. Brown will describe the creation, infrastructure, operation, and uses of several networks from the perspective of a network coordinating center. Dr. Harris will describe insights from participating in multiple networks as a network partner, including infrastructure, governance, and operational lessons learned.

Presenters:
Jeffrey Brown, PhD
Dr. Brown is the inventor of PopMedNet, an open-source software platform that facilitates creation and operation of distributed health data networks.

Marcelline Harris, Ph.D., RN, FACMI
Associate Professor Emerita
Department of Systems, Populations and Leadership
University of Michigan School of Nursing

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Lecture / Discussion Sat, 29 Jan 2022 11:26:41 -0500 2022-02-24T12:00:00-05:00 2022-02-24T13:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Department of Learning Health Sciences Lecture / Discussion Collaboratory logo
The Hub Presents: “So, you want to go to grad school?” with All-Black Grad Panel (March 8, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91471 91471-21679944@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: LSA Opportunity Hub

Are you currently exploring the possibility of graduate or professional school? Join the LSA Opportunity Hub on March 8 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. EST for a candid conversation with Black graduate alums on what steps to take to make admission to the program of your choice a reality. This virtual roundtable will center the voices and experiences of Black graduate alums who recently completed or are currently completing their post-graduate degrees at predominantly white institutions.

The panel will also discuss relevant topics such as:
-Identifying the graduate school program best aligned to your career goals and interests
-Navigating the application process, including necessary steps like asking for letters of recommendation and securing funding for tuition and living expenses
-Building strong relationships with professors and advisors.

About our panelists:

Sydney L. Carr is a PhD Candidate in Political Science and Public Policy. Sydney earned her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Connecticut (2018). Sydney's dissertation research examines whether news media coverage surrounding Black women political elites differs from that received by their counterpart groups and the extent to which that coverage directly impacts American public opinion. Beyond the academic realm, Sydney also currently serves as the president of SCOR (Students of Color Rackham). To learn more about Sydney please, visit her profile page here.

Keyshawn McMiller is a Tampa native and recent dual-degree graduate from the University of Michigan’s School of Social Work and Education. Empowered by his mission of walking alongside others towards manifesting their best selves, Keyshawn engages in several ventures, including mental wellness programming, authoring books on personal development, research around educational trauma, and community outreach to procure resources for disadvantaged youth and young adults.

Christopher McClain is an international trade consultant who is a native of Detroit, a first-generation college graduate, and founder of The McClain Corporation. McClain’s consulting portfolio includes international trade, economic development, and maritime commerce opportunities related to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. He has done consultant projects for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration and the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority, and the Export-Import Bank of the United States. McClain began his professional career in Lansing by working for the Michigan State Capitol in both the Michigan State Legislature and the Executive Office of Michigan Governor, Gretchen Whitmer.

You should attend this workshop if you are:
-A liberal arts and/or sciences student
-Exploring the possibility of grad school and deciding whether to apply
-Thinking about or planning to attend the LSA Graduate School Fair on March 10

What you’ll gain by attending:
-Gather helpful tips on how to navigate graduate school in instances where your identity is underrepresented on campus
-Discover the resources and departments on campus that can assist you with preparing for the application process
-Gain insights from Black alums on the highlights and challenges from their graduate school experiences
-Generate potential questions to ask graduate programs representatives at the upcoming LSA Graduate School Fair

Interaction Level: Moderate

RSVP now to reserve your spot! The link to attend the panel will be emailed to you after you RSVP.

The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. To request accommodations please contact Anna Colvin at ancolvin@umich.edu so we can make arrangements.

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Workshop / Seminar Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:49:33 -0500 2022-03-08T18:00:00-05:00 2022-03-08T19:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location LSA Opportunity Hub Workshop / Seminar Panelists
The Hub Presents: The 2022 LSA Graduate School Fair (Virtual) (March 9, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91541 91541-21680447@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: LSA Opportunity Hub

If you’re thinking about or know you want to apply to grad school, you might be wondering what makes a competitive candidate and what to expect before, during, and after the application process. The annual LSA Graduate School Fair is a great way to learn more about nationwide graduate school programs, including top ranked programs at our very own U-M! By attending, you can gain clarity on the different application timelines and requirements but more importantly this one stop-shop event brings together graduate program representatives from across the country so you can meet with them one-on-one. This is a prime opportunity to get the insights and knowledge you need to develop an action plan towards admission to a grad program that fits your learning and career goals.

The LSA Graduate School Fair will be hosted virtually by the LSA Opportunity Hub on March 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Read on to find out the schools and programs that will be present at the fair — and RSVP so you can get all the updates ahead of the event, including access to sign up for virtual sessions with the graduate school representatives on your list.
Navigating the Graduate School Fair

This year, our Grad School Fair will be held virtually through Career Fair+, a virtual career fair platform, accessible on a smartphone or laptop! Register in advance for small group conversations with grad program representatives!

In order to make the most out of the event, you’ll have access to a Canvas module full of resources and content to help you prepare for the fair four weeks in advance. We’ve also added a Black Graduate Student panel the evening before so that you can hear from current, or recently graduated students about their respective experiences. Lastly on the Friday after the event, attend our Graduate School Funding Webinar with the Office of Financial Aid and the Rackham Graduate School Finance and Fellowships Office, to find out your funding options — so you can make your graduate schooling plans a reality! We encourage you to attend all three events to maximize your experience and attain the knowledge you need.

You should attend this event if you are:
-A liberal arts and/or sciences student
-Interested in learning more about graduate school (application process, admission strategies, what programs to consider)

By attending, you will:
-Discover the diverse set of options out there for both graduate schools and degree programs in the US and abroad
-Gain knowledge and clarity on your post-graduate plans
-Connect with representatives from graduate or professional schools in Business, Education, Engineering, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, Nursing, Science, Technology, Social Work, and more!

Nearly 25 graduate and professional schools from the University of Michigan and throughout the US will participate in the fair. Below, you’ll find some participating schools and programs but RSVP to get timely updates on the full guest list!
-Northwestern University | Medill School Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications
-Florida A&M University College of Law
-University of Michigan School of Information | Master of Science in --Information & Master of Science in Health Informatics
-Eastern Michigan University | Higher Education Student Affairs
-Michigan State University | College of Nursing
-Columbia School of Social Work | Masters of Science in Social Work
-Wharton School | University of Pennsylvania | Moelis Advance Access Program (Deferred MBA Admissions)
-And many others

Interaction Level: High

RSVP Now! You must RSVP for this virtual event in order to complete the final step of registering for the Career Fair+ platform.

The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. To request accommodations please contact Anna Colvin at ancolvin@umich.edu so we can make arrangements.

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Fair / Festival Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:58:39 -0500 2022-03-09T18:00:00-05:00 2022-03-09T20:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location LSA Opportunity Hub Fair / Festival Grad School Fair
LHS Collaboratory (March 22, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90095 90095-21667763@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Department of Learning Health Sciences

Presentation 1: PCORNet and the PaTH subnetwork

Kathleen McTigue, MD, MPH, MS

In this talk, Kathleen McTigue describes the vision of PCORNet, its organization, and its value to the field of clinical research. PCORNet is divided into regional subnetworks one of which is PaTH. The organization of PaTH along with its priories will be discussed.

Presentation 2: UM’s site within PCORNet/PaTH

David Williams, PhD

The University of Michigan is an institutional member of PaTH/PCORNet.
In this talk, David Williams describes the organization and processes of the UM site within PCORNet/PaTH, studies in which UM participates, and resources for UM investigators interested in participating in PCORNet studies.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 15 Dec 2021 22:38:45 -0500 2022-03-22T12:00:00-04:00 2022-03-22T13:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Department of Learning Health Sciences Lecture / Discussion Collaboratory logo
Hub Workshop: Grad School Personal Statement (April 6, 2022 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/89903 89903-21666331@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 2:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: LSA Opportunity Hub

Personal Statements allow schools to get an insight into your experiences and passions as they relate to the graduate program you are pursuing. Join a Hub coach for an hour-long session dedicated to providing the tools to assist you in crafting a compelling personal statement.

Whether you already have a draft in process or if grad school is still a goal on the horizon, this workshop will boost your know-how and supply you with new ways to frame your experience in a personal essay. Feel free to bring a copy of your statement (if you have one), an outline you are drafting, or just the writing prompt you are working through.

You should attend this workshop if you are:
-A liberal arts and/or sciences (LSA) student
-Needing to unpack the graduate school personal statement and develop strategies to showcase your personal, professional, and academic experiences
-Not sure where to start, stuck on a section, or just looking to evaluate what you have so far
-Applying to Masters degree or PhD programs. Pre-professional students (medical, law, etc.) are still welcome to attend.


What you’ll gain by attending:
-Understand what makes a strong personal statement and cover best practices
-Identify strengths and strategies in sample excerpts from personal statements
-Learn how to combine your personal, professional, and academic experiences into a compelling narrative that helps you stand out to admissions committees

Interaction Level: Moderate
Video and audio presence is preferred
The event will be a mixture of interactive activities and passive viewing


RSVP now to reserve your spot! The link to join this workshop will be emailed to you 24 hours before the event.

The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event will be hosted on Zoom (learn more about Zoom accessibility) and can be accessed by phone or computer. Presentation materials may be shared in advance if requested, and live captioning will be provided. To request other accommodations please contact Anna Colvin at ancolvin@umich.edu so we can make arrangements.

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Workshop / Seminar Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:19:04 -0500 2022-04-06T14:00:00-04:00 2022-04-06T15:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location LSA Opportunity Hub Workshop / Seminar LSA Students
Leadership Dialogues: Mary Barra (April 12, 2022 4:15pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/93004 93004-21698991@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 4:15pm
Location: Ross School of Business
Organized By: Sanger Leadership Center

What does it take to inspire over 150,000 employees at a 100+-year-old company to lean into an all-electric future?

Mary Barra, General Motors Chair and CEO, joins Professor Lindy Greer to talk about leadership through radical change and her plans to have GM launch 30 new global electric vehicles by 2025. Barra will describe her leadership journey and the leader behaviors and practices that she views as most critical in helping her move her company toward this bold future. Professor Greer, an expert on how to lead adaptive teams and organizations, will explore how insights on leadership scholarship relate to Barra’s vision and practice of leadership. Join us for an engaging talk from leaders in both industry and research.

Leadership Dialogues: Mary Barra
Tuesday, April 12, 4:15–5:15 PM
followed by a 30-minute catered reception
Robertson Auditorium at Michigan Ross
Open to the entire community

RSVP requested, see link

About the Dialogues
The Leadership Dialogues speaker series, powered by the Sanger Leadership Center at Michigan Ross, is a fireside chat-style event featuring accomplished industry, political, and non-profit leaders discussing the latest ideas in organizational research and ongoing practice with U-M faculty. Speakers share advice on topics including how to develop leadership skills, lead purpose-driven organizations, and manage crises. All dialogues are free and open to the entire U-M community.

Questions? Contact us at rossleaders@umich.edu.

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:44:15 -0500 2022-04-12T16:15:00-04:00 2022-04-12T17:45:00-04:00 Ross School of Business Sanger Leadership Center Lecture / Discussion Mary Barra April 12 at Michigan
LHS Collaboratory (April 19, 2022 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/93101 93101-21700618@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 11:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Department of Learning Health Sciences

Presentation 1:
Medical AI - Three Common Myths on the Path from Code to Clinic
Alan Karthikesalingam, MD, PhD
Research Lead, Google Health UK at Google

In this talk, Alan Karthikesalingam will discuss lessons learned in Google's experiences of taking medical AI systems from early research to clinical implementation.

Presentation 2:
Medical AI - Raising the Bar on Evidence Standards
Xiao Liu, MBChB, PhD(link is external)
Ophthalmologist and Clinical Researcher
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust University of Birmingham, UK

In this talk, Xiao Liu will discuss existing and new clinical evidence standards as applied to medical AI systems. Her talk will focus on recently published standards to ensure transparency and reproducibility of clinical evidence underpinning medical AI systems, including reporting guidelines such as SPIRIT-AI and CONSORT-AI.

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:04:28 -0500 2022-04-19T11:00:00-04:00 2022-04-19T12:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Department of Learning Health Sciences Lecture / Discussion Collaboratory logo
LHS Collaboratory (June 21, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/95245 95245-21789057@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Department of Learning Health Sciences

"Restructuring health systems for learning: Building equity into the Learning Health System"
Learn more about ELSI-LHS (Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Learning Health Systems). The session will be moderated by, Jody E. Platt, MPH, PhD, Assistant Professor of Learning Health Sciences.

Speaker:
Lauren A. Taylor, PhD, MDiv, MPH
Assistant Professor
Department of Population Health
Division of Medical Ethics
NYU Grossman School of Medicine

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 25 May 2022 00:20:49 -0400 2022-06-21T12:00:00-04:00 2022-06-21T13:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Department of Learning Health Sciences Lecture / Discussion LHS Collaboratory logo
BioArtography Booth at the Ann Arbor Art Fair (July 21, 2022 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/96071 96071-21791886@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, July 21, 2022 10:00am
Location:
Organized By: BioArtography

BioArtography will be in South University Booth SU1109 (Between E. Univ. and Church) the Ann Arbor Art Fair! 13 spectacular new images for 2022 will be making their debut!

Every day at the University of Michigan, scientists from many fields work together to study organism development, function and disease. While the goal of these studies is to design new and effective ways to treat disease and provide better understanding of ourselves as well as the world around us, many are also taking the time to share the beauty of their work with others through a program called BioArtography. In the course of research, scientists use special stains to add color to the otherwise transparent tissues. Microscopes then allow detailed observation of the tiny, colorful biological structures revealed in these images. This results in a fascinating combination of art and science that U-M researchers are capturing in pictures taken through microscopes and turning into artworks that would look beautiful on any wall.

The goal of these studies is to design new and effective ways to treat disease and provide better understanding of ourselves as well as the world that surrounds us. Proceeds from the sale of this work help support the training of our next generation of researchers. Past BioArtography sales have raised enough money to send more than 100 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to scientific conferences, where they can present their work to other scientists and make connections that can help them launch their careers in research and industry.

Throughout the year BioArtography images (a collection of over 250) can be viewed and ordered online at www.bioartography.com

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Exhibition Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:08:38 -0400 2022-07-21T10:00:00-04:00 2022-07-21T21:00:00-04:00 BioArtography Exhibition BioArtography at the Ann Arbor Art Fair
BioArtography Booth at the Ann Arbor Art Fair (July 22, 2022 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/96071 96071-21791887@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, July 22, 2022 10:00am
Location:
Organized By: BioArtography

BioArtography will be in South University Booth SU1109 (Between E. Univ. and Church) the Ann Arbor Art Fair! 13 spectacular new images for 2022 will be making their debut!

Every day at the University of Michigan, scientists from many fields work together to study organism development, function and disease. While the goal of these studies is to design new and effective ways to treat disease and provide better understanding of ourselves as well as the world around us, many are also taking the time to share the beauty of their work with others through a program called BioArtography. In the course of research, scientists use special stains to add color to the otherwise transparent tissues. Microscopes then allow detailed observation of the tiny, colorful biological structures revealed in these images. This results in a fascinating combination of art and science that U-M researchers are capturing in pictures taken through microscopes and turning into artworks that would look beautiful on any wall.

The goal of these studies is to design new and effective ways to treat disease and provide better understanding of ourselves as well as the world that surrounds us. Proceeds from the sale of this work help support the training of our next generation of researchers. Past BioArtography sales have raised enough money to send more than 100 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to scientific conferences, where they can present their work to other scientists and make connections that can help them launch their careers in research and industry.

Throughout the year BioArtography images (a collection of over 250) can be viewed and ordered online at www.bioartography.com

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Exhibition Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:08:38 -0400 2022-07-22T10:00:00-04:00 2022-07-22T21:00:00-04:00 BioArtography Exhibition BioArtography at the Ann Arbor Art Fair
BioArtography Booth at the Ann Arbor Art Fair (July 23, 2022 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/96071 96071-21791888@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, July 23, 2022 10:00am
Location:
Organized By: BioArtography

BioArtography will be in South University Booth SU1109 (Between E. Univ. and Church) the Ann Arbor Art Fair! 13 spectacular new images for 2022 will be making their debut!

Every day at the University of Michigan, scientists from many fields work together to study organism development, function and disease. While the goal of these studies is to design new and effective ways to treat disease and provide better understanding of ourselves as well as the world around us, many are also taking the time to share the beauty of their work with others through a program called BioArtography. In the course of research, scientists use special stains to add color to the otherwise transparent tissues. Microscopes then allow detailed observation of the tiny, colorful biological structures revealed in these images. This results in a fascinating combination of art and science that U-M researchers are capturing in pictures taken through microscopes and turning into artworks that would look beautiful on any wall.

The goal of these studies is to design new and effective ways to treat disease and provide better understanding of ourselves as well as the world that surrounds us. Proceeds from the sale of this work help support the training of our next generation of researchers. Past BioArtography sales have raised enough money to send more than 100 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to scientific conferences, where they can present their work to other scientists and make connections that can help them launch their careers in research and industry.

Throughout the year BioArtography images (a collection of over 250) can be viewed and ordered online at www.bioartography.com

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Exhibition Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:08:38 -0400 2022-07-23T10:00:00-04:00 2022-07-23T20:00:00-04:00 BioArtography Exhibition BioArtography at the Ann Arbor Art Fair
MIDAS Research Pitches and Welcome Social (September 6, 2022 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/97500 97500-21794661@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 2:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Michigan Institute for Data Science

Start the fall semester with this social event for the U-M data science and AI research community! Find out about exciting data science research that is happening at U-M, explore collaboration opportunities and student research opportunities. A number of junior faculty members and faculty new to U-M will each give a 3-minute lightning talk, and there will be ample networking time. Refreshments provided. All U-M faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend.

Register To Attend
https://forms.gle/JuRdZvV57bKpo4Ri9

Faculty Presenters (in alphabetical order):
Dr. Omar Ahmed
Assistant Professor, Psychology, LSA
Research Focus: Recording and analysis of massive volumes of neural data to understand, predict and treat neuropsychiatric disorders

Dr. Raed Al Kontar
Assistant Professor, Industrial & Operations Engineering, College of Engineering
Research Focus: Federated and distributed data analytics

Dr. Karen Alofs
Assistant Professor, School for Environment and Sustainability
Research Focus: Fish ecology and environmental change using historical data, museum specimens, field surveys, lab experiments and models

Dr. Lia Corrales
Assistant Professor, Astronomy, LSA
Research Focus: Data driven techniques for exoplanet detection in the NUV; data driven X-ray imaging techniques

Dr. Walter Dempsey
Assistant Professor, Biostatistics, School of Public Health
Research Focus: Data analytic methods in mobile and digital health

Dr. Ben Fish
Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering
Research Focus: Foundations of the social consequences of computing, particularly discrimination in machine learning

Dr. Edgar Franco Vivianco
Assistant Professor, Political Science, LSA
Research Focus: Handwritten text recognition models to analyze a corpus of interactions of Latin American colonial documents with the objective to analyze interactions of indigenous communities with the colonial state, the strategies they employed to resist exploitation, and their engagement with the legal system

Dr. Ben Green
Assistant Professor, Ford School of Public Policy
Research Focus: Design and ethics of government algorithms, with a focus on algorithmic fairness, human-algorithm interactions, and AI regulation

Dr. Amie Gordon
Assistant Professor, Psychology, LSA
Research Focus: Health and well-being in the context of close relationships utilizing experimental, observational, survey, dyadic, daily experience, longitudinal, and physiological methods.

Dr. Xun Huan
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering
Research Focus: Methods and algorithms of Bayesian computation and their applications in the areas of engineering and healthcare

Dr. Rahul Ladhania
Assistant Professor, School of Public Health
Research Focus: Machine Learning for causal inference in behavior science and public health

Dr. Brian Lin
Assistant Research Scientist, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), College of Engineering
Research Focus: Using data-driven methods to explore driver and vulnerable road user's behavior and interaction with automated vehicles

Dr. Anthony Million
Research Investigator, Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), Institute for Social Research
Research Focus: Investigating if pre-registration systems need discipline-specific design features and what these features might be

Dr. Matthew VanEseltine
Assistant Research Scientist, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research
Research Focus: The science of science, team science, early careers in scientific research, gender and science, and open science with restricted data

Dr. Joshua Welch
Assistant Professor, Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, Medicine
Research Focus: Machine learning for single-cell genomics

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Social / Informal Gathering Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:13:53 -0400 2022-09-06T14:00:00-04:00 2022-09-06T16:00:00-04:00 Weiser Hall Michigan Institute for Data Science Social / Informal Gathering Networking
SPRING AWAKENING AUDITIONS! (September 11, 2022 11:59pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/96527 96527-21792623@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, September 11, 2022 11:59pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: In the Round Productions at U-M

Send in an audition for *SPRING AWAKENING* at In the Round Prod! Audition forms and videos are due by Sunday, September 11. Callbacks will be held Tuesday, September 13 and Wednesday, September 14. Our performances will be December 2-4 in the Arthur Miller Theatre!

For more information, check out our LinkTree!

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Auditions Thu, 04 Aug 2022 23:46:26 -0400 2022-09-11T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location In the Round Productions at U-M Auditions Spring Awakening Auditions!