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Workshops: A Great Way to Enhance and Supplement a Degree

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  • Segun Fatumo
  • Sayane Shome
  • Geoff Macintyre

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As part of the International Society for Computational Biology Student Council (ISCB-SC), Regional Student Groups (RSGs) have helped organise workshops in the emerging fields of bioinformatics and computational biology. Workshops are a great way for students to gain hands-on experience and rapidly acquire knowledge in advanced research topics where curriculum-based education is yet to be developed. RSG workshops have improved dissemination of knowledge of the latest bioinformatics techniques and resources among student communities and young scientists, especially in developing nations. This article highlights some of the benefits and challenges encountered while running RSG workshops. Examples cover a variety of subjects, including introductory bioinformatics and advanced bioinformatics, as well as soft skills such as networking, career development, and socializing. The collective experience condensed in this article is a useful starting point for students wishing to organise their own tailor-made workshops.

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  • Segun Fatumo & Sayane Shome & Geoff Macintyre, 2014. "Workshops: A Great Way to Enhance and Supplement a Degree," PLOS Computational Biology, Public Library of Science, vol. 10(2), pages 1-3, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pcbi00:1003497
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1003497
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