Faculty Information
Welcome
Welcome to the Faculty Information page. This page is intended to be a one-stop hub for SEA-PHAGES faculty members to find what they need. If you don't see something here that you think should be here, use the Contact Us link below to let us know.
Some basics:
Timeline: 2020-2021 (for current schools)
Below is a timeline of important dates for the 2020-2021 academic year, with appropriate supporting links and documents.
Cohort 13 members: please click here to show dates specific to you.
Cohort 14 members should click here to view important training and preparation dates for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| Date | Event/Item | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2019 | Deadline for Cohort 13 Application * |
10/31/2019
10/31/2019
America/New_York
Deadline for Cohort 13 Application
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| Dec 13 - Jan 23, 2019 | Cohort 13 Application Review Notification and Acceptance * |
12/13/2019
01/23/2020
America/New_York
Cohort 13 Application Review Notification and Acceptance
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| Feb 10, 2020 |
Details
Welcome Webinar & Q&A (recording)
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02/10/2020 12:00 PM
02/10/2020
America/New_York
Welcome Webinar & Q&A (recording)
This Webinar is for all faculty that are new to the Science Education Alliance. Program leadership, David Asai and Graham Hatfull, will introduce you to the educational and scientific goals of the program, and answer any questions you have about the program.
Prior to attending this webinar, please watch a brief (8 min) Introductory Video: https://seaphages.org/video/51/
A recording of the webinar is now available on the program website - click this link in the timeline to view the video.
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| Mar 1 - May 1, 2020 | Procure Phage Discovery Lab Supplies ** |
03/01/2020
05/01/2020
America/New_York
Procure Phage Discovery Lab Supplies
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| Mar 16, 2020 |
Details
Identify 2020 Symposium & Phage Discovery Cohort 13 Trainees
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03/16/2020
03/16/2020
America/New_York
Identify 2020 Symposium & Phage Discovery Cohort 13 Trainees
Meeting Information for Cohort 13:
Symposium & Faculty Meeting (June 5 - 8, 2020)
Attendee: One faculty member from your institution is invited to attend the 2020 Symposium & Faculty Meeting. This meeting will be held at the National Conference Center in Ashburn, VA.
Phage Discovery Workshop (June 20 - June 26, or July 11 - July 17, 2020)
Attendee(s): Two faculty members from your institution, who will teach the Phage Discovery component of the SEA-PHAGES course, are invited to attend 1 of the 2 Phage Discovery workshop sessions in 2020. You may nominate and justify the attendance for a third person, typically a faculty member or support staff that will directly contribute towards the Phage Discovery component. If spaces are available, an invitation will be sent to the third person. Note that it is not essential for all participants from each school to attend the same workshop session, but it is recommended. These workshops will be held at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Note: HHMI is monitoring the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, and is following CDC recommendations about travel. At the moment, we will continue making arrangements for our upcoming meetings as planned, and will share any changes to these plans with you. As part of the registration process, you will have the opportunity to share with us any comments or concerns you may have about traveling in relation to the current outbreak. Also note that HMI will cover the cost of travel to and from the meetings, as well as provide lodging and meals throughout. Participants will be expected to cover the cost of incidentals (e.g. meals during travel, baggage fees, or lodging not required for the meetings).
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| Apr 1 - May 29, 2020 |
Details
Receive, Prepare, and Test Biologicals for Phage Discovery: ON HOLD
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04/01/2020
05/29/2020
America/New_York
Receive, Prepare, and Test Biologicals for Phage Discovery: ON HOLD
Due to limited access to labs, including by SEA Staff at HHMI and at the University of Pittsburgh, shipment of biologicals to all Cohort 13 institutions are on hold. As soon as we regain access to our labs and are able to ship biologicals to you, we will check-in with you to determine if and when you are able to receive those biologicals.
If you happen to regain access to your lab before we are able to ship the biologicals to you, we recommend that you continue with the aspects of reagent prep that do not rely on these biologicals, as described in the "Reagent Prep Guide".
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| Jun 5 - Jun 8, 2020 | 12th SEA Symposium & Faculty Meeting: CANCELLED ** |
06/05/2020
06/08/2020
America/New_York
12th SEA Symposium & Faculty Meeting: CANCELLED
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| Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2020 |
Details
Phage Discovery Workshop Option A: CANCELLED
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06/20/2020
06/26/2020
America/New_York
Phage Discovery Workshop Option A: CANCELLED
Due to the on-going restrictions on travel, gatherings, and regular access to labs, we write to share with you that the Phage Discovery training workshops scheduled for this June and July have now been cancelled.
As you are aware, each of the SEA-PHAGES training workshops are essential and a requirement for implementing each component of the PHAGES research project. As such, this cancellation has implications for your upcoming academic year. We are committed to working with each of you to develop a suitable plan for moving forward, and offer the two following options for you to consider:
1. Postpone your entire implementation of the PHAGES project to the 2021-2022 academic year. In this scenario, you will be included in the Phage Discovery and Phage Genomics training workshops scheduled for the summer and winter of 2021, respectively.
2. Offer a modified project in place of Phage Discovery this coming academic year, which we will work with you to develop based on your needs, preference, and access to labs. In this scenario, you will receive your Phage Genomics training in the winter of 2020, and Phage Discovery training in the summer 2021.
We would like to speak with each of you via video conference to discuss your situation and to develop a plan suited to your needs. Please use the link below to indicate dates and times you will be available to meet in April, or contact us directly at SEA@hhmi.org
Link: https://doodle.com/poll/gtz2n6dmdtgqkhrx
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| Jul 11 - Jul 17, 2020 |
Details
Phage Discovery Workshop Option B: CANCELLED
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07/11/2020
07/17/2020
America/New_York
Phage Discovery Workshop Option B: CANCELLED
Due to the on-going restrictions on travel, gatherings, and regular access to labs, we write to share with you that the Phage Discovery training workshops scheduled for this June and July have now been cancelled.
As you are aware, each of the SEA-PHAGES training workshops are essential and a requirement for implementing each component of the PHAGES research project. As such, this cancellation has implications for your upcoming academic year. We are committed to working with each of you to develop a suitable plan for moving forward, and offer the two following options for you to consider:
1. Postpone your entire implementation of the PHAGES project to the 2021-2022 academic year. In this scenario, you will be included in the Phage Discovery and Phage Genomics training workshops scheduled for the summer and winter of 2021, respectively.
2. Offer a modified project in place of Phage Discovery this coming academic year, which we will work with you to develop based on your needs, preference, and access to labs. In this scenario, you will receive your Phage Genomics training in the winter of 2020, and Phage Discovery training in the summer 2021.
We would like to speak with each of you via video conference to discuss your situation and to develop a plan suited to your needs. Please use the link below to indicate dates and times you will be available to meet in April, or contact us directly at SEA@hhmi.org
Link: https://doodle.com/poll/gtz2n6dmdtgqkhrx
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| Aug 1 - Aug 31, 2020 | Phage Discovery Test-Run & Report-Out ** |
08/01/2020
08/31/2020
America/New_York
Phage Discovery Test-Run & Report-Out
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| Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020 | Virtual Site-Visit with SEA Team ** |
09/01/2020
10/31/2020
America/New_York
Virtual Site-Visit with SEA Team
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| Sep 17, 2020 | Deadline to Add Fall Section Data to seaphages.org |
09/17/2020
09/17/2020
America/New_York
Deadline to Add Fall Section Data to seaphages.org
SEA-PHAGES Program
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| Oct 1, 2020 | Identify Phage Genomics (Bioinformatics) Workshop Trainees ** |
10/01/2020
10/01/2020
America/New_York
Identify Phage Genomics (Bioinformatics) Workshop Trainees
SEA-PHAGES Program
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| Nov 1 - Nov 30, 2020 | Install software for Bioinformatics Workshop and Semester ** |
11/01/2020
11/30/2020
America/New_York
Install software for Bioinformatics Workshop and Semester
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| Nov 3, 2020 | Receive Archiving Materials from Program |
11/03/2020
11/03/2020
America/New_York
Receive Archiving Materials from Program
SEA-PHAGES Program
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MM/DD/YYYY
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| Nov 16 - Dec 15, 2020 | Submit Lysates for Archiving |
11/16/2020
12/15/2020
America/New_York
Submit Lysates for Archiving
SEA-PHAGES Program
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| Nov 16, 2020 | Submit DNA Samples [Semester Schools] |
11/16/2020
11/16/2020
America/New_York
Submit DNA Samples [Semester Schools]
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| Dec 1 - Dec 11, 2020 | Students Complete Fall Semester PITS Survey [Semester Schools] |
12/01/2020
12/11/2020
America/New_York
Students Complete Fall Semester PITS Survey [Semester Schools]
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| Dec 7 - Dec 11, 2020 | Phage Genomics (Bioinformatics) Workshop ** |
12/07/2020
12/11/2020
America/New_York
Phage Genomics (Bioinformatics) Workshop
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| Dec 8 - Jan 22, 2020 |
Details
Fall/Winter Hackathons
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12/08/2020
01/22/2021
America/New_York
Fall/Winter Hackathons
A series of 2 - 4hr annotation Hackathons will be hosted by SMART and Expedited Submitters to support our community of SEA faculty members refresh their annotation skills ahead of the Spring semester. Each hackathon will focus of particular topics, with attendees having pre-registered to attend. Information about each hackathn is available on the forums (and at this link: https://seaphages.org/forums/forum/187/)
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| Dec 18, 2020 | Submit Genome Annotations for Quality Control [Fall Semester] |
12/18/2020
12/18/2020
America/New_York
Submit Genome Annotations for Quality Control [Fall Semester]
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| Jan 11, 2021 | Submit DNA Samples [Quarter Schools] |
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
America/New_York
Submit DNA Samples [Quarter Schools]
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| Jan 28, 2021 | Deadline to Add Spring Section Data to seaphages.org |
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
America/New_York
Deadline to Add Spring Section Data to seaphages.org
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| Mar 1 - Mar 12, 2021 |
Details
SEA Symposium Registration
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03/01/2021
03/12/2021
America/New_York
SEA Symposium Registration
All SEA Faculty, and all of your PHAGES and GENES students from this academic year, are invited to attend the 2021 SEA Symposium.
On March 1, 2021, all SEA Faculty will receive a registration link to be distributed to your respective PHAGES and GENES students. All SEA faculty and students who wish to attend the symposium must register by March 12, 2021.
For more information about the symposium, visit: https://seaphages.org/blog/2021/02/26/sea-symposium-faq/
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| Mar 16, 2021 |
Details
SEA Symposium Abstract Submission Deadline
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03/16/2021
03/16/2021
America/New_York
SEA Symposium Abstract Submission Deadline
For more information about abstract preparation and submission, visit: https://seaphages.org/blog/2021/02/26/sea-symposium-faq/
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| Apr 2, 2021 |
Details
SEA Symposium Poster Upload Deadline
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04/02/2021
04/02/2021
America/New_York
SEA Symposium Poster Upload Deadline
For more information about poster submission, visit: https://seaphages.org/blog/2021/02/26/sea-symposium-faq/
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| Apr 9 - Apr 11, 2021 | 13th SEA Symposium (Virtual) |
04/09/2021
04/11/2021
America/New_York
13th SEA Symposium (Virtual)
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| May 3, 2021 | Submit Genome Annotations for Quality Control |
05/03/2021
05/03/2021
America/New_York
Submit Genome Annotations for Quality Control
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| May 7, 2021 | Students Complete Spring Semester PITS Survey [Semester Schools] |
05/07/2021
05/07/2021
America/New_York
Students Complete Spring Semester PITS Survey [Semester Schools]
SEA-PHAGES Program
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MM/DD/YYYY
seaphages_event_150
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| Jun 7 - Jun 9, 2021 | SEA Faculty Meeting (Virtual) |
06/07/2021
06/09/2021
America/New_York
SEA Faculty Meeting (Virtual)
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Timeline: 2021-2022 (for current and incoming schools)
Below is a timeline of important dates for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year, with appropriate supporting links and documents.
Members of Cohort 14 should pay particular attention to the double-asterisk (**) items.
Dates for the current academic year are above.
Click here to hide/show events for new schools, useful for seeing program-wide dates only.
| Date | Event/Item | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2020 | Deadline for Cohort 14 Application * |
10/31/2020
10/31/2020
America/New_York
Deadline for Cohort 14 Application
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| Dec 18 - Jan 21, 2020 | Cohort 14 Application Review Notification and Acceptance * |
12/18/2020
01/21/2021
America/New_York
Cohort 14 Application Review Notification and Acceptance
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| Feb 1, 2021 |
Details
Watch Recorded Welcome Webinar (Part I)
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02/01/2021
02/01/2021
America/New_York
Watch Recorded Welcome Webinar (Part I)
This 8-minute welcome video is for faculty members that are new to the SEA-PHAGES project.
Please note that specific times and dates mentioned in the welcome video are for illustration purposes only. Please always refer to the main timeline on this page for up-to-date information.
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| Feb 10 - Feb 10, 2021 |
Details
Attend Live Welcome Webinar (2.30 - 3.10pm): see Details for Zoom password -->
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02/10/2021 02:30 PM
02/10/2021 03:10 PM
America/New_York
Attend Live Welcome Webinar (2.30 - 3.10pm): see Details for Zoom password -->
The webinar is scheduled for 2.30 - 3.10 pm. Feb 10, 2021.
1. From your desktop or cell: https://hhmi.zoom.us/j/95342461213?pwd=QVoyVDZDd2RxK0NZZUZIMGozYi9RUT09
Password: 1111
2. From a cell phone (if you are not able to use the link above):
US: +13017158592,,95342461213# or +19294362866,,95342461213#
3. From a standard telephone (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 929 436 2866 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 953 4246 1213
Password: 1111
International numbers available: https://hhmi.zoom.us/u/apOB98tBR
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| Mar 1, 2021 | Register Phage Discovery Cohort 13 & 14 Trainees ** |
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
America/New_York
Register Phage Discovery Cohort 13 & 14 Trainees
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MM/DD/YYYY
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| Mar 1 - Mar 31, 2021 | Procure Phage Discovery Lab Supplies ** |
03/01/2021
03/31/2021
America/New_York
Procure Phage Discovery Lab Supplies
SEA-PHAGES Program
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| Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2021 |
Details
Phage Discovery Training (Remote)
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04/01/2021
06/30/2021
America/New_York
Phage Discovery Training (Remote)
New SEA-PHAGES instructors are expected to attend HHMI-hosted webinars and perform ~3 hours of self-guided research at their home institutions, each week. Self-guided research for Phage Discovery will require lab access
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| Apr 9 - Apr 11, 2021 | Attend 13th SEA Symposium (Virtual) ** |
04/09/2021
04/11/2021
America/New_York
Attend 13th SEA Symposium (Virtual)
SEA-PHAGES Program
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MM/DD/YYYY
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| Jun 7 - Jun 9, 2021 | Attend SEA Faculty Meeting (Virtual) ** |
06/07/2021
06/09/2021
America/New_York
Attend SEA Faculty Meeting (Virtual)
SEA-PHAGES Program
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MM/DD/YYYY
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| Sep 1 - Oct 29, 2021 | Virtual Site-Visit with SEA Team ** |
09/01/2021
10/29/2021
America/New_York
Virtual Site-Visit with SEA Team
SEA-PHAGES Program
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MM/DD/YYYY
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| Sep 17, 2021 | Deadline to Add Fall Section Data to seaphages.org |
09/17/2021
09/17/2021
America/New_York
Deadline to Add Fall Section Data to seaphages.org
SEA-PHAGES Program
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| Oct 1, 2021 | Identify Phage Genomics (Bioinformatics) Workshop Trainees ** |
10/01/2021
10/01/2021
America/New_York
Identify Phage Genomics (Bioinformatics) Workshop Trainees
SEA-PHAGES Program
info@seaphages.org
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MM/DD/YYYY
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| Nov 1 - Nov 30, 2021 | Install software for Bioinformatics Workshop and Semester ** |
11/01/2021
11/30/2021
America/New_York
Install software for Bioinformatics Workshop and Semester
SEA-PHAGES Program
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| Nov 3, 2021 | Receive Archiving Materials from Program |
11/03/2021
11/03/2021
America/New_York
Receive Archiving Materials from Program
SEA-PHAGES Program
info@seaphages.org
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MM/DD/YYYY
seaphages_event_179
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| Nov 16 - Dec 15, 2021 | Submit Lysates for Archiving |
11/16/2021
12/15/2021
America/New_York
Submit Lysates for Archiving
SEA-PHAGES Program
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MM/DD/YYYY
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| Nov 16, 2021 | Submit DNA Samples [Semester Schools] |
11/16/2021
11/16/2021
America/New_York
Submit DNA Samples [Semester Schools]
SEA-PHAGES Program
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MM/DD/YYYY
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| Dec 1 - Dec 10, 2021 | Students Complete Spring Semester PITS Survey [Semester Schools] |
12/01/2021
12/10/2021
America/New_York
Students Complete Spring Semester PITS Survey [Semester Schools]
SEA-PHAGES Program
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MM/DD/YYYY
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| Dec 6 - Dec 17, 2021 | Phage Genomics (Bioinformatics) Workshop ** |
12/06/2021
12/17/2021
America/New_York
Phage Genomics (Bioinformatics) Workshop
SEA-PHAGES Program
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MM/DD/YYYY
seaphages_event_180
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| Dec 17, 2021 | Submit Genome Annotations for Quality Control [Fall Semester] |
12/17/2021
12/17/2021
America/New_York
Submit Genome Annotations for Quality Control [Fall Semester]
SEA-PHAGES Program
info@seaphages.org
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MM/DD/YYYY
seaphages_event_161
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| Jan 11, 2022 | Submit DNA Samples [Quarter Schools] |
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
America/New_York
Submit DNA Samples [Quarter Schools]
SEA-PHAGES Program
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MM/DD/YYYY
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| Jan 28, 2022 | Deadline to Add Spring Section Data to seaphages.org |
01/28/2022
01/28/2022
America/New_York
Deadline to Add Spring Section Data to seaphages.org
SEA-PHAGES Program
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| Mar 16, 2022 | Identify 2022 Symposium attendees |
03/16/2022
03/16/2022
America/New_York
Identify 2022 Symposium attendees
SEA-PHAGES Program
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| Apr 26, 2022 | Submit Student Abstract for 2022 Symposium |
04/26/2022
04/26/2022
America/New_York
Submit Student Abstract for 2022 Symposium
SEA-PHAGES Program
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| May 3, 2022 | Submit Genome Annotations for Quality Control |
05/03/2022
05/03/2022
America/New_York
Submit Genome Annotations for Quality Control
SEA-PHAGES Program
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MM/DD/YYYY
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| May 6, 2022 | Students Complete Spring Semester PITS Survey [Semester Schools] |
05/06/2022
05/06/2022
America/New_York
Students Complete Spring Semester PITS Survey [Semester Schools]
SEA-PHAGES Program
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Phage Discovery Component
Supplies, Quotes, & Ordering Information
- Ordering Guide & Supplies List [updated September 2020]
- Fisher Scientific Quote - 2021 [updated Jan 2021]
Course Guides
Other Course-related Materials
Phage Genomics (Bioinformatics) Component
Software Overview (Required and Add-ons)
Required Software to Install:
- DNA Master
Download DNA Master
DNA Master Installation Guide (includes computer requirements)
This program runs on Windows ONLY. If you have a Mac, you have two options:- Option 1 (preferred): Use Virtual Box to install a Windows virtual machine on your Mac, then install DNA Master on that Windows virtual machine.
Download Virtual Box (you may also use other emulation software)
Guide to Install Windows on a Mac - Option 2 (not recommended): Use WINE to install DNA Master directly on a Mac with no need for a Windows license. Installing DNA Master on a Mac using WINE*
- Option 1 (preferred): Use Virtual Box to install a Windows virtual machine on your Mac, then install DNA Master on that Windows virtual machine.
Optional software:
- The SEA-PHAGES Virtual Machine
- The SEA VM is an Ubuntu disc image with the programs Phamerator, Starterator, Newbler, AceUtil and Consed and associated databases pre-installed. The SEA-PHAGES Virtual Machine download is a ~4.6 Gb .zip file, so downloading it will take some time. Unpacked, the file is ~12 Gb.
Download SEA-PHAGES Virtual Machine
Setting up shared folders in Virtual Box
Course Material
- SEA-PHAGES Bioinformatics Guide
- Video Tutorials
- Submit Annotated Genomes
- DNA Master
- Phamerator
- Starterator
* These documents were generated wholly or in part through work done at the 2016 SEA-PHAGES Faculty Retreat and Workshop. Many thanks to the faculty members who helped craft them!
Modifying/Enhancing Your SEA-PHAGES Implementation
Potential Changes to Wet Lab Procedures
- Suggestions to increase the diversity of the phages you're isolating*
- Restriction digest tips/tricks/modifications*
- Money-saving tips for a SEA-PHAGES course*
Advanced Experiments/Ideas
- Using DOGEMS to sequence all your genomes and find hidden gems*
- Doing RNA-Seq experiments in a SEA-PHAGES context*
- Exploring bacteriophage biology
Community Research Projects
Adding Sections at Your Institution
- What to Expect When You're Expanding: Tips from faculty who have grown their SEA-PHAGES implementations*
Microbial Resource Announcements (used to be Genome Announcements)
- Click here to access our DropBox Folder of materials to help you write an MRA. Start with "How to write a...."
Other Helpful Tips
- Using Inkscape—a free graphics tool—to import, edit, and produce high-quality Phamerator maps*
- Using the Phage Enzyme Tools: A video tutorial that shows one way to interpret your restriction digest results
* These documents were generated wholly or in part through work done at the 2016 SEA-PHAGES Faculty Retreat and Workshop. Many thanks to the faculty members who helped craft them!
Program Assessment
Applying to Join
Applications are accepted yearly. Each year, 12-20 new schools are added to the program as the latest cohort. Generally, applications are due late Oct to mid Nov for the following academic year, but check the timeline above for precise dates.
Apply for 2019-2020 Now
All application materials are available at HHMI's Science Education Alliance website.
Onboarding
Note that PhagesDB.org and seaphages.org use the same user database, so if you've created an account on either site, it will work on the other as well.
This Webinar is for all faculty that are new to the Science Education Alliance. Program leadership, David Asai and Graham Hatfull, will introduce you to the educational and scientific goals of the program, and answer any questions you have about the program.
Prior to attending this webinar, please watch a brief (8 min) Introductory Video: https://seaphages.org/video/51/
A recording of the webinar is now available on the program website - click this link in the timeline to view the video.
Prior to attending this webinar, please watch a brief (8 min) Introductory Video: https://seaphages.org/video/51/
A recording of the webinar is now available on the program website - click this link in the timeline to view the video.
Meeting Information for Cohort 13:
Symposium & Faculty Meeting (June 5 - 8, 2020)
Attendee: One faculty member from your institution is invited to attend the 2020 Symposium & Faculty Meeting. This meeting will be held at the National Conference Center in Ashburn, VA.
Phage Discovery Workshop (June 20 - June 26, or July 11 - July 17, 2020)
Attendee(s): Two faculty members from your institution, who will teach the Phage Discovery component of the SEA-PHAGES course, are invited to attend 1 of the 2 Phage Discovery workshop sessions in 2020. You may nominate and justify the attendance for a third person, typically a faculty member or support staff that will directly contribute towards the Phage Discovery component. If spaces are available, an invitation will be sent to the third person. Note that it is not essential for all participants from each school to attend the same workshop session, but it is recommended. These workshops will be held at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Note: HHMI is monitoring the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, and is following CDC recommendations about travel. At the moment, we will continue making arrangements for our upcoming meetings as planned, and will share any changes to these plans with you. As part of the registration process, you will have the opportunity to share with us any comments or concerns you may have about traveling in relation to the current outbreak. Also note that HMI will cover the cost of travel to and from the meetings, as well as provide lodging and meals throughout. Participants will be expected to cover the cost of incidentals (e.g. meals during travel, baggage fees, or lodging not required for the meetings).
Symposium & Faculty Meeting (June 5 - 8, 2020)
Attendee: One faculty member from your institution is invited to attend the 2020 Symposium & Faculty Meeting. This meeting will be held at the National Conference Center in Ashburn, VA.
Phage Discovery Workshop (June 20 - June 26, or July 11 - July 17, 2020)
Attendee(s): Two faculty members from your institution, who will teach the Phage Discovery component of the SEA-PHAGES course, are invited to attend 1 of the 2 Phage Discovery workshop sessions in 2020. You may nominate and justify the attendance for a third person, typically a faculty member or support staff that will directly contribute towards the Phage Discovery component. If spaces are available, an invitation will be sent to the third person. Note that it is not essential for all participants from each school to attend the same workshop session, but it is recommended. These workshops will be held at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Note: HHMI is monitoring the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, and is following CDC recommendations about travel. At the moment, we will continue making arrangements for our upcoming meetings as planned, and will share any changes to these plans with you. As part of the registration process, you will have the opportunity to share with us any comments or concerns you may have about traveling in relation to the current outbreak. Also note that HMI will cover the cost of travel to and from the meetings, as well as provide lodging and meals throughout. Participants will be expected to cover the cost of incidentals (e.g. meals during travel, baggage fees, or lodging not required for the meetings).
Due to limited access to labs, including by SEA Staff at HHMI and at the University of Pittsburgh, shipment of biologicals to all Cohort 13 institutions are on hold. As soon as we regain access to our labs and are able to ship biologicals to you, we will check-in with you to determine if and when you are able to receive those biologicals.
If you happen to regain access to your lab before we are able to ship the biologicals to you, we recommend that you continue with the aspects of reagent prep that do not rely on these biologicals, as described in the "Reagent Prep Guide".
If you happen to regain access to your lab before we are able to ship the biologicals to you, we recommend that you continue with the aspects of reagent prep that do not rely on these biologicals, as described in the "Reagent Prep Guide".
Due to the on-going restrictions on travel, gatherings, and regular access to labs, we write to share with you that the Phage Discovery training workshops scheduled for this June and July have now been cancelled.
As you are aware, each of the SEA-PHAGES training workshops are essential and a requirement for implementing each component of the PHAGES research project. As such, this cancellation has implications for your upcoming academic year. We are committed to working with each of you to develop a suitable plan for moving forward, and offer the two following options for you to consider:
1. Postpone your entire implementation of the PHAGES project to the 2021-2022 academic year. In this scenario, you will be included in the Phage Discovery and Phage Genomics training workshops scheduled for the summer and winter of 2021, respectively.
2. Offer a modified project in place of Phage Discovery this coming academic year, which we will work with you to develop based on your needs, preference, and access to labs. In this scenario, you will receive your Phage Genomics training in the winter of 2020, and Phage Discovery training in the summer 2021.
We would like to speak with each of you via video conference to discuss your situation and to develop a plan suited to your needs. Please use the link below to indicate dates and times you will be available to meet in April, or contact us directly at SEA@hhmi.org
Link: https://doodle.com/poll/gtz2n6dmdtgqkhrx
As you are aware, each of the SEA-PHAGES training workshops are essential and a requirement for implementing each component of the PHAGES research project. As such, this cancellation has implications for your upcoming academic year. We are committed to working with each of you to develop a suitable plan for moving forward, and offer the two following options for you to consider:
1. Postpone your entire implementation of the PHAGES project to the 2021-2022 academic year. In this scenario, you will be included in the Phage Discovery and Phage Genomics training workshops scheduled for the summer and winter of 2021, respectively.
2. Offer a modified project in place of Phage Discovery this coming academic year, which we will work with you to develop based on your needs, preference, and access to labs. In this scenario, you will receive your Phage Genomics training in the winter of 2020, and Phage Discovery training in the summer 2021.
We would like to speak with each of you via video conference to discuss your situation and to develop a plan suited to your needs. Please use the link below to indicate dates and times you will be available to meet in April, or contact us directly at SEA@hhmi.org
Link: https://doodle.com/poll/gtz2n6dmdtgqkhrx
Due to the on-going restrictions on travel, gatherings, and regular access to labs, we write to share with you that the Phage Discovery training workshops scheduled for this June and July have now been cancelled.
As you are aware, each of the SEA-PHAGES training workshops are essential and a requirement for implementing each component of the PHAGES research project. As such, this cancellation has implications for your upcoming academic year. We are committed to working with each of you to develop a suitable plan for moving forward, and offer the two following options for you to consider:
1. Postpone your entire implementation of the PHAGES project to the 2021-2022 academic year. In this scenario, you will be included in the Phage Discovery and Phage Genomics training workshops scheduled for the summer and winter of 2021, respectively.
2. Offer a modified project in place of Phage Discovery this coming academic year, which we will work with you to develop based on your needs, preference, and access to labs. In this scenario, you will receive your Phage Genomics training in the winter of 2020, and Phage Discovery training in the summer 2021.
We would like to speak with each of you via video conference to discuss your situation and to develop a plan suited to your needs. Please use the link below to indicate dates and times you will be available to meet in April, or contact us directly at SEA@hhmi.org
Link: https://doodle.com/poll/gtz2n6dmdtgqkhrx
As you are aware, each of the SEA-PHAGES training workshops are essential and a requirement for implementing each component of the PHAGES research project. As such, this cancellation has implications for your upcoming academic year. We are committed to working with each of you to develop a suitable plan for moving forward, and offer the two following options for you to consider:
1. Postpone your entire implementation of the PHAGES project to the 2021-2022 academic year. In this scenario, you will be included in the Phage Discovery and Phage Genomics training workshops scheduled for the summer and winter of 2021, respectively.
2. Offer a modified project in place of Phage Discovery this coming academic year, which we will work with you to develop based on your needs, preference, and access to labs. In this scenario, you will receive your Phage Genomics training in the winter of 2020, and Phage Discovery training in the summer 2021.
We would like to speak with each of you via video conference to discuss your situation and to develop a plan suited to your needs. Please use the link below to indicate dates and times you will be available to meet in April, or contact us directly at SEA@hhmi.org
Link: https://doodle.com/poll/gtz2n6dmdtgqkhrx
A series of 2 - 4hr annotation Hackathons will be hosted by SMART and Expedited Submitters to support our community of SEA faculty members refresh their annotation skills ahead of the Spring semester. Each hackathon will focus of particular topics, with attendees having pre-registered to attend. Information about each hackathn is available on the forums (and at this link: https://seaphages.org/forums/forum/187/)
All SEA Faculty, and all of your PHAGES and GENES students from this academic year, are invited to attend the 2021 SEA Symposium.
On March 1, 2021, all SEA Faculty will receive a registration link to be distributed to your respective PHAGES and GENES students. All SEA faculty and students who wish to attend the symposium must register by March 12, 2021.
For more information about the symposium, visit: https://seaphages.org/blog/2021/02/26/sea-symposium-faq/
On March 1, 2021, all SEA Faculty will receive a registration link to be distributed to your respective PHAGES and GENES students. All SEA faculty and students who wish to attend the symposium must register by March 12, 2021.
For more information about the symposium, visit: https://seaphages.org/blog/2021/02/26/sea-symposium-faq/
For more information about abstract preparation and submission, visit: https://seaphages.org/blog/2021/02/26/sea-symposium-faq/
For more information about poster submission, visit: https://seaphages.org/blog/2021/02/26/sea-symposium-faq/
This 8-minute welcome video is for faculty members that are new to the SEA-PHAGES project.
Please note that specific times and dates mentioned in the welcome video are for illustration purposes only. Please always refer to the main timeline on this page for up-to-date information.
Please note that specific times and dates mentioned in the welcome video are for illustration purposes only. Please always refer to the main timeline on this page for up-to-date information.
The webinar is scheduled for 2.30 - 3.10 pm. Feb 10, 2021.
1. From your desktop or cell: https://hhmi.zoom.us/j/95342461213?pwd=QVoyVDZDd2RxK0NZZUZIMGozYi9RUT09
Password: 1111
2. From a cell phone (if you are not able to use the link above):
US: +13017158592,,95342461213# or +19294362866,,95342461213#
3. From a standard telephone (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 929 436 2866 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 953 4246 1213
Password: 1111
International numbers available: https://hhmi.zoom.us/u/apOB98tBR
1. From your desktop or cell: https://hhmi.zoom.us/j/95342461213?pwd=QVoyVDZDd2RxK0NZZUZIMGozYi9RUT09
Password: 1111
2. From a cell phone (if you are not able to use the link above):
US: +13017158592,,95342461213# or +19294362866,,95342461213#
3. From a standard telephone (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 929 436 2866 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 953 4246 1213
Password: 1111
International numbers available: https://hhmi.zoom.us/u/apOB98tBR
New SEA-PHAGES instructors are expected to attend HHMI-hosted webinars and perform ~3 hours of self-guided research at their home institutions, each week. Self-guided research for Phage Discovery will require lab access