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Incentive Program Encourages Students to Get COVID-19 Vaccines

The University of Miami has implemented a program that will allow students who receive vaccines against the coronavirus to be eligible for prizes. 

 

 

Geography, Economic Level Affect Adaptation to Extreme Heat

Doctoral student Lynée Turek-Hankins is the lead author of a study that examines how different regions around the world respond and adapt to a warming climate.

 

Face Masks Protect Against Aerosolized Toxins from Algal Blooms Study Finds

Researchers found that low-cost face masks and AC filters are effective against toxic algae in air.

 

Graduate Student Tackles Issues of Sustainability, Resilience

Paula Christina Viala’s career path has taken a few twists and turns. Now, she is part of the Master of Professional Science in Urban Sustainability and Resilience program and is working as an intern this summer for the Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience.

 

Three Nursing Students Lauded as 'Rising Stars'

School of Nursing and Health Studies trio presented posters on Alzheimer's disease, ICU family member satisfaction, and the need for breastfeeding support at virtual nursing conference. 

 

Important Reads

Interdisciplinary Health Communication Course for Graduate Students

This University of Miami graduate-level, skills-based course will provide students with 21st century communication tools. Students from different disciplines come together to create conference presentation materials, infographics, public service announcements, and other projects after receiving training from multimedia experts. Click here to view the course flyer. If you have questions about this course, please contact Dr. James M. Shultz jshultz1@med.miami.edu

Students Help Peers with Research Needs

Peer research consultants are trained to assist undergraduate and graduate students with a wide range of requests in Richter Library. From simple needs, like finding scholarly resources, to more in-depth requests, like developing search strategies, the Peer Research Consultant (PRC) program at the University of Miami Libraries is ready to assist students with research and information seeking. Click here to learn more.

Chicagoland Postdoc Recruiting Event: Application is Open!

The Postdoc Affairs Offices at Northwestern University, University of Chicago, and University of Illinois Chicago invite you to attend the virtual Chicagoland Postdoc Recruitment Event, taking place virtually October 14-15, 2021. This is a collaborative event to improve diversity and inclusion at the three largest research universities in the Chicago area, with the goal of improving the "pipeline" challenge in academia for historically marginalized graduate students and postdocs, including individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, who have disabilities, who identify as LGBTQIA+, who are veterans, or who were first-generation college students or Pell-eligible. Selected participants will learn about postdoctoral programs in the Chicagoland area, how to find postdoctoral opportunities, how to apply for postdoctoral positions, and how to maximize your postdoctoral experiences. Applications will be accepted through Friday, September 10th, 2021. Click here to learn more.

Activate Your Free NCFDD Account Now!

The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) is an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community of faculty, postdocs, and graduate students, which supports academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers. All faculty, postdocs, and graduate students at the University of Miami have access to a free personal membership account that provides members-only resources on mentoring and professional development training. Click here to activate your free membership account!

 

Important Dates

Aug
30

5:30 pm

NSF GRFP Grant Writing Workshop Part I

Sep
01

9:30 am

ETD Writing Resources Workshop: Session 1

Sep
01

4:30 pm

ETD Writing Resources Workshop: Session 2

Sep
03

8:30 am

Flash Writing Friday

Sep
17

1:00 pm

Seminar: Careers in the Pharmaceutical Industry