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Knowledge Transfer 11 Apr 2017
Serial crystallography is a rapidly growing field with a correspondingly rapidly growing user base. One of the main bottlenecks in serial crystallography is the ability to rapidly filter and analyze large datasets to arrive at accurate structure factors for structure solution and refinement. These workshops are designed as an introduction to…
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Events 25 Sep 2018
Sep 25 2018
Users meeting lectures, and workshops.
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BioXFEL Graduate Student Cross-Training Scholarship
Teaching Materials 11 Nov 2015
BioXFEL is committed to providing our students with opportunities to diversify their skill sets and integrate themselves into our highly multidisciplinary Center. In addition to the workshops, conferences and online courses, we will now be offering our students the opportunity to train in another technique in another laboratory within the Center.
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Members
Since 2016, the Center has been key to my scientific growth, exposing me to different workshops and enriching scientific experiences.
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Workshops 26 Aug 2014 Contributor(s): Tom Grant, Nadia Zatsepin
Video and interactive web presentations with PDF slides available for download. Description Serial crystallography is a rapidly growing field with a correspondingly rapidly growing user base. One of the main bottlenecks in serial crystallography is the ability to efficiently filter and analyze large datasets to arrive at accurate structure factors…
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67th Annual Meeting of the American Crystallographic Association (ACA)
Events 26 May 2017
May 26 2017
The meeting will launch with a full day of workshops on four different topics followed by an Opening Ceremony and Reception on Friday, May 26.
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Knowledge Transfer 27 Apr 2017
The X-ray Laser Interactive Network Colloquia (XLINC) Series comprises three main activities: the BioXFEL Journal Club, the BioXFEL Online Lecture Series and BioXFEL sponsored Workshops.… In the BioXFEL Journal Clubs, graduate students discuss recent publications with important implications for XFEL science. Each student gives a…
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Applied Sciences Symposium - Puerto Rico Outreach with Unique Brains
Events 2 May 2022
May 02 2022
BioXFEL is sponsoring an Outreach Symposium to engage prospective students in the Puerto Rican Community. This symposium is organized by “Unique Brains: Connecting the Dots”, an organization with the goal of providing disadvantaged communities with information, opportunities and experience in the fields of science including, but not limited…
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2021 Conference Registration Scholarship Deadline
Events 31 Dec 2020
Dec 31 2020
2021 Conference Registration Scholarship The Annual International BioXFEL conference will be held virtually in 2021. To encourage participation among all of our groups, particularly our young scientists, we have created a registration scholarship. This award will waive all fees associated with both the conference and associated workshop…
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Published 5 Nov 2013
Welcome to the ABYS* Founded at the 2014 SLAC/LCLS Users’ Meeting and Workshops, ABYS exists to foster the growth of the immediate next generation of XFEL scientists.… ABYS membership is open to the general public. We encourage any one with an interest in the XFEL field to join our mailing list. BioXFEL provides educational…
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EducationM 12 Jul 2017
Welcome to the ABYS Founded at the 2014 SLAC/LCLS Users’ Meeting and Workshops, ABYS exists to foster the growth of the immediate next generation of XFEL scientists.… ABYS membership is open to the general public. We encourage any one with an interest in the XFEL field to join our mailing list. BioXFEL provides educational…
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UPR Outreach Applied Sciences Symposium with Unique Brains Organization
Education 11 Mar 2022
BioXFEL is sponsoring an Outreach Symposium to engage prospective students in the Puerto Rican Community. This symposium is organized by “Unique Brains: Connecting the Dots”, an organization with the goal of providing disadvantaged communities with information, opportunities and experience in the fields of science including, but not limited…
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Education 12 Jul 2017
The X-ray Laser Interactive Network Colloquia (XLINC) Series comprises three main activities: the BioXFEL Journal Club, the BioXFEL Online Lecture Series and BioXFEL sponsored Workshops.… Each student gives a brief overview a topic that is unrelated to their main expertise and reviews a recent BioXFEL publication. These…
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New Scientific Capabilities at European XFEL
Events 25 Mar 2019
Mar 25 2019
At European XFEL two empty tunnels are currently available, which are planned to be upgraded in the mid-term to two new FEL beamlines (SASE4 and SASE5). This deserves a call for a detailed analysis of ideas for facility upgrades, both from technical and scientific side, which would enhance the capabilities of EuXFEL. The workshop "New Scientific…
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Members
Nadia Zatsepin was an Assistant Professor (Research) at Arizona State University and Head of XFEL data analysis in BioXFEL from 2013 to 2019, when she moved to La Trobe University, Australia. Her research focus is on the application and development of serial femtosecond crystallography (SFX) at X-ray free electron lasers (XFELs), and serial…
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BioXFEL Scholar Education Programs
Education 22 Oct 2018
BioXFEL Scholar Programs BioXFEL generates and manages a customized set of educational programming that is is designed to supplement the existing curriculum at our participating Universities. The education program includes several scientific and professional development initiatives that have been designed by our Scholars and the BioXFEL Education…
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21st National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering
Events 5 Mar 2019
Mar 05 2019
Graduate students at North American universities are invited to apply to the 21st National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering, which will be held at Argonne and Oak Ridge National Labs from July 16 - July 20, 2019. This school is designed to introduce students to the capabilities available at U.S. neutron and x-ray user facilities and pays…
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Events 28 Jan 2015
Jan 28 2015
28–30 January 2015 at DESY, Hamburg, Germany The European XFEL Users’ Meeting is an annual opportunity to strengthen the interaction between the European XFEL project and the scientific user community. The scope of this meeting includes: Progress and current status of the European XFEL Instrument design developments & advances Selected…
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Introduction to serial femtosecond crystallography data analysis
Series 21 Jul 2015 Contributor(s): Nadia Zatsepin, Tom Grant
Click or use the left and right arrow keys to advance forward and backward in this embedded presentation (downloadable PDF available in the Supporting Docs tab above) Serial femtosecond crystallography with X-ray free electron lasers X-ray free electron lasers (XFELs) have enabled biomolecular nano- and micro-crystallography at ambient…
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Rising Stars in Physics Workshop Announcement
News 13 Dec 2019
The Department of Physics at Princeton invites top early career women (postdocs and last-year PhD students) in Physics and Astronomy who are interested in careers in academia to apply for an expenses-paid, two-day workshop (Apr 16-17, 2020). Participants will have an opportunity to present their research, as well as attend panel discussions…
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Education 1 Nov 2016
BioXFEL scholars are defined as Graduate students or postdoctoral associates that are working in a lab funded in part by BioXFEL. The scholar does not need to be directly supported by the Center, but should be working on a project related to XFEL science. BioXFEL Graduate Students and Postdocs must submit an application and complete the necessary…
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Education 12 Sep 2013
Postdoctoral positions are a key component of our program and are available at nearly all of our participating institutions. Our program encompasses a full mentorship program, participation in Center conferences and prepares each person for a successful, independent research career. BioXFEL Center postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity…
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Series 21 Jul 2015 Contributor(s): Nadia Zatsepin
Before your beamtime 1. Get an account in the LCLS system. You need a SLAC user portal account (you must be listed as a collaborator on a proposal to get one), and you also need a unix account. Follow the instructions here: https://confluence.slac.stanford.edu/display/PCDS/Accounts Make sure your SLAC Cyber Security Training is up to date,…
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Scientific Communications Workshop
Education 4 Dec 2017
Every summer, BioXFEL leads a series of Communications Workshops concurrent with the summer internship program.
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Hao Hu - BioXFEL Beamline Scientist
News 8 Aug 2019
After completing a Masters degree in Biomaterials at Sichuan University, China in 2013 and a Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering at ASU in 2016, Hao Hu joined the Spence & Weierstall lab at ASU to develop microfluidics devices for sample delivery. She has been working primarily on viscous injectors, supporting many BioXFEL experiments in…
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Events 27 Sep 2017
Sep 27 2017
The annual users' meeting of the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) and the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) is a unique opportunity to gather together the lightsource community in a single scientific event that includes numerous presentations in plenary, poster and parallel sessions. Participants are able to learn about…
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EducationM 12 Jul 2017
BioXFEL scholars are defined as Graduate students or postdoctoral associates that are working in a lab funded in part by BioXFEL. The scholar does not need to be directly supported by the Center, but should be working on a project related to XFEL science. BioXFEL Graduate Students and Postdocs must submit an application and complete the necessary…
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Events 21 Aug 2017
Aug 21 2017
Dr. John Spence will serve as a plenary for the upcoming 4th Congress & General Assembly of the International Union of Crystallography. The program is cutting edge with 3 plenaries, 40 keynotes, 119 microsymposia, regular and e-posters, commercial exhibits, satellite meetings, workshops and official meetings of the IUCr.
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Members
As Director of the Discovery and Ohio's Evaluation & Assessment (E&A) Center for Mathematics and Science Education Centers, Dr. Sarah B. Woodruff provides leadership in research design, data analysis, instrument development, and all aspects of evaluation and assessment for large-scale, externally-funded education programs and projects across the…
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External Conference & Professional Development Scholarship
Education 6 Apr 2018
The BioXFEL External Conference & Professional Development Travel Scholarship was created to support the continuing education of our BioXFEL Scholars. BioXFEL encourages its students and postdocs to attend external conference and workshops that will benefit their career progression and professional development.
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Events 16 Feb 2018
Feb 16 2018
The European XFEL saw its first user experiments in September 2017. This exciting new light source promises to open up new types of experiments for structural biology with XFELs. EuXFEL is different from previous XFELs like LCLS and SACLA in that it provides extremely high pulse repetition rate and a unique pulse train structure. The high…
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Knowledge Transfer 12 May 2014
The NSF BioXFEL STC has partnered with museums to grow public knowledge and understanding of XFEL science. Our collaborative programs reach students, educators and the general public. Through our combined efforts we offer lectures, workshops and soon, a rotating exhibit.
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Uncategorised 17 Apr 2017
The BioXFELbb mailing list is a listserv created for the purpose of facilitating communication between members of the biological XFEL community regarding topics related to: - sample preparation/crystallization - sample delivery - software - general topics of interest related to biology with XFELs - announcements regarding…
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BioXFEL Cross-Training Scholarship
Education 23 Oct 2018
BioXFEL is committed to providing our students with opportunities to diversify their skill sets and integrate themselves into our highly multidisciplinary Center. In addition to the workshops, conferences and online courses, we will now be offering our students the opportunity to train in another technique in another laboratory within the Center.
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EducationM 11 Jul 2017
BioXFEL is dedicated to sharing resources with underserved communities to help engage them in all types of activities within the Science and Technology Center. We are focused on creating an inclusive environment that encourages participation and advancement of minorities that are underrepresented in STEM fields. These activities will be occurring…
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2014 BioXFEL STC Meeting for Graduate Students and Post Docs
Events 8 Oct 2014
Oct 08 2014
We are pleased to announce the first annual meeting of BioXFEL graduate students and postdocs at the 2014 SSRL/LCLS Users’ Meeting and Workshops, featuring a presentation by Dr Marc Messerschmidt on the latest advances in XFEL facilities in Europe and the US.
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Fundamentals of Negotiating Workshop
Events 31 Jan 2021
Jan 31 2021
Workshop 1: Sunday, January 31, 2021 “Difficult conversations and interactions in the research workplace: Fundamentals of negotiation.” This workshop will run via Zoom from 10:00 AM to approximately 3:00PM EST with a 30-minute break at noon This is a highly interactive workshop in which you will learn and practice techniques for dealing with…
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Lab Management Workshop Series
Education 30 Sep 2020
BioXFEL is sponsoring a workshop series that will cover a core set of interpersonal and collaborative skills that scientists need to do their current jobs as well as skills they will need when they move on to other positions in academia or the private sector. The first workshop (“Difficult conversations in the research workplace: Fundamentals…
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Events 1 Feb 2021
Feb 01 2021
Workshop 2: Monday, February 1, 2021 “Best foot forward, Part 1: Interviewing skills.” This workshop will run via Zoom from 10:00 AM to approximately 2:30 PM EST with a 30-minute break at noon Whether you are looking for a position in academia or at a company, at some point in the process you’re going to be sitting across from someone…
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Education 25 Jun 2015
BioXFEL is dedicated to sharing resources with underserved communities to help engage them in all types of activities within the Science and Technology Center. We are focused on creating an inclusive environment that encourages participation and advancement of minorities underrepresented in STEM fields. Many of our initiatives are focused on the…
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HWI Crystallization Workshop 2015 for BioXFEL Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
Events 2 Jun 2015
Jun 02 2015
Sponsored in part by: Please note agenda is subject to change. Day 1 Lectures, Tuesday, June 2, 2015 – Flickinger Lecture Hall TIME TOPIC PRESENTER 8:30 - 9:00 am Light breakfast in HWI atrium All 9:00 - 9:05 am Welcome to the Workshop Ed Lattman 9:05 - 9:45 am Fundamentals of crystal growth Edward…
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Write Winning Grant Proposals Workshop
Events 27 Jan 2020
Jan 27 2020
Grant Writers' Seminars and Workshops (GWSW) and BioXFEL are hosting a one-day grant writing workshop prior to the 2020 BioXFEL Annual International Conference on Monday, January 27th.
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Graduate Students and Postdocs
Education 27 Apr 2017
Graduate Students Graduate studies with BioXFEL are available at some of the best research universities in the country. Our students have the advantage of being exposed to the many disciplines of XFEL science and receive supplemental educational opportunities that are not available at their home institution. Pursuing a Graduate degree with one…
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Travel Scholarship for Annual BioXFEL Conference
Education 14 Jun 2016
Travel Scholarship for Annual BioXFEL Conference BioXFEL is committed to sustaining a productive relationship with underserved communities, particularly underrepresented minorities students that are interested in pursuing a career in STEM. Inclusion of all graduate and undergraduate students in our annual conference is an important aspect of their…
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Biography 21 May 2013
Sarah B. WoodruffAs Director of the Discovery and Ohio's Evaluation & Assessment (E&A) Center for Mathematics and Science Education Centers, Dr. Sarah B. Woodruff provides leadership in research design, data analysis, instrument development, and all aspects of evaluation and assessment for large-scale, externally-funded education programs…
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Education 7 Oct 2019
Grant Writers' Seminars and Workshops (GWSW) and BioXFEL are hosting a one-day grant writing workshop prior to the 2020 BioXFEL Annual International Conference on Monday, January 27th.
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Workshop: Scientific opportunities at ASU Compact X-ray Free Electron Laser
Events 6 Apr 2018
Apr 06 2018
Dynamics, Structure, and Function in Biological Systems Scientific opportunities at ASU Compact X-ray Free Electron Laser Arizona State University Biodesign Institute, Center for Applied Structural Discovery Tempe, AZ April 6-8, 2018 More information and registration can be found here. Friday April 6 12:30 Light lunch in Biodesign Atrium,…
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Graduate Programs and Internships
Education 27 Apr 2017
Graduate Student Application Assistance & Internships Our graduated interns are invited to apply to Graduate Studies programs within our Center and to the graduate student internships listed below. This is a crucial step in your career and we are here to help. If there is anything the Center can do to help, please email us at info@bioxfel.org.…
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Graduate Opportunities at Partner Institutions
Education 18 Dec 2017
Graduate Student Application Assistance & Internships Our graduated interns are invited to apply to Graduate Studies programs within our Center and to the graduate student internships listed below. This is a crucial step in your career and we are here to help. If there is anything the Center can do to help, please email us at…
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EducationM 11 Jul 2017
BioXFEL is a National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center (STC) that focuses on promoting and advancing the study of Biological molecules using X-ray Free Electron Lasers (XFELs). A summer internship is the best way to get started in this new and exciting field. BioXFEL offers Summer Research Internships to highly qualified…
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Education 9 Oct 2018
BioXFEL Fellows are tasked with creating new education and outreach initiatives that will have a lasting impact on their local communities. They have all created new programs that will broaden the impact of BioXFEL and will add to the Center's legacy. Their thoughtful and insightful planning and organization of these events and groups is already…
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Events 28 Sep 2020
Sep 28 2020
September 28 to October 9, 2020 Register online HERE The joint Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) and the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) users' conference will be held VIRTUALLY! To facilitate participation by our international user community, we are planning for shorter sessions with time for breakout discussions, primarily…
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Opportunities 23 Dec 2020
The RCSB Protein Data Bank at Rutgers University is looking to fill the following three positions: Scientific Software Developer (UCSD), Postdoctoral Researcher (UCSD), and Scientific Web Application Developer (Rutgers). Scientific Software Developer (UCSD) The RCSB PDB is seeking a Scientific Software Developer with skills as a seasoned,…
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Internship Opportunities at Partner Institutions
Education 12 Oct 2016
In an effort to enhance our undergraduate summer internship program, BioXFEL is partnering with other REUs to provide a more comprehensive experience. By participating in multiple internships within the Center and it's affiliates, interns will experience a broad range of techniques, approaches and environments. Our multidisciplinary approach to…
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Events 24 Sep 2019
Sep 24 2019
SSRL / LCLS 2019 Users Meeting September 24-27, 2019 SLAC National Accelerator LaboratoryMenlo Park, CA Full details here The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) and the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) will host a joint users' meeting at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratroy on September 24-27, 2019. This annual meeting…
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BioXFEL Undergraduate Internships
Education 5 Nov 2013
BioXFEL is a National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center (STC) that focuses on promoting and advancing the study of Biological molecules using X-ray Free Electron Lasers (XFELs). A summer internship is the best way to get started in this new and exciting field. BioXFEL offers Summer Research Internships to highly qualified…
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About 11 Sep 2013
Positions posted based on availability and relationship to the Center. To post your job opening here, please contact BioXFEL The RCSB Protein Data Bank at Rutgers University is looking to fill three new positions described below: Scientific Software Developer (UCSD) The RCSB PDB is seeking a Scientific Software Developer with skills as a…
