March 10-14, 2025 | Vol. 11, Issue 10
In this issue:
- Student Mindfulness Facilitator Training
- Financing Your Research: It’s Money That Matters
- GWIS 2025 Spring Seminar Series
- 24th Annual Saward-Berg Lecture
- Mastering Scientific Presentations: PowerPoint Best Practices for Graduate Trainees
- Graduate Assistantship - Office of Residential Life and Housing Services
- School of Medicine and Dentistry Ambassador Program
Student Mindfulness Facilitator Training
��️ Friday, March 14 | ⏱️ 4:40-6:20pm | �� Genesee Hall (Room 325)
Passionate about Mindfulness and would like to make a difference? This workshop will cover the history and science of mindfulness, how to lead trauma-informed practices, and provide troubleshooting tips to help you confidently guide others on their mindfulness journey. This opportunity will be helpful for students who aspire to work in the healthcare field, and of course, it will be a good skill to add to your resume! Open to all undergraduate and graduate students, but registration is required. Attendees will also be invited to apply for the Mindful U Executive Committee to take on a leadership role in promoting mindfulness on campus. Plus, participants can earn Level 1 Medallion Credit for attending and Level 2 Credit when leading mindfulness sessions. Space is limited for this training – sign up today to save your spot!
Financing Your Research: It’s Money That Matters
��️ Thursday, March 20 | ⏱️ 12-1pm | �� Natapow Room (1-9545)
At this seminar, you will learn about basic budgeting concepts in academic research, including effort, indirect costs, salary caps, capital expenses and more. Learn to put together a three-to-five-year budget for running a basic or clinical research program and understand how funding is administered in an academic setting, including the roles of the Office of Research and Project Administration and the Office of Research Accounting and Costing Standards. These topics will be presented by Stefanie Fingler, MBA, director of Research Operations, Department of Medicine. This event is sponsored by the Junior Faculty Biomedical Research Association and the Rochester Early-Stage Investigator Network Program.
GWIS 2025 Spring Seminar Series
��️ Thursday, March 20 | ⏱️ 3-4pm | �� Adolph Lower Auditorium (1-7619)
Come to the Graduate Women in Science 5th meeting to listen to Madeline Jensen, a Ph.D. candidate in Dr. Eric Wagner's lab. The topic of this meeting is "Lessons Learned during my Postdoc Application Process".
Living & Working in Cananda
��️ Thursday, March 20 | ⏱️ 4pm | �� Virtual
Join the second of three info sessions about living and working in Canada on Wednesday, March 20, at 4pm. The final info session is on Monday, April 14, at 3pm. During the session permanent resident pathways, express entry, the work permit process, and more will be discussed. Each info session will have the same content, multiple times and days are offered to accommodate various schedules.
24th Annual Saward-Berg Lecture
��️ Thursday, March 27 | ⏱️ 12-1pm | �� Adolph (Lower) Auditorium (1-7619)
Dr. James R. Cerhan is the Saward-Berg speaker this year. He is a Professor of Epidemiology and the Ralph S. and Beverly Caulkins Professor of Cancer Research in the Department of Quantitative Sciences at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He serves as the Enterprise Deputy Director, Population Science and Cancer Control in the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and as a Co-Director of the Mayo Clinic Biorepositories Program. Dr. Cerhan’s research uses epidemiologic approaches to study the causes and outcomes of cancer in human populations. The title of the talk is "Insights and Challenges of Using Real-World Data to Study Lymphoma Outcomes".
Please note this will be an exclusively in-person event to foster direct engagement. Reception afterwards and lunch will be provided
The CIRTL Network
Are you starting to think about post-degree career paths? Every spring CIRTL brings together alumni who have gone into different types of work to hear about their pathway from degree to employment, the moments in their graduate careers that helped them figure out their professional priorities, and the challenging and rewarding parts of their academic careers. This online event series includes the following panels:
��️ Tuesday, April 1 | ⏱️ 12-1pm - Exploring Teaching Careers at Research Universities
��️ Tuesday, April 8 | ⏱️ 12-1pm - Exploring Teaching Careers at Teaching Intensive Universities
��️ Tuesday, April 15 | ⏱️ 12-1pm - Exploring Academic Careers Beyond the Professoriate
Are you interested in cutting edge research on teaching and learning and how to apply this research to your teaching practice? Join Columbia University CIRTL Fellows for our Journal Club series, where we discuss new educational resources designed by and for graduate student instructors to support inclusive STEM teaching. Each session, we’ll look at one resource and focus on how we can use it to inform our own teaching practices. Sessions are:
��️ Thursday, March 27 - How to Support Trans Colleagues: Insights from Academia
��️ Friday, April 11 - Research Experiences and the Classroom: Strategies to Broaden Participation in STEM
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.
Interstride Internation Student Career Summit
��️ Thursday, April 10 | ⏱️ 12-6pm | �� Virtual
Interstride is hosting their first-ever, virtual International Student Career Summit and bringing together career experts, employers, and international alumni for an amazing day. This event is completely FREE for students, alumni, and staff at partner universities. Know employers open to hiring international students? Invite them to attend for free to connect with top talent, share internships and job opportunities, and boost their employer brand. Encourage them to sign up here and be part of the event. Let’s make this a milestone event for international student career success!
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.
2025 Cancer Metabolism Showcase & Workshops
��️ May 5 & 6 | ⏱️ 9:30am-3pm | �� Virtual
A virtual conference, the Showcase is unique. While the intended audience is everyone (including faculty scientists), it will feature oral and poster presentations by non-faculty scientist ONLY. This format provides the maximal opportunity for students, postdocs, and faulty to interact and network. Further, workshops will feature training (e.g., how to best communicate your science) and panel discussions (e.g., how to prepare for an academic job search). Registration is free. Abstracts are due March 21st.
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
School of Medicine and Dentistry Ambassador Program
The ambassador program develops relationships and fosters pride between current medical students, graduate trainees, postdoctoral trainees, and alumni through events, programs, tours, volunteering, and more. In addition to increasing student and trainee presence at alumni events, the program provides education on the variety of professional opportunities in medicine, research, academia, industry, government, and not-for-profit.
Mastering Scientific Presentations: PowerPoint Best Practices for Graduate Trainees
Delivering a clear and engaging PowerPoint presentation is a critical skill for graduate trainees, whether they’re defending a thesis, presenting at a conference, or giving a research talk. However, common mistakes like overloaded slides, lack of visual variety, and poor pacing can make your research hard to follow. Read this myHub blog post to learn top tips to help you avoid "death by PowerPoint".
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.
Meditative Guide for Us
��️ Thursday, March 20 | ⏱️ 6-7:15pm | �� Zoom
“Meditative Guide for Us” is a program designed to support the University’s Black community. Through techniques like deep breathing, visualization, and guided meditation, the class creates a safe space to address racial stress, prioritize self-care, and unlock your creative potential. Register for the four-week course starting on March 20. Open to all students, staff, and faculty.
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!
Healing from Within: A Mind-Body Approach for Chronic Pain in College Students
��️ Friday, April 4, 11, 18, & 25 | ⏱️ 2-3:15pm | �� Zoom
If you’re a U of R student living with chronic pain and seeking tools to feel better, this inaugural Mindful University Project 4-week Spring 2025 course is for you! Designed for undergraduate and graduate students, the program explores evidence-based mind-body approaches, including Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Emotional Awareness & Expression Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Chronic pain affects academic performance and well-being, with over 66% of U of R undergraduates and 70.8% of graduate students seeking care in 2023. Participants will gain practical tools to reduce pain, receive a free Pain Reprocessing Therapy Workbook, and access exclusive coaching. The course is open to students who have experienced chronic pain for over three months, have been evaluated by a doctor, or have conditions.
Free Safer Sex Supplies
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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.
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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.
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