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Raquell Holmes |
Assistant Professor in Residence |
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Current Projects |
Development Activities |
Consultant |
Professional Service |
As
a scientist, my current research and training interests focus on the utilization
of publicly available simulation tools to understand biological systems at the
cellular level. I am intrigued by questions that can be pursued using computational
methods. As an educator, I work with researchers, educators and students to
develop the understanding and skills to use modeling, simulation and visualization
tools.
A Cell Biologist's Guide to Modeling and Bioinformatics was written to provide an easy to read text for novice users of bioinformatics and modeling tools. Educators ask for your evaluation copy.
I have created introductory materials on modeling in cell biology for use in undergraduate biology courses or by individuals interested in learning more about modeling (http://eot.bu.edu/ccb/). This site is meant to serve as a resource for researchers and educators. Please let me know if you have requests or suggestions for the site.
Modeling and simulation is increasingly a component of research methodologies in the biological sciences. Initial modeling efforts may be performed on local desktop computers or clusters. This workshop grant supports the investigation of the use of advanced computing in cell biology research and the development of a community of biological researchers interested in adopting advanced computing methods.
EPIC extends and builds on the successes of the Education, Outreach and Training Partnership for Advanced Computational Infrastructure (www.eot.org) program. It focuses on community building strategies and practices to engage larger, more diverse communities in high performance computing. I have performed multiple roles in EPIC including the development of an activities database (EPICI Metrics Online) and curricular material development (http://eot.bu.edu/ccb).
Understanding Development.
Development: the activity of becoming. As a director of development in organizations, the focus of our "becoming" is on the financial and structural growth of the organizations.
Development as an activity takes into account where an object (cell, person, organization) is and creatively becomes something else. The possibilities depend both on the state of the object, the environment and, in our human-social interactions, our willingness to perform and improvise.
As
the Financial Director of the Institute for African American e-Culture, I oversaw
the creation of our non-profit institute that focuses on the nexus of culture
and technology in African-American cultures.
As
a manager and leader of educational organizations, I perform as director of
organizational growth. This is an improvisational activity that directs staff
and faculty to perform in ways that support the development of the group.
As Director
of Development for the Boston All Stars Talent Show, I oversee and develop grassroots
fundraising campaigns that support the growth and development of inner-city
youth. The Boston All Stars is modeled after the All
Stars Project, Inc.
Education and Outreach: Seminars and lectures on diversity, computing, and community building.
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Resume/CV |
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Institute for African American E-Culture |
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Development School for Youth |
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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium |
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East Side Institute for Group and Short Term Psychotherapy |