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Career: Policy

Reminder: 2020 International Emory Global Health Case Competition

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Penn’s Center for Global Health is looking for 5-6 graduate students who will travel to and participate in the 2020 International Emory Global Health Case Competition!

This is a unique opportunity to develop and recommend innovative solutions for a 21st century global health problem in a competitive and collaborative environment. The competition will take place Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 15, 2020 and it is fully funded – food and housing are provided by Emory, and flights are reimbursed by the Center for Global Health. Winning teams will receive generous prize packages: 1st Place $6000, 2nd Place $3000, 3rd Place $1500, 4th Place $900, Honorable Mention $600, Participants’ Choice Award $600.

If you are interested in applying to be a member of the Penn team, please send your CV & Statement of Interest (500 words max) to Andie Yost at ayost@pennmedicine.upenn.edu by December 13, 2019.

PSPDG Panel Discussion – Science Policy Fellowships

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Have questions about Science Policy Fellowships? Ask Penn Alumni who have gone through the fellowships themselves. Dr. Lianna Viccari (CBE PhD) received the Mirazayan Science & Technology Policy Fellowship and is currently a Science & Politics Fellow at the Eagleton Institute of Policy.  Dr. Chris Yarosh (BMB PhD) did the AAAS S&TP fellowship & was a Science Policy Fellow at ACS for 2 years. 

RSVP: https://bit.ly/2NpNKaH

Date: November 5, 2019
Time: 1 – 2 PM
Location: Smilow 10-146AB

PSPDG Panel Discussion – Science Policy Fellowships

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Have questions about Science Policy Fellowships? Ask Penn Alumni who have gone through the fellowships themselves. Dr. Lianna Viccari (CBE PhD) received the Mirazayan Science & Technology Policy Fellowship and is currently a Science & Politics Fellow at the Eagleton Institute of Policy.  Dr. Chris Yarosh (BMB PhD) did the AAAS S&TP fellowship & was a Science Policy Fellow at ACS for 2 years. 

Date: November 5, 2019
Time: 1 – 2 PM
Location: Smilow 10-146AB

BioSciences Career Fair 2019

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Attend the BioSciences Career Fair on October 24, 2019 from 1 – 4 PM in the Colket Research Building to meet over 50 employers across biotech/pharma, consulting, science communication, and many other career fields!

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

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