This Week's Events
Open sessions of Current Topics in Bioinformatics
Monday, February 27 | 4pm - 5pm | 1-7619 Adolph (Lower) Auditorium
Title: “Host responses during infant RSV infections”
Speaker: Thomas J. Mariani, PhD, David Hamilton Smith Endowed Professor of Pediatrics
Entrepreneur Life and the Biotech Industry with Eric Schott, Ph.D.
Tuesday, February 28 | 12pm | LinkedIn
Eric is a 2017 Ph.D. graduate from the Pathology – Cell Biology of Disease program.
Event by University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
NPA SmartSkills: Industry
Tuesday, February 28 | 3pm | Virtual Event
Many postdocs wonder about the pathway into industry without ways to learn the truth about the journey. Join two leaders from industry as they share their thoughts on the current industry postdoc landscape, discuss misconceptions about postdocs and careers in industry, clarify differences between industry and academic postdocs and positions, offer recommendations to postdocs seeking to enter industry positions, and provide insights on future trends that may affect postdocs in industry. This is intended as a collaborative discussion so bring your questions!
Complete Guide to the H-1B Visa Process
This course is designed for international students planning to work in the U.S. after their graduation. Although there are many immigration paths to stay in the U.S. after your education, H-1B remains one of the most popular options among students and scholars. Learning about the H-1B visa and preparing in advance can provide an edge as you explore your post-graduation employment options.
PDA February Newsletter
International Student Photo Contest
The International Student Photo Contest is returning this year, and the submission portal is now open! International undergraduates or graduates in all schools on an F1 or J1 visa are eligible. Entries are limited to three photos total and can enter for the following categories:
- UR Experience: A captured moment of your time at UR- campus activities, excursions, and ways that the study abroad experience has been your classroom.
- International Culture: Capture a moment in the US which celebrated international culture, in-or-out of the classroom.
- US Sightseeing: Wonders of the US, and unique landscapes, cities, and monuments.
- Local Rochester Culture: Fairs, festivals, ceremonies, celebrations, food and people unique to Rochester.
- Most Epic Selfie: A selfie embodying your adventures abroad. School pride encouraged! (Disclaimer: University of Rochester does not encourage dangerous activities that would put your health and safety at risk. Please refer to the Standards of Student Conduct.)
Prizes will be $50 to the winner of each category and an additional $50 will go to the grand prize winner as determined by our social media vote. Deadline for submission is Sunday, March 5th.
Upcoming Events
myHub Career Exploration Learning Modules
Considering an internship? Want to apply for a myHub career exploration grant? We’d love your participation in the first cohort for the myHub Career Exploration Learning Modules launching in March 2023.
You will gain knowledge & experience with…
- Career exploration
- Goal Setting
- CV/resume writing
- Networking
- Informational interviews
- Career Exploration Plan Development
- Budgeting
You could also win giveaways and apply for experiential learning funding.
Apply by Wednesday, March 8th – Info Session on March 13th
Questions, please email myHub@urmc.rochester.edu
Tuesday PositiviTEA
Tuesday, March 7 | 12pm | Via Zoom
Join the Mindful University Project for our Tuesday PositiviTEA talks. Take a 15-minute break during your Tuesday to make a cup of tea and join us on zoom to take a mindful moment to acknowledge what you’re grateful for and to re-center your energy.
The Vanderbilt University Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET)
Friday, March 31, 2023, The Vanderbilt University Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET) is hosting the 3rd annual Vanderbilt Integrated Training Alliance (VITA) virtual symposium for senior graduate students. Deadline is Monday, March 6, 2023.
The VITA symposium in Biomedical Sciences is designed to introduce senior graduate students to the research and resources at Vanderbilt and to help them develop skills that will enhance their postdoctoral career.
Participation in VITA will include:
- Communication Training from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science. Through a layered series of applied improvisational and communication exercises, participants will explore and practice using communication strategies. Find out more here
- An introduction to ASPIRE, the BRET office of professional development
- Opportunity to meet with current Vanderbilt postdocs
- Individual meetings with Vanderbilt research faculty members
- Learning about the Vanderbilt community and research resources
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) – Registration Extended till Monday, February 27th
Can you describe your thesis to a stranger in three minutes?
Perfect your pitch and can explain the value of their work to fellow researchers as well as to the public, policymakers and funding agencies during the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®). The 3MTcompetition represents an invaluable opportunity for students to sharpen their research focus, improve their presentation skills, while conveying the potential and impact of their work with a perfect pitch in just three minutes.
Competition finalists will present on April 4, 2023, from 3:45–6 p.m.
Click the button below for more details about the competition, including eligibility, prizes, and presentation rules and guidance.
2022 UR Postdoc Tax Workshop
The 2022 UR Postdoc Fellow Tax Information Session will take place this year on March 20, 2023 from 12:00pm- 1pm. This workshop will be recorded and posted to our website. Scroll down to see previous workshop presentations.
Our ISO office has resources for our international scholars available on their website here.
Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
2022 Tax Workshop: Graduate Students
The UR Graduate Student Tax Information Session for U.S. Students and Resident Aliens will take place this year on March 20, 2023 from 1pm- 2pm. This workshop will be recorded and posted to our website. Scroll down to see previous workshop presentations.
Our ISO office has resources for our international students available on their website here.
Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URMC FiLMS Microbiome Symposium
URMC will be hosting the inaugural URMC FiLMS Microbiome Symposium on April 21st, 2023. If you are conducting any research related to the microbiome, please consider presenting -- abstracts are due Feb. 21st!!
Even if you do not have work to present, you can still attend! There is an excellent line up of speakers, and you'll get a chance to hear about microbiome-related work going on around campus from trainee presenters. The deadline for registration is March 21st.
Please see the below flyer for additional information or contact the organizers at ur_microbiome@urmc.rochester.edu with specific questions.
Postdoctoral Research Training and Career Progression within the Biomedical Research Enterprise
NIH announced a Request for Information (RFI) inviting the research community to give input on the state of postdoctoral research training and career progression infrastructure in biomedical science developed by a working group of the NIH Advisory Committee to the Director. The RFI is open through April 14, 2023.
I want to make you aware that NIH is also hosting a series of listening sessions to hear from the community about their experiences with and perspectives on current infrastructure and share input on potential promising solutions to the fundamental challenges faced by the postdoctoral trainee community. Listening sessions will take place throughout March 2023, and each session will focus on a specific theme:
- Wednesday, March 8, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET: Role, duration, structure, and value of the academic postdoc, including the effects on underrepresented populations.
- Friday, March 10, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. ET: International trainee concerns.
- Friday, March 17, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET: Compensation and benefits, including childcare and dependent care.
- Monday, March 20, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. ET: Job security, career prospects, and quality of life.
The insights from the listening sessions and RFI will assist NIH in hearing the voices of postdoctoral trainees along with others impacted by this unique and skilled training position, and in exploring ways to address some of the fundamental challenges faced by the postdoctoral trainee community.
Happening Now
Funding, Grant and Travel Award Opportunities
UR CTSI Digital Health Seedling Award Program: Request for Applications
The UR CTSI’s Digital Health Seedling Award provides up to $25,000 to support research that advances the development, approval, adoption and use of innovative digital health tools, methods and approaches. The one-year award is available to full-time faculty at the University of Rochester who are studying digital health approaches, tools and data including utilizing sensors and mobile technologies, electronic medical records, data from registries and other real world data and approaches to advance clinical research and address regulatory science needs. Apply by Monday, March 27, 2023.
Health and Wellness
To Thrive or Not to Thrive: Work/Academic Stress and Resiliency Workshop
Want to learn coping strategies to be more resilient while trying to balance school and work? The necessity of working while in school is a reality for most undergraduate and graduate students. A majority of working college students log 15 to 35 hours per week, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. These same workers may endure high levels of work-related and academic stress simultaneously. These strains are associated with negative health consequences, short and long-term. The Health Promotion Office is hosting a Work/Academic Stress and Resiliency Workshop on March 17th from 12-1:15 PM via Zoom to help equip you with the ability to seek solutions that mitigate stress and maximize skills leading to resiliency. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Registration is required.
Graduate Student Budgeting Workshop
Are you a graduate student and you're not sure how to better manage your money? Need to develop a spending plan? Want to start saving in case of life happens? Budgeting can be stressful while in graduate school. The Financial Aid Office & the UHS Health Promotion Office will be holding a workshop for graduate students seeking knowledge and tools to put healthy financial skills into practice on March 16th from 12-12:50 PM via Zoom. Join us virtually to develop a spending plan and consider how income and savings can dictate your expenses. Learn how to evaluate and modify your plan as life happens. The session will be led by a financial aid counselor from the Financial Aid Office who will coach you on how to begin to manage your money. This workshop does not take the place of professional financial advisement and will not make any specific investment recommendations. Open to enrolled graduate students. Registration is required.
The Body Project
There is an exciting upcoming opportunity to take part in a 4-week evidence-based program called The Body Project! It will take place on March 14th for four weeks from 4-5 PM in the UHS 4th floor RAM Room. The Body Project is an evidenced-based body acceptance program offered in a group setting that provides a safe space for all women to confront and challenge unrealistic appearance ideals through group discussion and interactive activities. The program seeks to give participants knowledge in developing a healthier body image and self-esteem. In numerous research studies, it has repeatedly been shown to effectively reduce body dissatisfaction and internalization of the appearance ideal. Open to all women who are undergraduate and graduate students. Non-binary students are welcome, but should know that this course is designed for participants for whom being a woman is a part of their lived experience. Registration is required.
MARCH KORU OFFERINGS
Get ready to bloom this March in our learn-to-meditate classes! The Mindful University Project is offering their evidence-based Koru Basic mindfulness classes, a 4-week course where you can learn a variety of mindfulness skills that will help you navigate the rest of the semester with ease. Sign up for one of the upcoming classes below:
Koru Basic (for Students, Faculty, and Staff): Mondays March 13, 20, 27, and April 3 from 7:15 – 8:30 PM in the Douglass Meditation Room
Koru Basic (for Students, Faculty, and Staff): Fridays March 17, 24, 31, and April 7 from 10:30 – 11:45 AM via Zoom.
Koru Basic for Student Athletes: Mondays March 27, April 3, 10, and 17th from 12-1:15 PM in Haven’s Lounge.
Trainee Involvement Opportunities
Applications Open for Science Forward Symposium March 20-21, 2023
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open to attend Science Forward: Towards Inclusive Excellence in Academia, a two-day symposium to increase diversity, expand inclusion and uphold equity in basic science research at New York State’s academic research institutions. The Science Forward symposium will be held at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on March 20-21, 2023.
For more information about the event and to apply, please visit scienceforwardny.org.
Internship/Postdoc/Employment Opportunities
Scientist II, Process Sciences and Innovation - https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3456794716
More jobs listed on Handshake
Relevant Reads & Podcasts
Big-Picture Thinking Can Start Now
InsideHigherEd.com Carpe Careers: By Anne Meyer-Miner, February 13, 2023
Grad school is a perfect opportunity to look beyond minute details and hone that mind-set, a skill that can be used throughout your career and life, writes Anne Meyer-Miner.
Accommodations
The University of Rochester is committed to providing inclusive experiences and equal access to programs and services. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact Jen Prosceo. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
OTE Submission Information
Submissions for the weekly Monday edition of OTE are due by Thursday at 5:00 pm. Please submit materials to myHub@urmc.rochester.edu.
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