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Reminder: 2020 International Emory Global Health Case Competition

Posted on December 4, 2019

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: 1^st Place $6000, 2^nd Place $3000, 3^rd Place $1500, 4^th 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.

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SACNAS upcoming event: Powerpoint Roulette Happy Hour!

Posted on December 2, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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Public Speaking Seminar Finale: PowerPoint Roulette Happy Hour!

Please join SACNAS this Friday, December 6th for a fun evening of food, drinks, and improvised non-scientific presentations!
Show off your public speaking skills in a fun way! There will be prizes for the best presenters!

If you are interested in either presenting, making powerpoint slides, or both, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/f8QLmevX9wVMRLnj9

Date: Friday December 6th
Location: Barchi Library, John Morgan Building
Time: 5:30pm

Food and drinks provided!

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Community Impact Fund (CIF)

Posted on November 27, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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The Provost’s Office is seeking grant applications for this fund!

The Community Impact Fund (CIF) supports events that advance several key goals:

to support graduate student initiatives and activities that address racial, cultural, or gender-based bias;
to promote a community of mutual respect and intercultural understanding among graduate and professional students and on campus more broadly; and
to encourage dialogue and discussion among members of the graduate and professional student community about issues related to bias and discrimination.

Applications are accepted during the fall and spring academic terms and are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Learn more and apply here!

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SACNAS Women in Science Seminar

Posted on November 21, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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Women in Science Seminar:
Speaker: Montserrat C. Anguera, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

Title: “My road to academia: the wild ride”
Date: Wednesday, December 4th
Location: John Morgan Building, Class of ’62 Auditorium
Time: 12 – 1:00 pm

Lunch will be provided!

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BGSA Academic Advice Panel

Posted on November 12, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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Come discuss PhD life with 4th and 5th year BGS students. A panel discussion followed by a happy hour with snacks and drinks!

When: November 21, 2019, 5-7 PM
Where: BRB 1412

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Info Session: Certificate Options for BGS Students

Posted on November 5, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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BGS students are invited to attend an information session about the different certificate programs available to them. These programs provide a valuable opportunity to pursue specialized scientific and professional interests.

Thursday, November 14, 2019
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Smilow 08-146 AB (3400 Civic Center Boulevard)

Please register here: https://forms.gle/1YaLXPXA2pon2ws39

Please note: This information session will cover a selection of the certificate options available to BGS students. To see a full list of certificate options, visit the BGS website.

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PSPDG Panel Discussion – Science Policy Fellowships

Posted on October 31, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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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

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Graduate Student Center: Unpacking the Hidden Curriculum

Posted on October 24, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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Monday, October 28, 4:30-6:00 PM
Grad Center Room 305

The “hidden curriculum” encompasses the knowledge and skills needed for academic success that are not explicitly taught. This graduate student panel will discuss and unpack the hidden curriculum in graduate school. We will focus on identifying skills and knowledge needed for success and strategies for navigating academia.

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“Dance Your Ph.D.” Contest

Posted on October 16, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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The application to participate in the 12th edition of the annual “Dance Your Ph.D.” contest sponsored by AAAS and Science is now open!

The competition challenges scientists to explain their research without PowerPoint slides or jargon—in fact with no talking at all. The grand prize consists of a payment of $1000. The deadline for submissions is 21 January 2020.

Find more details and apply here.

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SACNAS Outreach Opportunity

Posted on October 4, 2019

by Rebecca Lopez

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We are excited to share our chapter’s first outreach opportunity for this semester – Science Education Academy (SEA)! SEA is a non-profit STEM program whose aim is to support elementary students with hands-on experience with scientific method and inquiry. http://scienceeducationacademy.com/about/

The fall program is focused on Earth Sciences. SEA occurs every Saturday from October 19th to November 23rd. We are looking for volunteers to guide elementary students through organized science activities for at least TWO Saturdays, from 9am – 12pm. Additionally, volunteers will need to undergo a Pennsylvania criminal background check before beginning of the session.

SACNAS will provide transportation to and from SEA (51st & Pine) throughout the fall course.

If you are interested in participating in this exciting partnership, please fill out this google form and we will contact you shortly to get you started on background checks.

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Archive for Science: Working Life

Reminder: 2020 International Emory Global Health Case Competition

SACNAS upcoming event: Powerpoint Roulette Happy Hour!

Community Impact Fund (CIF)

SACNAS Women in Science Seminar

BGSA Academic Advice Panel

Info Session: Certificate Options for BGS Students

PSPDG Panel Discussion – Science Policy Fellowships

Graduate Student Center: Unpacking the Hidden Curriculum

“Dance Your Ph.D.” Contest

SACNAS Outreach Opportunity

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