SBS Student Digest

October 2-6, 2023

Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Announcements

Seeking 3 Student Panelists

The SBS Academic Affairs team will be hosting a virtual prospective student session on Thursday, October 26 or Friday, October 27. Prospective students always appreciate your honest appraisal of the student experience, and we are looking for current HSB and SBS-PhD students who can speak enthusiastically and share what has worked well for them. Topics that usually come up are around coursework, advising, doctoral milestones, concentrations, and finding a practicum. We would love to have at least 2 MPH students and 1 PhD student for the event. To express your interest, please email Hayat Jan Chavez hjanchavez@hsph.harvard.edu and include your availability for either or both days by Wednesday, October 4. We will select the day and time that works for the majority of the student panelists.

GHP Travel Courses

The Department of Global Health and Population hosts several international travel courses during Winter Session. These experiences offer graduate students the unique opportunity to apply the academic frameworks and tools learned throughout the year in a dynamic and professional environment by simulating the work that they may engage in after graduation. Applications are due Friday, September 29th (September 30th for GHP 543)!

SBS Fleece Jackets

All SBS students should have received an email from Loretta Alamo on September 15 with instructions on how to order a fleece jacket with the SBS logo. A pop-up shop will be open until October 6, 2023. Please follow the instructions in the email if you are interested in ordering a jacket. If you have any questions, please email Loretta directly: lalamo@hsph.harvard.edu

Community Connections

FINAL CALL: Want to be added to the SBS Student Profiles webpage or 6th floor bulletin boards? Please fill out this form and email it along with a jpg or png file to Hayat Jan Chavez by Friday, September 29.

Opportunities

Student Opportunities

Lee Kum Sheung Center of Health and Happiness Research Assistantship

Join HPHR's Editorial Board!

Career & Networking Forum: Connect with the Massachusetts Governmental Public Health Workforce!

Fostering Diversity in HIV Research Program

Job Opportunities

Assistant/Associate Professor in Global and Community Health

Assistant/Associate Professor in Cancer Epidemiology

Events

The Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness Fall Social

Tuesday, Oct 3, 5:30-6:30pm, Kresge Atrium

Hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Join the Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness for an in-person welcome event, open to students and faculty of the SBS Department. Learn more about the Center's research and student opportunities in the upcoming year.

SAVE THE DATE: From Loneliness to Social Connection: Lessons from research and a global pandemic with Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad.

Wednesday, Oct 11, 1-1:50pm or Virtual, FXB G12

Lunch Provided.

Drawing on her work with the US Surgeon General Advisory, Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad will highlight the scope of the social connection issue, present evidence of health implications, and discuss challenges and opportunities for translating this evidence into practical solutions and policy.

SAVE THE DATE: Teaching in the Storm: Academic Freedom, Scientific Integrity, and Best Pedagogic Practices

Wednesday, Oct 11, 5:30-7:30pm, Kresge G1

Join us in a panel discussion and conversation on academic freedom, scientific integrity and teaching around topics such as population health, global anti-racism, and LGBTQ+ rights in a context of local, national, and worldwide backlash, including recent controversies at HSPH. This event is co-hosted by WGH and the Population Health Sciences PhD, and is open to all. Dinner provided.
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Resources

Academic Resources:

The Population Health Information Tool (PHIT) provides up-to-date, easy to understand public health data and racial equity data in Massachusetts.

Headshots are now open in the student lounge on the second floor of Kresge.

Statistical Consulting Service

Student Advising Principles and Guidance

SBS Curriculum Guides

Mental Health Resources:

Office of Student Affairs Mental Health Resources

Harvard University Health Services Counseling and Mental Health Services

Center for Wellness and Health Promotion Services

Therapy Pets at Countway

CrimsonZip app

Mindfulness Sessions at Harvard Chan School

Conference Funding:

SBS PhD Student Professional Development Funds

SBS encourages our PhD students to pursue professional development opportunities (including attending and/or presenting at professional meetings and conferences). In order to support this initiative, we have instituted a new fund specifically for doctoral students in the Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences to help offset the costs of professional development activities. Learn more here.

SBS Masters Student Conference Travel Award

SBS encourages our masters students (HSB 45, 65 and SM1) to present their research at professional meetings and conferences. In order to support this initiative, we have instituted student travel awards specifically to help offset the costs of travel to these conferences. Learn more here.

WGH Conference Stipend

Open to all HSPH students to support attendance at conferences that have a gender analysis and health focus. Stipends can cover up to $750 (domestic) and $1000 (international) of expenses to be used for travel, accommodation, incidental costs, and registration. Please check our website for more information, or email at wgh@hsph.harvard.edu with any questions.

Professional Development Support Fund

The Professional Development Support Fund was established by the Office for Student Services to support students at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health who are interested in taking advantage of opportunities to participate in co-curricular and academic experiences such as attending or presenting at professional conferences or development seminars, and by organizing their own events such as seminars, panels, symposiums, etc. The goal of the fund is to reduce individual students’ costs to participate in or organize experiences that contribute to their professional development. Note: PhD students are not eligible for the PDSF.

Student Spaces:

HSPH Spaces

Countway Spaces

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