December 16-20, 2024 | Vol. 10, Issue 50
In this issue:
- Professional Headshot Photography Event for SMD Trainees
- Winter Warm Up with The Office of Alumni Relations
- Rochester Medical Orchestra
- Yoga Class Schedule
| LinkedIn Photography Event |
Professional Headshot Photography Event for SMD Trainees
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | 8:45am-5pm | SRB 1404
Take your LinkedIn profile to the next level with a professional headshot from photographer Jennifer Cummings! Registration is required, and space is limited. Don't wait! Register now!
Winter Warm Up with The Office of Alumni Relations
Tuesday, December 17 | 12-1pm | Flaum Atrium
The office of Alumni Relations invites you to take a break from the cold to grab a bite on Tuesday, December 17th from 12:00-1:00pm in the Flaum Atrium.
Rochester Medical Orchestra
Calling all medical musicians! If you play—or once played—a classical instrument, join us for the reprise of the Rochester Medical Orchestra, launching Summer 2025! This group fosters joy, well-being, and community through music and welcomes all skill levels—whether you're a seasoned player or reconnecting with your instrument. Not sure about your schedule? No problem! Fill out the survey to stay in the loop. Reach out to Isabella Cantor with any questions.
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.
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.
UCLA Bio-Launch Program
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs in the UCLA Biosciences invites you to apply to UCLA Bio-Launch, a recruitment initiative for bioscience researchers. This program includes professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and a faculty matching service. You are eligible to apply if you are an advanced PhD student, a recent PhD graduate, or an early-career postdoc scholar. Prospective postdocs from groups traditionally marginalized in the biosciences and/or from disadvantage backgrounds are encouraged to apply. There is no citizenship requirement to apply. The application deadline is Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 11:59 PST. Check out the website to learn more about the program. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out.
SHIFT Program 2025
The application cycle for the Short Course in Transferable Skills Training (SHIFT) Program is now open. This program is available to PhD students in biomedical research programs across the US, with all costs covered by an NIGMS R25 grant. The application deadline is January 31st, 2025. The program flyer and FAQs are attached.
2025 Philadelphia Postdoc Preview
Tuesday, February 11 | 12:00-3:30pm | Virtual
The Philadelphia Postdoc Preview will take place virtually on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, will include introductions to the participating institutions and will provide information on what it is like to live and work in Philadelphia. In addition, current postdocs from across the institutions will share their experiences. If you have any questions, please reach out to PhiladelphiaPostdoc@gmail.com.
| NSF I-Corps Regional Course Information |
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 media spotlight features Knicki Bergman, 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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