Is your PhD program hosting notable activities? Are your PhD students accomplishing remarkable achievements? Let's share! Contact kristin.russell@duke.edu to request a feature in an upcoming newsletter.
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OBGE'S MISSION TO SUPPORT SOM STUDENTS
The Office of Biomedical Graduate Education has many resources to support students pursuing their PhD. Our leadership and staff are available to assist students individually and through the many courses, programs and software we provide:
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Upcoming OBGE Programs
OBGE Leadership and Management Training for Biomedical Scientists: Leadership course based on Wash-U Leadership and Management in Action Program (LMAP). 4 classes: May 2-23, 2024.
Registration full – join the waitlist
Contact: obge@duke.edu
Professional development and wellness workshops:
If you would like to have an OBGE workshop in your department/program regarding professional development and/or wellness, contact kristin.russell@duke.edu to schedule.
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OBGE Professional Development Award
OBGE Professional Development Awards are designed to support professional development for biomedical PhD trainees who have shown an interest in engaging in OBGE’s mission to develop student’s full potential as independent scientists. The award provides reimbursement or travel advance for activities that directly enhance the recipient’s professional growth, including, but not limited to conference registration and travel and workshop attendance.
Awards are open to full-time biomedical PhD students in any School of Medicine or Interdisciplinary PhD program. To be considered, applicants must have successfully completed the preliminary exam prior to submitting an application and have engaged in one of the optional OBGE BIOTRAIN courses or O2 series programs. Each recipient will receive an award of up to $1000.
Next deadline for applications is June 1, 2024. Find more information here.
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COMMUNITY POSTINGS:
DUKE, DURHAM & BEYOND
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Duke Graduate Students Awarded Prestigious NSF Fellowships
Click here to get more information and read all about the awardees. Congratulations to:
Violet Beaty
Alev Brigande
Porter Ellis
Celeste Marin
Daniel Quintero
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Networking Event in RTP on May 14
WHAT: Networking Event: Career Options for STEM PhDs
WHEN: Tuesday, May 14 from 8:30 am to 12 pm (light breakfast provided)
WHERE: NC Biotech Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr, RTP NC
REGISTER: Registration is REQUIRED for admission. Parking is free.
COST: $10
Want to build connections with the local biotech/pharma community and learn more about industry careers? Postdocs and graduate students are invited to attend a networking event at the North Carolina Biotech Center. Guests will include local researchers, entrepreneurs, consultants, CEOs, venture capitalists, tech transfer specialists, and patent specialists from companies like Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Enzerna, Immunai, Incyclix Bio, Metabolon, MethodSense, Myers Bigel PA, Scion NeuroStim, and many others in the area.
This event is a networking and career education opportunity, not a job fair. You do not need to bring your CV. Professional attire is recommended. This event is organized by Sigma Xi, Duke OBGE, UNC Office of Science, Training and Diversity, and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center.
Agenda:
8:30-9:00 am: Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:30 am: Industry Professional Flash Talks
9:45 am-12:00 pm: Networking with Industry Representatives
REGISTER HERE
Questions? Contact Dr. Gabriele Wurmitzer at gabriele.wurmitzer@duke.edu
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Duke Career Center resources
Do you have questions about your resume, CV, or the next step to take in your career? Reach out to Rudi (Michael Rudisill) through your Handshake account any time.
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NIH Well-Being Resources
The goal of the NIH OITE Mental Health & Wellbeing of Biomedical Researchers Series is to have an open and honest dialogue focused on mental health and well-being to decrease stigma and explore new tools to support ourselves and others in the biomedical research community. The series is open to all trainees, fellows, and staff at NIH and elsewhere who wish to join this important conversation. The 2024 series comprises four webinars followed by Q&A sessions.
Healthy Rest as a Steppingstone to Productivity and Well-being
WHEN: Weds Apr 24, 4 – 5:15 pm
Register for this session
Healthy rest is key to effectiveness at work and overall mental and physical health. However, many researchers find it challenging to incorporate it as a regular practice. This lecture and conversation will define what constitutes healthy rest, explore its benefits, discuss impediments to practice healthy rest, and offer ways to intentionally include rest into one’s lifestyle.
The Epidemic of Loneliness
WHEN: Weds May 22, 4 – 5:15 pm
Register for this session
Loneliness, often experienced as distress in response to discrepancies between desired and actual social relationships or lack thereof, is becoming a growing public concern. Research shows that loneliness is associated with negative mental and physical health outcomes across the lifespan. This lecture and conversation will explore risk factors including those that may be unique to the culture of the biomedical research community and ways to reduce loneliness at both the individual and community level.
Supporting Each Other in Being Well
WHEN: Weds June 26, 4 – 5:15 pm
Register for this session
Fostering a community approach to supporting mental health and well-being helps everyone thrive. Often, there are questions as to how to respond to colleagues who may be facing mental health challenges and/or life stressors. This panel and discussion will help participants identify, understand, and respond to signs that colleagues may be struggling in order to support each other’s well-being.
Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE). For more information: https://www.training.nih.gov/wellbeing/join-webinars-and-lectures/mhwb/
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Duke I&E
Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship is excited to support Duke graduate students via courses, a Graduate Certificate, and co-curricular programming. Please checkout some upcoming opportunities below!
If you want to try out an I&E course, but don’t have time during the school year, Duke I&E is offering two condensed-format online courses this summer as part of the Duke Graduate Academy. This is a perfect time to try an I&E course in a low-stakes environment—while these courses are not for credit, they fulfill requirements for the I&E Graduate & Professional Certificate.
Narrative Design (Register by May 17)
GS 990 Section 14. Offered Summer Term 1
Learn to communicate why others should value your ideas and innovations, using both verbal and non-verbal elements. Spend time in small groups to practice communication and design by creating and workshopping a variety of narrative materials. Open to all graduate students and postdocs. More details and registration info: https://learninginnovation.duke.edu/duke-graduate-academy/
Business & Organizational Fundamentals for Entrepreneurial Action (Register by July 3)
GS 990 Section 03. Offered Summer Term 2
Gain a broad overview of business, including strategy and leadership, negotiation, entrepreneurial finance, building culture and talent management, and practical business tools to apply in any organization. Open to all graduate students and postdocs. More details and registration info: https://learninginnovation.duke.edu/duke-graduate-academy/
The I&E Graduate and Professional Certificate was designed for Duke graduate students to support your career goals, expand your Duke network, and give you opportunities to work on ideas that make real impact. Apply by March 24 to start taking classes in Fall 2024.
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