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February 15, 2017 |
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| Society News |
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| The GSA Executive Committee released a statement on February 3, 2017, in response to President Trump’s executive order on immigration and visas. The order has since been temporarily suspended by the courts, but uncertainty remains for those affected. |
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Congratulations to seven undergraduate researchers who will receive Victoria Finnerty Undergraduate Travel Awards to support their attendance at this year’s Annual Drosophila Research Conference. The awardees are:
- James Cevallos (UCLA)
- Liesl Strand (University of Washington)
- Madison Hupp (Kennesaw State University)
- Courtney Willet (Kennesaw State University)
- Ryan Salemme (John Carroll University)
- Jenna Harris (Georgia State University)
- Matthew Riccetti (University of Dayton)
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| GSA Meetings |
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| Planning to attend this year’s International C. elegans Conference? The abstract submission site is now open. Deadline: March 30, 2017. |
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| Did the executive order on immigration affect your ability to make the early registration deadline for the Annual Drosophila Research Conference? Please email: sbrown@genetics-gsa.org |
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| Students and Postdocs |
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| This year’s National Postdoc Association (NPA) Annual Meeting will be held in San Francisco on March 17-19. Don’t forget you can save 20% off membership costs by taking advantage of a joint GSA-NPA membership. |
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| Giving effective presentations is a critical skill for scientists in academia and beyond. Christine Kelly from Inside Higher Ed provides some tips. |
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GSA Journals
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| Cpf1 has emerged as an alternative to the Cas9 RNA-guided nuclease. Watkins-Chow et al. show that gene targeting rates in mice using Cpf1 can meet or even surpass Cas9 targeting rates, but require higher concentrations of mRNA and guide. |
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Highly Efficient Cpf1-Mediated Gene Targeting in Mice Following High Concentration Pronuclear Injection
Dawn E. Watkins-Chow, Gaurav K. Varshney, Lisa J. Garrett, Zelin Chen, Erin A. Jimenez, Cecilia Rivas, Kevin S. Bishop, Raman Sood, Ursula L. Harper, William J. Pavan, Shawn M. Burgess
G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics February 2017 7: 719-722 |
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| Behind the cover: Oh Canada |
| Learn about the rich history behind the February cover of G3, which celebrates the assembly of the Canadian beaver genome—just in time for Canada's 150th Birthday! |
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| In the Year of the Rooster, a new chicken genome assembly is hatched |
| The chicken is one of humanity’s closest and oldest allies. Warren et al. further our understanding of this familiar bird, presenting a new and substantially improved chicken genome assembly. |
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| Members in the News |
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| Adam S. Wilkins, GENETICS Perspectives Editor, has recently published Making Faces: The Evolutionary Origin of the Human Face. The book illuminates how the unusual characteristics of the human face came about—both the physical shape of facial features and the critical role facial expression plays in human society. |
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| Education |
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| Undergraduates benefit from doing scientific research, but there are relatively few research mentors available. In the March issue of CBE—Life Sciences Education, Frantz et al. show that a collaborative learning model produces student outcomes just as positive as a traditional apprenticeship. |
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| Applications are open for the Gordon Research Conference on Undergraduate Biology Education Research: Improving Diversity, Equity, and Learning in Biology Education. Deadline: June 11, 2017. |
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| The Promoting Active Learning and Mentoring (PALM) Network provides faculty and postdoctoral fellows with resources to gain hands-on experience and mentorship in bringing evidence-based, effective active learning strategies into their own classrooms. Applications for funding are open on a rolling basis. |
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| Policy |
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| More than 100 demonstrations allied with the “March for Science” in Washington DC will take place across the globe on April 22. You can browse an interactive map listing all march locations. |
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| Community Announcements |
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| Applications are open for the Yeast Genetics and Genomics course at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Scholarships are available to attendees. Deadline: April 15, 2017. |
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Looking for a job or have one to offer? GeneticsCareers.org provides free job listings across the breadth of genetics—from academic, government, and industry positions to postdoctoral opportunities and much more. |
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| 5 Reasons to join the GSA |
- Networking: Connect with our international community of microbial, plant, animal, human, population, and theoretical geneticists, as well as other thought leaders in the field.
- Education and Mentorship: Participate in professional development workshops and meet mentors who can help you progress to the next level of your career.
- Advocate for Research: Become an advocate for genetic research and work with GSA to share the value of your research with the public and policymakers.
- Become a Leader: Vote and run for positions on the GSA Board of Directors and GSA committees, where decisions regarding the direction of the Society are made.
- Promote your Research: Publish in GENETICS and G3 at a reduced rate and become eligible to have your contributions to the field recognized with a GSA award.
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