1. What is CSTM?
“The Committee for Scientific Training and Mentoring exists to bring career training and development opportunities to the scientific staff within the Danforth Center, foster a sense of community through scientific discussions and social functions, and facilitate communication throughout all levels of the center.”

2. Who are CSTM?
We are a self-organized group of non-PI level scientists interested in strengthening our career development and mentoring relationships.
2017 CSTM Co-chairs
Patricia Baldrich
Raj Deepika Chauhan
Tariqul Islam
Dan Lin
Anne Phillips

3. Inclusive Defined by what we do Train and mentor All scientific staff
Activities
Workshops
Biobash
Cheers to Careers
External speakers and seminars
Happy hours
Other career development events

4. BioBash

5. https://www. danforthcenter

6. LaunchCode: CoderGirl

7. LaunchCode: CoderGirl

8. LaunchCode: CoderGirl
First 6 Months: Learning Cycle
Use curated portions of online classes to learn:
Statistics
Python
Interfacing with databases
Data visualization tools
Second 6 Months: Project Cycle
Develop your own coding project
Work with experienced mentors to produce a product
Time Commitment:
2 Hours/ week in-class
~8 Hours/ week assignments and homework