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New Program for Students: Level Up

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Want to share the joy of robotics or sewing? Have a foolproof method for research poster design? Want to introduce others to R or animation? Apply to be a workshop leader.

Level Up student workshop leaders teach other students how do something they are skilled at in one of three tracks: 

  • Design and Digital Media (e.g. animation, research posters, podcasting, branding, palette design)
  • Making (e.g. robots, games, apps, buttons, sewing, 3D modeling)
  • Research Tools and Technology (e.g. archival photography, visualizations, R, Excel, Zotero)

Library staff will provide students with all the necessary support for a successful workshop — training, promotion, workshop space, and pay for the time preparing and conducting the workshop. All you need to start with is a great idea! For more information, go to: guides.library.upenn.edu/levelup. 

TL1/T32 Slots Available for Certificate in Regulatory Science

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ITMAT Education – TL1/T32 Slots Available for Certificate in Regulatory Science
Deadline: March 6, 2020

ITMAT Education’s Certificate in Regulatory Science provides PhD students with training to build upon their scientific expertise and prepares them to understand regulatory strategy, the execution of clinical trials, and approaches to translate early discoveries and preclinical investigations into therapeutics. This program is designed for PhD students who wish to pursue regulatory science careers in academia, the pharmaceutical & biotechnology industry, consulting and legal industries, and federal agencies.

The certificate includes a one-year engagement in a regulatory science research project (a new research project or as an additional aim to research currently being conducted) and four courses. TL1 appointees will receive one year of funding including a stipend per NIH policy and tuition funding to cover the cost of the certificate. http://www.itmat.upenn.edu/CertificateinRegulatoryScience.html

Contact Rachel McGarrigle, MSEd, rmcg@upenn.edu or Andrew Fesnak, MD, MHCI, fesnak@pennmedicine.upenn.edu to learn more.

Please note – students interested in a certificate program should review ‘Policies Governing Participation of BGS Students in Certificate Programs.’ Authorization is required through the form, ‘Authorization to Participate in a Certificate Program.’ Both forms are available here.

PBG Spring Kickoff 2020

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Interested in gaining real life consulting experience? Want to learn more about consulting and the healthcare industry? 

When: Thursday, February 6 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Where: Jon M Huntsman Hall, Room 250

Join Penn Biotech Group Healthcare Consulting at the Spring Kickoff for:

  • An intro to the consulting career path
  • An overview of PBG, including what we do and how to apply for projects
  • Grab food and drinks at our kickoff happy hour at Distrito following kickoff 
  • Network with fellow PBG members
  • No business/consulting experience necessary
  • For more information about PBG, visit our website at pbgconsulting.org

Become a PBG member: tinyurl.com/PBGmember.

The Attractions of a Career in Academic Bench Science

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Have you mostly heard about ‘alternatives’ to a career at the bench?

Does carrying out research, writing grants and manuscripts, and supervising others appear overwhelming?

Are there secrets to being an academic scientist while balancing family life and managing well-being?

How much fun is life in academia, really?


Hear positive perspectives on academia from:
Faye Mourkioti, PhD
Assistant Professor

Ken Zaret, PhD
Professor

February 24, 2020, 3:30 – 5 PM (Smilow 12-146 AB)
Light refreshments will be served. Register here.

International Graduate Student Networking Reception

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Penn Career Services will host this event for International Graduate Students. Janis Moore Campbell, a professionalism expert, will give a professional networking presentation followed by a networking reception with international Penn alumni. This will be a great opportunity for international graduate students to hone their networking skills and to connect with alumni.

Date: February 4, 2020
Time: 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Location: World Forum Room, Perry World House

International students are encouraged to register here.

NEW! Career Path Alumni Videos

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As a reminder, the BGS Career Development Site extends beyond this Career Blog and features a wide variety of resources, from a description of the Core Competencies developed through predoctoral training to websites for career exploration. Noteworthy among the site’s resources is the ‘Career Paths’ section, which provides a description of the profession, advantages of an advanced degree, key competencies, on-campus student organizations, first steps, alumni videos, and resources.

Two new alumni videos have been uploaded to the site. Andrew Rennekamp, Scientific Editor at Cell Press, and Robert DeAngelis, Assistant Director of IACUC Administration at the University of Pennsylvania, share insights on their respective fields of publishing and regulatory affairs. The BGS alumni describe their typical day, the things they like most and least about their chosen career, the typical traits and skills required, and much more.