October

NIH OITE Mental Health and Well-Being Series

October 28, 2022

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) is pleased to offer a FREE series of webinars and supplemental small group discussions to increase awareness and provide coping strategies and tools to help participants support their own mental health and that of others. The series kicks off on Nov. 7 and runs through May 2023.

While this series is geared toward individuals in biomedical research fields, it is open to and relevant for all and all are welcome to register!

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Calling All Future STEM Faculty - ISTM 511

October 24, 2022

Registration is now open for the graduate-level course ISTM 511: Foundations in Evidence-Based STEM Pedagogy

Winter Quarter 22-23
Tuesdays from 4:00 - 6:50 PM

The course is taught by Eric Brewe, Associate Professor in Physics and Science Education

Course attendees will:
- Engage as members of a community of discipline-based education research (DBER)
- Enact their skills at putting theory and experimental work into practice (in real educational
  settings)
- Establish a teaching philosophy
- Provided constructive criticism of STEM instruction
This course is the foundational course in PROFESS, a program that prepares graduate students for future academic faculty positions. To learn more, download the flyer and visit the website.

Download the Flyers [PDF]

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Black Play-by-Play Scholarship Opportunity

October 24, 2022

Of the 200+ television and radio play-by-play jobs in Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball, fewer than five are currently filled by Black broadcasters. This number is no different when looking at play-by-play roles across all sports and all levels within the sports landscape. A lack of diversity exists across the play-by-play profession, and The Black Play-by-Play Broadcaster Grant & Scholarship Fund addresses many barriers-to-entry that exist for aspiring Black broadcasters. This fund will lift those who otherwise wouldn't be able to get a start in the field, while pushing the industry to more closely reflect the country as a whole.

The BlackPxPFund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in its third year which is looking to help diversify an overwhelmingly white industry. We are awarding $7,500 in scholarship money this academic year and will be growing that number in a major way in 2023-2024 thanks to investments from the NFL, MLB, NHL and others who support our initiative. Beyond the money, we have professional broadcasters across the country who have volunteered as mentors and have been working with former applicants over the past two years on professional placement and advice on how to navigate the competitive job market.

Qualifications:
This scholarship is open to current black undergraduate or graduate students with interest in pursuing sports play-by-play as a career.

To Apply:
Go to www.blackpxpfund.com/scholarships for more information on how to apply for a scholarship applications will be accepted through 10/31/2022 with recipients selected in November for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Reach out to Adam Giardino (President/Founder) at adam@blackpxpfund.com with any additional questions.

Download the Flyer [PDF]

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Penn Provosts Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity

October 14, 2022

The University of Pennsylvania Provost's Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity seek to attract promising researchers and educators from different backgrounds, races, ethnic groups, and other diverse populations whose life experience, research experience, and employment background will contribute significantly to the University’s academic and research missions. Fellowships are available for postdoctoral training in all areas of study at Penn.

The application deadline is November 16, 2022. Complete details about the program can be found at https://research.upenn.edu/postdocs-and-students/penn-provosts-postdoctoral-fellowships/.

Please note that fellowships are funded in partnership between the postdoctoral fellow's host school and the Office of the Provost. Questions should be directed to Marta Bartholomew, Director of Research Programs and Communications (martalei@upenn.edu).

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Join Us for the Virtual Fall 2022 CIRTL General Meeting

October 07, 2022

Drexel’s Chapter of The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) seeks to enhance excellence in STEM undergraduate education through supporting development of faculty and future faculty committed to implementing and advancing evidence-based teaching practices for diverse learners.

You are invited to join us on Thursday Oct. 13 for two exciting virtual opportunities to learn more about supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM Education and Drexel CIRTL:
- CIRTL Keynote: The Notion of Critical Race Theory (CRT) Should Not Be a Dirty Word in Higher Education: Unpacking Positionality in STEM Research and Teaching - Dr. Alonzo Flowers (October 13 - 2:00 PM ET)
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- CIRTL Student Panel: Experiences in CIRTL Cross-Network STEM Education Courses and Programming and CIRTL Local Learning Communities (October 13 - 5:15PM ET)
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AWIS PHL Travel Awards and Mentoring Cirlces

October 07, 2022

The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Philadelphia Chapter is currently accepting applications from female graduate students invited to present their original research at a national or international meeting or conference in 2023, including in-person (up to $500) and virtual (up to $250). The deadline to apply is November 1, 2022. Please note that the meeting or conference must be related to the student's field of study and must occur in 2023. No exceptions.

More information and link to apply

The popular AWIS PHL Mentoring Circles Program returns for 2022-2023. Junior scientists in the Philadelphia area meet once a month with mentors to discuss issues in both career and life. It is also a great opportunity to network with area scientists and meet members of AWIS-PHL. Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis, and slots are limited.

Mentee registration (graduate students and postdocs) is now open.

More information and link to register

Program flyer

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Join the 2022-2023 GSA Academic Affairs Committee

October 03, 2022

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is seeking a diverse group of graduate student representatives from across Drexel's colleges and schools to serve on the Academic Affairs Committee to support the activities of the GSA's Academic Life Committee, including the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Chair of the GSA's Executive Board, address questions and concerns related to academic life and student experience on behalf of the graduate student community, such as graduate academic policies and procedure, and advocate for graduate student success by enhancing programs, resources, and experience.

This is an exciting volunteer and leadership opportunity to represent yourself and your graduate student peers and make a positive impact on the greater graduate community! Returning students should also sign up for another year of service.

Please complete this Qualtrics form if you're interested in getting involved! More information about each of the four subcommittees is outlined on the Qualtrics form.

The first meeting will take place virtually Friday, October 21 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT. Join the meeting via Zoom.

If you have any questions, please the GSA's Vice President for Academic Affairs, London Thompson at lt535@drexel.edu.

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October Doctoral Student Newsletter

October 03, 2022

The next edition of our Doctoral Student Newsletter is out!

The October edition features:
- A Letter from the Associate Dean
- Driven Dragons - Doctoral Student Profile
- Important Dates & Deadlines
- Upcoming Events
- News & Opportunities
- Upcoming Doctoral Defenses
We want to hear from you about your doctoral student experience and advice for others to be featured in future newsletters. Please take a few moments to fill out this Qualtrics form and share your journey!

We invite doctoral students to share feedback and ideas for future content at graduatecollege@drexel.edu!

View/Download the Newsletter [PDF]

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