The countdown is on! Less than a month to apply for the Next Generation Leaders program. For 3 years, Next Generation Leaders participate in professional development and offer perspectives on Allen Institute programs including scientific research, bioethics, data visualization, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEI&B), public health, science education and more. Late-stage postdocs and early career Assistant Professors (or equivalent) from unconventional or underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. Apply by June 5 at https://lnkd.in/gpC3MVRm #NextGenLeaders
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The mission of the Allen Institute is to unlock the complexities of bioscience and advance our knowledge to improve human health. Using an open science, multi-scale, team approach, the Allen Institute focuses on accelerating foundational research, developing standards and models, and cultivating new ideas to make a broad, transformational impact on science. Founded by philanthropist and visionary Paul G. Allen, the Allen Institute is a recognized leader in large-scale, open science research. Its research institutes include the Allen Institute for Brain Science, Allen Institute for Cell Science, Allen Institute for Immunology and The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group. The Allen Institute believes that team science significantly benefits from the participation of diverse voices, experiences and backgrounds. High-quality science can only be produced when it includes different perspectives. We are committed to increasing diversity across every team and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions.
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http://alleninstitute.org
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- Research Services
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Basic Science, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Bioscience, Microscopy, and Research Science
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615 Westlake Ave N
Seattle, Washington 98109, US
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"When I started 35 years ago, I was told by a well-meaning colleague, 'Christof, you should wait to think about consciousness until you’ve obtained the holy state of tenure.'" Meritorious Investigator Christof Koch discusses his new book, his near death experience, why he's worried about artificial intelligence, and the importance of loving your fate (or at least the Seattle rain).
Exploring the mind's mysteries with Christof Koch
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Thank you to our community of educators for your dedication to inspiring and uplifting the next generation. We're honored to work with remarkable educators to bring #OpenScience to the classroom. #NationalTeacherDay
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College educators, check out these lesson plans that use real datasets from the Allen Brain Map to teach data science to undergraduates. Each lesson can be completed within a single class period and is suitable for in-person, hybrid, or virtual learning.
Educator Spotlight: Using the Allen Brain Map to Teach Data Science
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There's just over one month left for young artists to enter our 2024 Open Science Sticker Contest! Artists ages 5-14 are invited to share through art what "team science" means to them. Winning designs will be featured during our #OpenScienceWeek celebrations and the winning artist will receive a class pack of stickers and an Allen Institute prize pack. Submission deadline is June 15 at 12pm Pacific. Learn more and submit designs at https://lnkd.in/gkEGBNWZ #SciEd #STEAM #OpenScience
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We're honored to have University of Richmond Professor Omar Quintero-Carmona as a senior education advisor. His dedication and experience making biology more accessible to students will be invaluable part of our mission to bring our #OpenScience resources into the classroom.
UR Biology Professor Omar Quintero-Carmona Serving as Senior Education Advisor at BioScience Research Institute
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Happy Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month! If you're near Seattle, considering kicking off celebrations this Saturday, May 4 at the Seattle Center. On the lineup is the Mak Fai Kung Fu Dragon & Lion Dance Association, who helped us celebrate Lunar New Year! Learn more about this weekend's celebration of the rich history and culture of Washington’s #AANHPI community: https://lnkd.in/gngcrdyY #AANHPIHeritageMonth
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Meet the Behavior group at the Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics! Together, they're learning more about how the nervous system learns and makes decisions in changing environments. https://lnkd.in/gpDBx_te
Behavior Group
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The BRAIN Initiative has been a game changer for research into how alcohol misuse impacts the brain. NIAAA Director George Kobb shares how the technologies, techniques, and datasets from the NIH-funded initaitive are helping neuroscientists understand disease and behavior: https://lnkd.in/g3epYNnM #studyBRAIN The National Institutes of Health
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Join us at the Lake Conference on Comparative and Evolutionary Neurobiology in Seattle, October 20-24, for #neuroscience discussions on conserved and species-specialized cellular and circuit makeup in the brain across mammalian species. Apply by June 21 https://lnkd.in/g6RrXNbE Lake Conferences are jointly organized by Circuit Neuroscience Basel and the Allen Institute.
Lake Conference - Comparative and Evolutionary Neurobiology
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