[ECOLOG-L] Workshop:College Park,MD.BioinformaticsPracticalToolsWorkshop.September15-18
Hi Everyone- We are offering a Fall Workshop in Introductory Bioinformatics Where/when: University of Maryland College Park, Maryland September 15-18, 2016 The handling of large datasets has become intractable without some level of bioinformatic literacy. Many biologists find that there is a steep learning curve to develop the confidence required to explore their genomics datasets effectively. This bioinformatics short course includes a rich collection of hands-on instruction and lectures specifically intended to help novice users become comfortable with a range of tools currently used to analyze deep sequencing data. There is no prerequisite for this course other than a willingness to learn and to work hard throughout the week. All workshop exercises will be implemented via VirtualBox and focus primarily on Illumina data; however, we will also include PacBio data during the genome assembly tutorial. Course participation is limited to 25 students to ensure an intimate learning environment. Course tuition is $800 and is open to graduate students, postdocs, staff, faculty, and industry researchers on a first come basis. Full course information, contact, instructor info and application instructions at https://biodatatraining.wordpress.com Please contact us if you have any questions or need additional info. Hope to see you in College Park. Nic and Ian
[ECOLOG-L] Short Course: Introduction to Maine Seaweeds: Identification, Ecology, and Ethnobotany
Greetings all- Please join us for a terrific week in the wilds of Maine just outside Acadia National Park’s Schoodic Peninsula at the Eagle Hill Institute. Jessica Muhlin and Nic Blouin promise an exciting introductory week to marine algae. The algae are a complex group of organisms living in both freshwater and marine environments. This short course will focus on marine macroalgae, or seaweeds, and is designed to introduce taxonomic, systematic, physiological, and ecological aspects of Maine seaweeds. Through field, lecture, and laboratory experiences, we will survey the seaweeds and habitats found in the Gulf of Maine, examine the evolutionary processes that led to the diversification of seaweeds, and learn life histories as well as the processes that influence the distribution of seaweeds over space and time in the Gulf of Maine. We will also include a module on ethnobotany and the economic importance of seaweeds in the North Atlantic. The course is limited to 15 students to ensure an inimate learning environment. Complete information for associated costs, application information and details about Eagle Hill can be found here: http://www.eaglehill.us/index.shtml http://www.eaglehill.us/programs/nhs/nhs-calendar.shtml A Downloadable flyer can be accessed here: http://www.eaglehill.us/programs/nhs/seminar-flyer-pdfs/2015Seaweed_MuhlinBlouin.pdf Please email Jessie or Nic directly if you have any questions regarding the work plan for the week or are interested in college credit. Jessie Muhlin (jessica.muh...@mma.edu) is an Associate Professor of Marine Biology at Maine Maritime Academy where she teaches courses in the Corning School of Ocean Studies. Her research interests focus on the reproductive ecology, population genetics and food web ecology of fucoid seaweeds in the northwestern Atlantic. Jessie is also actively involved in art-science collaborations using marine algae as inspiration. She is committed to educating the public on the importance and fascinating aspects of the algae and she regularly presents in educator workshops. Nic Blouin (nblo...@mail.uri.edu) is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Rhode Island. Nic’s primary scientific interests revolve around how evolutionary pressure drives adaptation in seaweeds. He uses a combination of field observations and whole genome data to understand how genomic changes affect life histories. Nic also has experience with seaweed aquaculture in Maine and in Asia, and has used intertidal collecting forays and art-making as a way to help students understand the interconnectivity of the environment and ecological success in the intertidal zone. Along with Jessie, Nic has extensive knowledge of Maine’s marine algal community. Jessie and Nic have been working together on various projects for over 10 yrs.
[ECOLOG-L] Bioinfomatics workshop in Raleigh, NC update: Location set & 5 available spots
Hi Everyone- We have booked into a conference space at Raleigh HQ and believe it will provide us with the space and resources we need for a terrific workshop. 310 S. Harrington Street Raleigh, NC 27603 http://hqraleigh.com/ For those of you who are traveling, there are several reasonable hotel and Air BnB options nearby. If you have any affiliation with NC state, their Raleigh campus has guest accommodations as well. I have attached a flyer for the workshop and full workshop details/registration info is here: https://biodatatraining.wordpress.com/
[ECOLOG-L] Practical Bioinformatics Tools Workshop May18-22
We still have space! Please contact us if you have any questions or need additional info. Hope to see you in Raleigh. Spring workshop in Bioinformatics Raleigh, North Carolina May 18 - 22, 2015 The handling of large datasets has become intractable without some level of bioinformatic literacy. Many biologists find that there is a steep learning curve to develop the confidence required to explore their genomics datasets effectively. This bioinformatics short course includes a rich collection of hands-on instruction and lectures specifically intended to help novice users become comfortable with a range of tools currently used to analyze next-generation data. There is no prerequisite for this course other than a willingness to learn and to work hard throughout the week. All workshop exercises will be implemented via VirtualBox and focus on Illumina data. Course participation is limited to to 25 students to ensure an intimate learning environment. Course instructors: Nic Blouin, PhD & Ian Misner PhD Full course information/topics, contact, instructor info, and application instructions at https://biodatatraining.wordpress.com
