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Multicultural Announcement
Now that we have eased into the summer months, there is much to celebrate! Fourth of July kicked off the month celebrating 246 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence (7/4). Thursday (7/14) is International Non-Binary People’s Day, which aims to raise awareness of the issues faced by non-binary people around the world while celebrating their contributions.
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Later in the month is Disability Independence Day (7/26). This is the anniversary of the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The purpose of the ADA is to prevent employment discrimination and allow those with disabilities better access to services, goods, and communications. Learn more about the ADA on its official website.

View the full list of observances for July

Join Postdocs for Diversity in Science (PDS)!

Call for 2022 CRISSP Poster Day Judges
Physician Fellows, Postdocs, Research Staff

The Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs (ATOP) is currently recruiting up to 16 postdoctoral fellows, physician fellows, and research staff to judge scientific posters at the CHOP Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (CRISSP) poster session on Thursday, August 11 from 11:30am-1:00pm in the Abramson Lobby. 

CRISSP is a highly competitive summer internship program for undergraduate students interested in careers in biomedical research. Thirty students have been selected to participate this summer from a pool of over 500 applicants.  

As part of their internship experience, all CRISSP students must complete an independent research project presented during the August 11 poster session. Judges will be asked to visit several assigned posters during the judging period and identify the best research project.  Judging criteria will be provided to guide the selection process. A judges meeting will be held at 1:00pm in Abramson 124, 1st floor to discuss the winners.  

Students will be split into two judging tracks: Basic/Translational and Clinical/Behavioral. We are looking for 8 basic/translational research judges and 8 clinical/behavioral research judges. Judges are also invited to attend the awards ceremony from 4:00pm-5:30pm, Thursday, August 12 in Abramson 123AB. 

If you are interested in serving as a CRISSP poster day judge, please complete this form. 

Questions? Contact Colleen Ambron.

Upcoming Events
To share an upcoming event that is relevant to the CHOP Research Institute community, please email us!

Virtual T32/F32 Research Trainee Orientation Session
Newly Appointed T32/F32 Research Trainees
Thursday, July 14, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. 
Virtual Event via Teams

A Training Grant Fellow is a postdoctoral fellow or physician fellow appointed to and supported by an NIH National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Training Grant (T32) or an NRSA Individual Fellowship (F32). 

ATOP offers group and individual orientation sessions for training grant fellows and other research trainees receiving stipends. Orientation sessions describe the benefits package, tax, and financial implications for those with a trainee status at CHOP, as well as resources and opportunities available to trainees. The session will include presentations and a panel discussion.

2022 Research Trainee (T32/F32) Orientation 
Thursday, July 14, 2022
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
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Orientation Sessions are scheduled during the months of June and July for trainees who are appointed at the beginning of each new fiscal year. Research Trainees who are appointed at other times during the year are contacted to participate in an individual orientation session that covers the same topics.

Questions about the Orientations or trainee status? Contact Janet Stuart.

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CHOP Summer Scientific Research Colloquium
All Research Trainees and Students
Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 
Abramson Research Center, Room 123-AB

The SSRC summer lecture series is designed specifically for scientific trainees and those who are interested in learning more about biomedical research.

The series provides research and career development insights from some of CHOP’s most distinguished physician-scientists and mentors. Speakers will lead interactive discussions aimed at demystifying academic medicine and offering their experiences in pursuing a biomedical research career.

Sessions will take place every Monday, now through August 1.

Learn More | Full Schedule

Upcoming Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Offerings
All CHOP Employees
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) is offering various training courses in FY23. Click the links below to learn more and register! Learn more about the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Special Programs and Approaching Deadlines

Call for Applications: Foundations in Leadership Program 
Deadline: Thursday, July 14
Graduate Students, Postdocs
This premier leadership development program is designed for early career PhDs. In this program participants will explore the inherent and environmental aspects of their behaviors to gain a holistic understanding of their priorities, preferences, and motivations. Through this understanding they will not only enhance their self-awareness, but also will gain insight into the priorities, preferences, and motivations of others. Certificates will be awarded to participants who complete all program requirements

Questions? Contact sbpleaders@sbpdiscovery.org.

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Penn Career Services Conference Videos Now Available
Graduate Students, Postdocs, T32 Trainees, Physician Fellows, Research Staff
All of the recorded sessions from this year’s Penn Peer Career Conference are now available to watch online. Whether you’d like to revisit the sessions you attended, or catch up on the ones you had to miss, these programs are available to watch at your leisure – or to send to a colleague who might find them useful!

Topics include negotiation and interview strategies, as well as networking and resume development tips.
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