ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Saraswathi S PhD Student Iowa State University Ames, Iowa, USA Chairperson: ISCB-SC-RSG

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Aim of ISCB-SC Serve the needs of student researchers in the field of Computational Biology. Serve the needs of student researchers in the field of Computational Biology. Provide an international network of excellence for young researchers. Provide an international network of excellence for young researchers. Offer resources and events geared to the scientific advancement of the next generation of computational biologists. Offer resources and events geared to the scientific advancement of the next generation of computational biologists.

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S The Three Musts Students MUST be cognizant of what options are available to them Students MUST be cognizant of what options are available to them Universities and their faculty MUST be aware of the impact of training and niche of discipline Universities and their faculty MUST be aware of the impact of training and niche of discipline Companies and Institutions MUST have some measure for quality of students Companies and Institutions MUST have some measure for quality of students

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Regional Student Groups Proposal The ISCB-SC is actively seeking the establishment of a Regional Student Group around the world. The ISCB-SC is actively seeking the establishment of a Regional Student Group around the world. The ISCB-SC aims at facilitating the development of the next generation of computational biologists The ISCB-SC aims at facilitating the development of the next generation of computational biologists ISCB-SC is committed to serve the specific needs of regions locally and elevate them internationally. ISCB-SC is committed to serve the specific needs of regions locally and elevate them internationally.

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Goals of RSGs The basic aims are : To promote the growth, development and usage of information science and information technology to the benefit of health professionals, industry groups, universities and students. To promote the growth, development and usage of information science and information technology to the benefit of health professionals, industry groups, universities and students. To advance cooperation among health professionals in the field of Medical and Bio-Informatics with students and industry. To advance cooperation among health professionals in the field of Medical and Bio-Informatics with students and industry. To provide a forum for the dissemination, exchange and analysis of information through education and participation of its members. To provide a forum for the dissemination, exchange and analysis of information through education and participation of its members.

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Projected activities for RSG Creation of a virtual network across many institutions including young and senior researchers in academia and industry. Creation of a virtual network across many institutions including young and senior researchers in academia and industry. Organize periodic local scientific and career events. Organize periodic local scientific and career events. Create a board with jobs opportunities and relevant business and academic initiatives associated to computational biology around the world. Create a board with jobs opportunities and relevant business and academic initiatives associated to computational biology around the world.

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Constitution of Regional Student Group (RSG)

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Leadership President President Secretary Secretary Additional governing positions to come later. Additional governing positions to come later. Each RSG will have at least one Faculty Sponsor who is an ISCB member. Each RSG will have at least one Faculty Sponsor who is an ISCB member. Membership in ISCB (For leaders of RSG) Membership in ISCB (For leaders of RSG) Method of election of leadership (Democratic) Method of election of leadership (Democratic) Contributing members will be given incentives during ISMB-SCS events. Contributing members will be given incentives during ISMB-SCS events.

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S President President President –vision –Execute plans –Supervise the outcome of the activities

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Secretary Complement the leadership role of the President Complement the leadership role of the President Accountable for RSG finances Accountable for RSG finances Prepare Annual Report of Activities and Finances to the SC Prepare Annual Report of Activities and Finances to the SC Keep track of contacts (addresses, phone and s) within the local network Keep track of contacts (addresses, phone and s) within the local network Keep track of web resources and maintenance Keep track of web resources and maintenance Ensure prompt communication between the RSG, SC Ensure prompt communication between the RSG, SC Tasks can be delegated to members Tasks can be delegated to members

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Trial Period Initially One Year Initially One Year This period would be judged with respect to a minimum performance standard, operating within the set terms and regulations This period would be judged with respect to a minimum performance standard, operating within the set terms and regulations The SC Regional Student Group Subcommittee (see Student Council Terms) would make recommendations to the Faculty Sponsor (who will continue to support on approval). The SC Regional Student Group Subcommittee (see Student Council Terms) would make recommendations to the Faculty Sponsor (who will continue to support on approval).

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Trial Period (contd) Members of the proposed RSG should submit a one-page proposal describing the benefits that the new RSG will bring its regional students. Members of the proposed RSG should submit a one-page proposal describing the benefits that the new RSG will bring its regional students.

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Support from ISCB-SC A representative position in the SC leadership board. A representative position in the SC leadership board. Access to SC web space within the SC infrastructure. Access to SC web space within the SC infrastructure. A platform to facilitate practicing newly acquired organizational and soft skills to get to their next desired level of scientific accomplishment. A platform to facilitate practicing newly acquired organizational and soft skills to get to their next desired level of scientific accomplishment.

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Support from ISCB-SC A start-up kit which contains guidelines for formation and conductance of RSG A start-up kit which contains guidelines for formation and conductance of RSG Sharing of protocols and expertise for hosting events events ("ISCB Student Council Regional Meeting", etc.). Sharing of protocols and expertise for hosting events events ("ISCB Student Council Regional Meeting", etc.). Access to the existing database containing contact information for companies of interest. Access to the existing database containing contact information for companies of interest.

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Support from ISCB-SC Support for holding local events, through marketing and “know how”. Support for holding local events, through marketing and “know how”. i.e. International Projection of Local RSGs on ISCB and ISCB-SC web sites i.e. International Projection of Local RSGs on ISCB and ISCB-SC web sites

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S ISCB Student Council Symposium 4 ISCB Student Council Symposium at ISMB 2008, Fortaleza, Brazil 4 th ISCB Student Council Symposium at ISMB 2008, Fortaleza, Brazil Featuring keynote lectures, oral presentations and a poster session, awards, Surveys, Social Events. Featuring keynote lectures, oral presentations and a poster session, awards, Surveys, Social Events. Under-graduate and graduate students, Post- docs Under-graduate and graduate students, Post- docs Unique opportunity to meet fellow students and researchers for networking and exchange of ideas Unique opportunity to meet fellow students and researchers for networking and exchange of ideas Many sponsors for past and present events Many sponsors for past and present events

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S ISCB Student Council Symposium 4 ISCB Student Council Symposium at ISMB 2008, Fortaleza, Brazil 4 th ISCB Student Council Symposium at ISMB 2008, Fortaleza, Brazil Featuring keynote lectures, oral presentations and a poster session, awards, Surveys, Social Events. Featuring keynote lectures, oral presentations and a poster session, awards, Surveys, Social Events. Under-graduate and graduate students, Post- docs Under-graduate and graduate students, Post- docs Unique opportunity to meet fellow students and researchers for networking and exchange of ideas Unique opportunity to meet fellow students and researchers for networking and exchange of ideas Many sponsors for past and present events Many sponsors for past and present events

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ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S ISCB- SC - RSGs We can complement each others’ work and create an environment which will help our students to excel in their fields. We can complement each others’ work and create an environment which will help our students to excel in their fields. Create a forum for the dissemination, exchange and analysis of information through education and participation of RSG members. Create a forum for the dissemination, exchange and analysis of information through education and participation of RSG members.

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Support Support from local industries/universities for RSG members Website support Website support Monetary support for local activities ( to be budgeted) Monetary support for local activities ( to be budgeted) Travel fellowship Travel fellowship Mentorship scheme Mentorship scheme Industry placement for students in the industry ( local and abroad) Industry placement for students in the industry ( local and abroad)

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Benefits for local organizations Projected increase of student members. Projected increase of student members. Development of scientific pool of the region Development of scientific pool of the region Access to international newsletters, mailing lists of ISCB-SC updating the latest happenings in the international scene Access to international newsletters, mailing lists of ISCB-SC updating the latest happenings in the international scene Higher profile in the region and international arena. Higher profile in the region and international arena. A motivated student army to help with their activities. A motivated student army to help with their activities. Grooming of future leaders for local organizations who will be trained for conducting useful activities Grooming of future leaders for local organizations who will be trained for conducting useful activities

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Join these RSG Groups !!!!! Singapore Singapore India India Denmark Denmark Africa Africa Canada Canada Korea Korea USA…….. and growing… Be there…!! USA…….. and growing… Be there…!!

ISCB-SC - Saraswathi.S Thank You………..