This scientific program includes poster sessions by students and postdoctoral fellows and allows for informal interaction by all members of the department. A major objective of the retreat is to further expose the first year students to research projects performed by their classmates and colleagues. Teaching Opportunities - While teaching is not a required component of the Immunology degree program, senior level students have the option to serve as paid teaching assistants for the first year general immunology course or the advanced tutorial courses. In addition, there are community programs that provide opportunities to tutor local area high school students in a variety of core subjects. Student Travel - After completing the first year of study, Immunology students are encouraged to attend the Advanced Immunology Course offered by the American Association of Immunologists with expenses paid by the department.
Students can attend scientific conferences to present results of their thesis research.
The Graduate School also provides a travel award for students interested in participating in courses such as those offered by Cold Springs Harbor Laboratory and Gordon Conferences. To be eligible, the student must be in good academic standing and have a selected area of research. Graduate Student Association - The Mayo Graduate Student Association is composed of all students pursuing graduate degrees in the Mayo Graduate School. Its purpose is to facilitate interaction among graduate students, and between students, faculty, and administration. It provides a means for students to offer input to departments concerning coursework and curriculum.