President's Column."Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."--Theodore Roosevelt Let me start by expressing my gratitude Gratitude agrimony traditional symbol for gratitude. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 172] Androcles because he had once extracted a thorn from its paw, the lion refrained from attacking Androcles in the arena. [Rom. Lit. for the opportunity to serve as this year's president. I am confident that the 68th Annual Meeting will be a success due to your scientific contributions. The Board of Directors, Chairs of Divisions and the Chairs of various committees have already been communicating and planning the events for the up coming meeting in Biloxi, MS. The efforts being made behind the scenes have been phenomenal, but in order to make the story complete we need your input and commitment to the Academy. I envision our organization serving as a link between the different colleges and universities within our state, so that together we can disseminate dis·sem·i·nate v. dis·sem·i·nat·ed, dis·sem·i·nat·ing, dis·sem·i·nates v.tr. 1. To scatter widely, as in sowing seed. 2. the newest technologies, designs, theories and most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially individual ideas. Some may think that this dream is somewhat unrealistic or unattainable. I am convinced that if every one of us made an effort to encourage a colleague or student to come to the meeting and find out more about the Academy the circle would become broader with more diversity and strength. Over the past ten years, I have watched the Academy adapt and keep abreast Verb 1. keep abreast - keep informed; "He kept up on his country's foreign policies" keep up, follow trace, follow - follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something; "We must follow closely the economic development is Cuba" ; "trace the of the changes occurring around us. Currently, more young faculty are becoming involved as well as an increase in student attendance. The Academy still focuses on enhancing student participation. The Academy has set the fees for the students members at a nominal $5.00. The amount of learning and fellowship fellowship Graduate education A post-residency training period of 1–2 yrs in a subspecialty–eg, hand surgery, which allows a specialized physician to develop a particular expertise that may have a related subspecialty board; fellowship time is often that can be obtained by the student from the meeting is priceless price·less adj. 1. Of inestimable worth; invaluable. 2. Highly amusing, absurd, or odd: a priceless remark. . In fact, those mentors that do not insist that their graduate, residents or undergraduate students submit their findings and attend the meeting are actually doing them a disservice dis·ser·vice n. A harmful action; an injury. disservice Noun a harmful action Noun 1. . This organization is an excellent opportunity for them to display their knowledge and build confidence before going to a national symposium symposium In ancient Greece, an aristocratic banquet at which men met to discuss philosophical and political issues and recite poetry. It began as a warrior feast. Rooms were designed specifically for the proceedings. . This year I would like to challenge the faculty who have students working toward a degree in their lab to encourage them to present their findings. For the faculty members that have not attended the annual meeting in while, I want to be the first to welcome you back. I feel that this endeavor to promote science in our great state is one worth taking. Those of you that know me well understand that I will give 110% (as well as expect my team members to give at least 110%) effort in promoting the 68th Annual Academy of Sciences. lf anyone after reading this feels the urge to jump on board to help us reach our goal, please contact me (hbenghuzzi@shrp.umsmed.edu) and I will see to it that your services are utilized. Once again, I invite all of you to join us in Biloxi, MS for an impressive scientific event.--Hamed Benghuzzi |
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