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MissionMissionMissionMission
The BU Mind and Brain Society is a group for students interested in a wide range of disciplines from computer science to biology to philosophy. We ask pressing questions about one of life’s most controversial topics in a casual forum of mutual respect. We to hope to one day understand something greater than ourselves in an intellectual, social and leisurely way.
The BU Mind and Brain Society is a group for students interested in a wide range of disciplines from computer science to biology to philosophy. We ask pressing questions about one of life’s most controversial topics in a casual forum of mutual respect. We to hope to one day understand something greater than ourselves in an intellectual, social and leisurely way.
How do we do it? How do we do it? How do we do it? How do we do it?
Open forum, student-led discussions
Writing
Social Events
Special Programs
Community outreach (new this year)
Open forum, student-led discussions
Writing
Social Events
Special Programs
Community outreach (new this year)
Why do we do it? Why do we do it? Why do we do it? Why do we do it?
New perspectives
A forum outside academics
Learning without textbooks
Networking, friendship
Advice and inspiration
New perspectives
A forum outside academics
Learning without textbooks
Networking, friendship
Advice and inspiration
Who makes it happen?Who makes it happen?Who makes it happen?Who makes it happen?The Nerve
Frank DeVita & Lauren Joseph
The Blog
Monika Chitre & Natalie Banacos
Event Planning/Special Programs
Greg Salimando, Macayla Donegan & Joel Pollak
PR and Advertising
Alex Maxim & Shea Gillett
The Nerve
Frank DeVita & Lauren Joseph
The Blog
Monika Chitre & Natalie Banacos
Event Planning/Special Programs
Greg Salimando, Macayla Donegan & Joel Pollak
PR and Advertising
Alex Maxim & Shea Gillett
When/where does all this When/where does all this happen?happen?
When/where does all this When/where does all this happen?happen?
E-board and divisional meetings are every Tuesday, beginning at 7pm, with staggered times for each division
Eboard 7pm: CAS 204B
Events/PR: 7:30pm CAS 204B
The Nerve: 8pm CAS 213
Blog: 8:30pm CAS 218
General meeting, events and discussions are on Thursdays at 7pm in 2 Cummington, Room 109 unless otherwise stated (larger events, movies)
E-board and divisional meetings are every Tuesday, beginning at 7pm, with staggered times for each division
Eboard 7pm: CAS 204B
Events/PR: 7:30pm CAS 204B
The Nerve: 8pm CAS 213
Blog: 8:30pm CAS 218
General meeting, events and discussions are on Thursdays at 7pm in 2 Cummington, Room 109 unless otherwise stated (larger events, movies)
The Executive BoardThe Executive Board
President: Frank DeVita, CAS Biology
Vice President: Monika Chitre, CAS Neuro
Treasurer: Greg Salimando, CAS Neuroscience
Secretary: Alex Maxim, CAS Neuroscience
Lauren Joseph, Macayla Donegan, Nina Pollack and Natalie Banacos
President: Frank DeVita, CAS Biology
Vice President: Monika Chitre, CAS Neuro
Treasurer: Greg Salimando, CAS Neuroscience
Secretary: Alex Maxim, CAS Neuroscience
Lauren Joseph, Macayla Donegan, Nina Pollack and Natalie Banacos
Cooperation & Tonight’s Cooperation & Tonight’s FocusFocus
Cooperation & Tonight’s Cooperation & Tonight’s FocusFocus
While the club is organized into separate divisions, there is plenty of crosstalk and we encourage all to be involved in multiple ways.
You will hear a bit from the coordinators and something about all of the things we do.
Sit back, relax and find something you like! Afterward, approach the coordinator and get yourself involved!
While the club is organized into separate divisions, there is plenty of crosstalk and we encourage all to be involved in multiple ways.
You will hear a bit from the coordinators and something about all of the things we do.
Sit back, relax and find something you like! Afterward, approach the coordinator and get yourself involved!
The NerveThe NerveThe NerveThe Nerve
Co-Editors-in-ChiefCo-Editors-in-ChiefCo-Editors-in-ChiefCo-Editors-in-Chief
Frank DeVita - [email protected]
CAS Biology, specialization in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Genetics
Research: Immunology/microbiology & atherosclerosis, Genco Lab BU Medical Center/School of Medicine
Lauren Joseph - [email protected]
CAS Neuroscience
Research: Mechanisms of addiction, Caine Lab, McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Frank DeVita - [email protected]
CAS Biology, specialization in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Genetics
Research: Immunology/microbiology & atherosclerosis, Genco Lab BU Medical Center/School of Medicine
Lauren Joseph - [email protected]
CAS Neuroscience
Research: Mechanisms of addiction, Caine Lab, McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Your chance to express Your chance to express yourself yourself
Your chance to express Your chance to express yourself yourself
The Nerve is the semesterly, entirely student created magazine published by MBS
Preparation for a science career, resume building
Topics reflect the club’s interests, ranging from computer science to philosophy
Sections include: Research in Brief, Articles, Reviews and Opinions/Editorials
Student art and photography - no writing required!
The Nerve is the semesterly, entirely student created magazine published by MBS
Preparation for a science career, resume building
Topics reflect the club’s interests, ranging from computer science to philosophy
Sections include: Research in Brief, Articles, Reviews and Opinions/Editorials
Student art and photography - no writing required!
SectionsSectionsSectionsSections
Research in Brief
Short summaries of high impact research
Articles
Longer arguments on a focused topic with citations to support
Reviews
Summary of a high impact paper with a thesis and argument
Research in Brief
Short summaries of high impact research
Articles
Longer arguments on a focused topic with citations to support
Reviews
Summary of a high impact paper with a thesis and argument
SectionsSectionsSectionsSections
Opinion/Editorial
Open-ended topic, few citations, maybe offbeat/less academic
Back Cover
New this year - original science fiction or satire
Workshops - you will have help
Opinion/Editorial
Open-ended topic, few citations, maybe offbeat/less academic
Back Cover
New this year - original science fiction or satire
Workshops - you will have help
Key PlayersKey PlayersKey PlayersKey Players
Writers!
Editors
External reviewers
Artists/photographers
Graphic designers
Local businesses (advertising, $$$)
Writers!
Editors
External reviewers
Artists/photographers
Graphic designers
Local businesses (advertising, $$$)
PoliciesPoliciesPoliciesPolicies
We have a strict timeline and must stick to it in order to meet our goal of publication on Dec.1
The decision to participate is serious and requires significant extra work
Be prepared, cool, calm and collected - it will make the process much more manageable
Don’t bite off more than you can chew!
We have a strict timeline and must stick to it in order to meet our goal of publication on Dec.1
The decision to participate is serious and requires significant extra work
Be prepared, cool, calm and collected - it will make the process much more manageable
Don’t bite off more than you can chew!
DeadlinesDeadlinesDeadlinesDeadlines
September
22nd: Topics due, RIB topics chosen, artists
27th: RIB topic selections due
October
18th: 1st drafts due, send to editors (return ASAP)
20th: begin layout - save ourselves later
25th: 1st edits due back, send for copy editing
September
22nd: Topics due, RIB topics chosen, artists
27th: RIB topic selections due
October
18th: 1st drafts due, send to editors (return ASAP)
20th: begin layout - save ourselves later
25th: 1st edits due back, send for copy editing
DeadlinesDeadlinesDeadlinesDeadlines
November
1st: Copy edits due, send to external review
Week of the 7th: Ext. review back to writers
15th: Final edits due from writers
17th: Last copy edits, finalize & send to print
Printing takes about a week (Thanksgiving)
Projected release at the annual MBS panel event on December 1, 2011
November
1st: Copy edits due, send to external review
Week of the 7th: Ext. review back to writers
15th: Final edits due from writers
17th: Last copy edits, finalize & send to print
Printing takes about a week (Thanksgiving)
Projected release at the annual MBS panel event on December 1, 2011
ContactContactContactContact
See Lauren or Frank tonight or email us
[email protected] / [email protected]
Email [email protected]
Please don’t hesitate to contact us -- if you are thinking about writing, DO IT!
The experience is invaluable and unlike anything else that you will find on campus in science
See Lauren or Frank tonight or email us
[email protected] / [email protected]
Email [email protected]
Please don’t hesitate to contact us -- if you are thinking about writing, DO IT!
The experience is invaluable and unlike anything else that you will find on campus in science
The Nerve BlogThe Nerve BlogThe Nerve BlogThe Nerve Blog
AdministrationAdministrationAdministrationAdministration
Manager: Monika Chitre, [email protected]
CAS Neuroscience, minor in Biology
Associate Manager: Natalie Banacos, [email protected]
CAS Neuroscience, minor in Biology
Manager: Monika Chitre, [email protected]
CAS Neuroscience, minor in Biology
Associate Manager: Natalie Banacos, [email protected]
CAS Neuroscience, minor in Biology
What We DoWhat We DoWhat We DoWhat We Do
CategoriesCategoriesCategoriesCategories
Posting SchedulePosting SchedulePosting SchedulePosting Schedule
Associate EditorsAssociate EditorsAssociate EditorsAssociate Editors
PoliciesPoliciesPoliciesPolicies
ContactContactContactContact
Events and PREvents and PREvents and PREvents and PR
EventsEventsEventsEvents
Student-led discussions
Informal presentations and discussions organized and let by students
Movies
Showing of Memento
Miracle Berry Tasting
Student-led discussions
Informal presentations and discussions organized and let by students
Movies
Showing of Memento
Miracle Berry Tasting
TripsTripsTripsTrips
Bodies NYC
Society for Neuroscience Convention
Professional Panels
Neuro-Law, Dreams, Drugs
Bodies NYC
Society for Neuroscience Convention
Professional Panels
Neuro-Law, Dreams, Drugs
PR and MarketingPR and MarketingPR and MarketingPR and Marketing
Advertising for all events, The Nerve and The Nerve Blog
Join our Facebook group (Boston University Mind and Brain Society) and follow us on Tumblr @ buombs.tumblr.com
Advertising for all events, The Nerve and The Nerve Blog
Join our Facebook group (Boston University Mind and Brain Society) and follow us on Tumblr @ buombs.tumblr.com
Help Us!Help Us!Help Us!Help Us!
Interested in helping out?
Eboard meetings every Tuesday 7pm CAS 204B
Events/PR immediately following at 7:30
Interested in helping out?
Eboard meetings every Tuesday 7pm CAS 204B
Events/PR immediately following at 7:30
MBS Shadowing MBS Shadowing MBS Shadowing MBS Shadowing
AdministrationAdministrationAdministrationAdministration
Students shadow neurologists and neurosurgeons in clinic or in the operating room
Participating doctors at MGH and BUMC
We coordinate with physicians to schedule times for interested students, attend Eboard meetings email new doctors and keep in contact with UG Neuroscience
We need two new coordinators!
Students shadow neurologists and neurosurgeons in clinic or in the operating room
Participating doctors at MGH and BUMC
We coordinate with physicians to schedule times for interested students, attend Eboard meetings email new doctors and keep in contact with UG Neuroscience
We need two new coordinators!
OpportunitiesOpportunitiesOpportunitiesOpportunities
Opportunities are prioritized by interest and commitment to MBS
Certain dress codes apply to specific physicians
If you miss your scheduled appointment without making an effort days in advance to cancel, you will not have a second chance to shadow.
Times depend on doctors, but we meet every so often to discuss what we can do to make it easier on them
The first opportunity is September 21st !!!
Opportunities are prioritized by interest and commitment to MBS
Certain dress codes apply to specific physicians
If you miss your scheduled appointment without making an effort days in advance to cancel, you will not have a second chance to shadow.
Times depend on doctors, but we meet every so often to discuss what we can do to make it easier on them
The first opportunity is September 21st !!!
InterAxon @ BUInterAxon @ BUInterAxon @ BUInterAxon @ BU
What is Interaxon?What is Interaxon?What is Interaxon?What is Interaxon?
InterAxon is a undergraduate-run educational outreach program dedicated to teaching young students about neuroscience and promoting an interest in higher education.
Originally founded at UCLA in 2006, the group has expanded to many other universities along both east and west coasts and now hopes to expand to BU through MBS!
InterAxon is a undergraduate-run educational outreach program dedicated to teaching young students about neuroscience and promoting an interest in higher education.
Originally founded at UCLA in 2006, the group has expanded to many other universities along both east and west coasts and now hopes to expand to BU through MBS!
How InterAxon WorksHow InterAxon WorksHow InterAxon WorksHow InterAxon Works
By traveling to disadvantages high schools, middle schools and elementary schools in communities near the university, Interaxon @ BU will provide students with lessons about neuroscience that they may normally not have in their curriculums.
By engaging with these students through fun, interactive lessons and activities, we hope to encourage an interest in both neuroscience and sciences itself!
By traveling to disadvantages high schools, middle schools and elementary schools in communities near the university, Interaxon @ BU will provide students with lessons about neuroscience that they may normally not have in their curriculums.
By engaging with these students through fun, interactive lessons and activities, we hope to encourage an interest in both neuroscience and sciences itself!
What You Can do to Get What You Can do to Get Involved!Involved!
What You Can do to Get What You Can do to Get Involved!Involved!
If you’re a student with a strong background in psychology, neuroscience or neurobiology and love to interact with kids of all ages, or just enjoy teaching/hearing the sound of your own voice, then step on up!
Start helping us to contact administrators of local high schools, middle schools and elementary schools in the Boston area to start pitching InterAxon to them!
Brainstorm cool, creative lesson plans and activities for students of all ages.
Finally, go and teach some kids about neuroscience and feel really smart because you are in college and know more than them about stuff!
For more info and guidelines, check out http://interaxon-outreach.org/ for the UCLA site to see what this organization could be like at BU!
If you’re a student with a strong background in psychology, neuroscience or neurobiology and love to interact with kids of all ages, or just enjoy teaching/hearing the sound of your own voice, then step on up!
Start helping us to contact administrators of local high schools, middle schools and elementary schools in the Boston area to start pitching InterAxon to them!
Brainstorm cool, creative lesson plans and activities for students of all ages.
Finally, go and teach some kids about neuroscience and feel really smart because you are in college and know more than them about stuff!
For more info and guidelines, check out http://interaxon-outreach.org/ for the UCLA site to see what this organization could be like at BU!
