Title of Classes: ACCT 323 Taxation of Individuals (3)
Sponsor: University of Maryland University College
Dates: 01/26/2009 - 05/04/2009
Time: 1830-2145
Location: Building 1520
POC: For more information on admission, registration or advising, please contact, Cindy Seiden at 301-738-6090 or cseiden@umuc.edu.
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc.).
Description: Prerequisite: ACCT 220. An introduction to federal taxation of the income of individuals. Examples and problems illustrate tax laws. Computer applications may be used to analyze specific examples. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 323 or BMGT 323. For more information on UMUC, please visit their website at www.umuc.edu

Title of Classes: IFSM 302 Workplace Productivity (3)
Sponsor: University of Maryland University College
Dates: 01/26/2009 - 05/04/2009
Time: 1830-2130
Location: NCI-Frederick Conference Center/Building 549
POC: For more information on admission, registration or advising, please contact, Cindy Seiden at 301-738-6090 or cseiden@umuc.edu.
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc.).
Description: Recommended: IFSM 201. A survey of techniques for improving the productivity of practices and procedures in the workplace. Teaming (e.g., encouraging employees' participation in group activities, brainstorming, and making meetings more effective) and problem solving (e.g., simplifying work; charting work-flow processes; diagramming causes and effects; and using Pareto analysis, histograms, and total quality management) are the two major approaches emphasized. For more information on UMUC, please visit their website at www.umuc.edu

Title of Workshop: Industry Overview
Sponsor: NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education ( OITE )
Dates: January 26th
Time: 1:30-4:30pm
Location: Building 549/Auditorium
POC: For more information on attending, please contact Julie Hartman at 301-846-7338 or jhartman@mail.ncifcrf.gov
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc….).
Description: To help trainees gain a better understanding of how to make a transition to industry we will present a program that explores: - The language of business and how academic research experience can be translated into words business understand and value - Your skill set relative to what various types of business expect and how to present your skills in the best light - Where you fit best into the business world; a brand new startup or a large, established company - And, what skills you need to be working on to gain the job positions you want This workshop is hands- on. You work in small groups to understand how to present your skills for maximize impact. When you leave the workshop, you will take with you; - Your top five competitive strengths across various career paths - Where you fit best in the job market and in what kind of companies - A priority list of your short and long term high-impact development requirements - A Competitive Advantage Value Statement to help you land that next position Speakers: Human Workflow System (former NIH’ers who worked in industry and now have started a consulting firm). For more information on OITE, please visit their website at http://www.training.nih.gov/

Please register in advance.
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Title of Classes: MGMT 650 Research Methods for Managers (3) *
Sponsor: University of Maryland University College
Dates: 01/27/2009 - 04/21/2009
* Hybrid class which meets on-site approximately every other class session.
Time: 1900-2200
Location: NCI-Frederick Conference Center/Building 549
POC: For more information on admission, registration or advising, please contact, Cindy Seiden at 301-738-6090 or cseiden@umuc.edu.
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc.).
Description: Prerequisite: Knowledge of the fundamentals of statistical research, including data collection techniques, presentation of data in tables and charts, basic descriptive statistics, basic probability distributions, normal distribution and sampling distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing. A presentation of techniques and methodologies related to the evaluation and utilization of organizational research and evaluation studies in making business decisions. Focus is on the analysis and interpretation of research-based materials developed by other individuals in assessing the performance of individuals, work groups, and organizations. Topics include principles of good research design, measurement, appropriate sample size, research instruments, procedures for collecting and analyzing data, and the evaluation and use of existing research-based materials in solving business problems. Various approaches to data collection (including the Internet) and usage that best serve the practical needs of the manager are provided. For more information on UMUC, please visit their website at www.umuc.edu.

Title of Workshop: Job Hunt Strategies
Sponsor: NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education ( OITE )
Dates: February 24th, 2009
Time: 1:30-3:00pm
Location: Building 549/Auditorium
POC: For more information on attending, please contact Julie Hartman at 301-846-7338 or jhartman@mail.ncifcrf.gov
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc….).
Description: Join us to discuss how to prepare yourself for the job hunt.  Topics will include job hunt timelines, where to look for jobs, tips to ensure your application is looked at and more.

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Title of Course: Technology Transfer Course – Taking Innovation to Market
Sponsor: Frederick Community College ( FCC )
Dates: 01/28/2009 – 05/13/2009
Time: 7:45 p.m. – 10:20 p.m.
Location: Frederick Community College
POC: For more information on attending, please contact Dr. Bob Young, Associate Vice President of Learning at 301-846-2618 or ryoung@frederick.edu
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc….).
Description: Enables teams of students to successfully complete the facets of technology transfer. Explores the phases of technology transfer to include identifying, assessing, marketing, and determining licensing opportunities of innovations. Examines technology overviews prepared by participating research labs and students select one invention to take through the technology transfer cycle. For more information on FCC, please visit their website at http://www.frederick.edu/

Title of Workshop: Networking 101
Sponsor: NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education ( OITE )
Dates: April 15th
Time: 1:30-3:00pm
Location: Building 549/Auditorium
POC: For more information on attending, please contact Julie Hartman at 301-846-7338 or jhartman@mail.ncifcrf.gov
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc….).
Description: Planning on attending the AACR meeting in April, well now is the time to brush up those networking skills.  Networking helps you in the job market, can foster collaborations and build friendships. Learn how to network using the Internet, at job fairs, departmental seminars, professional meetings, and how to approach non-science social functions in a way that allows you to create and maintain lasting business connections.  Special emphasis will be provided to help you navigate networking at a large meeting, such as AACR, and smaller meetings you may be attending over the summer.

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Title of Course: MGT5211 Procurement and Contract Management (3 graduate semester hours)
Sponsor: Florida Institute of Technology, National Capital Region Graduate Site, Alexandria VA
Dates: 01/08/2009 – 04/16/2009
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: USAMRAA conference room, Building 820A
POC: For more information on the program at Fort Detrick, admission, registration, or advising, please contact Frank Heim at 703-751-1060 or fheim@fit.edu.
Audience: Civilian or military personnel assigned to or affiliated with Fort Detrick, NCI, or other government organizations at Fort Detrick.
Description: This is a course in our continuing series that leads to a 15-hour Graduate Certificate and can be applied to a Master’s Degree. The course is an in-depth overview of the federal acquisition process and introduces the concepts, policies, and procedures incident to government contracting through the FAR and agency supplementing directives. For more information on the graduate programs and FIT-NCR, please visit their website at uc.fit.edu/es/ncr.

Title of Workshop: Writing Workshops
Sponsor: NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education ( OITE )
Dates: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2009
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Building 426/Conference Room
POC: For more information on attending, please contact Julie Hartman at 301-846-7338 or hartmanjb@mail.nih.gov
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc….).
Description: All scientists know the importance of developing great writing skills. This 4-week course is for any trainee interested in improving his/her writing skills. Designed to be helpful to both native and non-native English speakers, this course will address English grammar basics. The examples-based workshop will feature: Identifying and solving writing problems; Reviewing grammar problems and sentence structure; Punctuating for clarity of meaning; Building coherent sentences and paragraphs; Organizing ideas into a clear and concise document; Developing a strategy for writing scientifically related documents (e.g., introductions, posters, proposals, abstracts, e-mails, cover letters for resumes or manuscript submissions, and more); Avoiding writer's block; Scheduling the writing process; and Reworking for clarity, readability, and brevity.  More information can be found at http://www.training.nih.gov/trainees/writing-workshops.asp

Please register in advance.
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Title of Workshop: E-submission of K99/R00 applications
THIS WILL BE VIDEOCAST
Sponsor: NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education ( OITE )
Dates: January 16, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00
Location: Building 1, Wilson Hall (3rd Floor)
POC: For more information on attending, please contact Lori Conlan, Ph.D. at 301-846-7338 or conlanlo@od.nih.gov
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc….).
Description: The K99/R00 submission goes electronic starting in February 2009. This seminar will help you navigate the process to ensure your submission is as easy as possible. This should be a considered a must-do if you are submitting, the process is a new component, and you will want all the information you can have. (Note, this seminar will NOT cover how to write a grant)

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Title of Classes: WRTG 394 Business Writing (3)
Sponsor: University of Maryland University College
Dates: 03/24/2009 - 05/07/2009
Time: 1830-2130
Location: Building 1520
POC: For more information on admission, registration or advising, please contact, Cindy Seiden at 301-738-6090 or cseiden@umuc.edu.
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc.).
Description: (Formerly COMM 394. Students for whom English is not a first language should consider taking WRTG 394X instead. Fulfills the general education requirement in intensive upper-level writing.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101/101X or ENGL 101/101X. An introduction to professional workplace writing. Topics include context, purpose, audience, style, organization, format, technology, results, and strategies for persuasion when writing typical workplace messages. In addition to shorter assignments, a substantial formal report that incorporates data analysis and support for conclusions or recommendations is required. Assignments include composing a total of 6,000 words (approximately 25 pages). Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 394, COMM 394X, ENGL 394, ENGL 394X, WRTG 394, or WRTG 394X. For more information on UMUC, please visit their website at www.umuc.edu.

There are no scheduled classes.

Title of Workshop: Improving Spoken English
Sponsor: NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education ( OITE )
Dates: May, 2009 ( Exact Date ToBeDetermined )
Time: ( Exact Time ToBeDetermined )
Location: ( Location ToBeDetermined )
POC: For more information on attending, please contact Julie Hartman at 301-846-7338 or jhartman@mail.ncifcrf.gov
Audience: Open to EVERYONE (whether or not they are employed by the NCI-Frederick, DOD, DHS, NIAID, etc….).
Description: Improving Spoken English is a communications workshop designed for scientists whose first language is not English. The workshop offers basic tips to improve the clarity of your spoken communications. Attendance at the workshop qualifies you to register for the popular small group sessions. Each small group will meet twice for two-hours of interactive exercises and individual speaking practice. These sessions are a safe and low-key place to improve your English skills with help from trained group facilitators. In addition, one-on-one appointments to improve your skills will be available as our Improving Spoken English program expands. For more information on OITE, please visit their website at http://www.training.nih.gov/