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September PSPDG Events

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The Penn Science Policy and Diplomacy Group has two exciting events next Tuesday September 17, 2019. 

  • Science Communication Workshop (1 of 8) – Tuesday, Sept. 17 – 12:15 – 1:45 PM – Scientific Story telling with Rafael Luna author of The Art of Scientific Storytelling: Transform Your Research Manuscript using a Step-By-Step Formula.
    RSVP link: https://bit.ly/2kmZW1I
    Location: JMEC 516 EW (5th floor of Smilow Center for Translation Research, West Pavilion)

    We are excited to bring to you a SERIES of science communication workshops, brought to you by PSPDG and CAMB.  Those who complete 5 out of the 8 workshops offered throughout the 2019-2020 academic year will receive a certificate. For more information about upcoming events see: https://pennsciencepolicy.squarespace.com/workshop-series
  • General Meeting/Kick-off Happy Hour – Tuesday, Sept 17 – 5:30 PM – Free pizza and beer anyone? Come see what PSPDG is all about. Get information on our current and future projects, and get access to lovely people to help you navigate what a career in science policy/diplomacy looks like.  Bring a friend, grab a beer, and play some ping pong with us.

    Directions: Located in Johnson Foundation Library on the 2nd Floor Anatomy-Chemistry Building.  (Enter through 418 Guardian, up the stairs, turn left through doors labeled Biochemistry & Biophysics)

Upcoming Grant & Fellowship Opportunities

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Upcoming Grant & Fellowships Events

  • PhD Grant Programs Information Session
    Wednesday, September 11, 12:00-1:30 PM
    ARCH Building, 3601 Locust Walk, Fireside Lounge (2nd Floor)

    The University administers four grant programs for full time PhD students to help offset the cost of childcare and family expenses, and health insurance for dependents, dental insurance, and health insurance for students beyond funding years. Learn more about these grants and speak with representatives of the Office of the Provost, Family Center, and Graduate Center, who administer the programs. Lunch will be served. Please register in advance at www.gsc.upenn.edu/events
  • Coffee & Conversation with CURF
    Friday, September 13, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM 
    Arch Building, Fireside Lounge (2nd Floor)

    Don’t let the name mislead you – – Penn’s Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, or CURF, works with graduate & professional students applying for nationally competitive fellowships!

    CURF invites students in all Penn’s graduate schools to join us for coffee and conversation about applying for graduate fellowships at Penn. CURF will hold an open forum, complete with coffee, bagels, and assorted spreads. We’ll briefly discuss several fellowships that are particularly relevant to grad students (and that require institutional support). We’ll then open the conversation to invite questions about fellowship opportunities and the ways CURF and other campus resources can help you identify and apply for these opportunities. Please register at www.gsc.upenn.edu/events

Highlighted Opportunities

The following opportunities are currently accepting applications. 

  • Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings 
    Deadline for 70th Lindau Nobel Laureate Interdisciplinary Meeting: September 11
    Deadline for the 7th Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences: October 14

    Once every year, around 30-40 Nobel Laureates convene in Lindau to meet the next generation of leading scientists: 600 undergraduates, PhD students, and post-doc researchers from all over the world. Participants need to be below 35 years of age, should have an excellent academic track record and at least one letter of recommendation, need to speak English fluently, and may not have participated before. 
  • Google PhD Fellowship
    University Nomination Deadline: November 1

    Recognizes outstanding graduate students conducting research in computer science and related fields. Open to current PhD students who will have completed two years and have at least two years remaining in their program in Fall 2020.

Harnessing the Power of LinkedIn in your Job [re]Search

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
12pm – 1:30pm
McNeil Building , Conference Room 97


This program is open to all graduate students and postdocs.

There is never a bad time to think about how far and wide your professional networks extend, and how they can help you achieve some of your career goals. LinkedIn is far more than just a branding platform – it is a research tool, and there are several ways that you can use it effectively in your career exploration. Attend this workshop to learn about 10 LinkedIn best practices you can integrate into your job search straightaway! We will cover a broad range of topics in this workshop, including:

  • What information you can actually find on LinkedIn to help you with career exploration and your job search – and how you can refine your research approach to be more successful.
  • How to do more than just “have” a profile on LinkedIn.
  • How to identify manageable networking goals using LinkedIn.
  • Why research on LinkedIn can help to demonstrate interest in employers and career fields.
  • What you can do to stay informed and keep your profile active.
  • How researching successful professionals in the career fields that interest you can help you to project your own skills and experiences more confidently.

No sign-ups are required to attend this workshop, but if you join this event on Handshake, you can get automatic reminders for this event. This event is part of Career Services’ “Job Search Series,” workshops designed to provide graduate students and postdocs information on effective job searching and career planning techniques.

BioSciences Career Fair 2019

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Date: Thursday, October 24, 2019
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Location: 3501 Civic Center Boulevard

Register and view the employers who will attend: https://upenn.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/9858

The BioSciences Career Fair is for all STEM Master’s/PhD students/alumni and postdocs. There are many benefits that can be gained by students and postdocs at any stage of their program attending this event. For those seeking jobs, organizations attending will have open opportunities they are hoping to fill. For graduate students/postdocs in the middle of their programs, this career fair provides a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of careers, network with recruiters and Penn alumni in different career fields, learn about future opportunities, and begin the process of finding a career path that is the best match for your experience, skills, and interests. Attend some of the employer info sessions happening during the career fair to quickly learn about different industries and organizations.

NEW for 2019 – RESUME BOOKS: Career Services will be creating a resume book that will be sent to all employers prior to the career fair. If you want to include a resume in this book then register for this career fair, upload a resume to your Handshake profile, and make your resume/profile public. Watch this video for more details: https://vimeo.com/penncareerserv/makingresumesviewable.
You must register for this fair in order for your resume to be included in the resume book.
Resume books will be created by Career Services and sent to employers on the 18th October 2019.

Walk-In Wednesdays

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Penn Career Services will offer weekly walk-in advising sessions from 12-2 PM in Stemmler 105, every Wednesday from September 4th through December 4th

These 15-minute sessions are great for reviews of your application materials (for academic jobs or industry career options), quick questions about networking, job searching, career exploration, or any other career-related question.

If you cannot make it to these walk-ins, then take advantage of daily walk-ins at Career Services in the McNeil Building from 2-3pm, or schedule a 30-minute appointment with a career advisor through Handshake or by calling 215-898-7530.

Surviving Grad School 101

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SACNAS Presents, “Surviving Grad School 101.” Learn important information to make the most of grad school, including transportation, Philly and Penn, healthcare, choosing a lab, student groups, and wellness.

Featuring a panel of graduate students ready to answer your questions! Also come enjoy pizza with us! Sponsored by BGS & Office of Research and Diversity Training.

When: Sept. 6, 2019 at 1 PM
Where: Austrian Auditorium, CRB