February 3-7, 2025 | Vol. 11, Issue 5
In this issue:
- Investigators for Sustainable Labs Training
- IRACDA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs
- NIH [F]ellowship Writing Club
- Navigating GEPA Resources for International Trainees
- The Meliora Collective Mentorship Program
- Healthy Habits, Strong Minds: Nutrition and Fitness for Grad Students
- February ‘BIC-Ture This’ craft events for LGBTQ students
Investigators for Sustainable Labs training (February 2025)
Tuesday, February 4 | 3-4pm | Ryan Case Method Room (1-9576): Green lab practices to save energy
Sustainable Labs Initiative is hosting an Investigators for Sustainable Labs training to train the next generation of investigators in green lab practices. This training series is sponsored by URMC MyHub, and utilizes the My Green Labs Ambassador program as the training platform. This training series will also include guest speakers from university departments such as sustainability, facilities, and the biological supply store, that will lead discussions on current practices at UR. This training will include the following meeting times and topics, and food and refreshments will be provided:
- Tuesday, February 11, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, 1-9576 Ryan Case Method Room: Green lab practices to reduce waste.
- Tuesday, February 18, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, 1-9555 Louise Slaughter Room: Green lab practices to reduce water.
- Tuesday, February 25, 3:00 - 4:30 pm, 1-9576 Ryan Case Method Room: Green lab practices to promote green chemistry.
Syllabi will be emailed to registered participants on Friday January 31st, 2025. Quizzes will follow each discussion and after the completion of all four discussions and quizzes a certificate of completion will be issued. In-person attendance to all four trainings is mandatory for certificate completion.
IRACDA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs: What are They and How to Apply
Wednesday, February 5 | 12-1pm | Ryan Case Method Room (1-9576)
Are you interested in post-doctoral programs that incorporate training in research and teaching? IRACDA (Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award) programs include both! Erin graduated from the IMV program at UofR in 2024 and then began an IRACDA fellowship at UPenn. In this information session on Wednesday, February 5, we will discuss her experience applying to IRACDA programs, what they are like, and answer any questions you may have. Lunch will be provided.
NIH [F]ellowship Writing Club
Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 2-4pm | Anderson Room (G-8534)
New and improved for Spring 2025! myHub within Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA) will again host an “F-Club”, which will serve as a writing support group for individuals interested in writing applications for F awards. The club will meet in person every other Thursday at 2p beginning on Februayr 6, 2025. All participants will have access to the myHub Archer Career Grant Writing Modules titled “Pathway to Fellowship” before the club begins. If you have further question, contact Elaine Smolock
Navigating GEPA Resources for International Trainees
Friday, February 7, 2025 | 12-1:30pm | Northeastern Room (1-9525)
Looking to land an internship or shadow a professional in your field? Discover how GEPA can help international graduate students access valuable opportunities. This information session is a collaboration with International Students and Scholars Association (ISSA) and myHub. Lunch will be provided.
The Meliora Collective Mentorship Program
Registration closes on Sunday February 9, 2025.
This virtual program brings enthusiastic undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, faculty, staff, and parents together in a unique partnership to support both student and alumni mentees in achieving their personal and professional short and long-term goals.
Spring Graduate Student Teaching Workshops
Friday, February 14 | 11am-12pm | Virtual
Join us for an interactive Zoom workshop focused on inclusive teaching strategies. You’ll learn practical, evidence-based approaches to engage all learners and create an inclusive classroom environment. Participate in discussions that will enhance your teaching skills and help you support all students effectively. These workshops are for any graduate student or postdoctoral fellow at the University and take place from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom.
• Fostering Inclusivity: Evidence-based Tools and Tips for Graduate TAs on February 14
• Time and Stress Management Strategies for Graduate TAs on April 4
Healthy Habits, Strong Minds: Nutrition and Fitness for Grad Students
Monday, February 17 | 2-3pm | K-207 Auditorium (2-6408)
Balancing the demands of graduate training with personal well-being can be a challenge, but it’s also essential for making the most of your graduate school experience. The panel will share practical tips and strategies for improving your nutrition, staying active, and maintaining overall wellness. From quick meal ideas for busy schedules to simple ways to incorporate exercise into your routine, this event is designed to help you thrive in both your academic and personal life. Please fill out our short registration form if you plan on attending.
Please note: This event will be recorded for future use as an episode of The Next Step podcast. Any questions or comments picked up by a microphone during the event may end up in the final product.
URSMD Office for Faculty Development Education Grand Rounds
Wednesday, February 26 | 12-1pm | Class of '62 Auditorium & Zoom
Trusting relationships between faculty and learners, described as an "educational alliance", play an important role in constructive feedback. Yet, such relationships are difficult to achieve in current clinical learning environments (CLEs). Much of the current literature focuses on efforts to improve learners' trust in faculty supervisors, with little attention to faculty trust in learners as partners in the educational process. In this presentation, we will share findings from our study of faculty perceptions of and experiences with constructive feedback to learners in clinical learning environments. Based on these findings, we will discuss current initiatives to improve feedback at our institution.
GCC Virtual Career Expo
Wednesday, March 5 | 12-4pm | Virtual
Are you looking for an internship, postdoc, fellowship, or full-time role? The free Virtual Career Expo brings together employers from the fields of STEM, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences seeking advanced degree talent (Masters, PhDs, Postdocs, and Alumni).
Registered attendees will participate in the event as avatars. The attendee avatars will be able to move about the event through different rooms (lobby, exhibitor booths, lounge, etc.). Each employer will have a virtual booth and attendee avatars will "visit" the booth to learn about the employer and career opportunities. If interested in an attendee, employers will invite them to private sessions or send private messages.
| Job/Internship Opportunities |
Sarepta - Internships
Now accepting Summer 2025 Internship Program applications. Sarepta is a commercial-stage biotechnology company with leadership positions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies. The company, which has four marketed products and a deep pipeline of programs in various stages of development, offers paid internships for college and graduate students majoring in STEM as well as non-science disciplines. Interns are introduced to Sarepta’s business, research and culture through hands-on learning, independent projects, and a seminar series that exposes them to the roles and responsibilities of major functions within a biotech company.
Open Scholarship Award applications for PhD students
The Office of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs and Open Scholarship Community Rochester collaborated this year to create the Open Scholarship Awards, a new incentive for PhD students that celebrates those who demonstrated exemplary efforts in making their research open and accessible to the wider community. Applications for these awards are now open and due on February 28 at 11:59 p.m. Up to 15 prizes are available to students from all disciplines in five domains: physical and natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, arts and humanities, and medical sciences.
February ‘BIC-Ture This’ craft events for LGBTQ students
Graduate and undergraduate students from all schools are invited to join the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center for February’s LGBTQ artmaking and community-building “BIC-Ture This” events. All supplies are provided, and no prior experience is needed. Register to attend:
• Cross-stitching on Friday, February 7, at 7 p.m.; the registration deadline is Monday, February 3.
• Scarf-knitting on Friday, February 28, at 7 p.m.; the registration deadline is Monday, February 24.
Meditative Guide for Us
Embrace calm and strength in Meditative Guide for Us, a program designed to support the Black community at the University of Rochester. Through techniques like deep breathing, visualization, and guided meditation, this class creates a safe space to address racial stress, prioritize self-care, and unlock your creative potential. Join the one-time workshop on Sunday, February 16th from 11am-2pm, or register for the 4-week course starting on March 20th. Open to Black-identifying students, staff, faculty, and allies.
Fight the Winter Blues with our Calming U Class
Monday, February 10 | 7:15-8:30pm | Humanities Center Conference Room D
Returning from winter break can feel overwhelming, but you can find your rhythm while melting the winter blues. Open to all students, staff, and faculty, the first series of Calming U of this semester is happening on Mondays from 7:15 to 8:30 PM in the Humanities Center Conference Room D beginning on Monday, February 10th. Immerse in soothing guided meditations, reflective exercises, and meaningful conversations.
Vehicle Assistance Program
If you’re on a University campus having vehicle trouble, the Department of Transportation and Logistics is ready to lend a helping hand. The Vehicle Assistance Program provides free on-campus assistance to students, employees, and visitors who need help starting a dead battery, inflating a soft tire, or de-icing car locks. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Friday and Saturday, by calling (585) 275-4524.
LGBTQ+ Well-being Fair
Thursday, February 13 | 2:30-4:30pm | Wilson Commons, May Room
Join the UHS Health Promotion Office from 2:30-4:30 PM on Thursday, February 13 in the May Room, Wilson Commons for our LGBTQ+ Well-being Fair. Get info from campus and community organizations on all things LGBTQ+ sexual health, mental health, social groups, and more. Stock up on condoms, satisfy your sweet tooth, and enter to win some prizes!
Daily Yoga Classes at the GAC
Ignite your inner fire and brighten the cold winter days! Start the Spring semester with yoga to find your inner peace as you establish the new routines. Open to all students, faculty, and staff—no experience needed. Mats and equipment are provided, simply bring yourself and maybe a friend! Strengthen and lengthen with us 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, or just drop-in.
myHub's Workplace Wellness Series for Postdocs
Wednesday, February 12 | 12-1:30pm | Conference Room (2-7539)
New in 2025! myHub's Workplace Wellness Series for Postdocs brings postdocs together for lunch, community-building, and development of personal well-being through interactive in-person workshops every other month. The February and April Workplace Wellness workshops will explore Science & Mindfulness with Laura Gavigan, founder of Mindful Matters. Laura provides coaching and counseling for practical insight into stress and burnout, and the mindfulness tools you need for immediate and transformative change.
Attend both sessions to fully expand your mindfulness practices, Wednesday, February 12, 2025, and Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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.
Yale University Virtual Postdoc Recruitment Event
Friday, February 14 | 1-4pm | Virtual
Yale University’s Office for Postdoctoral Affairs is hosting its Virtual Postdoc Recruitment Event on February 14, 2025, from 1-4pm EST on Zoom to engage scholars interested in pursuing postdoctoral training at Yale University. Our goals are to support potential postdocs in their career exploration and identifying next steps, engage with potential postdocs from underrepresented and historically excluded groups, and increase awareness of the experience of and resources supporting Yale postdocs. Please find full details on the webpage.
Virtual Postdoc Preview with Brown University
Wednesday, March 12 | 12-2pm | Virtual
The Office of University Postdoctoral Affairs (OUPA) is excited to announce a Virtual Postdoc Preview for individuals interested in learning more about postdoctoral training at Brown University. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from noon to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom. This event aims at advanced PhD students and current postdoctoral scholars within 1-2 years of completing a doctoral degree. If you have any questions, please contact OUPA by emailing postdoc-affairs@brown.edu. Please click here for more information or click here to register.
| 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, Daniel Han, a MD/PhD student in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MTSP)
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
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