Kirsten Block, PhD (she/her)

Director of edu., professional dev. & outreach @ASBMB. Molecular biologist by training, now empowering others to succeed in BMB. All tweets my own.

[Kirsten Block, PhD (she/her) @kfblock]

@rsnavarro425 @UFMSE Congrats on this next adventure, Renato!!

[Kirsten Block, PhD (she/her) @kfblock]

Prepping for #DiscoverBMB Community Day. Outreach committee member Michele Vitolo (@UMmedschool) teaches @ASBMB's executive director how to pipet with @edvotek pipetting by numbers.

[Kirsten Block, PhD (she/her) @kfblock]

@thesilvalab @DukeU @DukeBiology So well deserved! Congratulations, Gustavo!

[ASBMB @ASBMB]

There's still time to register for today's webinar about grant application budgets! It starts at 1:30 p.m. Eastern. This event is free and open to all. https://t.co/BggYdB7wAj

[ASBMB @ASBMB]

Today, the @ASBMB Maximizing Access Committee, Public Affairs Advisory Committee, and Education and Professional Development Committee released this joint response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.
https://t.co/8JTiaSWroX

[Kirsten Block, PhD (she/her) @kfblock]

Join us this afternoon!

[ASBMB @ASBMB]

On Tuesday, ASBMB is hosting a webinar dedicated to LGBTQIA+ advocacy in STEM. Our panelists will discuss their career journeys, reflecting on what it was like when they started their education and training. Register: https://t.co/9gT7IzPB8P. #PrideMonth

[Kirsten Block, PhD (she/her) @kfblock]

.@NorthwesternU's Rick McGee shares job negotiation strategies with #DiscoverBMB attendees, starting with the initial offer. First things first: get the offer in writing

[Kirsten Block, PhD (she/her) @kfblock]

Another awesome crew of mentors lined up today to cover everything from preparing for grad school all the way to surviving your first few years as a junior faculty. All career stages (yes, even faculty!) are welcome to sign up! #DiscoverBMB

[ASBMB @ASBMB]

There's another chance to schedule 30-minute one-on-one mentoring sessions covering a range of career development topics today, noon-6 p.m. in Exhibit Hall 4AB.https://t.co/UhksDSXIzQ

[Kirsten Block, PhD (she/her) @kfblock]

First piece of advice from @cdorn56 in her session on good writing practices for a general audience: take everything you know about writing a scientific manuscript and throw it out. #DiscoverBMB

[Kirsten Block, PhD (she/her) @kfblock]

Going on all afternoon at #DiscoverBMB! Today's topics include chalk talk prep, CV/resume review, industry career advice, early faculty survival strategies, specific aims review, prepping for grad school, and general career advice.

[ASBMB @ASBMB]

#DiscoverBMB | Hoping to get advice on how to prepare for your next career move? Sign up for a 30-minute mentoring session with one of our experts from noon-6 p.m. in Exhibit Hall 4AB. https://t.co/Le1WyMFSoK

[Kirsten Block, PhD (she/her) @kfblock]

@KatieMSandlin @ASBMB Right there with you in the land of pre-conference jitters, but the @ASBMB education community is one of the most supportive groups I've ever worked with. You'll be among friends (ones you know & ones you've yet to meet) at #DiscoverBMB. Stop by & say hi if you need a pep talk!

[Kirsten Block, PhD (she/her) @kfblock]

So many spectacular and supportive coaches are lined up on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Topics include review of teaching statements, chalk talks, specific aims, CVs/resumes and more! Sign up for your 30-minute appointment in Exhibit Hall 4AB. #DiscoverBMB

[ASBMB @ASBMB]

What’s a conference without career coaching? We don’t want to know. #DiscoverBMB will offer one-on-one coaching, LinkedIn profile reviews and a job board. Read all about it in @kfblock’s round-up: https://t.co/w7BxxH7Ha0. Check out the schedule on the #DiscoverBMB app!

[Christopher Radka @ChrisRadka]

Great #JournalClub discussion with the #MOSAIC #K99R00 scholars about #bias and how we can promote #workplacediversity. Looking forward to #DiscoverBMB and seeing everyone in Seattle in a few weeks! ✈️
#cohort1and2 #community #change @ASBMB
@NIGMSTraining
@NIAIDFunding
@NIGMS

[Kirsten Block, PhD (she/her) @kfblock]

Apply by April 15 to join us at the 2023 @ASBMB IMAGE workshop: https://t.co/zmlyqwthf9 7/end

[Kirsten Block, PhD (she/her) @kfblock]

📢At long last, the #NSFfunded @ASBMB IMAGE grant writing workshop is back with version 2.0! Our 2023 workshop will take place June 8-11 in Washington, DC. What’s different about 2.0, you ask? Here are some of the updates! 🧵1/7

[Kirsten Block, PhD (she/her) @kfblock]

Mock review panels: IMAGE 2.0 participants can submit proposals for mock review at various points in the year, conveniently timed with major NIH/NSF deadlines. You’ll get comments and a recoding of the discussion back for you to incorporate feedback into your proposal. 6/7