This Week's Events
Current Topics in Bioinformatics - Open sessions
Monday, March 27 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | 1-7619 Adolph (Lower) Auditorium
Title: “The human virome in health and disease”
Speaker: Cynthia Monaco, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Department of Medicine and Microbiology & Immunology
2023 Graduate Student Appreciation Week
Graduate Student Appreciation Lunch for SMD Graduate Students
Friday, April 7 | 11:30 - 1:30pm | Flaum Atrium
Join us for a Graduate Student Appreciation Week celebration! Come out to meet new faces, grab a FREE boxed burrito lunch, unwind with massage chairs, and enjoy the company of therapy dogs!
Food will be available: 11am – 12pm
Therapy Dogs: 12pm – 1pm
Must register for burrito boxes by Monday, April 3rd at 5pm!
3rd Annual Pet and Plant Photo Contest- Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2023 Event
Submit a photo of your furry friend(s) or your houseplants in our Graduate Student Appreciation Week photography contest. Photos from grad students in all schools will be posted to Facebook where your fellow students and friends can like and comment to vote for their favorite. The top pet photo and top plant photo from each participating school (based on the sum of likes, shares, and comments) will win a prize!
The deadline to submit a photo is March 31 (https://forms.gle/Djc6auk7dH2Xu7DC7). Viewing and voting on GSS's Facebook will occur from April 3 to 6.
*In the event of a tie, a winner will be randomly selected from the top photos. Each participant is only eligible to win one prize.
Questions: makenna_cealie@urmc.rochester.edu
NIH OSP Announces New Career Opportunity
Do you want to be part of a fast-paced environment where your work has a direct impact on the health of the Nation? If so, a career in the NIH Office of Science Policy (OSP) might be the place for you. OSP leads in the development of research policies and programs for some of the most pressing biomedical research issues. OSP is also the primary advisor to the NIH Director and NIH leadership on new, emerging science policy issues affecting biomedical research. OSP is currently recruiting for a position within its Division of Biosafety, Biosecurity, and Emerging Biotechnology Policy. This position would provide expert advice and guidance to OSP leadership on major science policy issues related to biosafety, biosecurity, and emerging biotechnologies at both the NIH and national level.
This job announcement closes on March 27, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact us at SciencePolicy@od.nih.gov. You can also follow us on Twitter: @NIH_OSP
SMD Entrepreneurs March 29th Meeting
Wednesday, March 29 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | CEL Learning Lab D (Room 2-7544) or Zoom
Have you ever asked, "What else can I use my degree for?" Are you interested to learn how to use your advanced degree to become an entrepreneur? Then come to SMD Entrepreneurs' next meeting to hear Dr. Mike Wilson, alumnus of SMD, discuss how he used his PhD to start and build his own company!
Dr. Wilson is the founder and CEO of Viomerse. They design and manufacture highly realistic anatomical models for surgical simulation and biomedical education. Their products are the ideal training tools for accurately simulating advanced surgical procedures in their entirety.
BDSM 101
Thursday, March 30 | 7:30pm | Morey 321
Join a presentation and Q&A from the Rochester Kink Society to learn the basics of BDSM and how to safely enjoy different kinks! This event will be held in person on Thursday, March 30th at 7:30pm in Morey 321, and will also be livestreamed if you’d like to attend virtually. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Open to all students. Brought to you by the Burgett Intercultural Center, UHS Health Promotion, and the University Counseling Center.
Witness to Injustice
Friday, March 31 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Gamble Room (Rush Rhees)
Witness to Injustice is a program of Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation and is a unique three-hour interactive group teaching tool. It uses participatory education to foster truth, understanding, and respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the part of the world now known as the United States. It was created in collaboration with KAIROS Blanket Exercise.™ Turtle Island is a reference to what is known as North America, a continent inhabited from time immemorial by Indigenous peoples. The exercise is an interactive effort to share Indigenous history that many Americans may not have been taught in school.
This event is for current University of Rochester students only. Free food and drinks!
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.
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
Upcoming Events
LGBTQ+ Resource Fair
Monday, April 10 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Feldman Ballroom
Learn about lots of on and off campus resources for LGBTQ+ students, take home some fun giveaways and enter a raffle! Some of the organizations present will be Trillium Health, Title IX, CARE Network, Planned Parenthood, the Burgett Intercultural Center and more! Brought to you by the UHS Health Promotion Office.
Overdose Prevention Training
Tuesday, April 11 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Gowen Room
Join Strong Recovery for opioid overdose prevention training on Tuesday, April 11th from 1:00-2:00pm in the Gowen Room. All attendees (over age 18) will receive a free Narcan kit. Registration is required, and the training is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Brought to you by the UHS Health Promotion Office, Department of Public Safety, and the Center for Student Conflict Management.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
Tuesday, April 4 | 3:45pm - 6pm | Class of 62' Auditorium
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.
Poster session and reception/awards ceremony to follow in the Flaum Atrium.
How to Negotiate Webinar
Wednesday, April 12 | 6pm | Zoom (link to be shared upon registration)
ADSE is teaming up with 81cents & Rora to get the tools, information, and data you need to negotiate your next offer more confidently. Their mission is to help underrepresented professionals have the confidence to negotiate.
Candidates, especially women and minority candidates, receive the short end of the stick, and their mission is to help candidates understand their market worth and negotiate every penny of it.
This workshop can serve as a benefit to all students, especially those preparing to graduate soon!
URMC FiLMS Microbiome Symposium
URMC will be hosting the inaugural URMC FiLMS Microbiome Symposium on April 21st, 2023.
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.
Neuroscience Retreat 2023
34th Annual Genetics Day
Monday, April 17, 2023 | 9:30 am – 4:00 pm | Class of '62 Auditorium and Sarah Flaum Atrium
20th Annual Fred Sherman Lecture - Keynote Speaker: Julius Brennecke, PhD
"Evolution of endogenous retroviruses in Drosophila"
**CALL FOR SPEAKERS**
We invite trainees to apply to give a 10 min oral presentation in the morning session of Genetics Day. A total of two trainee speakers will be selected.
**CALL FOR POSTERS**
We invite you and your colleagues to present posters in the Genetics Day poster session (12:30 – 2:30pm)
To be considered for a talk, submit your registration by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 3rd, 2023 and indicate on the registration that you would like to be considered for the short talk competition. Registrants not selected for a talk are expected to present a poster. To present a poster and be eligible for a poster prize, submit your registration by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 10th, 2023
***PRIZES***
Poster awards will be given to graduate students, postdocs, undergraduates, staff, and faculty. Trainees selected for and presenting short talks will receive a special prize. Cash prizes available
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.
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.
Health and Wellness
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.
Relax and Renew Retreat
Saturday, April 1 | 8:30am - 12:30pm | Spurrier Dance Studio
Join the Mindful University Project’s upcoming Relax and Renew Retreat on Saturday, April 1st from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM! These retreats are half-day, silent meditation retreats for students, faculty, and staff who are interested in developing or deepening one’s meditation practice through a more immersive meditation experience. Held in the Spurrier Dance Studio, participants will experience four hours of noble silence while engaging in a variety of contemplative practices, including: Gentle yoga, self-compassion practices, breath awareness meditations, mindful eating, journaling, and a dharma talk (a lesson about the practice of mindfulness in everyday life).
The retreat will be co-facilitated by Koru Mindfulness teachers. Prior meditation experience is not necessary to participate. Please dress comfortably. The Retreat is free of charge and open to any student, faculty, or staff member of the University community.
Mindfulness for Us
Saturday, April 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd | 10:00am - 11:15am | Douglass 407
Join Deontae McLachlan, an Academic Counselor for the Office of Minority Student Affairs, in his class “Mindfulness for Us” on Saturdays beginning on April 1st from 10:00 am to 11:15 am. He has been practicing meditation and mindfulness for years and is excited to offer this safe space for students of color to learn these practices. From his personal experiences growing up in Chicago, IL, he knows how difficult it can be to exist within systems that do not offer kindness, care, and compassion and he prides himself on his enduring spirit of teaching and mentorship. Mindfulness Made Simple offers the opportunity for students of color to learn the "how" of mindfulness and what it looks like for them in a shared community.
Join Deontae and save your spot below!
Mindful University Project Offerings for Graduate Student Appreciation Week
Wednesday, April 5 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | May Room
The Mindful University Project is offering some classes and workshops in honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week! Step away from your academics to fill up your cup during Graduate Student Appreciation Week with a yoga class and writing workshop on Wednesday April 5th. Rebecca’s All-Levels Vinyasa class will take place from 12 - 1 PM in the May room. This all-levels yoga class will guide you through mindfulness techniques that will help you re-center and get back to your work with more energy, ease, and intention for the rest of the semester! The class is free and open to all graduate students, be sure to save your spot today!
Kaylen’s Mindful Writing for Wellness Program will be a writing workshop centered on mindful self-care for graduate students. You’ll have the opportunity to engage in a short mindfulness practice, reflect on journal prompts around personal wellness, and to share your experiences with others. This program will take place April 5th at 8 pm via zoom. Be sure to save your spot!
The Flourish Festival
The Health Promotion Office is hosting their inaugural Flourish Festival on Friday, April 14th. This full-day event will provide students with a variety of wellness and mindfulness activities to engage in!
Students are invited to drop by during the day to engage in programming including: yoga classes, mindfulness sessions, a mindful outdoor walk, therapy dogs, virtual reality mindfulness at the Wellness Oasis, a mindful eating pop-up, learn about many different well-being resources available at the Wellness Fair, and more! Visit the Flourish Festival website for the full schedule of events and registration for the yoga and mindful outdoor walks.
Students who check in to 4 or more events at the Festival will be entered into win one of three raffle prizes, including a Fitbit Inspire 2, face masks, essential oils, a yoga mat, journals, an Iron Flask water bottle, and more!
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
InsideHigherEd.com Carpe Careers: By Linda Louie, March 20, 2023
Linda Louie offers four steps that grad students and postdocs can take to get past faulty assumptions and more rigorously examine the best options.
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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