Events 8 May May Leadership Through Teamwork Wed May 08 2024, 12:00 PM Speaker: Mateo Cruz, PhDAssistant Professor of Management Bentley University Lubin Dining Hall career.development@einsteinmed.edu More Join us for this 4-hour workshop: Leadership Through Teamwork! In this unique interactive workshop, participants will learn about the science and practice of effective teamwork through an exploration of (un)conscious dynamics present in groups & organizations. Drawing from his training in systems psychodynamics, Dr. Mateo Cruz, Assistant Professor of Management at Bentley University, takes participants on a learning journey through the rational and irrational ways teams derail and how leaders can intervene. Recognizing the pivotal role of team success in STEM, this workshop adopts a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to leadership development in the context of organizational dynamics. Join us to strengthen your leadership skills and elevate team performance to new heights! To register for this event, please complete this form. Lunch will be served! Registrants will be asked to complete two assessments. The links to these assessments will be sent to all attendees after registration and should be completed prior to the event. 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! 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.