June 3-7, 2024 | Vol. 10, Issue 22
In this issue:
- Seeds for collaboration- Faculty & Postdoc Mixer - Tuesday, June 11th
- Qualifying Exam Preparation Writing Workshop Part I & II - Thursdays, June 13th & 20th
- Juneteenth Celebration- Friday, June 14th
- myHub Evidence Based Teaching Retreat- August 6th & 7th
Seeds for Collaboration- Faculty & Postdoc Mixer
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 @ 4:30 pm | G-9675 LeChase Assembly Room
Qualifying Exam Preparation Writing Workshop Part I
Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 12:00 pm-1:00 pm | SRB 1416
Elaine Smolock, Director of Writing Services and Grant Development in myHub will present fundamental information about how to prepare and plan to write a Qualifying Exam. This two part writing workshop will cover hypothesis development, crafting a specific aims page, and how to build your research strategy.
- How to start preparing for your Qual – Nuts and Bolts of what you need to know!
- Hypothesis building
- Structuring Specific Aims
Juneteenth Celebration with Keynote Speaker Dr. Russell Ledet
Friday, June 14, 2024 @ 4:00 pm-5:00 pm | River Campus, Frederick Douglas Commons, Richard Feldman Ballroom
The Office of Equity and Inclusion for Research and Research Education and SMD Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs will host a 2024 Juneteenth Celebration with Keynote Speaker Dr. Russell Ledet, MD, PhD, MBA.
Qualifying Exam Preparation Writing Workshop Part II
Thursday, June 20, 2024 @ 12:00 pm-1:00 pm | SRB 3434A/3434B
Elaine Smolock, Director of Writing Services and Grant Development in myHub will present fundamental information about how to prepare and plan to write a Qualifying Exam. This two part writing workshop will cover hypothesis development, crafting a specific aims page, and how to build your research strategy.
- Building the experimental approach
- Discuss how to format aims: Rationale, Prelim Data, and Experimental Approach
- Focus on expected outcomes and how to demonstrate critical thinking skills
A student’s guide to self-compassion
A research study conducted in 2019 by Rebecca Martin showed a clear link between self-compassion and academic success among college students. To foster the complex skill of self-kindness, the Mindful University Project has created an online self-compassion guide. Explore the new guide with step-by-step explanations, evidence-based strategies, and on- and off-campus resources to support your practice of self-compassion
| Internship/Postdoc/Employment Opportunities |
BARDA Fellowship Opportunities in Medical Countermeasures Research & Development
The ORISE Research Participation Program has announced new fellowship opportunities at the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Please visit www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/HHS-BARDA-2024-0027 for more information and details.
This week’s social media spotlight comes courtesy of Sarah Morgan, a PhD candidate in Toxicology. Congratulations, Sarah!
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 Mary Beth Kitzel. 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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