June 10-14, 2024 | Vol. 10, Issue 23
In this issue:
- Seeds for collaboration- Faculty & Postdoc Mixer - Tuesday, June 11th
- The Next Step with Stefan Burde, PhD
- Qualifying Exam Preparation Writing Workshop Part I & II - Thursdays, June 13th & 20th
- Juneteenth Celebration- Friday, June 14th
Seeds for Collaboration- Faculty & Postdoc Mixer
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 @ 4:30 pm | G-9675 LeChase Assembly Room
The Next Step Career and Grad School Advice from SMD Alumni
Stefan Burde, PhD- Director, Global Strategic Business Development, IVD TÜV SÜD
Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 12:00 pm | LinkedIn
Live Career Discussion with Stefan Burde, PhD
Stefan joins us for our latest episode of The Next Step to talk about his career journey, how he transitioned from a technical role to strategic business development, advice to trainees exploring a career in regulatory affairs, and more.
Drop your questions in the comments so Stefan can answer them live!
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
University-Wide Recognition Program
The University of Rochester recently announced UR Stars, a University-wide recognition program, that makes recognition easier and more fun than ever, with a consistent, unified approach to recognition that enables us to show gratitude to everyone across our academic, research and clinical teams who make us ever better by living our shared values.
PhD students and postdocs are eligible to use the UR Stars program to recognize team members and receive recognition! Show your appreciation for others who make a difference day in and day out, and recognize people with e-cards on birthdays, holidays, and other important celebrations.
You can visit the HR website for UR Stars learning opportunities and resources, including:
UR Stars Recognition Champions: Your UR Stars Recognition Champion is available to answer questions and help you navigate the new platform, so don’t hesitate to reach out! SMD GEPA’s UR Stars Recognition Champion is Amber Rivera in myHub (amber_rivera@urmc.rochester.edu).
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This week’s social media spotlight comes from Kristina Fenner, a PhD candidate in Toxicology.
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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