March 3-7, 2025 | Vol. 11, Issue 9
In this issue:
- Understanding the Media: A Starter Guide for Scientists
- GCC Virtual Career Expo
- Graduate Assistantship - Office of Residential Life and Housing Services
- Co-op Opportunity at J&J Innovative Medicine
- Season Job Opportunities with the Center for Environmental Health
- Apply for International Graduate Research Showcase
Understanding the Media: A Starter Guide for Scientists
��️ Tuesday, March 4 | ⏱️ 3-4pm | �� Virtual
SciLine has facilitated thousands of interactions between scientists and journalists, always with the goal of adding research-backed evidence and context to news stories. We know that “the media” can seem like a black box to scientists and that speaking to reporters can be confusing or even intimidating.
This free, one-hour course—designed specifically for media-curious scientists with little or no media experience—teaches the basics scientists need to know as they consider dipping their toes or diving deeper into media engagement. The course is led by Ph.D. neuroscientist Tori Espensen, with participation by freelance science journalist Elena Renken (NPR, Quanta Magazine, PBS “NOVA”). Attendees will learn what makes a science story newsworthy, how to become more “findable” by journalists, and key concepts and etiquette norms to know when speaking to a reporter.
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.
myHub's Workplace Wellness Series for Postdocs
��️ Wednesday, April 9 | ⏱️ 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.
Neuroscience Graduate Program Presents: Neuroscience Retreat 2025
��️ Friday, April 25 | ⏱️ 8am | �� Memorial Art Gallery
Save the Date - 36th Annual Genetics Day
��️ Monday, April 28 | ⏱️ 9am-4:30pm | �� Class of '62 Auditorium & Sarah Flaum Atrium
The keynote speaker will be Marisa Bartolomei, Ph.D., Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to the keynote lecture, this event will include talks by faculty and trainees as well as a poster session. Applications to present trainee talks or posters will open March 2025, so please keep your eyes out for future announcements. There will be cash prizes for trainee talks and poster awards.
Graduate Assistantship - Office of Residential Life and Housing Services
Graduate Assistantships under the Office of Residential Life and Housing Services are currently open, and applications are being accepted for the 2025-2026 academic year. Priority will be given to those who apply by March 14th, 2025. All are part time, and most of them come with compensation that includes a stipend, partial meal plan, and a fully furnished apartment. Any questions can be directed to GradAssistantSelection@UR.Rochester.edu
Are you planning or looking for a summer internship or shadowing experience?
Connect with Eric Vaughn, Director of Career Services - myHub, to explore opportunities and access valuable resources to make the most of your experience. Schedule your appointment today through Handshake!
Co-op Opportunity at J&J Innovative Medicine
There is a Co-op opening in the Drug Product Development & Delivery team at J&J Innovative Medicine. This paid industry experience offers students the chance to work on a fast-paced, high-impact project alongside experienced scientists.
�� Who should apply?
MS or PhD students in Chemical, Biological, or Biomolecular Engineering (other relevant backgrounds considered). Some wet lab experience and familiarity with GxP working environments is preferred. Open to students with strong analytical aptitude who want to gain hands-on industry experience. Start Date is April–May 2025
�� Why Apply?
You will gain valuable industry experience to strengthen your resume and career trajectory. You will Work in a collaborative environment that interfaces with combination product development—a great fit for CMTI students interested in the pharma industry. A former PhD student who participated in this program found it instrumental in securing a job after completing their thesis/defense.
�� Location: Malvern, PA
If you or someone you know would be a strong fit, please email your resume to Abbi Miller or reach out with any questions. Her colleagues, Naveen Kumar Reddy Yaragudi and Yen Tran are also available for inquiries.
Season Job Opportunities with the Center for Environmental Health
The New York State Department of Health’s Center for Environmental Health has job opportunities across the state for seasonal Public Health Inspectors, Students Assistants, and Office Assistants. All of these positions offer real-world experience in the field of public health through on-the-job training with the potential to be rehired every summer or move into a full-time role.
Public Health Inspector positions are a great match for individuals who love the outdoors and have strong communication skills. They help keep our communities safe by inspecting campgrounds, pools, restaurants, and other locations to ensure they are following NYS Sanitary Code and environmental health regulations. Student Assistants and Office Assistants support the work of the Center for Environmental Health during their busiest season.
Please see the list below with links to the job postings for information about minimum and preferred qualifications, job descriptions, compensation, and how to apply. There are unique postings for each location. Please contact resume@health.ny.gov with any questions about these specific job opportunities and the application process.
BioTechX USA 2025
��️ September 16 & 17 | �� Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia
BioTechX USA 2025 is partnering with NPA to offer a special invitation for NPA members to attend the conference. The event returns to Philadelphia from September 16-17, 2025, and covers diagnostics, precision medicine and digital transformation in pharmaceutical development and healthcare. With 12 tracks of high-level content, the agenda covers everything from the use and management of multiomic data to the development of personalised therapies as well as the actual generation of the data. Join 1500 global executives, 300 speakers, 100 sponsors and exhibitors and 50 start-ups. The 2025 agenda has just been released! Check it out here.
Apply for International Graduate Research Showcase
International graduate students are invited to apply for the first International Graduate Research Showcase, which provides an opportunity to present their research through poster sessions and win cash prizes to support their research. Part of the University’s first Global Week, highlighting global research efforts, and Graduate Student Appreciation Week, the event is sponsored by the International Services Office, the Office for Global Engagement, and the International Students and Scholars Association. The International Graduate Research Showcase will be held in Hirst Lounge in Wilson Commons on Monday, April 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. The deadline to apply as a poster presenter is March 7.
Graduate Assistantship - Office of Residential Life and Housing Services
Graduate Assistantships under the Office of Residential Life and Housing Services are currently open, and applications are being accepted for the 2025-2026 academic year. Priority will be given to those who apply by March 14th, 2025. All are part time, and most of them come with compensation that includes a stipend, partial meal plan, and a fully furnished apartment. Any questions can be directed to GradAssistantSelection@UR.Rochester.edu
ISO Ice Skating Event
��️ Saturday, March 29 | ⏱️ 12:30-2:30pm | �� Genesee Valley Sports Complex
Come enjoy a private ice-skating event for the UR international community, with complimentary skate rentals and exclusive use of the rink!
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.
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.
Seeds for Collaboration Faculty & Postdoc Mixer
��️ Wednesday, March 19 | ⏱️ 4:30pm | �� LeChase Assembly Hall (G-9576)
The School of Medicine & Dentistry and The Ernest J. Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience is hosting a Faculty and Postdoc Mixer called the Seeds for Collaboration on Wednesday, March 19 at 4:30 pm in the LeChase Assembly Hall. The goal is to germinate and incubate discourse that will ultimately result in inter-departmental and cross-disciplinary collaboration, discoveries, publications, and grant applications. At this event, colleagues mingle for 30 mins, and then three 5-8 minute talks are presented – with a maximum of 5 slides per speaker and then discussion amongst all after the three speakers have finished. It is hoped that “Seeds” will provide basic science, translational and clinical faculty/postdocs alike an opportunity to share their research interests and directions and to attract collaborators in an informal, social environment. Information by speakers is presented as if they were trying to find a collaborator for future work.
| 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 Tom O'Connor, a 2023 graduate of our Genetics PhD program. Click on the picture to watch the clip.
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