Hey Grad Students,

Calling all board game enthusiasts! Get ready for a night of fun, friends, and friendly competition at the Board Game Palooza on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Join us in UC312 from 4 PM to 7 PM for an evening of board game fun! We'll have a variety of games, Sequence, Exploding Kittens, Sushi Go and More!, to choose from, along with free pizza and exciting prizes for the winners.

Whether you're a seasoned board game pro or just looking for a fun way to unwind, come on down and join the fun!

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/Rt5hZWoFRD93AKqp7

See you there!

Monday February 10 · 10 AM - 2 PM
The Commons : 308

We're back to brewing up some free coffee every Monday from 10am-2pm, come join us in Commons 308 for your fresh cup! While supplies last. 

The Intelligence Community (IC) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program offers scientists and engineers from a wide variety of disciplines unique opportunities to conduct research in a wide range of topics relevant to the intelligence community.

The research is conducted by the postdocs, while working in partnership with a research advisor and collaborating with an advisor from the Intelligence Community. In partnership with the research advisor, the postdoc composes and submits a technical proposal that responds to a research opportunity identified at: Current Research Opportunities | IC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program

Award Details: 

• Annual stipends range from $78,000 to $82,000, depending on research location.
• Annual travel budget of $6,000
• Dedicated travel budget of $3,500 for year one and $2,500 for year 2
• Dislocation reimbursement of up to $3,500, based on relocation mileage
• Host institutions receive an annual laboratory budget of $5,000

Postdoc Eligibility: U.S. citizenship required; Ph.D. received within five years of the appointment start date.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025

For additional program information, please visit: IC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program 

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PHILADELPHIA POSTDOC PREVIEW  
Learn why the next step in your career begins in Philadelphia 
February 11, 2025 
12:00-3:30 PM on Zoom 
 
REGISTRATION DETAILS 
 
Registration is now OPEN. The deadline to register is February 10, 2025. 
 
As part of the registration process, candidates will be asked to complete a brief online form that includes: 

• A current CV/resume 
• Educational background 
• Research interests 

Register Here 
  
ELIGIBILITY 
The target audience for the Preview event includes senior Ph.D. students (passed qualifying exam or are post-candidacy by the time of the event), recent Ph.D. graduates, or early-career postdoc scholars in science, technology, engineering, math, and medical fields. Postdoctoral opportunities at the participating institutions include basic, translational, and clinical research.  Information on clinical residencies and fellowships will NOT be presented. 
 
There is no citizenship requirement to register. We are seeking domestic and international candidates alike. 
 
PARTICIPANT OUTCOMES 

• Become acquainted with the biomedical research programs at eight leading research institutions in the Philadelphia area:  
  • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 
  • Drexel University College of Medicine 
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center 
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine - Temple Health 
  • Monell Chemical Senses Center 
  • Thomas Jefferson University 
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine 
  • The Wistar Institute 
• Consider priorities for a postdoctoral position, advisor, and research institution 
• Hear from current and former postdocs working in a range of sectors about how they grew their careers in Philadelphia 
• Connect with key stakeholders in postdoctoral affairs at eight leading Philadelphia research institutions 

 
KEY PROGRAM ELEMENTS 

• An introduction to the range of research specialties, facilities, and opportunities at seven leading Philadelphia Research Institutions 
• Hear from current postdocs about life and research in Philadelphia  

Register Here 
 
ABOUT PHILADELPHIA POSTDOC PREVIEW  
The goal of the Preview event is to raise awareness of the robust training opportunities in the Philadelphia area. Whether postdocs are interested in studying basic, translational, or clinical research in human or model systems, Philadelphia has lots of options for those interested in expanding their research expertise, developing professional skills needed in today’s job market, and growing a network of engaged and successful colleagues.  
 
Learn more at www.philadelphiapostdoc.com.
 
Questions may be directed to the program organizers at PhiladelphiaPostdoc@gmail.com. Institution-specific contact information can be found on our website.  

Monday, February 10, 2025 · 12 - 1 PM

This workshop will be presented by Jake Weissmann, Vice President for Government Relations and Student Affairs and Dr. Laura Antkowiak, Professor and Director of the Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program.  

UMBC students:  Join us for an informative and engaging event!  Lunch will be provided so come ready to engage, learn, and enjoy a meal. 

Organized by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life, the Center for Social Science Scholarship, the Department of Political Science, the Institute of Politics, the Office of Government Relations and Community Affairs, and the Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program. Cosponsored by the Graduate Student Association and the Student Government Association. 

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