Ways to Connect
Ways to Connect with Our Community
Whether you're curious about NITMB or already heavily engaged we invite you to connect with our community scientifically and socially. Find below ways you'd like to engage.
IN PERSON
When: Fridays 10:00-11:00am central
Where: 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Talks in Suite 4010 | Refreshments in Suite 3500
Who is presenting: SEE EVENTS
How do I get there? SEE DIRECTIONS
VIRTUAL
RESEARCH
Annually NITMB call for research proposals from Northwestern & UChicago NITMB members. Awarded proposals receive funds to support graduate students &/or postdocs, plus $10,000 towards supplies and travel.
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LEARNING & TRAINING
NITMB facilitates workshops featuring key concepts in biology for mathematicians and key concepts in mathematics for biologists. Workshops will be announced in our newsletter.
DEVELOPING COLLABS
NITMB encourages its members and affiliates to organize single day workshops on a topic. Organizers select speakers, set the agenda, invite key participants, and report back on outcomes. LEARN MORE
SOCIAL
Create your own profile on NITMB's website to
view the Community Directory of members, affiliates and participants.
JOIN Here
VIEW Community Directory
PLUG-IN & BE HEARD
We welcome members and affiliates to seize on the leadership opportunities in NITMB. We welcome your input and talents on the Workshop Planning, Training & Mentoring, and Engagement & Community Committees, and the Early Career Researchers Council.
Interested? Contact Julie Des Jardins
MEMBERSHIP
Official membership loops you into all the research and opportunities of NITMB and costs nothing. The NITMB is composed of tenure-line faculty from primarily two academic institutions: Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. Currently there are 86 faculty members of NITMB. Find out more about the benefits and application process.
FREQUENT LINKS
One-Day or Week-Long Pass
Reserve a Desk
General Handbook
In need of further direction: Office Hours
Want to participate in NITMB but don’t know how? Reach out to our Engagement and Community lead, Julie Des Jardins, who can help. ​Join office hours where you can learn more about engaging with the NITMB community, express concerns, ask questions, and connect with NITMB.
In Person Office Hours: Wednesdays 12pm - 1pm central time
Virtual Office Hours: Thursdays 12pm - 1pm​ central time
Email her for the Zoom link or to make an appointment julie.desjardins@northwestern.edu