Conference Agenda
(as of 5/26/10)
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Thursday July 15, 2010
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7:30 am – 12:30 pm
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UB McNair Graduate School Visit
(includes breakfast and a boxed lunch) University Welcome: Dr. Margarita Dubocovich, Professor and Chair, University at Buffalo Pharmacology and Toxicology |
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12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Registration
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2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
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Student Workshop: "Why Earn a PhD?" Panel
Cascades Ballroom Facilitator: Dr. H. William Coles III, Assistant Vice Provost Panelists: - Carlos D. Cedeno, Molecular Pharmacology and Cancer Therapeutics
- Dr. Valerie Frerichs, Chemistry - Dr. Samarth Joseph, Geology - Dr. Olorunishola Olabisi, Electrical Engineering - Matthew Woodfork, Counseling Psychology |
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2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
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Professional Staff Workshop: "Nationally Competitive Fellowship & Scholarship Opportunities"
Porter/DeVeaux Rooms - Elizabeth Colucci, University at Buffalo Honors College
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4:30 pm – 5:45 pm
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Poster Presentation Session
Cataract Room |
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6:00 pm
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Welcome Dinner with Keynote Speaker:
- Dr. James Applegate, The Lumina Foundation
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| 9:00 pm | Student Meet & Greet Reception Crowne Plaza Hotel Ballroom |
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Friday July 16, 2010
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8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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All Day Break Foods & Drinks
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9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Registration
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9:00 am – 11:30 am
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Concurrent Oral Presentation Sessions
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12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
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Lunch with Featured UB McNair Alumnus
- Dr. Folarin Erogbogbo, Post-Doctoral Scholar, University at Buffalo
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1:45 pm – 3:50 pm
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Concurrent Oral Presentation Sessions
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~~~ Dinner on Your Own ~~~
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| 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (in intervals) |
"Maid of the Mist" Boat Tour (15 minute intervals from Crowne Plaza) |
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Saturday July 17, 2010
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8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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All Day Break Foods & Drinks
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9:00 am – 11:30 am
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Concurrent Oral Presentation Sessions
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11:45 am – 1:30 pm
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Lunch with Keynote Speakers
- Dr. Barbara Seals-Nevergold, University at Buffalo
- Dr. Peggy Brooks-Bertram, University at Buffalo |
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1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Registration for Graduate Program Representatives
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2:00 pm – 3:20 pm
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Concurrent Oral Presentation Sessions
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3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
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Graduate School Opportunities Fair
Cataract Room |
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5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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Coffeehouse with Dr. Esther Takeuchi
Red Jacket Room SUNY Distinguished Professor, University at Buffalo Chemical and Biological Engineering |
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7:00 pm
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Grand Banquet with Keynote Speaker:
- Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Duke University |
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Sunday July 18, 2010
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12:00 pm
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Hotel Check-out
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Last Modified: 05/26/10
