[QSB-grads] Three things: (1) web resources, (2) travel fellowships, (3) teaching fellow

[Chris Amemiya]

Hello All,


(1) Web Resources
I have been told that QSB grad students sometimes do not know where to go to seek answers with regard to QSB and grad school requirements.  Here are some resources to that extent

https://qsb.ucmerced.edu/current-students
This is the site especially for QSB students. There is a lot of information there, some probably outdated… In fact, we probably need to cull some of the information in there to make it easier to navigate. I may be asking for some volunteers to help me with this task.

https://graduatedivision.ucmerced.edu/
This site is useful for graduate students, in general, on the UCM campus. There is also a link to the Graduate Resource Center, which provides resources with regard to writing and statistical tutoring, among other things.

https://naturalsciencesgrads.ucmerced.edu/
This site is specifically for graduate students in the School of Natural Sciences. There are useful links there, including information on how to assess your progress (Progress to Degree<https://naturalsciencesgrads.ucmerced.edu/progress-to-degree>).

Also, you have all been given this flowchart. It is really useful for reminding you of the milestones expected of QSB grad students. Note, we are trying to get QSB grad students to take their Quals in the fourth semester. I know that that is stressful, but we are pushing for you to reach that milestone sooner than later.

[2  Course Requirements  Systems or Quantitative  Biology Course,  QSB 291, QSB 294,  QSB 295 or QSB 288  Systems Biology or  Quantitative Biology Course,  QSB 291, QSB 295 or QSB 288  Graduate-level Elective Course,  QSB 292, QSB 293, QSB 295  QSB 292, QSB 293,  QSB 295  QSB 292, QSB 293,  QSB 295  QSB 292, QSB 293,  QSB 295  QSB 292, QSB 293,  QSB 295  Milestones  Establish lab rotations  Declaration students start  research with advisor  Select Research Advisor  Thesis Committee  TA for 1 semester  Qualifying Exam  Advance to Candidacy  Annual Committee  Meeting  Seminar Presentation  Seminar Presentation  Annual Committee  Meeting  Prepare Research  Manuscript  Dissertation Defense  Required Forms  Application for Qualifying  Exam  Qualifying Examination  Report  File Advancement to  Candidacy PhD  Committee Meeting  Evaluation Rubric  Committee Meeting  Evaluation Rubric  Graduation Application  Report on Final  Examinaüon for PhD  Deadlines  Rotation students will rotate in a minimum of  2 QSB faculty member labs  Rotation students • 3rd rotation may occur at  the beginning of the 2nd semester  Thesis committee established beginning of  2nd year Meet with committee  Submit application for qualifying exam 30  days prior to exam date  Pass Qualifying Exam in 2nd year; submit  petition to graduate chair if exam will be later  Advance to Candidacy  Meet with research committee annually  Present an open technical seminar at least  twice  Meet with research committee annually  Spring Graduation Application due by  February 15, Summer due by June IS, Fall  due by September 15  Defend dissertation by the end of the 5th year]


(2) QSB Travel Fellowships. Many of you have used this program but many of you are apparently unaware of its existence.
You are entitled to $800 every two years for travel/accommodations to a scientific meeting providing your abstract has been accepted for poster or platform presentation and that you are a student in good standing. A pdf describing this program is attached to this email. Questions on this can be addressed to Rita Guel.

(3) Teaching Fellow. There is an option for senior graduate students who have taught extensively: Teaching Fellow. This change in title/position is possible and will enable the recipient to be the instructor of record for an undergraduate course. The title could be a nice addition to your CV and there is an increase in compensation over that of a TA. But please note, there is no guarantee that this title/position will be conferred since there are specific criteria that must be met (including the availability of a course that you could ostensibly teach and approval of certain faculty). However, if this is something you think you might be interested in, please contact me (or Paul Roberts).




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