November 2021
MnOPT RESEARCH GROUP: Specific aims workshop part 2
Dr. Jayne Fulkerson (Ph.D., School of Nursing) will present followed by comments and suggestions to the specific aims pages of trainees. Join Zoom Meeting https://umn.zoom.us/j/96257146828?pwd=Yy9HWC9LU3N6T2QzeEJqVW03STVpZz09 Meeting ID: 962 5714 6828 Passcode: qp8185
Find out more »EpiCH SEMINAR SERIES: Integrating Diet and Microbiome Data
Presented by Abigail Johnson, PhD Assistant Professor, Division of Epidemiology & Community Health (and HWRC affiliated faculty), University of Minnesota Dietary modulation of the gut microbiome offers an attractive pathway to realize the promise of the microbiome to prevent disease. The integration of diet and microbiome data from humans has the potential to reveal previously undiscovered relationships between microbiota, foods, and food groups. When integrating dietary data into microbiome studies researchers face numerous decisions that ultimately impact the potential outcomes…
Find out more »Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia
A conversation at the intersection of public health and racial justice with Sabrina Strings, PhD, author of Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia (2019). This event is part of the SPH Justice in Public Health Series, and hosted by the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health. Dr. Strings will help us as we grapple with the intersection of public health and racism, and learn take-aways for public health researchers and practioners about culturally appropriate interventions to…
Find out more »December 2021
The Impacts of Weight-Biased Public Health & Shifting to More Inclusive Programs and Messaging
The UMN School of Public Health Student Senate is proud to invite you to this presentation and discussion with Ani Janzen, founder and executive director of Radical Health Alliance, about weight bias and stigma, Health At Every Size® principles, and their intersection with public health. For details and registration (required) go here. .
Find out more »MnOPT RESEARCH GROUP: Biosketches, career development/training plans
Dr. Justin Ryder (Department of Pediatrics) will be speaking about his experience with career development grants and then we'll use the remainder of the time for discussion. If you or your mentee are writing a career development grant, this is a great opportunity to receive feedback on your training/mentoring plan and ask any questions you may have. Join Zoom Meeting https://umn.zoom.us/j/96257146828?pwd=Yy9HWC9LU3N6T2QzeEJqVW03STVpZz09 Meeting ID: 962 5714 6828 Passcode: qp8185
Find out more »January 2022
MnOPT RESEARCH GROUP: Preparing job application materials
The seminars will be held via Zoom, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Join Zoom Meeting: https://umn.zoom.us/j/96257146828?pwd=Yy9HWC9LU3N6T2QzeEJqVW03STVpZz09 Meeting ID: 962 5714 6828 Passcode: qp8185
Find out more »February 2022
MnOPT RESEARCH GROUP: Preparing for an interview
Dr. Clare Forstie (Ph.D., Center for Educational Innovation) will be discussing their experiences with interviewing for faculty positions. This will be a panel-style discussion, so come prepared with questions. The seminars will be held via Zoom, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Join Zoom Meeting: https://umn.zoom.us/j/96257146828?pwd=Yy9HWC9LU3N6T2QzeEJqVW03STVpZz09 Meeting ID: 962 5714 6828 Passcode: qp8185 Additional list of resources for interviewing: Academic Interview Video https://umn.zoom.us/rec/share/q3QUxHFo9NQHEGoPbfxIeaz9HiiPgGfkYjHatHWZmBeGXR9uismB9Bc9WhRHyRjE.XZbitY5WoApJ1HLU Slides https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1X5TQnryrwqeVqFOV75v3noJoPeXMwq49tknY1mJVkHA/edit?usp=sharing Preparing for Academic Interview https://www.training.nih.gov/assets/Preparing_for_Academic_Interviews_Handout.pdf The Interview Process https://pdco.med.jhmi.edu/job_search_toolkit/academic/Academic%20-%20The%20Interview%20Process.pdf Campus Visit Video https://umn.zoom.us/rec/share/2T-e9KPk75vPv9cZhCgeTS_1hym68yH1EWLv4nJB1mpb3kLFbqiRYqT7-FwpJVZ8.e2hvs0ZDzD-qkOky Slides https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16R1tSFKqQjapIFotFlj5c9phTVRlE13apQ-TpJRyiqw/edit#slide=id.g9fd11d915e_0_0 Academic…
Find out more »March 2022
MnOPT RESEARCH GROUP: Hiring committee perspective
The seminars will be held via Zoom, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Join Zoom Meeting: https://umn.zoom.us/j/96257146828?pwd=Yy9HWC9LU3N6T2QzeEJqVW03STVpZz09 Meeting ID: 962 5714 6828 Passcode: qp8185
Find out more »April 2022
MnOPT RESEARCH GROUP: The reality of being a new assistant professor
The seminars will be held via Zoom, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Join Zoom Meeting: https://umn.zoom.us/j/96257146828?pwd=Yy9HWC9LU3N6T2QzeEJqVW03STVpZz09 Meeting ID: 962 5714 6828 Passcode: qp8185
Find out more »May 2022
MnOPT RESEARCH GROUP: Non-academic career options
The seminars will be held via Zoom, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Join Zoom Meeting: https://umn.zoom.us/j/96257146828?pwd=Yy9HWC9LU3N6T2QzeEJqVW03STVpZz09 Meeting ID: 962 5714 6828 Passcode: qp8185
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