Workshops

PSPDG Science Communication Workshop Series

September 16, 2021 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

Penn Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (PSPDG) presents the 2021-2022 Science Communication Workshop Series, designed to educate the scientiﬁc community on how to communicate their work to all audiences.

The first workshop on presentation skills is Tuesday, September 28th at noon! This workshop will be delivered by students in the Engineering Ambassadors Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Sign up for the first workshop here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/science-communication-workshop-1-presentation-skills-tickets-173152161777

People who want to receive updates for our workshops can sign up via the link in the attached flyer and also join the SciComm Workshop Slack !

More info can also be found on our website: https://pennsciencepolicy.squarespace.com/workshop-series.

Upcoming Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Workshops

September 7, 2021 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

Interested participants should register using the links below. Both workshops count towards the CTL Teaching Certificate.

The Academic Tightrope: Balancing Teaching, Mentoring, and Research in STEM Fields

September 21st, 2021: 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm
Johnson Pavilion Room 209
https://www.ctl.upenn.edu/event/academic-tightrope-balancing-teaching-mentoring-and-research-stem-fields
Hosted by Marisa Egan, CTL Graduate Fellow, Cell & Molecular Biology

A panel of the following experienced graduate student and post-doc teachers will discuss how they manage varying time commitments in academia and will engage in a Q&A discussion with the audience.

Jasmine Alexander, PhD: NIH/IRACDA (PennPORT) Postdoctoral Fellow in Sunny Shin’s lab
Rebecca Glynn: Cancer Biology PhD Candidate in Craig Bassing’s lab
Heather Schiller: Biology PhD Candidate in Mecky Pohlschröder’s lab
Vincent Wu: Microbiology PhD Candidate in Mike Betts’ lab

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Preparing Students for Midterms and Exams in STEM Fields
October 6th, 2021: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
CTL Seminar Room, Van Pelt 134
https://www.ctl.upenn.edu/event/preparing-students-midterms-and-exams-stem-fields
Hosted by Marisa Egan, CTL Graduate Fellow, Cell & Molecular Biology

STEM classes often move at a rapid pace, such that the course material accumulates quickly and can make preparing for exams a daunting task. Students need to stay on the top of the material so they do not fall behind and resort to last-minute “cramming” before exams. As teachers, we must help our students devise effective and efficient study strategies that allow them to synthesize the concepts they are learning. It is also essential that we help our students develop ways to retain the material for long-term understanding rather than short-term memorization merely for the exam. In this workshop, we will address how instructors can promote good study habits in their STEM classrooms through teaching practices that foster long-term learning and building connections among different parts of the material. We will also discuss the use of practice exam questions to help students gauge how they will be assessed. Finally, we will consider how instructors can use individualized approaches to engage certain students who are struggling with specific areas of exam preparation.

NIH OITE Job Search Strategies Workshop

July 28, 2021 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

NIH: "Marketing Your Research Experience for Project Management Positions" - BGS Career Development

Jul 29, 2021 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Speaker(s): Amanda (Dumsch) Langer, MS, Career Counselor
This event is recommended for: Summer Interns; Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows.

Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/979820306409168395

A job search involves more than just applying to job postings. Successful job searches require planning. You will need to complete four key activities: building a productive network, creating resumes that work for you, establishing search strategies for finding jobs, and preparing for a competitive interview. This session examines the job search as a process that integrates those four key activities to launch an effective job search.

Sign up for free Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences

July 28, 2021 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

To support your professional and career development, Perelman School of Medicine will sponsor interested students, postdocs, and faculty for complimentary 1-year Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences. For over 200 years, the Academy has helped scientists, engineers, and innovators pursue successful careers.

SIGN UP AT NYAS.ORG/PERELMAN TO REQUEST A SPONSORED MEMBERSHIP

We’re committed to our mission providing premier scientific content and career development resources during these challenging times. As an Academy Member, you’ll benefit from access to:

Career Readiness Training: Career Development resources, including online courses and webinars to help you acquire the skills you’ll need to succeed in a STEM-related field.
Cutting Edge Content: Unlimited digital access to our publications and eBriefings.
Networking & Resume Building: opportunities to present your research, apply intensive leadership training, become a mentor, and connect with other Members from our global Membership network, using an online Directory.
Upcoming Webinars & Programs. Discounted and free registration on all of our upcoming events featuring the latest research presented at the Academy. For the time being, all 2021 events will be presented through online platforms while some of our previously scheduled events are being postponed to a later date.

For our programs and resources on COVID-19, click here.

Faculty Job Search Prep Camp from August 9 – 12, 2021

July 26, 2021 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

If you’re planning to apply for faculty jobs, either in this upcoming cycle or in the future, join Penn Career Services for this four-day Faculty Job Search Prep Camp to get a head start on planning your job search. Through workshop presentations and faculty and alumni panels, we’ll help you understand how you can best prepare for each step of the process, from assessing your readiness to go on the faculty job market and crafting application materials to preparing for interviews and negotiating offers. Throughout the week of August 9th, Faculty Job Search Prep Camp attendees are encouraged to make a virtual one-on-one appointment via Handshake with a Career Services advisor on Friday, August 13th to discuss a faculty job search document that you’d like feedback on. Check Handshake for all the times available for appointments!

For the full schedule and to register, visit: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/2021-faculty-job-search-prep-camp/