Workshop on the Future of Algorithms in Biology

I am part of the organizing team for the Workshop on the Future of Algorithms in Biology, an NSF-funded conference being held here at CMU on September 28 and 29. The slate of talks includes 15 speakers from a wide range of disciplines as well as shorter lightning talks, posters (including my own) and a panel discussion. More information is available on the FAB 2018 website.

REU Reunion @ UCF

11 years ago this summer I participated in an Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in Computer Vision at UCF. This summer marks the 30th time they conducted the program (which is an impressive feat to be able to get 30 years a funding from the NSF). To celebrate they are having a one day event at UCF on 18 July. The REU in 2006 was my first experience with research, and while my interests didn’t lie in computer vision, and it was my first step to my current career path. I am excited to go back to UCF to participate in this celebration.

Event page: here

Elected to the ISCB Board of Directors

The votes are in, and I have been elected the ISCB Student Council Representative to the ISCB Board of Directors. This role is to be the liaison between the executive team of the student council and the board directors of the ISCB (our parent organization). I will officially take the post in January but I am already looking forward to further strengthening the cooperation between ISCB and the student council. Thank you all who voted!