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Tentative Agenda:

1:30 – 1:35 pm (EDT)         Introduction

• Dr. Evelyn Erenrich, RISE Director and Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies

1:35 – 1:45  pm (EDT)       Welcome

• Dr. Henrik Pedersen, Interim Dean, School of Graduate Studies
• Dr.  Carolyn Moehling, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
• Ms. Dee Magnoni, Associate University Librarian, Rutgers – New Brunswick

1:45 – 2:20  pm (EDT)      Plenary speaker, Dr. Mark Gregory Robson, Rutgers University Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor and Professor of Plant Biology, Challenges and Opportunities in Global Health.

RISE (Research Intensive Summer Experience) at Rutgers seeks to pave the pathway to graduate study and research careers. We particularly encourage participation by underrepresented minority, disadvantaged, and first-generation college students as well as students from Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions. RISE and its Partner Programs are hosting 81 Scholars this summer, selected from over 1,500 applicants. This summer marks our 21st anniversary!

Historically a 10-week residential program, RISE and its partner programs pivoted during the pandemic to the virtual space. This summer, we are running an 8-week hybrid program. Our 81 Scholars, representing 57 sending schools from across the U.S. and its territories, are participating in research and scholarship under the guidance of carefully-matched Rutgers faculty mentors.  A rigorous suite of professional development activities complements the research, including scholarly writing and speaking, preparation for graduate school, guest speakers, and GRE preparation. . Lunch and Learn Seminars spotlight a broad scope of research at Rutgers; topics range from cutting-edge COVID-19 research, to the chemistry of art and music, to the changing demographics of 21^st century America, and to the impact of smartphone nutrition apps on behavior and health.

Click here to view last year’s posters and Scholar-narrated video presentations.  2021 posters and video presentations will be available on July 29, 2021.

Then, please join our synchronous capstone event, Thursday, July 29, 2021 to meet our Scholars, enjoy moderator-facilitated discussion of their work, and participate in Q & A. And don’t miss our Innovation & Entrepreneurship presentation rooms where student groups discuss how their research can yield viable products that fill societal needs. Check back on July 26 to see the panelist names, times, and titles.

To learn more about RISE and its Partner Summer Programs, visit http://rise.rutgers.edu.

RISE Partner Programs at Rutgers:

• National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) sites in Cellular Bioengineering, Green Energy Technology (“GET UP”), Advanced Materials, and Physics & Astronomy
• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
• RCSB Protein Data Bank
• INSPIRE Postdoctoral Research & Education Program
• Rutgers University Pipeline-Initiative to Maximize Student Development

We gratefully acknowledge support from:
Institutional sources:

• School of Graduate Studies
• Office of the Chancellor-New Brunswick
• Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
• Institute of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
• Italian Department
• Rutgers Future Scholars

External:

• Aman Armaan Ahmed Family Trust
• NASA New Jersey Space Grant Consortium
• NIH MARC, U-RISE, IMSD, and IRACDA Programs
• NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program
• Faculty cost-share from NSF CAREER Awards and other research grants
• Mellon Foundation
• Kean College Office of the Provost

Our research program would not be possible without the support of the dedicated faculty members who have donated their time, energy, and in some cases materials and laboratory space. We are also extremely grateful for the financial support that some faculty mentors were able to provide through research grants or supplements. In addition, we thank the graduate students and postdocs near-peer mentors for their invaluable guidance.

The Symposium is made possible through the commitment and tireless effort of University Libraries in creating and hosting the synchronous and asynchronous platforms.

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MBS/MSBS Orientation

Join us for a general introduction to the Rutgers School of Graduate Studies Biomedical Health Sciences at NB/Piscataway Master of Biomedical Science (MBS) and Master of Science in Biomedical Science (MSBS) Program hosted by the Program Directors Smita Thakker-Varia, PhD and Joe Kramer, PhD. A detailed agenda will be sent out to all students accepted for Fall 2021.

Registration link

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Virtual Open House

MBS/MSBS New Brunswick/Piscataway

Are you planning a career in the health profession? Join us at the Master of Biomedical  Sciences Virtual Open House.

When

Wednesday, July 28, 2021, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Where

All registrants will receive the Zoom link via email to join the virtual open house.

During this virtual session, you will learn more about the structure, strengths, and curriculum of our master's program. The program directors and some students will be present to answer your questions. There will be dedicated time for Q & A with the directors as well as the students. 

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Event Description

Virtual Open House

MBS/MSBS New Brunswick/Piscataway

Are you planning a career in the health profession? Join us at the Master of Biomedical  Sciences Virtual Open House.

When

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Where

All registrants will receive the Zoom link via email to join the virtual open house.

During this virtual session, you will learn more about the structure, strengths, and curriculum of our master's program. The program directors and some students will be present to answer your questions. There will be dedicated time for Q & A with the directors as well as the students. 

For future events, please fill out this form

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Applying for academic jobs and making the transition from grad student to postdoc and then to faculty member requires advanced planning and strategy. Come hear from recently-hired faculty at Rutgers as well as faculty who serve at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions to get their advice and feedback on how to prepare and approach a faculty position. Click here to view the bios of the panelists. 

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The J&J Consumer Health Human Resources team and hiring managers will tell us what J&J is looking for in their new hires for Ph.D.-level positions. We will hear from employees about their career path and what it is like to work there. Click to view the speaker's bios, the interview questions, and a hypothetical job opening.

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Learn about different roles within the scientific communications field and take a “pharma personality test” to help you find the best communications position for you. Then choose your own adventure in the scientific communications field by trying your hand at a real-world example project based on the job type that best suits you in breakout rooms. 

Event Description

Applying for academic jobs and making the transition from grad student to postdoc and then to faculty member requires advanced planning and strategy. Come hear from recently-hired faculty at Rutgers as well as faculty who serve at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions to get their advice and feedback on how to prepare and approach a faculty position. Click here to view the contact list of the speakers.