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The Pipeline Series: Science Communication
Black in Cancer Webinar
August 31st at 1PM ET
We at Black in Cancer want to inspire black undergraduate and graduate students by showcasing the work of black professionals contributing to the fight against cancer. The fourth installment of the pipeline series will be in collaboration with Nature Reviews Cancer. The editorial team will take us through their experiences as editors, what it takes to be an editor and give advice to any budding editors.
Speakers: Nature Reviews Cancer editorial team
RSVP for the Black in Cancer webinar with Nature Reviews Cancer here!
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Science Policy Opportunities for Postdocs
AAAS S&T Policy Fellowships
September 1st at 1PM ET
Are you interested in the intersection of your work or research with policy? Wondering what it’s like to be a policy fellow, and how it might affect your career trajectory? Join us for a conversation with postdocs-turned-AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows (STPF)!
During this one-hour session you’ll:
- Learn about the AAAS S&T Policy Fellowships program and the 250+ scientists and engineers who spend a year contributing to policy across the federal government.
- Meet several STPF fellows and learn how their year in Washington expanded their skills, knowledge and networks.
- Break into groups for more personal conversation with the fellows.
Leave this session knowing what it’s like to be an STPF fellow, with additional science policy resources, and with tips for applying to this year’s application cycle.
Learn more about the NPA Science Policy webinar here!
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Intersections Science Fellows Symposium
Applications due August 31st
Event: November 1st through 3rd
The Intersections Science Fellows Symposium is a multi-institutional symposium organized to showcase the work of, and to network with, visionary mid- to late-stage postdoctoral researchers in broad areas of the biological sciences (including genetics, genomics, developmental biology, cell biology, biophysics & biochemistry, neuroscience, immunobiology, microbiology, computational biology, quantitative biology) with the following goals:
- To highlight postdoctoral researchers’ scientific contributions in the broad areas of biological research.
- Provide meaningful mentorship through workshops, feedback, and direct access from established faculty at participating institutions (before, during, and after the symposium).
- Provide a network for visionary early-career scientists selected as Fellows, including those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in biological sciences academic ranks, and an opportunity to meet, connect, and elevate each other and their work (underrepresentation include: Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, those with disabilities, are from low socioeconomic backgrounds*, women, or who identify as LGBTQ+).
- Connect outstanding Fellows with top institutions interested in hiring future faculty.
*NIH Definition
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Office of Graduate Fellowships & Awards
Workshop Series
The GU Office of Graduate Fellowships & Awards is hosting a workshop series on how to apply for grants.
August 31st at 4PM ET | GSAS Research and Travel Grants Info Session
September 10th at 9AM ET | Introduction to Pivot
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NIH OITE Webinars!
The NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education has recorded webinars on a variety of topics. Whether you are beginning your job search or wanting to hone your soft skills, they have something for you!
Find recordings of past events on the OITE YouTube Page | Check it out!
See the schedule of upcoming events here!
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Balancing the triple constraints
When working on a project, you have to balance three constraints: time, cost, and quality. Changes to the project will alter that balance. Let's look at the example of a reviewer requesting additional experiments. You can:
- Do the experiment - increases the time and the cost of the project while quality (in this case, publishing journal) is kept the same
- Not do the experiment - time and cost are kept the same, but likely quality is reduced
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What am I watching this week?
This week, I'm watching some of the Pearls of Wisdom videos from the NIH Office of Research on Women's Health! These videos feature prominent women in science and medicine sharing words of wisdom about advancing in careers in the biomedical field.
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