Science: Working Life

SACNAS upcoming event: Powerpoint Roulette Happy Hour!

December 2, 2019 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

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!

Community Impact Fund (CIF)

November 27, 2019 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

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!

SACNAS Women in Science Seminar

November 21, 2019 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

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!

BGSA Academic Advice Panel

November 12, 2019 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

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

Info Session: Certificate Options for BGS Students

November 5, 2019 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

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.

PSPDG Panel Discussion – Science Policy Fellowships

October 31, 2019 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

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