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PGWISE Networking Workshop

Posted on January 8, 2020

The Penn Graduate Women in Science and Engineering (PGWISE) will host a Networking Workshop on Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Wood Room of the John Morgan Building.

Penn Career Services advisor Dr. Joseph Barber will be leading this session on the in’s and out’s of networking with working professionals.

Additionally, PGWISE is recruiting members for open Executive Board positions. Join them from 5:30-5:45 PM to learn about exciting opportunities with the Board! Light refreshments will be provided.

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PSPDG: Scientific Writing Workshop

Posted on January 6, 2020

by Rebecca Lopez

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“If an experiment is done in the lab but no journal ever publishes it, did it really happen? Writing scientific articles and grants is critical for communicating our work to other scientists and advancing our fields, but scientific writing is often indecipherable, even to other scientists. Join Dr. Judith Swan, Assoc. Dir. for Writing in Science and Engineering at Princeton and renowned scientific writing expert, as she teaches students to clarify their writing, anticipate the expectations of readers, and make persuasive arguments.

This workshop will be held in two back-to-back parts. Part 1 (10am-12pm) will focus on “Clarifying Cause and Effect in Writing,” and Part 2 (12:30-2:30pm) will focus on “The Art of Persuasion”.

Students can attend Part 1, Part 2, or both, as parts 1 and 2 will be related but distinct. There will be interactive group exercises to encourage retention, as well as an optional take-home assignment . Food will be served! Registration will open on Jan 6, 2020.”

Event description via the PSPDG website.

Date:
January 21, 2020
Time:
10AM-12PM – “CLARIFYING CAUSE AND EFFECT IN WRITING”
12:30-2:30PM – “THE ART OF PERSUASION”
Location:
JMEC 516EW (5th fl Smilow Center for Translational Research, West Pavilion)
3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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PSPDG Science Communication Workshop 3: Presentation Skills

Posted on November 18, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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This 2-hour workshop will teach design principles backed by research on the psychology and neuroscience of multimedia learning. Lunch is provided, and RSVP is required.

When: December 3, 2019 from 12 – 2 PM
Where: BRB 14th Floor Lounge

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NCBI Tools and Databases for Bioinformatics (11/19) & Introduction to BioCyc (11/26) workshops

Posted on November 15, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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NCBI Tools and Databases for Bioinformatics workshop

If you are interested in learning about the types of resources NCBI –home to Pubmed– offers in bioinformatics, then come to my NCBI tools and databases workshop that is being held in the training lab (G3) at the Biomedical Library on November 19 at noon.

The primary goal of this one hour workshop is to provide an introduction to the various databases and tools that are available through NCBI. In addition to an overview, I will be exhibiting demos on a select few tools and databases.

Date: November 19, 2019 at noon
Location: Training lab (G3) of the Biomedical Library
Register HERE

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Introduction to BioCyc workshop

Come learn to work with BioCyc: a collection of Pathway Genome Databases (PGDBs) that provides information on genomes and metabolic pathways for thousands of organisms.

This one hour workshop will provide an introduction to BioCyc and showcase the various features BioCyc supports. In addition, there will be an interactive demo that complements the overview on BioCyc.

Date: November 26, 2019 at noon
Location: Training lab (G3) of the Biomedical Library
Register HERE

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the workshops please contact Subin George (Bioinformatics intern) at sgeo@pobox.upenn.edu

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Biosciences Career Fair Workshop

Posted on September 25, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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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

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SACNAS NSF GRFP Writing Workshop

Posted on September 19, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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Join SACNAS next week for an NSF GRFP Writing Workshop! Dr. Sunny Shin and a student panel of successful NSF awardees will be there to help advise students on how to apply for NSF.

Date: Tuesday, September 24^th, 2019
Location: Reunion Auditorium, John Morgan Building
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

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BGS Improv Workshop Series – October 2019

Posted on September 17, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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Interested in improving your science communication skills? Wish you had the confidence to ask questions in a crowded seminar or conference? Want to become a better networker?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should sign up for the upcoming FREE BGS Improv Workshop this October and November!

Improv is not stand-up comedy; it is acting without a script. It is about thinking on your feet, problem solving, being authentic, encouraging effective communication, projecting confidence, facilitating teamwork, and not being worried about making mistakes. Gain transferable skills needed in the lab and for communicating science to colleagues and to the general public.

This 6-week workshop, led by professional instructor Sharon Geller, will provide a fun and supportive learning environment for exploring improv techniques and improving communication skills.

Join us:

Mondays, October 7th – November 11th from 5:30-7:30PM
Room 425 Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Instructor: Sharon Geller (Improv instructor at the Walnut Street Theater)

We have limited capacity so if you are interested, please sign up by filling out the application form: https://forms.gle/9x5ra7DYLqJAw5qr8

Questions? Please contact Laura Ohl: Laura.Ohl@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Workshop planning committee: Laura Ohl, Yunshu Fan

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September PSPDG Events

Posted on September 9, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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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 (5^th 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 2^nd Floor Anatomy-Chemistry Building. (Enter through 418 Guardian, up the stairs, turn left through doors labeled Biochemistry & Biophysics)

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Reminder: Upcoming Career Services Workshop

Posted on August 9, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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In this workshop titled, “Creating Effective Application Materials for Academic Jobs at Different Institutions,” a Career Services advisor will present some best practices for formatting and structuring your application materials, discuss tailoring your materials to different types of institutions, and will challenge you to think about what you want to get across in these documents.

Many of the topics covered will be applicable to students applying for postdocs.

Find more info and RSVP here.

Wednesday, August 14th 2019
12 – 1:30 PM
McNeil Building – Conference Room 97
Hosted by Penn Career Services

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Workshop: “Creating Effective Application Materials for Academic Jobs at Different Institutions”

Posted on July 19, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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In this workshop, a Career Services advisor will present some best practices for formatting and structuring your application materials, discuss tailoring your materials to different types of institutions, and will challenge you to think about what you want to get across in these documents.

Many of the topics covered will be applicable to students applying for postdocs.

Find more info and RSVP here.

Wednesday, August 14th 2019
12 – 1:30 PM
McNeil Building – Conference Room 97
Hosted by Penn Career Services

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Archive for Workshops

PGWISE Networking Workshop

PSPDG: Scientific Writing Workshop

PSPDG Science Communication Workshop 3: Presentation Skills

NCBI Tools and Databases for Bioinformatics (11/19) & Introduction to BioCyc (11/26) workshops

NCBI Tools and Databases for Bioinformatics workshop

Biosciences Career Fair Workshop

SACNAS NSF GRFP Writing Workshop

BGS Improv Workshop Series – October 2019

September PSPDG Events

Reminder: Upcoming Career Services Workshop

Workshop: “Creating Effective Application Materials for Academic Jobs at Different Institutions”

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