Tiny Earth

TECH Webinar: Advancing the Tiny Earth Pipeline
2023-10-18 11:00 - 12:15 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Wednesday, October 18 @ 12-1:15 PM ET (11 AM-12:15 PM CT) | Via Zoom
For Tiny Earth students and TEPIs
Meet the Tiny Earth Chemistry Hub (TECH) scientists and learn about how your isolates move through TECH’s antimicrobial discovery pipeline!
Students and their Tiny Earth Partner Instructors (TEPIs) have contributed over 3,600 isolates to TECH’s isolate collection in Dr. Jo Handelsman’s Lab at UW-Madison. At TECH, our interdisciplinary team of researchers investigates high-priority student-sourced bacterial strains to discover new antimicrobial compounds. Join us for this special event showcasing Tiny Earth’s innovative approach to antibiotic discovery beyond the classroom. Meet the TECH scientists and hear about exciting updates to research priorities featuring student-led studies, the Tiny Earth Chemistry Course, and more. Ask your pressing questions during a brief Q&A session at the end.
For a meeting link ask your instructor or email tinyearth@wid.wisc.edu with your Tiny Earth Partner Instructor name and course enrollment details. Instructors can view details on the TEPI website.

2023 July TEPI Training
2023-07-24 - 2023-07-28 | UW–Madison, Discovery Building, 330 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715, United States

2023 Tiny Earth Summer Symposium
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-14 | UW–Madison, Discovery Building, 330 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715, United States

2022 Tiny Earth in Titletown
2022-12-09

UN's World Soil Day
2022-12-05
World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.
An international day to celebrate soil was recommended by the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) in 2002. Under the leadership of the Kingdom of Thailand and within the framework of the Global Soil Partnership, FAO has supported the formal establishment of WSD as a global awareness raising platform. The FAO Conference unanimously endorsed World Soil Day in June 2013 and requested its official adoption at the 68th UN General Assembly. In December 2013, the UN General Assembly responded by designating 5 December 2014 as the first official World Soil Day.

2022 Tiny Earth Winter Symposium
2022-12-02 | Zoom
Visit the event page for details & registration

2022 WHO's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
2022-11-18 - 2022-11-24
Celebrated annually, the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections.
A global action plan to tackle the growing problem of resistance to antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines was endorsed at the Sixty-eighth World Health Assembly in May 2015. One of the key objectives of the plan is to improve awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance through effective communication, education and training.

2022 July TEPI Training
2022-07-25 - 2022-07-29 | Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States

Juneteenth
2022-06-19
Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States at the end of the Civil War. For more than 150 years, African American communities across the country have observed this holiday. It’s a time to celebrate their power, brilliance and tenacity.
More details to come!

2022 June TEPI Training
2022-06-13 - 2022-06-17 | UW–Madison, Discovery Building, 330 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Interested in teaching Tiny Earth? Join us for the next Tiny Earth Partner Instructor (TEPI) Training! Virtual trainings are held the second week in January, and in-person trainings are held every summer (depending on local COVID-19 restrictions).
The next TEPI Training will be held at UW-Madison June 13-17, 2022. More information and link to application.

2022 Tiny Earth Summer Symposium
2022-05-25 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Save the date! The 2022 Tiny Earth Summer Symposium will be held virtually on May 25th for students and instructors. Join us to celebrate antibiotic discovery, learn more about the antibiotic resistance crisis, and showcase student research presentations! Tiny Earth students from around the world are encouraged to attend, present their Tiny Earth research.
REGISTRATION, STUDENT ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS, & TAPAS TALKS

Registration is free for students, community, & TEPIs with students presenting
Registration fee for TEPIs without students presenting is $20
Submissions for Student Presentations & Abstracts will be open April 1—May 1
Instructors interested in giving a 5-minute Tapas Talk about Tiny Earth instructional ideas, research, and other innovations can submit their talks starting April 1 More info!

2022 Tiny Earth Summer Symposium (Instructor Day)
2022-05-24 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Save the date! The 2022 Tiny Earth Summer Symposium will be held virtually on May 24th for TEPIs (Tiny Earth Partner Instrutors) and on May 25th for students and instructors. Join us to celebrate antibiotic discovery, learn more about the antibiotic resistance crisis, and showcase student research presentations! Tiny Earth students from around the world are encouraged to attend, present their Tiny Earth research, and invite their families and friends to listen and learn!
REGISTRATION, STUDENT ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS, & TAPAS TALKS

Registration is free for students, community, & TEPIs with students presenting
Registration fee for TEPIs without students presenting is $20
Submissions for Student Presentations & Abstracts will be open April 1—May 1
Instructors interested in giving a 5-minute Tapas Talk about Tiny Earth instructional ideas, research, and other innovations can submit their talks starting April 1

APIDA Heritage Month
2022-05-01

Women's History Month
2022-03-01

Tiny Earth Chemistry Hub Webinar for Students & TEPIs
2022-02-25 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
February 25 & March 25, 2022
1:30-2:30pm EST (12:30-1:30pm CST)
Ever wondered where students’ isolates and research goes beyond the classroom? Tiny Earth has an exciting opportunity for students and instructors to learn more about the Tiny Earth Chemistry Hub (TECH). For the first time ever, we are inviting students to join us in a two-part series to showcase our lab’s research and connect various processes in the antibiotic discovery pipeline! From genome extractions to genomic characterization, metabolomic analysis, and antibiotic induction, our scientists will share details about their work and role in Tiny Earth. Join us to learn how student research directly contributes to exciting studies conducted at TECH and the variety of individuals that help advance our fight against antibiotic resistance.
This event is intended only for Tiny Earth Partner Instructors (TEPIs), their students and teaching/lab assistants. To receive Zoom information and event reminders, fill out this sign-up form or contact your instructor.
Check back on this page for updates about event information and agenda!

UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science
2022-02-11
Full and equal access and participation for women and girls in science
Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Over the past decades, the global community has made a lot of effort in inspiring and engaging women and girls in science. Yet women and girls continue to be excluded from participating fully in science.
In order to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls, and further achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, the United Nations General Assembly declared 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science in 2015. read more..

Black History Month
2022-02-01
Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential components to the success of our fields. In recognition of that fact, the American Institute of Physics adopted a Strategic Framework in 2019 that aims to “advance the physical sciences with a unifying voice of strength from diversity.” Further, we are committed to becoming an institution that “leads the physical sciences community toward an impactful understanding of how to be more welcoming to, and supportive of, the full diversity of physical scientists throughout their [education and] careers.” Read more from the American Institute of Physics

2022 January TEPI Training
2022-01-10 - 2022-01-14 | Zoom

2021 Tiny Earth Winter Symposium
2021-12-03 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2021
11:00-3:00 PM EST/10:00-2:00 PM CST

VIA ZOOM
For TEPIs, for students, and for students’ families & friends!
Join us for the Tiny Earth Winter Symposium! This international event is designed to showcase student research presentations as well as engage students’ families and friends in learning more about antibiotic resistance and the science of discovery. Please encourage your students to attend the conference, present their Tiny Earth research, and invite their families and friends to listen and learn.
REGISTRATION & STUDENT ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS
Register by November 28th. Registration fee for Tiny Earth Partner Instructors (TEPIs) is $20. Students and community members are free.
Students: Register above. If you wish to give a five-minute presentation on your Tiny Earth research, you also need to submit an abstract and research poster by Sunday November 28. For details and to register, visit the student research presentations webpage.
For more details and current updates on the symposium schedule, bookmark this page.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Recognizing the historical legacies of the lands on which Tiny Earth takes place is an important part of every Tiny Earth Symposium. We invite students to apply to present a land acknowledgement about the land on where they began their Tiny Earth journey. We will select one or more applicants to present a brief ‘land acknowledgement’ on the day of the event. These presentations are typically 1-2 minutes long.
We welcome students of all backgrounds to apply to conduct the land acknowledgement for the 2021 Tiny Earth Winter symposium. You do not need to have tribal affiliation to participate. Students can submit a draft of their own land acknowledgement between 150-200 words by November 18th. Learn more and apply here.
Tiny Earth values principles of AJEDI — Antiracism, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. This event is a safe space where students, instructors, and community members may interact and celebrate research and discovery. Please help us maintain a thoughtful and respectful environment for all attendees. We will not tolerate racist, discriminatory, or hurtful language and behavior.
SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE
Friday, December 3, 2021
All times EST

Time
Session
Presenter(s)
Description

11:00am
Welcome
Sarah Miller, Executive Director, Tiny Earth
Brian Merkel, TEPI, UW-Green Bay
Mike Alexander, Chancellor, UW-Green Bay
Heather Pelzel, TEPI, UW-Whitewater
Welcome to the 2021 Tiny Earth Winter Symposium! In this session, we will give an overview of Tiny Earth and our network that now reaches 29 countries in our search for new antibiotics from soil bacteria. We will share network updates and upcoming events, then join together in a land acknowledgement.

11:45am
Plenary
A World Without Soil
Jo Handelsman Founder, Tiny Earth
Can you imagine a world without soil? Join Tiny Earth Founder and Director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery Professor Jo Handelsman to celebrate the release of her new book, A World Without Soil!

12:45pm
Break

1:00pm
Student Research Presentations, Session I

Student research is at the center of Tiny Earth. Learn about Tiny Earth student research findings on their path toward antibiotic discovery from bacteria in soil. Help us celebrate their accomplishments!

1:45pm
Break

2:00pm
Student Research Presentations, Session II

Student research is at the center of Tiny Earth. Learn about Tiny Earth student research findings on their path toward antibiotic discovery from bacteria in soil. Help us celebrate their accomplishments!

2:45pm
Closing Remarks
Greg Bleck, VP-R&D, Catalent
COVID-19 Pandemic Status and the Importance of the Tiny Earth Mission

2021 Tiny Earth Summer Symposium
2021-06-02 11:00 - 2021-06-04 16:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
June 2-4, 2021
11:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT via Zoom Access Recordings of the 2021 Symposium
To access the recordings you will need the zoom password you were given for the symposium.
Join us for the Tiny Earth Summer Symposium! This annual event is designed to showcase student research presentations and Tiny Earth’s international network and community. Instructors should encourage their students to attend the conference, present their Tiny Earth research, and invite their families and friends to listen and learn.
Event Schedule
Wednesday, June 2

11:00 am EDT
Welcome
Speaker: Sarah Miller
This session will welcome everyone to the symposium and provide an overview of the sessions. It will include a First Nations reading about the land on which we stand, a feature on antiracism, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and updates from the Tiny Earth network from the Executive Director.

11:45 EDT
Keynote: Tiny Earth, Big Discoveries
Speaker: Jo Handelsman
Tiny Earth Founder and Director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery will give an overview of Tiny Earth’s approach to studentsourcing antibiotic discovery from soil. Hear about exciting new research developments from the Tiny Earth network and Chemistry Hub.

12:45 pm EDT
Break

1:15 EDT
Today, Tiny Earth. Tomorrow…?
An Inside Look into Where Tiny Earthlings Go After Graduation
Speakers: Amy Shircel, Halee Behrens, Sabina Joseph, Varun Rachakonda, and Roman Lyudmer
Students! Hear how past Tiny Earthlings leveraged their experience for the next step in their careers, graduate school, and more.

2:15 EDT
Break

2:30 EDT
Panel: Anti-microbial stewardship as a public health imperative
Speakers: Deena Altman, Arturo Casadevall, Brian Darkow, Barry Fox, and Gail Nahwahquaw
Physicians, scientists, public health experts, and veterinarians share diverse perspectives about stewardship and public health issues related to antibiotic use.

3:30 EDT
Sponsor Presentation: Vaccine development and moving on from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Speaker: Greg Bleck, Catalent
Discussing the different COVID-19 vaccines, why they were able to be developed so fast, and what may be next.

4:00 EDT
Wrap Up Day 1

Thursday, June 3

11:00 am EDT
Welcome
Speaker: Heather Pelzel
Tiny Earth Symposium Co-Chair gives welcome remarks with an inclusive introductory activity

11:15 EDT
Student Research Presentations (Session I)
Poster Gallery I
Learn about Tiny Earth student research findings on their path toward antibiotic discovery from bacteria in soil. Help us celebrate their accomplishments!

12:15 pm EDT
Break

12:45 EDT
Keynote: Role of Emergent Properties in Shaping Host-Microbe Interactions
Speaker: Nichole Broderick
Join Tiny Earth Director of Science and Training for a session on research and discovery

1:45 EDT
Break

2:15 EDT
Student Research Presentations (Session II)
Poster Gallery II
Continue to learn about Tiny Earth student research findings on their path toward antibiotic discovery from bacteria in soil. Help us celebrate their accomplishments!

3:15 EDT
Today, Tiny Earth. Tomorrow…?
An Inside Look into Hiring and Admissions
Speakers: Alice Joplin, Sebastian Kraves, Jennifer Heinritz, Chuck Klein
Students! Join industry leaders and admissions officers to talk about careers, internships, and graduate school in science.

4:15 EDT
Wrap Up Day 2

Friday, June 4

This day is for Tiny Earth Partner Instructors (TEPIs) only

11:00-3:00 EDT
Tapas Talks & Topical Discussions
Join us for a suite of TEPI “Tapas Talks” – short talks by TEPIs about Tiny Earth instructional ideas, research, and other innovations. Tapas talks will be interspersed with informal topical discussions relevant to teaching Tiny Earth.

2020 Tiny Earth Winter Symposium
2020-12-14 12:00 - 2020-12-15 16:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Register Now on Eventbrite
December 14-15, 2020
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST via Zoom
Join us for the Tiny Earth Winter Symposium! This inaugural, international event is designed to showcase student research presentations as well as engage students’ families and friends in learning more about antibiotic resistance and the science of discovery. Instructors should encourage their students to attend the conference, present their Tiny Earth research, and invite their families and friends to listen and learn.
Students who are interested in giving a poster presentation or research talk should register and also submit an abstract in this form. Presentation space is limited so please submit abstracts by December 4.
Tentative event schedule:
DECEMBER 14
Keynote: Dr. Jo Handelsman, Director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, Founder of Tiny Earth, and Vilas Research Professor of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Featuring: Tiny Earth Student Research Presentations; Interactive Community Activity; TEPI Webinar about Tiny Earth’s Online Curriculum
DECEMBER 15
Keynote: Dr. Beronda Montgomery, Foundation Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology – Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University
Expert Panel: The Science of Antibiotic Resistance and Public Health Emergencies
Featuring: Tiny Earth Student Research Presentations; Highlighted Posts from World Antibiotic Awareness Week and International Soil Day
Register by December 7. TEPIs $20; students and community are free.

2020 Tiny Earth Summer Symposium
2020-06-10 10:00 - 2020-06-12 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom

2019 World Antibiotic Awareness Week
2019-11-18 - 2019-11-24
2019 Antibiotic Awareness Campaign: Tiny Earth Big Ideas

2019 Tiny Earth Summer Symposium
2019-07-10 - 2019-07-11 | UW–Madison, Discovery Building, 330 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
2019 Summer Symposium

2018 Tiny Earth Winter Symposium
2018-12-07 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Lambeau Field Atrium, Green Bay, WI, United States

2018 Antibiotic Awareness Week
2018-11-12 - 2018-11-19

2018 Tiny Earth Summer Symposium
2018-06-21 - 2018-06-22 | UW–Madison, Discovery Building, 330 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
