March 24-28, 2025 | Vol. 11, Issue 12
In this issue:
- Future Faculty Workshop: Strategies for Securing your First Teaching Position
- Finding Your Path: The Many Careers in the Life Sciences/Biotechnology Industry
- 24th Annual Saward-Berg Lecture
- Inclusive Learning in Classroom and Laboratory Settings
- Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW)
- myHub Travel Award
Future Faculty Workshop: Strategies for Securing your First Teaching Position
��️ Tuesday, March 25 | ⏱️ 11:30am- 1:45pm | �� CEL Room #2-7534 or �� Zoom
Part I: Showcasing your Qualifications for a Competitive Edge
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
In this session, we will focus on strategies and methods to effectively market and showcase your qualifications, skills, and experiences during the faculty job search process. Topics will include CVs, cover letters, teaching philosophies, research statements, and how to leverage social media to enhance your professional profile.
Part II: Interviewing and Negotiating
Time: 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Following up on Part I, this session will help you prepare for interviews and negotiate job offers. We will explore strategies to effectively tell your story to potential employers, virtual interview tips, and how to research and prepare for successful negotiations.
Attending this workshop in person is strongly recommended but Zoom is available for those unable to attend in person (Meeting ID: 986 1044 0045 Passcode: 616030)
Finding Your Path: The Many Careers in the Life Sciences/Biotechnology Industry
��️ Wednesday, March 26 | ⏱️ 1:30-2:50pm | �� Ryan Case Method Room (1-9576)
There are hundreds of careers in the life sciences--how do you determine which career is the best match for your personality, interests and goals? Join us to hear Toby Freedman provide a high-level overview of the over 100 different careers in the life sciences, ranging from careers in management consulting, venture capital to discovery research. Toby has been a graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, biotech entrepreneur and wrote a comprehensive book about careers in the life sciences industry. She has been a biotech recruiter in the San Francisco area for over 18 years. Free coffee and cookies for all participants.
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
Inclusive Learning in Classroom and Laboratory Settings
��️ Thursday, March 27 | ⏱️ 2-3pm | �� Upper Auditorium (3-7619)
Dr. Alice Hunt will present an overview of inclusive learning practices -- focusing on how you can use what we know about the brain and how learning happens to support equitable and accessible teaching and learning in your courses.
| Graduate Student Appreciation Week |
April 7-11 is Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) with a bunch of events to celebrate SMD Graduate Students. Click on the flyer below to find the full schedule of university-wide GSAW events and registration info.
Some myHub sponsored events to highlight are:
SMD Pizza Kickoff
��️ Monday, April 7 | ⏱️ 12-1pm | �� Class of '62 Auditorium
Open to all SMD graduate students, please join us for pizza to kick off the week!
SMD Trainee Group Fair & Ice Cream
��️ Monday, April 7 | ⏱️ 2:30-4pm | �� Sarah Flaum Atrium
Visit with SMD Trainee groups to find out how you can get involved and be part of a vibrant community. Then pick up your free ice cream ticket in the GEPA office and enjoy a treat at the Lugia’s Ice Cream Truck in the parking lot outside Flaum Atrium/Finger Lakes Coffee.
Trainee Wellness Pop-Up
��️ Tuesday, April 8 | ⏱️ 9-10pm | �� Lousie Slaughter Room (1-9555)
Take a minute to relax with coffee and donuts in the myHub Wellness Pop-Up with Legos, sand, and other sensory activities.
myHub Happy Hour
��️ Friday, April 11 | ⏱️ 4-6pm | �� Mt. Hope Distillery
Join myHub at the Distillery on Mt. Hope for appetizers and 1 free drink ticket. Registration is required to attend
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
Graduate Giving Gala
��️ Saturday, April 5 | ⏱️ 8-11pm | �� Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons (River Campus)
Join GSS and co-sponsors SACNAS, GSOC, ISSA, RIA, ADSE, Graduate and Family Housing, SMD GEPA, & SAS|Hajim GEPA for a celebratory night out for SMD and AS&E graduate students. Tickets are $15 for students and $20 for guests; entry includes a free drink ticket, food, 1 raffle ticket and unlimited dancing and fun MC'ed by DJ Griffs. Additional raffle tickets will be on sale ($1/extra entries) to raise proceeds for Golisano Children's Hospital and Black Alumni Network Scholarship, so please bring cash donations!
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.
Career Story: "Postdoc to Pipeline: Navigating Career Paths in Industry Post-PhD"
��️ Friday, April 11 | ⏱️ 11-12:15pm | �� K-307 (3-6408)
Join us for a Career Story session with SMD alumna Jessie Hogestyn, Ph.D., as she shares her journey from academia to industry in her talk, "Postdoc to Pipeline: Navigating Career Paths in Industry Post-PhD." After completing a postdoc at Sanofi, Jessie transitioned to a full-time role as a Senior Scientist. She will discuss her career path, key lessons learned, and advice for Ph.D. trainees considering industry postdocs. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and ask questions.
Please register to participate in the free networking lunch following the career story from 12:15pm-1:15pm.
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.
myHub Travel Award
myHub is sponsoring a travel award for Master and Ph.D. students and postdoctoral appointees in the School of Medicine and Dentistry. The award is intended to help build skills, learn new techniques or explore career pathways relevant to current or future career endeavors. This award is not intended for academic research related conferences and/or skill development trainings related to your academic research.
Application deadline is May 16, 2025, by 12:00pm
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!
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.
Body Acceptance Program
��️ Monday, April 7, 14, 21, & 28 | ⏱️ 5-6pm | �� UHS 2nd Floor Reifler Room
Join us for The Body Project, a 4-week evidence-based body acceptance program designed to help women challenge unrealistic appearance ideals. Through group discussions and interactive activities, participants will gain valuable insights into developing a healthier body image and self-esteem. This program has been shown to reduce body dissatisfaction and promote body positivity. The sessions dates are April 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th at 5:00-6:00 pm in the UHS 2nd Floor Reifler Room. Participants are encouraged to attend all 4 sessions if possible. The Body Project is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Program is free of charge & all students who attend will get a free journal and pen.
| 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 myHub's Elaine Smolock shout out of a co-authored publication from trainees in Dr. Souvarish Sarkar's lab.
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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