November 4-8, 2024 | Vol. 10, Issue 44
In this issue:
- Election Stress Free Zone
- The 2024 GEPA Awards Philosophy Meeting
- 12th Annual America's Got Regulatory Science Talent Student Competition
- UR SMD Alumni Career Panel in collaboration with ISSA
- Professional Development Board, "The Transition from Grad Student to Postdoc"
- Calming U
- Meditative Guide for Us
- Job Opportunities with NYS Department of Health/Health Services
- CU Postdoctoral Pathways Virtual Information Session
- Wisconsin Postdoc Expo
Election Stress Free Zone
Monday, November 4 | 3-6:30pm | Welles-Brown Room
Experience stress reduction and ease during election week. On November 4th from 3-6:30 pm in the Welles-Browm Room every half hour, multiple mindfulness sessions will be provided to students along with FREE tea and snacks. In addition, sensory-accessible and mindfulness-based supplies (zen garden, coloring pages, cushions and bean bags) are provided on the shelves during October 28th - November 5th 8:00 am to 5pm in the Welles-Brown Room for students as an Election Stress Free Zone, dedicated to ease stress and foster mindful well-being. Help yourself and use what you need!
The 2024 GEPA Awards Philosophy Meeting
Wednesday, November 6 | 3:30 pm | Saunders Research Building Atrium
12th Annual America’s Got Regulatory Science Talent Student Competition
Applications are due by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
The twelfth annual America’s Got Regulatory Science Talent student competition, scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 12:00 pm is now accepting applications.
Organized by the UR CTSI, the competition aims to promote student interest in regulatory science and the winning team may present their ideas to the FDA.
Students matriculated at the University are welcome to submit a 50-word entry and provide a five-minute presentation during the competition.
The proposed solution should align with the FDA Focus Areas of Regulatory Science. Visit the UR CTSI website to learn more.
UR SMD Alumni Career Story Panel Hosted in collaboration with International Students & Scholars Association (ISSA)
Tuesday, November 12 | 12:15 pm | Louise Slaughter Room (1-9555)
SMD is excited to host Vijaya Balakrishnan, PhD; Cindy Lewis, PhD; and Amy Tsurumi, PhD, who will share their experiences conducting job searches while at the University of Rochester. They’ll discuss how they navigated the process, highlighting their skills and expertise, and provide updates on their current professional roles.
Professional Development Board, "The Transition from Grad Student to Postdoc"
Tuesday, November 12 | 9:00 am | Virtual
Ivonne VIDAL PIZARRO, PhD, Assistant Dean for the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is hosting a virtual event for graduate students who are looking at a postdoc as a next step in their careers. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 12, from 9-10am.
IND 439 Leadership & Management for Scientists
Spring 2025 - Thursdays | 2:00-3:40 pm
This spring 1 credit-hour course is directed by Eric Vaughn, myHub Career Services Director. IND439 is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scientists who wish to enhance their leadership and management skills. Click the link for more information about the course.
IEW Graduate Student Meet & Greet
Thursday, November 21 | 3-5pm | Haven’s Lounge – 409 Wilson Commons, River Campus
In celebration of International Education Week, the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center in collaboration with university partners welcomes all graduate students from all UR schools to join us for this upcoming Meet & Greet event. This event will be a casual space where graduate students can network with their peers from other schools and disciplines. Welcome remarks at 3:15 pm and hearty appetizers and light refreshments will be served.
UR Dean’s Lecture to be given by Eric Olson, Ph.D.
Monday, December 9 | 3:30 pm | Class of '62 Auditorium (G-9425)
LGBTQ Life Team
The LGBTQ Life Team is a resource for all things LGBTQ in all of our UR schools and their Fall 2024 Office Hours at the School of Medicine and Dentistry are every Monday, 12:00-1:00pm in G.7648.
The Body Project
Monday, November 4 | 4:00 pm | UHS 2nd Floor Reifler Room
Join us for The Body Project, a free, 4-week evidence-based body acceptance program aimed at helping women challenge unrealistic appearance ideals. Through engaging group discussions and interactive activities, participants will gain valuable insights into developing a healthier body image and self-esteem. Open to all undergraduate and graduate women, this program has proven effective in reducing body dissatisfaction and promoting body positivity, with non-binary students also welcome, though the focus is on femme-presenting societal ideals. Sessions will be held in the UHS 2nd Floor Reifler Room on November 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th from 4-5 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow! Visit our event page for more information and register.
Calming U
Friday, November 8 | 7:15 pm | Genesee 309
Step into the oasis of compassion and strength with the Mindful University Project’s Calming U class! Our October and November Calming U offerings are here. The 4-week course, tailored to U of R students, is dedicated to heightening your self-awareness, emotional resilience through guided meditation, introspective exercises and meaningful discussions. The first class was Friday, November 1st, and continue for 3 more weeks on November 8, November 15, and November 22 at 7:15 PM in Genesee 309. Register today to save your spot! Open to all students, staff, and faculty at the University of Rochester.
Meditative Guide for Us
Saturday, November 9 | 10:00 am | via Zoom
Land on your inner peace and resilience with Our Meditative Guide for Us, a class designed specifically for the Black community at U of R. Led by our experienced instructor Deontae McLachlan, this experience draws from personal insights to help participants manage racial stress, cultivate self-care, and enhance inner strength. Through deep breathing, visualization, and guided meditation, you’ll gain tools to reduce anxiety, improve focus, and enhance creativity. This class is open to Black-identifying students, staff, faculty, and allies. Register below for the session that begins on Saturday, November 9, via Zoom from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Students who fully attend the session series will receive their choice of a meditation cushion or yoga mat, or choice of books Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us or For Indigenous Minds Only: A Decolonization Handbook.
Yoga Classes
Maintain your physical and spiritual health as the temperature drops by taking a moment to breathe and stretch on the mat with us. Yoga classes continue everyday throughout the fall semester in the Leibner-Cooper Room at the Goergen Athletic Center. Classes are hosted by Mindful University Project x Yoga Vibe’s experienced yoga teachers. Check our schedules and register for classes here, or just drop in – your inner zen awaits.
Research Scientist I with the NYS Department of Health/Health Research
The Research Scientist I will join a team of public health professionals conducting environmental health surveillance and research. The incumbent will work closely with other programs within the New York State Department of Health, as well as other state and federal agencies, local health departments, community organizations and academic partners, conducting epidemiologic surveillance and research and assisting with preparing progress reports, as well as other reports and publications. To learn more about the specific duties and requirements of this position click the link below. The application is open until November 9, 2024.
Public Health Specialist II with the NYS Department of Health/Health Research
The Public Health Specialist II will work with hospitals, clinics, and physicians’ offices to obtain medical records for potential cases of birth defects and stillbirth. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining a caseload tracking system, screening identified cases for eligibility in special studies, abstracting the required data into the data collection tool, and perform other appropriate related duties. To learn more about the specific duties and requirements of this position click the link below. The application is open until November 9, 2024.
CU Postdoctoral Pathways Virtual Information Session
Monday, November 4 | 11:00 am | Virtual
Wisconsin Postdoc Expo - Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Wednesday, November 6 | 11:00 am | Virtual
PDA Coffee Hour
Wednesday, November 13 | 9:00 am | Natapow Room (1-9545)
Our November PDA Coffee Hour will take place Wednesday, November 13th from 9:00-10:00 AM in the 1-9545 Natapow Room at the School of Medicine and Dentistry. Come and join us for coffee/tea and pastries! As always, you can grab something to go or stay a while. Please register on CCC if you plan on attending for a rough head count.
Postdoctoral Fellow Opportunity shared by Savannah Moritzky, PhD
Savannah Moritzky, Ph.D., TBS Ph.D. Alumna '22, Scientist at HDT Bio, shared a Postdoctoral Fellow Opportunity at her company. HDT Bio is a vaccine and immunotherapy Biotechnology company with next-generation approaches designed to enable the body’s immune system to prevent and cure disease. HDT Bio is seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher who has recently completed a Ph.D. To learn more about HDT Bio and responsibilities and qualifications of this opportunity click the link below.
MECCC ExCEL Scholar Award Competition
The early career bench and physician-scientists in Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Transdisciplinary Research Programs are committed to nurturing the next generation of diverse and multidisciplinary cancer investigators. Several of these faculty have joined the Excellence in Career Enrichment Leadership (ExCEL) Committee, which, among other efforts, runs an annual award competition and symposium for senior postdoctoral investigators. Deadline is Monday, November 18, 2024
Fellowship in Suicide Prevention
The Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center is accepting applications for its T32 postdoctoral fellowship in suicide prevention. Now in its 25th year, the UR/CSPS postdoctoral training program is supported by an institutional National Research Service Award training grant from NIMH (Kim Van Orden, PhD, Yeates Conwell, MD & Todd Bishop, PhD, Directors). It provides two years of stipend support and related benefits for early career investigators committed to careers in suicide prevention research. Each fellow works closely with a mentoring team, takes courses and participates in a diverse array of CSPS research and training activities. A strength of the UR/CSPS fellowship is the provision of intensive mentorship in grant writing, study design, and data analysis from UR/CSPS core faculty dedicated to suicide prevention.
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MECCC
NSF I-Corps Regional Courses are for university-based STEM researchers and early-stage startup founders who are interested in exploring the market potential of their work and learning entrepreneurial skills. Participants learn to apply “customer discovery” methodology to evaluate the potential for translating their technology innovation from the lab into a successful product and/or service.
This week’s social spotlight comes from Francisco Cartujano Barrera, MD, Assistant Professor of Public Health.
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