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Ask the Editor

Thursday, December 26, 2024
Note, moving to Wednesdays in 2025. Have a question about a writing project? Stop by the SERCC virtual office hours to get your questions answered by a scientific editor.
BioRender webinar announcement

Webinar: Getting Started with BioRender

Thursday, December 26, 2024
The SERCC and the CCOM Research Office are co-sponsoring a UI-exclusive webinar on getting started with BioRender with Van Thalavanh of BioRender. This presentation will provide an overview of the BioRender software and cover topics that are relevant for creating compelling science figures.
BioRender webinar announcement

Webinar: New & Advanced Features in BioRender

Thursday, December 26, 2024
The SERCC and the CCOM Research Office are co-sponsoring a UI-exclusive webinar by Van Thalavanh of BioRender. This presentation will review basic features in BioRender and take a deeper dive into new features including the Poster Builder Tool, graphing and analysis capabilities, and PowerPoint integration.

Upcoming Changes to NIH Applications and Peer Review

Monday, November 25, 2024
The NIH is implementing multiple changes in 2025 that will affect the submission and review of grant applications.

Call for applications: SERCC Editing Internship

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
To meet the growing interest in training for careers in scientific editing among researchers, the SERCC is sponsoring an unpaid Scientific Editing Internship.
Information about webinar

Webinar: Top Design Tips for Better Graphical Abstracts

Friday, November 1, 2024
The SERCC and the CCOM Research Office are co-sponsoring a UI-exclusive webinar on designing graphical abstracts by Sydney Burniston of BioRender. This presentation will cover topics that are universal to creating good schematic figures and that can be applied using any graphics program.

Upcoming Changes to Submission and Review of NIH Grant Applications

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The NIH is implementing multiple changes in 2025 that will affect the submission and review of grant applications.

EMBO Laboratory Leadership Courses

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) has a number of in-person or online courses on laboratory leadership, project management, or scientific skills that are available for researchers at different career stages.
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Ask the Editor

Thursday, March 7, 2024
Have a question about a writing project? Stop by the SERCC virtual office hours to get your questions answered by a scientific editor.

A brief guide to NIH biosketch changes

Friday, August 6, 2021
A new biosketch format went into effect January 25, 2022. Here is a brief guide to help you get your biosketch ready for your next submission.

Events

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Clarence Tow Lecture in Economics: Phil Smith

Thursday, April 24, 2025 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Phil Smith is the National Field Director at the Concord Coalition and has more than two decades of experience at this organization. He helped conduct countless seminars, congressional and presidential town hall meetings, and public policy initiatives.He has traveled to all 50 states, delivering speeches to a range of political and civic organizations, colleges, universities, and financial planning groups. He works extensively with the media including appearances on most major television and...

Clarence Tow Lecture in Economics: Econometrics Mini Conference

Friday, April 25, 2025 8:30am to 4:30pm
Pappajohn Business Building
This event will explore the latest research and applications in econometrics. This conference will feature distinguished keynote speakers and engaging discussions. RSVP to Suyong Song (suyong-song@uiowa.edu) or Jeremy McIntosh (jeremy-mcintosh@uiowa.edu) by Friday, April 4.