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PSPDG: Scientific Writing Workshop

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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

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

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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

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

BGS Improv Workshop Series – October 2019

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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