Events 15 May May Beyond the Bench Workshop Series: Visa Options for International Postdocs and Students Wed May 15 2024, 4:00 PM Speaker: Conrad E. Pollack, Esq.Managing Director, Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & De Ciccio, LLP Speaker: Alexandra D. Bondilov, Esq.Business Immigration Attorney, Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & De Ciccio, LLP Zoom winter.slaughter@einsteinmed.edu More For the 7th year in a row, Conrad E. Pollack, Esq., Managing Director and Alexandra D. Bondikov, Esq., Business Immigration Attorney withPollack, Pollack, Isaac & De Ciccio, LLP, will once again share their insights about immigration and visa options for international postdoctoral fellows and PhD students in the biomedical sciences. Learn about any recent changes and come with your questions. Join us on Zoom on Wednesday, May 15 at 4 pm Register here for the Zoom link. A calendar invite with the Zoom link will be sent to registrants separately. 18 June Jun Beyond the Bench Workshop Series: Making Your Message Clear Tue Jun 18 2024, 3:30 PM Ed Center, Lower Level, Forchheimer winter.slaughter@einsteinmed.edu More LIMITED SPACES! This 2-hour intensive workshop run by Language Connect Ed is designed to attain real results for international postdocs in order to produce clear messages when discussing and presenting their research. You will engage in practice activities that promote clear pronunciation of numbers and vocabulary key to your particular research. Likewise, practice activities and role-plays will draw attention to the importance of rhythm and stress in English pronunciation. This workshop will also include language and strategies for clarifying and framing your research message, ultimately creating clear and concise messaging. You will leave with: • a list of self-identified research related vocabulary that you find challenging; this will then become your focus vocabulary for improvement during self-practice • a 3-step approach to improving pronunciation related to syllable and sentence level stress • a framework for developing your research story in order to hook and engage a variety of audiences • language stems and phrases for asking for and providing clarification in order to manage breakdowns in communication • a heightened ability to identify and interpret non-verbal cues from the audience and how to respond • an approach to continued self-practice post workshop using strategies and tips from the workshop as well as a list of additional recommended resources for self-practice Throughout the workshops, you will have the opportunity to: • create a list of vocabulary you personally find challenging to pronounce when discussing your research and an approach to improving pronunciation of these particular words • explore online resources to support pronunciation practice and gain strategies for identifying syllable stress • engage in focused pronunciation activities to improve sentence level rhythm and stress as a strategy for keeping audience attention • engage in role-plays to practice handling breakdowns in communication, asking for and providing clarification in order to manage these breakdowns • frame your research story using a provided graphic organizer and share your stories with other attendees Register here! 10 July Jul The Academic Job Hunt: Creating a Compelling Academic CV Wed Jul 10 2024, 3:00 PM Speaker: Diane Safer, PhDDirector, Career and Professional Development for Graduate Students and Postdocs Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Assistant Director of Education, CRTEC, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center Zoom career.development@einsteinmed.edu More Looking to improve your CV? Join us to gain valuable insights into crafting a standout CV that highlights your strengths. Learn essential tips and strategies for creating a polished and effective CV, a must for any academic job search. Register here for the Zoom link. 11 July Jul #ScienceStrong Poster Contest Thu Jul 11 2024, 2:00 PM Main Street, Forchheimer career.development@einsteinmed.edu More We are excited to announce the 4th Annual #ScienceStrong Poster Contest. It’s time to celebrate the science you are doing! All you need to do is submit a poster abstract AND poster on published or unpublished research by May 24, 2024! The abstract should be based on your research. The best 6 posters will be selected for a $500 cash prize! (3 postdocs and 3 graduate students) All posters will be displayed along the Forchheimer Medical Science Building Main Street from June 17 - July 19. This will provide an opportunity for the Einstein community to learn about the work of our outstanding postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. A special celebratory event will take place on July 11, 2024 (more details to follow!) Check emails for full submission instructions. 25 July Jul The Academic Job Hunt: Crafting a Teaching Statement Thu Jul 25 2024, 3:00 PM Speaker: Dr. Penny Steiner-GrossmanAssociate Professor Emerita, Department of Family and Social Medicine Associate Professor Emerita, Department of Pediatrics Zoom career.development@einsteinmed.edu More Learn how to draft a compelling teaching statement in this online session led by Dr. Penny Steiner-Grossman. Gain insights into how to articulate your teaching philosophy and how to create a narrative that aligns your statement with academic positions. Register for this talk here. 7 November Nov PhD Alumni Career Speed Networking Thu Nov 07 2024, 4:00 PM Lubin Dining Hall career.development@einsteinmed.edu More PhD Alumni Career Speed Networking event for PhD Graduate Students, Postdocs, and Staff Scientists to meet and network with Einstein alumni, and learn about various different career paths. More information to come.