National Institute for Modeling Biological Systems (NIMBioS)

Life happens, and our July Morsels from Numbers and Nature speaker had to cancel. But don’t worry! We’ve put together a highlight reel showcasing some of the wonderful Morsels from Numbers and Nature talks we've had so far. And guess what? We’re quickly approaching our one-year "Morsel-versary"! Check out these snippets from previous talks and get a sneak peek of the exciting lineup we have in store for the coming months. As always, thank you for the support and interest in our Morsels from Numbers and Nature series!

National Institute for Modeling Biological Systems (NIMBioS) will be hosting another #MathInNature Badge Series for Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians!! This event is for brownies and juniors. Register here -->> https://lnkd.in/eYTzzU72

NIMBioS proudly hosted the 2024 Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education (EDGE) Summer Program, supporting women and gender nonconforming mathematicians from diverse backgrounds. With a legacy spanning over 25 years, EDGE has been a wonderful advocate for diversity in mathematics. We're thrilled to share these photos from the banquet aboard the Volunteer Princess, where students had the opportunity to listen to guest speaker Dr. Raquel Lopez, a mathematics professor at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix, Arizona, and to enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks, and a sunset cruise.  #NIMBioS #EDGESummerProgram #WomenInMath #WomenInSTEM

We had an incredible time earlier today at the EDGE 2024 Banquet! 🛥️ I'm very grateful to be part of the NIMBioS team. #EDGE2024 #WomenInMath #NIMBioS #WomenInSTEM #ScienceCommunications

We're thrilled by the success we have had with our engaging and informative Morsels From Numbers and Nature talks! Are you interested in giving a Morsels from Numbers and Nature talk? Please submit an application indicating your preferred time slots and including your email address, talk topic and title, as well as 1-2 headshots for promotional purposes. Time slots are allocated on a first come, first served basis. #MathematicalModeling #LifeSciences #Research #MathematicalBiology #Ecology ⭐Questions? Contact@nimbios.org ⭐Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eVm_bCg6

We're thrilled by the success we have had with our engaging and informative Morsels From Numbers and Nature talks! Our awesome community has so many folks doing great work and we can’t wait to hear everyone share what they’re thinking! We've transitioned to an application process due to heightened interest and we're currently looking for applicants to fill our calendar dates. Are you interested in presenting a Morsels talk? Please submit an application indicating your preferred time slots and including your email address, talk topic and title, as well as 1-2 headshots for promotional purposes. Time slots are allocated on a first come, first served basis. We strongly encourage you to share this opportunity with your departments, colleagues, students, and anyone else who might want to listen or apply to present their work in an engaging and informal setting. Alternatively, if you know someone who would deliver a compelling Morsel, nominate them by sending us an email, and we'll follow up to gauge their interest in applying. Be sure to check out our YouTube playlist, where you can find all past Morsels talks. While we're seeing great views and online traction on these talks, we always strive for an enthusiastic "virtual crowd" to foster lively discussions! Once again, thank you for your support. We're truly grateful for such a wonderful community and are proud of the success of Morsels from Numbers and Nature. If you have any questions or need any assistance, you can reach us at: contact@nimbios.org. ⭐ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eKTeSxwe ⭐ View previous Morsels talks: https://lnkd.in/eq2pc-eB

We're thrilled to announce that the National Institute for Modeling Biological Systems (NIMBioS) is hosting the 2024 Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education (EDGE) Summer Program!  EDGE empowers women and gender nonconforming mathematicians from diverse backgrounds to excel in their PhD journeys. For over 25 years, EDGE has been a hub for diversity in mathematics. Beginning in June, participants will engage in workshops covering algebra, analysis, measure theory, and computational topics. These courses are designed to prepare students for the rigor of graduate studies and qualifying exams. Collaborative problem-solving sessions, colloquia, and presentations encourage participation and exciting discussions. Members of our community are helping create a great experience for students, including these folks who are giving talks throughout the month: NIMBioS Assistant Director of Grant Development, Dr. Anne M. Ho, Director of Data Sciences and AI, Dr. Belinda Akpa, UTK’s Chancellor's Professor of Mathematics, Dr. Suzanne Lenhart, and UTK’s Associate Head for Math Majors and Minors, Dr. Joan Lind. Happening later in June, The EDGE Summer Symposium, a two-day event, features research talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, bringing together participants, mentors, and members of the mathematics community. At NIMBioS, we're committed to supporting initiatives like EDGE that promote diversity and inclusivity in STEM. We are so excited to host this program and meet all of the participants!  Stay tuned for updates throughout the month of June.  #EDGEsummer2024 #DiversityInSTEM #WomenInMath #UTK #NIMBioS #WomeninSTEM

We're thrilled to announce our ongoing success with the engaging and informative Morsels From Numbers and Nature talks and we're eager to keep this momentum going within our awesome community. We are looking to keep filling our calendar dates! Be sure to check out our YouTube playlist, where you can find all of the previous Morsels talks. We’re getting some great views to the posted talks, but we always hope for a good “virtual crowd” for a fun conversation! Are you interested in giving a Morsels talk? Please use the sign-up sheet linked below or on our website to sign up for your preferred spot and please include your email address when you sign up. Please contact us with any questions by sending them to contact@nimbios.org. Feel free to share this with your departments, colleagues, students, and anyone else who may want to join in to listen or sign up to present their work in a fun and informal environment. Or, if you know someone you think would give a great Morsel, nominate them by emailing us. We will follow up to see if they are interested. As always, thank you for the ongoing support. We are grateful to have such a wonderful community! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eYSvPQve #morselsfromnumbersandnature #nimbios #mathematicalbiology #mathmodeling #ecology #utknoxville #mathematics #research #biology #researchexcellence #bioinformatics #datascience #quantitativebiology

#ThrowbackThursday With our Adventures in STEM Camp right around the corner, we want to shine a light on the Ijams field trip day from last year! To wrap up the fun week of #science, #technology, #engineering and #math activities, campers had the opportunity to explore Ijams Nature Center, a nonprofit nature center inspiring people of all ages through education and outdoor activities. We are excited and proud to collaborate again with ISSE and CURENT on this camp! We look forward to the next Adventures in STEM Camp, coming up in just 3 months. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/daws29sU  #NIMBioS #STEMOutreach #UTKnoxville #STEMEducation #UniversityofTennessee

One of the fun events that we host at the National Institute for Modeling Biological Systems (NIMBioS) is an informal, virtual sharing series called Morsels from Numbers and Nature. We've had a range of awesome talks so far, but one of my favorites was when Dr. William Godsoe discussed "Intuitive explanations of diversity: lessons from the Barbie movie." Check out the recording here: https://lnkd.in/eqgQtiVK And join us for our next morsel tomorrow (Thursday 4/18) at 12pm ET! https://lnkd.in/ea6SqyWC #nimbios