ABASM
(Allegheny Branch of the
American Society for
Microbiology)
2015 Annual Meeting
Nov. 6 & 7 at University of
Pittsburgh at Greensburg
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Preliminary Schedule
Friday, November 6th
3:00-5:00 PM
3:00-5:00 PM
5:15-6:15 PM
6:15- 6:30 PM
6:30-7:30 PM
7:45-9:15 PM
Registration for ABASM, Smith Hall Lounge
Poster set-up, First and Second Floors Smith Hall Hallways
Hands-On Workshops:
 For Faculty: MCAT Verbal Reasoning/ Critical Thinking: How can we
improve our student’s abilities in these sections? Hosted by Princeton
Review, Smith Hall 216
 For Students: Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Graduate School Interviews,
Hosted by Pitt-Greensburg Career Services Smith Hall 215
Buffet Dinner (advance registration required, cost $20), Hempfield Room,
Chambers Hall
Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dr. Olivia Long,
Genes without Borders, ASM Branch Distinguished Lecturer Dr. Briana Burton
Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology, Harvard University, Hempfield
Room, Chambers Hall
Hands-On Workshops:
 For Faculty: MCAT Biology Information; How to introduce MCAT
questions/ passages in undergraduate classes. Hosted by Princeton
Review Smith Hall 216
 For Students: Personal Statement Workshop, Hosted by Princeton
Review, Smith Hall 215
Saturday, November 2nd
8:00-10:30 AM
8:00-9:30 AM
8:30- 9:30 AM
Registration for ABASM, Smith Hall Lounge,
Poster set-up, First and Second Floors, Smith Hall Science Building
Continental Breakfast, Smith Hall Lounge
For Faculty: Dr. Sandra Burton: A 100+ Person Conversation: Active
Learning in the Introductory Lecture Classroom Smith Hall 216
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9:30 AM
9:30-10:30 AM
10:45-11:45 PM
10:45-11:45 PM
12:00-1:45 PM
12:00-1:45 PM
2:00-3:00 PM
3:00-4:00 PM
3:00-4:00 PM
4:05- 4:35 PM
4:35-5:00 PM
Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dr. Olivia Long, Smith Hall Lounge
Session 1 Poster Presentations (even numbered posters), First and Second
Floors Hallways, Smith Hall
Snacks, Smith Hall Lounge
Session 1 Oral Presentations, Undergraduate Student Presentations, Smith 216
Session 2 Oral Presentations, Graduate Student Presentations, Smith Hall 214
ABASM Business Meeting and Lunch, Hempfield Room Chambers Hall
Student lunch and activity led by Tri-Beta Chambers Hall
Session 2 Poster Presentations (odd numbered posters), First and Second Floors
Hallways, Smith Hall
Session 2 Oral Presentations, Smith Hall 216
Snacks, Smith Hall Lounge
Talk; Campania Chapel
Awards presentation and Closing Remarks, Dr. Olivia Long, Campania Chapel
Titles and Friday registration must be received
electronically by Monday, October 26, 2015
Persons NOT desiring meals can register on-site to attend talks and poster sessions with
registration or ABASM membership.
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