Vermont Genetics Network

5/9/2008 6:03 pm

Faculty Professional Development Seminar
Hosted by Middlebury College
January 26, 2008

Guest Speaker Jill Salvo, PhD,
Union College

The Baccalaureate Partner Institution (BPI) Coordinators planned their 2nd Professional Development Seminar which was held at Middlebury College on Saturday, January 26, 2008. The topic for this seminar was “How to Write an AREA Grant” and the guest speaker was Jill Salvo, PhD, Director of Government Grants and Associate Professor of Biology, Union College.

Networking at breakfast

Faculty members from all of our Baccalaureate Partner Institutions (BPIs) were in attendance and enjoyed a networking continental breakfast.

Once the program officially began, Dr. Salvo explained many of the challenges of writing an AREA grant. Her presentation was met with numerous questions as those present gained valuable knowledge that will assist them in their own grant writing.

To view Dr. Salvo’s PowerPoint Presentation – Click Here
Grant Writing Tips – Click Here

Seminar Panelists (L to R):
Dr. Jill Salvo, Dr. Catherine Combelles,
Franci Farnsworth and Angela Irvine

Following her presentation, Dr. Salvo participated in a panel along with two grant managers; Franci Farnsworth of Middlebury College and Angela Irvine of Saint Michael's College. The fourth panel member was Dr. Catherine Combelles of Middlebury College, who is currently serving as an NIH grant reviewer. The panel offered numerous tips on the “dos and don’ts” of grant writing that resulted in an active question and answer period.

Networking at lunch

Once the formal program was over, the group moved into the dining area and further discussed grant writing challenges over lunch (provided by Middlebury College). The afternoon concluded at 1:30 and all participants were extremely complimentary about the entire program. VGN would like to thank Middlebury College BPI Coordinator, Dr. Chris Watters and Grants Manager, Franci Farnsworth, for their efforts in hosting the event.

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