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Meet Lindsey Pujanandez, Associate Editor at Science Translational Medicine

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Join Lindsey Pujanandez, Associate Editor at Science Translational Medicine, for a discussion of emerging science, the editorial process, the role of scientific journals in rigor and reproducibility, and career paths outside of academia.

October 30th, 10:30AM – 1:30 PM
Barchi Library, 140 John Morgan
Lunch following

To take full advantage of this opportunity please commit to the full session time. Since seating is limited, pre-registration is necessary and will be limited to the first 25 students.

REGISTER:
https://forms.gle/BgGL3psyFxd1qj8s8

ITMAT 14th Annual International Symposium

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The ITMAT 14th Annual International Symposium will take place October 14-15 (agenda here).

Students and Postdocs — In Person Attendance: register now

  • Students and Postdocs are encouraged and welcome to attend the Symposium. Registration is free for the meeting portions. Pre-registration is required for any student/postdoc who would like to attend and enjoy the breakfast and lunch events. We will accept on-site registrations for the meetings only. On-site registrants will not be issued a name tag which will be required for the meals.
  • Dinner at the College of Physicians, Monday evening October 14: Students and Postdocs are invited to attend. The fee for attending the dinner is $25. Please note that we can only accommodate a limited number of students and postdocs at this event. You will be notified if you are confirmed or wait listed.
  • Student and Postdoc Volunteers: We encourage you to volunteer to help with Q&A sessions. Please email MaryAnne Panella to volunteer for a morning or afternoon session on either Day 1 or Day 2. Volunteers will be given priority on the list if they wish to attend the dinner at the College of Physicians.

Webstream: register now

For inquiries please contact: mreagan@upenn.edu

Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity

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The Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity are competitive programs intended to increase the diversity of the academic research community at the University of Pennsylvania and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). While the Penn and CHOP programs have a common application form, they are independently funded and have separate review processes.

Both organizations seek to attract promising researchers and educators from different backgrounds, races, ethnic groups, and other diverse populations whose life experiences, research experiences and employment backgrounds will contribute significantly to their academic missions.

Fellowships are available for postdoctoral training in all areas of study at either Penn or CHOP. STEM applications are encouraged. Successful candidates will receive mentored scholarly and research training as well as courses and workshops to enhance their research success skills and prepare them for a faculty position in a major university.

Apply now for the Penn Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship.  The deadline is November 01, 2019 at 5pm. More information on eligibility and the application process is available here.

Open Labs at Penn

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Are you interested in giving a TED-style talk to high school students during our Fall Science Cafe event? Would you like to mentor high school students and inspire them? Join Open Labs at Penn on Oct. 8th or 9th at 5:15-6:45pm in ARCH 110 over food and soft drinks to pitch your idea about a talk you would like to give. For any questions, you can reach us at pennopenlabs@gmail.com.

Open Labs is a graduate student organization at Penn, with associate chapters at Yale, Princeton, Columbia, and Harvard. Open Labs is the host of Science Café – a series of outreach events for local high school students featuring TED-style talks by graduate student researchers and breakout sessions focused on encouraging students to pursue careers in STEM.

Request a sponsored Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences

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To support your professional and career development, the Perelman School of Medicine will sponsor interested students, postdocs, faculty and staff for complimentary 1-year Membership to one of the oldest and most prestigious scientific organizations in the United States, the New York Academy of Sciences.

TO REQUEST A SPONSORED MEMBERSHIP, SIGN UP HERE

As an Academy Member, you’ll benefit from free/discounted access to:

  • Cutting Edge Content: publications, eBriefings, and webinars featuring the latest research presented at the New York Academy of Sciences
  • Career Readiness Training: online courses, webinars and other career resources to help you acquire the skills needed to succeed in a STEM-related field
  • Networking & Resume Building: opportunities to present your research, apply for Travel Fellowships, qualify for intensive leadership training, or request a mentor

Biosciences Career Fair Workshop

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Prepare for the BioSciences Career Fair Workshop
Thursday October 10 at 12-1:30 PM
John Morgan Building
Reunion Auditorium

Make the most of the upcoming BioSciences Career Fair (October 24th) where you can network with 60+ employers in many fields including: R&D, biotech/pharma, consulting, science communication, policy, patent law, and teaching.

This Career Services workshop will cover essential information on:

  • Putting together a career fair ready resume
  • Preparing your introduction for when you chat with employers
  • Using Handshake to gather information on employers
  • Making a list of relevant questions to ask
  • Networking when you are not looking for a job
  • What you can do after the fair to help your continued career exploration or follow up on applications

Food and drinks will be provided for those registered.

Register Here

We hope to see you all there!
Biomedical Graduate Studies Association (BGSA)
Career Enhancement and Training Committee Biomedical Postdoctoral Council
University of Pennsylvania

For questions contact bpc.career.committee@gmail.com