Meeting Minutes 1/23/08
Meeting Minutes
Neuroengineering Training Grant
1/23/08
Attendance: Heather Benz, Nasir Bhanpuri, Luke Johnson, Laura Malone, Aaron Wong
Goals and Initiatives
Prior to the meeting, L. Johnson and N. Bhanpuri met with N. Thakor and developed a list of goals reflective of what was accomplished last year and what the group might want to aim for this year. First was to promote awareness and interest in Neuroengineering (both at Hopkins and on a broader scope), accomplished through such means as the NEWRON newsletter, the Neuroengineering Essay contest, the NETI website, and the Fall Symposium. A second goal was to promote a strong, cohesive group of Neuroengineers at Hopkins, through such events as the Student Summer Seminar. Finally, a third, although lesser goal, was to increase clinical collaborations and translational research occurring at Hopkins. Other related efforts included the Neuroengineering job blog and the NETI blog. At a future meeting, these goals will be revised and clear initiatives formulated, with the aim that everyone contributes to at least one initiative.
Initiative Suggestions
Some ideas to consider for this upcoming year include hosting an event for Engineering Week in February, host a NETI-sponsored recruiting week event for incoming students in March, generate a forum for posting research rotation opportunities for incoming students, and make available peer-reviews of courses and continue to improve the Neuroengineering curriculum.
Grant Funds
Grant money should be spent on such purposes as conferences and workshops, but may also be applied to research-related materials such as books. N. Thakor should be informed of purchases for approval; submit receipts to Allen Strong. Remember that the fiscal year ends in July, so expenditures should be made prior to that time.
Progress Reports
Rather than having to continuously progress reports, a suggestion has been made to keep individual web-based progress reports that can be easily updated by each member as necessary. Thus begins the NETI campaign to go green.
Elections
Elections for new officers will be held at a future meeting.
Neuroengineering Training Grant
1/23/08
Attendance: Heather Benz, Nasir Bhanpuri, Luke Johnson, Laura Malone, Aaron Wong
Goals and Initiatives
Prior to the meeting, L. Johnson and N. Bhanpuri met with N. Thakor and developed a list of goals reflective of what was accomplished last year and what the group might want to aim for this year. First was to promote awareness and interest in Neuroengineering (both at Hopkins and on a broader scope), accomplished through such means as the NEWRON newsletter, the Neuroengineering Essay contest, the NETI website, and the Fall Symposium. A second goal was to promote a strong, cohesive group of Neuroengineers at Hopkins, through such events as the Student Summer Seminar. Finally, a third, although lesser goal, was to increase clinical collaborations and translational research occurring at Hopkins. Other related efforts included the Neuroengineering job blog and the NETI blog. At a future meeting, these goals will be revised and clear initiatives formulated, with the aim that everyone contributes to at least one initiative.
Initiative Suggestions
Some ideas to consider for this upcoming year include hosting an event for Engineering Week in February, host a NETI-sponsored recruiting week event for incoming students in March, generate a forum for posting research rotation opportunities for incoming students, and make available peer-reviews of courses and continue to improve the Neuroengineering curriculum.
Grant Funds
Grant money should be spent on such purposes as conferences and workshops, but may also be applied to research-related materials such as books. N. Thakor should be informed of purchases for approval; submit receipts to Allen Strong. Remember that the fiscal year ends in July, so expenditures should be made prior to that time.
Progress Reports
Rather than having to continuously progress reports, a suggestion has been made to keep individual web-based progress reports that can be easily updated by each member as necessary. Thus begins the NETI campaign to go green.
Elections
Elections for new officers will be held at a future meeting.
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