Summer Student Symposium 2015
Location: MDI Biological Laboratory (travel information)
The MDI Biological Laboratory Summer Student Symposium showcases summer student fellow’s research. The symposium is designed to bring student researchers across our various laboratories together to present their research through interactive presentations and posters. This is an excellent opportunity for the MDI Biological Laboratory community to view our students/mentor collaborations. MDI Biological Laboratory extends an invitation and encourages friends and family members to register and attend. Space is limited and registration is required.
Abstract Submission Deadline: Tuesday July 28, 2015
(Note: Students may co-present posters. You can indicate this on the abstract submission form. However, all fellows should register independently.)
Registration deadline: Saturday August 1, 2015
Keynote Speaker: Shenna Bellows, MDI Biological Laboratory Alumna (’93-’94), Owner and President of Bellows & Company
MDI Biological Laboratory is located next to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine.
Fees
Summer Fellows: Complimentary + 2 complimentary guest tickets
Mentors: Complimentary +1 complimentary mentor staff ticket
Additional guests may register and purchase lunch ($10) and dinner ($35) tickets here.
James A. Coffman, Ph.D.Associate Professor; Director, Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)MDI Biological Laboratory
| Friday, August 7, 2015 | |
| 10:00-11:15 am | Registration and Poster Set-Up (Maren Conference Center) |
| 11:15-12:20 pm | Lunch (Dining Hall) |
| 12:20-12:30 pm | Welcome Remarks, Chuck Fidler, Ph.D., Director of Education, MDI Biological Laboratory (Maren Auditorium) |
| 12:30-2:15 pm | Session 1: Student Presentations |
| 12:30-12:45 pm | Walker Fuchs |
| 12:45-1:00 pm | Rebecca Young |
| 1:00-1:15 pm | Victor Anosike |
| 1:15-1:30 pm | Amber Wolf |
| 1:30-1:45 pm | Carl Vitzthum |
| 1:45-2:00 pm | Eleanor Quenzer |
| 2:00-2:15 pm | Conner Lajoie |
| 2:15-3:15 pm | Poster Session and Refreshment (listed alphabetically): Baturay Aydemir Sarah Dobbins Harrison Fisher Axel Heinmann Saskia Heinemann Megan Hooper Bethany Humphrey Romeo Kimpwene Harrison Knowlton Samantha Lackeyram-Owen Abigail Leberman Marina Mackinnon Jessica Mayhew Jane McLarney Nelea Mihaila Heiner Riesle Abigail Riitano Karen Schaeffer Ming Feng Schnorr Sue Sim Emily Whitaker |
| 3:15-4:45 pm | Session 2: Student Presentations |
| 3:15-3:30 pm | Monique Theriault |
| 3:30-3:45 pm | Weronika Grabowska |
| 3:45-4:00 pm | Elsie Washburn |
| 4:00-4:15 pm | Jaspreet Kohli |
| 4:15-4:30 pm | Hannah Grover |
| 4:30-4:45 pm | Alex Dimond |
| 4:45 pm | Alumni Panel: Life Beyond the Lab Bench
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| 6:00 pm | Reception and music by the Clam City Ramblers |
| 6:50 pm | Remarks, Susan K. Fellner, M.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine |
| 7:00 pm | Dinner |
| 7:45 pm | Keynote Speaker: Shenna Bellows, MDI Biological Laboratory Alumna (’93-’94), Owner and President of Bellows & Company |
| Student Recognition and Reception Robert L. Morris, Ph.D., Wheaton College, Visiting Scientists Program Director, MDI Biological Laboratory Bram Lutton, Ph.D., Endicott College, Residential Life Director and Alumni Association President, MDI Biological Laboratory |
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| 8:30 pm | Music by the Clam City Ramblers |
Discounted Hotel Room Blocks
- Best Western Acadia Park Inn $179.00/night less than 1 mile from campus. 1-800-937-8376. Discount Code: BIO LAB-student symposium. A limited number of discounted rooms held through July 11, 2015. Rooms may still be available for regular rate after that date.
- Please visit the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce website for a wide variety of local lodging options, including bed-and-breakfasts, hotels, motels, cottages and campgrounds.
For additional information, please contact Amy Morley at amorley@nullmdibl.org or 207-288-9880 x119.