Archive for September, 2018

Penn State Cancer Research Day

September 28, 2018

In an effort to enhance cancer research at Penn State, the Penn State Cancer Institute will host the first Penn State Cancer Research Day on Saturday, October 20, 2018, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM in Berg Auditorium in the Huck Life Sciences Building.

Faculty, undergraduates, medical students, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend this day devoted to enhancing careers in cancer research.

Faculty are welcome to present a poster highlighting research and engage with potential students.

The day will include:

  • Networking with scientists conducting cancer research at both the UP and Hershey campuses.
  • Keynote talks by Dr. Gideon Bollag, a Penn State chemistry alumnus, who developed the first targeted BRAF drug for melanoma. amd Dr. Jonathan Wiest, Director of Education and Training for the National Cancer Institute.
  • Short oral presentations from current Penn State trainees, including three from the College of Medicine, and three from the UP campus.
  • Separate presentation by Dr. Wiest for faculty about NCI funding opportunities.

See attached agenda for details.

Breakfast/lunch and transportation to the UP campus will be provided.

Registration is required by Wednesday, October 10.

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CAPS Posters Available

September 27, 2018

The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services is pleased to share the following posters:

Life Hacks with CAPS, a resource for students to access skills for self-care and stress management

Groups Poster, a schedule of CAPS group therapy sessions for Fall 2018.

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CoE Staff Advisory Committee Announcements

September 27, 2018

CoE SAC Endowment

The College’s Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) met their Summer 2018 benchmark and was granted a one-year extension to meet their $25,000 goal by June 30, 2019 (see attached poster). All funds raised help to enrich awards and recognition opportunities for the College’s incredible staff members. To donate, visit sites.psu.edu/coesac/donate.

Save the Date

The College of Engineering’s annual Staff Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 12, from 2:00–4:00 PM in the Nittany Lion Inn Ballroom. Mark your calendars and be on the lookout for an email with additional event details.

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COE Research Computing Committee Meeting Minutes

September 27, 2018

The College of Engineering Research Computing Committee met on September 20, 2018.

Click here to download the meeting minutes ยป

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Pilot grants available from Clinical and Translational Science Institute

September 27, 2018

As part of its mission to accelerate discoveries to benefit human health, the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute will award up to $300,000 in funding for pilot projects through its Bridges to Translation V pilot grant program.

A request for application workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 110 Henderson, University Park campus. Lunch will be provided and will be an opportunity for networking to promote collaboration. Registration is required by Oct. 3 at bit.ly/BridgesV. Transportation will be available from Hershey to University Park with registration.

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