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Posted on October 3, 2018
by Rebecca Lopez

February 2021

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  • Application Deadline: Penn Bio Launch

    Application Deadline: Penn Bio Launch

    February 1, 2021

    https://bgscareerdevelopment.com/penn-bio-launch-biotech-fellow-information-sessions/

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  • BGSA General Assembly Meeting

    BGSA General Assembly Meeting

    February 2, 2021  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    https://pennmedicine.zoom.us/j/7713626246

    Join BGSA for their upcoming General Assembly Meeting, followed by a screening of“SHREK”! 

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  • Application deadline: Regeneron Prize for Creative Innovation

    Application deadline: Regeneron Prize for Creative Innovation

    February 3, 2021

    Details: https://bgscareerdevelopment.com/regeneron-prize-for-creative-innovation/

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  • Penn I-Corps Info Session

    Penn I-Corps Info Session

    February 3, 2021  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PP5ABiRHNR1BR1xdhK-6RhgOe3tMc3GjiU8rwebCxVo/viewform?edit_requested=true

    Penn I-Corps is looking for entrepreneurs to apply to their springtraining! Participants will learn how to test their ideas with potentialcustomers and receive grants up to $2,000 for their startup. Additionalinformation sessions will take place 2/11, 2/19, and 3/1, each from 12-1PM. Learn more about the I-Corps program here; thefinal application deadline for the Spring is February 24, 2021.    

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  • LTBGS Queer in STEMinar

    LTBGS Queer in STEMinar

    February 3, 2021  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    https://pennmedicine.zoom.us/j/94441914182

    LTBGS+ is excited to announce their first Queer in STEMinar speaker of the new year! Please join them Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 at 5pm to hear about Dr. Donita Brady’s experiences as an LGBTQ+ scientist and for a general discussion around being out in academia.  

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  • The Science of Childhood Cancer - Lecture Series

    The Science of Childhood Cancer - Lecture Series

    February 4, 2021  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    https://www.stjude.org/education-training/advanced-training/seminars-symposia/science-of-childhood-cancer-series.html?sc_cid=s21-emh-apo#archive

    The Science of Childhood Cancer is an interactive, weekly lecture series designed to engage the scientific community on key questions in pediatric cancer research. Invited speakers are leading experts across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical and population science. 

    Based on the enthusiastic reception of the inaugural series in fall 2020, a new 15-week series will be launching in January 2021, hosted by the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center.

    Seminars will occur each Thursday at 1 PM EST. Available recordings will be posted following the live event.

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  • I CARE Training

    I CARE Training

    February 7, 2021  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Klgv3oDKcE1s6G

    CAPS is offering a joint I CARE training session for PennMed and Penn Vet students on February 7th, 2:00 – 5:00PM.I CARE training builds a caring community with the knowledge, skills, andresources to intervene with student stress, distress, and crisis.

    Learn more here. 

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  • Excel Basics: Getting Started with Excel

    Excel Basics: Getting Started with Excel

    February 8, 2021  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/event/7485257

    The Penn Libraries present a series of workshops on data analysis and visualization. Learn more at https://guides.library.upenn.edu/lovedata/2021.

    • Excel Basics: Getting Started with Excel – Monday February 8, 3-4pm
    • R Basics: Prepare Data for Modeling and Analysis – Tuesday February 9, 1:30-3pm
    • Introduction to Data Visualization – Tuesday February 9, 2-3pm
    • Panel on Kislak Data Projects – Wednesday February 10, 10-11am

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  • Penn Libraries: Introduction to Zotero

    Penn Libraries: Introduction to Zotero

    February 8, 2021  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/calendar/wicshops/zoterointro

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  • Penn Libraries: Introduction to Mendeley

    Penn Libraries: Introduction to Mendeley

    February 9, 2021  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/event/7474106

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  • R Basics: Prepare Data for Modeling and Analysis

    R Basics: Prepare Data for Modeling and Analysis

    February 9, 2021  1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/event/7485563

    The Penn Libraries present a series of workshops on data analysis and visualization. Learn more at https://guides.library.upenn.edu/lovedata/2021.

    • Excel Basics: Getting Started with Excel – Monday February 8, 3-4pm
    • R Basics: Prepare Data for Modeling and Analysis – Tuesday February 9, 1:30-3pm
    • Introduction to Data Visualization – Tuesday February 9, 2-3pm
    • Panel on Kislak Data Projects – Wednesday February 10, 10-11am

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  • NIH OITE Workshop on Mentoring Relationships

    NIH OITE Workshop on Mentoring Relationships

    February 9, 2021  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3222926275919384846

    Please join NIH for the next installment of their “Becoming a Resilient Scientist” series: Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships. 

    Learn more here. 

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  • Penn Libraries: Introduction to Data Vizualization

    Penn Libraries: Introduction to Data Vizualization

    February 9, 2021  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/event/7489500

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  • Panel on Kislak Data Projects

    Panel on Kislak Data Projects

    February 10, 2021  10:00 am - 11:00 am
    https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/event/7521070

    The Penn Libraries present a series of workshops on data analysis and visualization. Learn more at https://guides.library.upenn.edu/lovedata/2021.

    • Excel Basics: Getting Started with Excel – Monday February 8, 3-4pm
    • R Basics: Prepare Data for Modeling and Analysis – Tuesday February 9, 1:30-3pm
    • Introduction to Data Visualization – Tuesday February 9, 2-3pm
    • Panel on Kislak Data Projects – Wednesday February 10, 10-11am

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  • Penn Libraries: Collaborating with Mendeley

    Penn Libraries: Collaborating with Mendeley

    February 10, 2021  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/event/7474212

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  • Penn I-Corps Info Session

    Penn I-Corps Info Session

    February 11, 2021  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PP5ABiRHNR1BR1xdhK-6RhgOe3tMc3GjiU8rwebCxVo/viewform?edit_requested=true

    Penn I-Corps is looking for entrepreneurs to apply to their springtraining! Participants will learn how to test their ideas with potentialcustomers and receive grants up to $2,000 for their startup. Additionalinformation sessions will take place 2/19 and 3/1, each from 12-1PM. Learn more about the I-Corps program here; thefinal application deadline for the Spring is February 24, 2021.    

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  • The Science of Childhood Cancer - Lecture Series

    The Science of Childhood Cancer - Lecture Series

    February 11, 2021  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    https://www.stjude.org/education-training/advanced-training/seminars-symposia/science-of-childhood-cancer-series.html?sc_cid=s21-emh-apo#archive

    The Science of Childhood Cancer is an interactive, weekly lecture series designed to engage the scientific community on key questions in pediatric cancer research. Invited speakers are leading experts across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical and population science. 

    Based on the enthusiastic reception of the inaugural series in fall 2020, a new 15-week series will be launching in January 2021, hosted by the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center.

    Seminars will occur each Thursday at 1 PM EST. Available recordings will be posted following the live event.

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  • Know Your Rights: Support for Students Regardless of Your Immigration Status

    Know Your Rights: Support for Students Regardless of Your Immigration Status

    February 12, 2021  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    http://bit.ly/PennDACA

    QualtricsPre-Survey: https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0jlCuHqfgXalK50

    Thisevent specifically focuses on undocumented, Deferred Action for ChildhoodArrivals (DACA), and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) students. This event isopen to everyone wanting to learn more about immigration and/or whose familiesare impacted by immigration restrictions. See the flyer here.

    *Thisevent is organized by La Casa Latina, Penn Law, Greenfield InterculturalCenter, PennFirstPlus, and Counseling and Psychological Services. 

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  • Application Deadline: iBiology Share Your Research Competiton 2021

    Application Deadline: iBiology Share Your Research Competiton 2021

    February 15, 2021
    https://www.ibiology.org/syr-competition/

    More info and Application Details: https://www.ibiology.org/syr-competition/

    This competition is a unique opportunity for early-career scientists to improve their communication skills, become part of the iBiology community, and showcase their work as part of the Share Your Research series! Eight winners will receive virtual science communication training from iBiology’s team of expert science communication trainers.

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  • Penn Libraries: Organizing Your Research Practice

    Penn Libraries: Organizing Your Research Practice

    February 15, 2021  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/calendar/wicshops/organize

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  • PGWISE Career Services Workshop with Dr. Joseph Barber

    PGWISE Career Services Workshop with Dr. Joseph Barber

    February 16, 2021  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    https://forms.gle/1gEfGecqNgk3D4dd6

    In this workshop we will cover some of the best practices you can use to network effectively with your future careers in mind, and discuss how to confidently showcase your skills, experiences, and accomplishments as part of your personal and professional brand in a virtual setting. You will learn about some online resources to help you develop an optimistic narrative about yourself, and I’ll encourage you to put some of these steps into practice by enthusiastically networking at some of our upcoming career fairs.

    o  To put you in the mindset of celebrating your professional skills and abilities, please complete this survey prior to the workshop: https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efh0VOix5jQMzm6. You will find this helpful as we briefly practice effective introductions.

    o  Following the workshop, there will be a chance to WIN one of two Starbucks gift cards!

    Please register ahead of time by completing this form: https://forms.gle/1gEfGecqNgk3D4dd6    

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  • Turn Your Research into an Elevator Pitch

    Turn Your Research into an Elevator Pitch

    February 17, 2021  10:00 am - 11:00 am
    gsc.upenn.edu/events

    Research Communications Workshops. Penn Libraries and the Graduate Student Center are offering two workshops to help you explain your research clearly and concisely in any situation! Join us for the following events:

    o  Turn Your Research into an Elevator Pitch - Wednesday, February 17, 10:00 - 11:00 AM ET

    o  Make it Shorter! - Friday, February 19, 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET

    Learn more and register at gsc.upenn.edu/events.

    Cosponsored by Penn Libraries and the Grad Student Center.

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  • #BlackInCompBio seminar: "The Rubik’s Cube of Life: From Bioinformatics to Health Statistics"

    #BlackInCompBio seminar: "The Rubik’s Cube of Life: From Bioinformatics to Health Statistics"

    February 17, 2021  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    https://www.blackwomencompbio.org/event-details/blackincompbio-seminar-series-clarlynda-williams-devane-ph-d

    Happy Black History Month! 

    Join the Black Women in Computational Biology Network for another #BlackInCompBio seminar titled: "The Rubik’s Cube of Life: From Bioinformatics to Health Statistics." Featuring Dr. ClarLynda Williams-DeVane, Ph.D. This event is open to the STEM community, all are welcome. 

    Read Dr. Williams-DeVane’s biography and register for the event here. 

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  • The Science of Childhood Cancer - Lecture Series

    The Science of Childhood Cancer - Lecture Series

    February 18, 2021  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    https://www.stjude.org/education-training/advanced-training/seminars-symposia/science-of-childhood-cancer-series.html?sc_cid=s21-emh-apo#archive

    The Science of Childhood Cancer is an interactive, weekly lecture series designed to engage the scientific community on key questions in pediatric cancer research. Invited speakers are leading experts across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical and population science. 

    Based on the enthusiastic reception of the inaugural series in fall 2020, a new 15-week series will be launching in January 2021, hosted by the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center.

    Seminars will occur each Thursday at 1 PM EST. Available recordings will be posted following the live event.

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  • Nomination Deadline: Penn TA Prize

    Nomination Deadline: Penn TA Prize

    February 19, 2021
    https://provost.upenn.edu/teaching-at-penn/penn-ta-prize

    Nominationsfor the Penn Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Graduate Students are nowopen, with a deadline of February 19, 2021. Nominations come directlyfrom undergraduate and graduate students, and ten prizes are awarded annually.More information about the prize and a link to the nomination form are foundhere: https://provost.upenn.edu/teaching-at-penn/penn-ta-prize.

    Pleasereach out to Ian Petrie (petrie@upenn.edu) in the Center forTeaching and Learning with any questions.

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  • Penn I-Corps Info Session

    Penn I-Corps Info Session

    February 19, 2021  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PP5ABiRHNR1BR1xdhK-6RhgOe3tMc3GjiU8rwebCxVo/viewform?edit_requested=true

    Penn I-Corps is looking for entrepreneurs to apply to their spring training! Participants will learn how to test their ideas with potential customers and receive grants up to$2,000 for their startup. An additional information session will take place 3/1 from 12-1 PM. Learn more about the I-Corps program here; the final application deadline for the Spring is February 24, 2021.

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  • Research Communications Workshop: Make it Shorter!

    Research Communications Workshop: Make it Shorter!

    February 19, 2021  3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    gsc.upenn.edu/events

    Research Communications Workshops. Penn Libraries and the Graduate Student Center are offering two workshops to help you explain your research clearly and concisely in any situation! Join us for the following events:

    o  Turn Your Research into an Elevator Pitch - Wednesday, February 17, 10:00 - 11:00 AM ET

    o  Make it Shorter! - Friday, February 19, 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET

    Learn more and register at gsc.upenn.edu/events.

    Cosponsored by Penn Libraries and the Grad Student Center.

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  • SACNAS & BGSA Industry Career Panel

    SACNAS & BGSA Industry Career Panel

    February 19, 2021  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Zoom ID: 771 362 6246, Passcode: 708953

    SACNAS is co-hosting an industry career panel with Penn BGSA this Friday, Feb 19th at 5 PM!

    Submit your questions to the panel in advance: https://t.co/zBQijqbiuA?amp=1

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  • Biotech & Informatics Career Panel

    Biotech & Informatics Career Panel

    February 22, 2021  2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Curious about working in Industry? John Gregg, Van Truong, and GCB worked with Penn IBI to organize monthly Biotech & Informatics Career Panels. Information on the speakers and the link to join via Zoom can be found in the attachedflyer. 

    Save the dates for the other upcoming career panels – March 22 and April 22 from 2 – 3:30pm. More details to come.

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  • Application Deadline: Penn I-Corps Program

    Application Deadline: Penn I-Corps Program

    February 24, 2021

    https://bgscareerdevelopment.com/penn-i-corps-program/

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  • Importance and Challenges of Increasing Ethnic Diversity in Human Genomics Research

    Importance and Challenges of Increasing Ethnic Diversity in Human Genomics Research

    February 24, 2021 - February 25, 2021  
    https://globalgenomics.med.upenn.edu/symposium.html

    Register: https://globalgenomics.med.upenn.edu/symposium.html

    On behalf of Drs. Daniel Rader and Sarah Tishkoff, the Center for Global Genomics & Health Equity and the Department of Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine are jointly hosting a virtual symposium entitled, “Importance and Challenges of Increasing Ethnic Diversity in Human Genomics Research”. 

    The two-day virtual symposium includes invited speakers of diverse backgrounds discussing their research and experiences in increasing diversity in human genomics and the ethical issues to be considered.  The symposium will be held on Wednesday, February 24 and Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 12:00PM to 4:00PM(EST). The topics of discussion for the two-day virtual symposium are:

    Day 1: “Importance and Value of Increasing Ethnic Diversity in Human Genomics Research”

    Day 2: “Challenges with Conducting Genomic Studies in Minority Populations”

    The symposium is free and faculty, postdocs, students, and staff are all welcome to attend. 

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  • Importance and Challenges of Increasing Ethnic Diversity in Human Genomics Research

    Importance and Challenges of Increasing Ethnic Diversity in Human Genomics Research

    February 24, 2021 - February 25, 2021  
    https://globalgenomics.med.upenn.edu/symposium.html

    Register: https://globalgenomics.med.upenn.edu/symposium.html

    On behalf of Drs. Daniel Rader and Sarah Tishkoff, the Center for Global Genomics & Health Equity and the Department of Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine are jointly hosting a virtual symposium entitled, “Importance and Challenges of Increasing Ethnic Diversity in Human Genomics Research”. 

    The two-day virtual symposium includes invited speakers of diverse backgrounds discussing their research and experiences in increasing diversity in human genomics and the ethical issues to be considered.  The symposium will be held on Wednesday, February 24 and Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 12:00PM to 4:00PM(EST). The topics of discussion for the two-day virtual symposium are:

    Day 1: “Importance and Value of Increasing Ethnic Diversity in Human Genomics Research”

    Day 2: “Challenges with Conducting Genomic Studies in Minority Populations”

    The symposium is free and faculty, postdocs, students, and staff are all welcome to attend. 

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  • The Science of Childhood Cancer - Lecture Series

    The Science of Childhood Cancer - Lecture Series

    February 25, 2021  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    https://www.stjude.org/education-training/advanced-training/seminars-symposia/science-of-childhood-cancer-series.html?sc_cid=s21-emh-apo#archive

    The Science of Childhood Cancer is an interactive, weekly lecture series designed to engage the scientific community on key questions in pediatric cancer research. Invited speakers are leading experts across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical and population science. 

    Based on the enthusiastic reception of the inaugural series in fall 2020, a new 15-week series will be launching in January 2021, hosted by the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center.

    Seminars will occur each Thursday at 1 PM EST. Available recordings will be posted following the live event.

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