Things to Know

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A twice monthly e-newsletter featuring updates and announcements for students and faculty from the Office of Student Affairs, the Graduate School of Public Health, and the University.

School and University Updates

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June and August 2020 graduation dates and deadlines available

June and August 2020 graduation (term 2207) dates and deadlines are now available on our website. The Graduation Dates Table has also been updated. Please be sure to review the dates if you plan on graduating in June or August 2020.

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Summer Term enrollment

Summer Term enrollment appointments begin on Monday, February 10 at 12:01 a.m. Appointments for veteran students begin on Friday, February 7 at 12:01 a.m. If you open Printable Schedules and All Departments you can view summer enrollment deadlines. Term 2207.

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Now accepting Dean's Day abstracts!

Applications are now being accepted for the 22nd annual celebration of student research, Dean's Day. Share your work with the wider Pitt Public Health community! Application deadline is Wednesday, March 4.

The Randall Family Big Idea Competition

Do you have a big idea? Consider entering in this experience-based learning opportunity + competition for Pitt students with big ideas who enjoy working in diverse teams to bring their ideas to life. $100,000 in cash prizes available! Discover how to take your idea to the next level towards startup creation by attending one of several info sessions in the coming weeks. Submit your idea by February 7.

Pitt Science Policy Group's Science Policy 101 welcome and info session

Pitt Science Policy Group is hosting an info session on February 4 at 7 p.m. where you're invited to learn more about what science policy is and how you can be involved. Come and get some refreshments and learn more about this group at their first welcome event of the year. Pitt Science Policy Group is an on-campus club that bridges the gap between scientists and government to advocate for graduate students as it relates to current events.

A Night in the Garden - Opioid Epidemic Awareness Fundraiser

Join the UPMC Health Plan, PA Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Pitt Nursing, and the PA Society of Anesthesiologists for A Night in the Garden THIS SATURDAY at 7 p.m. at Phipps Conservatory Hall for a night in the lush botanical gardens with appetizers, a cash bar, and raffles. Proceeds benefit Light of Life Rescue Mission and a Go Fund Me link is also available to donate without attending the event.

2020 HSRProj Research Competition for Students

This annual competition invites students to use data from the Health Services Research Projects in Progress database in conjunction with other sources to identify research priorities in health services and systems research in breast cancer, diabetes, HIV infections, opioid-related disorders, or suicide research. Five finalists will be selected to present a web-based project synopsis. Apply by 2/28. Contact Helena VonVille, the schools research l...

Reminder: What's Your Plan for Pitt?

Building on the strong foundation of the original Plan for Pitt, the University's new strategic plan will define what success looks like through specific and measurable outcomes and be developed with the input of University community members like you. Your ideas matter and will help shape Pitt's direction over the next five years. Consider signing up for one of the remaining workshops or taking the online survey to share your feedback.

Stanford PRISM postdoctoral training

Stanford PRISM (Postdoctoral Recruitment Initiative in Sciences and Medicine) is a recruitment opportunity for late-stage graduate students from diverse backgrounds to explore postdoctoral training at Stanford. Apply by March 2 for PRISM 2020 May 20-23.

Interested in becoming a member of Pitt Public Health's SGA?

The Graduate School of Public Health's Student Government Association (SGA) is calling for candidates to form their new 2020-2021 governing board. Public Health students from any department and major can apply for the open positions. The SGA is seeking applications for president, vice president, and treasurer/business manager. Apply by February 7.

Critical Research on Africa Lecture Series

All lectures are free and open to the public. For more information, visit ucis.pitt.edu/africa or email macrina@pitt.edu.

Career Services

Mentoring Matters: How to Cultivate Productive Mentoring Relationships

Acquire practical guidance for expanding your mentoring networks, improving your cross-culture communication, navigating power dynamics, and leveraging institutional resources. Sponsored by the Center for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Career Development (DPCD). Feb 6, 3-5pm, O’Hara Student Center Dining Room.

7th Annual Alumni-Student Networking Breakfast: Register today!

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet with Pitt Public Health alumni and practice your networking skills. You never know where a connection might lead! The breakfast will take place on Friday, 2/21 from 8-10am. RSVP in Pitt Bridges under Events.

JHF Summer Internship: Applications now open!

Become part of a project team with experienced professionals, gain exposure to various healthcare systems and settings, contribute to Liftoff PGH 2020, a first-of-its-kind regional healthcare innovation conference, and present your experience and contributions to staff and board members. Application deadline is February 14, 2020.

Pitt Science Policy Group: Science Policy 101

Join Pitt Science Policy Group (PSPG) on Tues, February 4th at 7pm to learn more about bridging the gaps between students, citizens, scientists, and the government. PSPG is a space for students to come together and discuss relevant science policy topics in an unbiased setting.

Grants, Scholarships, and Conference Opportunities

Call for Proposals: Open Education Resources

To support the development of open educational resources the Provost provides funding for projects that will enhance the educational experiences of Pitt students and provide these faculty with the ability to customize their course materials. The Office of the Provost is inviting proposals from faculty for projects to adapt, adopt, and/or create open education resources for an existing course. Submit proposals by February 19.

Fueling our Future - Internal Funding Showcase

Join the Office of the Provost and the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research for a funding showcase highlighting Pitt's investment in connection, collaboration, and discovery while positioning the Pitt community for maximum impact in research, scholarships, and creative endeavors. Learn more and RSVP at pi.tt/fundingshowcase.

Clinical and Translational Science Fellowship

Pitt's Institute for Clinical Research Education is seeking pre- and postdoctoral trainees for the Clinical and Translational Fellowship which offers individualized training, financial support, and mentoring to trainees pursuing the entire spectrumof translational science (T1-T4). All trainees must be able to commit to at least one year of training and research. Apply by February 12.

Funding Opportunity: Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health in Pittsburgh

BIRCWH is an NIH-funded K12 training program hosted by Magee-Womens Research Institute currently accepting applications for a July 2020 opening. BIRCWH looks to equip talented Pitt faculty scholars to be independent investigators in interdisciplinary research in women's health. The program encompasses basic, translational, behavioral, clinical, and health services research in reproductive sciences and women's health, spanning embryonic life to a...

Apply for the Green Award: Deadline Friday, March 16

Supporting special student projects, this award can be applied to direct research costs, travel, books, memberships, etc. The award is now $750 per recipient! Apply by Friday, March 16.

Workshop on federal funding for innovation research and technology transfer (Jan.30)

The Innovation Institute and consultancy McAllister & Quinn are partnering to inform Pitt stakeholders and local businesses of opportunities in small business innovation research and technology transfer. SBIRs and STTRs are federal programs that invest $2.5 billion annually to fund startups and small businesses to further develop University intellectual property for the purpose of commercialization. RSVP to learn about roles of faculty and entre...

Pitt Science Policy Group: Science Policy 101

Call for Letters of Interest: Pitt Seed Initiative

Chancellor Gallagher seeks applications transformative projects directed toward any of the six goals within The Plan for Pitt and priorities of the provost. Projects can include research ideas, academic programs, process improvement, diversity, community and industry partnership development, outreach, methods of teaching and learning, workshops, lectures, and enhancing the student experience. Letters due 2/7 for up to $50,000 in funding.

Teaching Tips

Alternate media made easy with SensusAccess

SensusAccess is a file converter tool that makes inaccessible documents (such as Word and PDF files) into more accessible media (such as searchable PDFs, audio MP3 files, Braille, or e-text) and is now available to all Pitt faculty, staff, students, and alumni with an active University email address. Click on the headline to check out SensusAccess’s e-learning course.

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Upcoming issues

Things to Know comes out every-other Tuesday, including these upcoming dates:

1/21
2/4
2/18
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Friday 1/31 - University of Pittsburgh Deadline

Request for Proposals: Innovation in Education Awards

In support of the Plan for Pitt and its goal of advancing educational excellence at the University of Pittsburgh, the Provost's Advisory Council on Instructional Excellence again invites proposals from University faculty for projects that enhance teaching at Pitt and foster new instructional ...

Friday 2/7 - Student Organization Application Deadline

Apply to Join Pitt Public Health's SGA

Pitt Public Health's Student Government Association (SGA) is calling for candidates to form their new 2020-2021 governing board. Public Health students from any department and major can apply for the open positions. The SGA is seeking applications for president, vice president, and treasurer/...

Wednesday 2/12 - University of Pittsburgh Deadline

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