From giovanna.guerrero-medina at yale.edu Wed Feb 12 15:07:17 2025 From: giovanna.guerrero-medina at yale.edu (Guerrero-Medina, Giovanna) Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:07:17 +0000 Subject: [WTI-trainee] FW: Apply Soon: Neuroscience Scholars Program In-Reply-To: <1739380790003.9062ec56-bba1-46c4-9b1d-45ae4420e754@2328961m.sfn.org> References: <1739380790003.9062ec56-bba1-46c4-9b1d-45ae4420e754@2328961m.sfn.org> Message-ID: See below! This program has supported the academic and career development of thousands of neuroscientists over the years. Best, Giovanna Guerrero-Medina, PhD [A button for name playback in email signature] She/Her/Ella Director for Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Wu Tsai Institute at Yale giovanna.guerrero-medina at yale.edu 203.785.2915 (office), 616.643.7666 (cell) wti.yale.edu From: Society for Neuroscience Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12:19?PM To: Guerrero-Medina, Giovanna Subject: Apply Soon: Neuroscience Scholars Program Submit NSP applications by Feb. 19. The program includes two years of complimentary SfN membership, travel awards to the annual meetings, and more. View in browser [240801_2025 NSP Application email masthead13] 2025 NSP Applications Close Soon! There is still time to apply for the 2025 SfN Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP). Submit your application before Wednesday, February 19, 5 p.m. EST. This two-year award-winning training program provides graduate and postdoctoral researchers with the opportunity to enhance their careers and build community. Learn more about the application instructions, eligibility requirements, and the benefits of being an NSP Fellow and Associate. NSP Fellows will have the opportunity to: * Receive complimentary registration and travel to Neuroscience 2025 and 2026 * Access live events, webinars, and educational resources * Join an online group for career connections * Receive guidance from mentors and NSP alumni Contact nsp at sfn.org with any questions. Apply Now [mailtimers.com] [Bluesky] [Facebook] [Instagram] [LinkedIn] [Threads] [X] [YouTube] Society for Neuroscience, 1121 14th St. NW, Ste. 1010, Washington, DC, 20005, USA, +1 (202) 962-4000, Toll Free: +1 (888) 985-9246 Manage Preferences -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wti.spc at yale.edu Thu Feb 13 10:00:00 2025 From: wti.spc at yale.edu (Wu Tsai Institute Student and Postdoc Committee) Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Subject: [WTI-trainee] February/March WTI SP*C General Body Meeting Message-ID: Hi all! We?re planning the first WTI SP*C General Body Meeting of 2025. Please fill out this survey by Wednesday, February 19, to let us know which dates and times between February 23 and March 8 work best for you: https://www.when2meet.com/?29019101-TtsF7 Thank you! 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URL: From heather.kirkpatrick at yale.edu Wed Feb 19 12:42:44 2025 From: heather.kirkpatrick at yale.edu (Kirkpatrick, Heather) Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:42:44 +0000 Subject: [WTI-trainee] From Labs to Lawmakers: Advancing Policy Through Scientific Expertise - Monday, February 24 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: From: Lihao Yan Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 9:13 AM I am one of the organizers of the Kimball Smith Series. Could you share this event of interest with the Wu Tsai mailing list? Thank you so much! Best, Lihao >From Labs to Lawmakers: Advancing Policy Through Scientific Expertise Tara Drozdenko, Union of Concerned Scientists Monday, February 24, 2025 | 4- 5 pm Sloane Physics Lab, Room 59 217 Prospect St, New Haven _______________________________________________________________ Register here: Join STEM Hill Day and the Kimball Smith Series for a discussion on the role of science advocacy in shaping public policy, featuring Tara Drozdenko, Director of the Global Security Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. This one-hour event will explore how scientists, researchers, and science-based policymakers can effectively communicate their expertise to lawmakers, navigate the complexities of science advocacy, and contribute to evidence-based policymaking. Dr. Drozdenko is the Director of the Global Security Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, where she leads federal-level policy initiatives focused on diplomacy and reducing nuclear threats. With nearly two decades of experience in national security, she has managed complex government programs, led research teams, and communicated on critical issues like nuclear weapons and climate change. Dr. Drozdenko has held key roles in the U.S. State Department, Treasury, and Navy, including representing the U.S. on arms control and missile defense at NATO and managing economic sanctions programs targeting Iran and North Korea. She previously served as Acting Executive Director of the Outrider Foundation, integrating advocacy on nuclear risks, climate change, and racial justice. She also co-founded Highly NRiched, an educational platform on nuclear weapons. Dr. Drozdenko holds a Ph.D. in plasma physics from UCLA and is an advocate for evidence-based policymaking and public education on global security challenges. 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March 3, 11:30am: Best Practices in Mentoring & Partnerships with MSIs Message-ID: On behalf of the Wu Tsai Institute, the Department of Neuroscience and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion of the School of Medicine, please join us for a conversation on Best Practices in Mentoring and Partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions with invited speaker Dr. Carmen Maldonado, Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Puerto Rico. Dr. Maldonado is a nationally recognized mentor and expert in programs to broaden participation in the sciences. She will discuss her insights mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds and establishing productive and collaborations that equally benefit research intensive and minority serving institutions. When: Monday, March 3, 11:30 am, lunch, 12:00 ? 1:00pm presentation Where: Cohen Auditorium, Yale School of Medicine, 230 South Frontage Rd Who: All Yale community members are welcome How: Please RSVP! Lunch will be assured for those who RSVP by February 27 https://bit.ly/RSVP_CM Biography: Dr. Carmen Maldonado is Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras and Chair of the Professional Development Committee of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). She has established numerous training programs aimed at broadening participation in STEM, including the first UPR Center for Undergraduate Research and Learning, the NIH-funded Neuro-ID training program, and an NSF-ADVANCE. A recognized mentor and DEIA expert, she received the 2021 SfN?s Bernice Grafstein Award for Outstanding Mentoring from SfN and the 2024 NIH Institutional Prize for DEIA in Biomedical and Behavioral Research. Dr. Maldonado studies molecular pathways related to cocaine use disorder and has trained >150 Latine students (70% women), many of whom are Yale PhD postdocs, graduate students, postbacs, or alumni. 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Best, Giovanna Giovanna Guerrero-Medina, PhD [A button for name playback in email signature] She/Her/Ella Director for Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Wu Tsai Institute at Yale giovanna.guerrero-medina at yale.edu 203.785.2915 (office), 616.643.7666 (cell) wti.yale.edu From: Carpenter, Michele Date: Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:01?AM To: Carpenter, Michele Subject: March 17: Women?s History Month Lecture by Sophie Gr?goire Trudeau [Image] Sophie Gr?goire Trudeau A WOMAN?S RESILIENCE: Inclusion and Belonging from a Mental Health Perspective Celebrating Women?s History Month Monday, March 17 at 5:00 p.m. Space is limited; RSVP today Event listing online, and poster is attached Sophie Gr?goire Trudeau is the former unofficial first lady of Canada, an illustrious role model on the public stage, and an acclaimed TV and radio journalist.Sophie is a tireless advocate for mental health, female empowerment, emotional literacy, and conscious leadership. 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In conversation with Kia Nobre, Sigune Hamann will talk about her research studio practice, photographic film strips, and the work she is undertaking while in residence at the Wu Tsai Institute. Examples of Hamann?s current works will be on display, and the audience will have ample opportunity to engage directly with the artist. Learn more about Hamann and her residency at the Institute, and join us on March 18 for an engaging discussion and light refreshments at 100 College Street. No RSVP is necessary. Please send questions to wti at yale.edu. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From liz.knapp at yale.edu Thu Feb 27 13:29:00 2025 From: liz.knapp at yale.edu (Knapp, Liz) Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:29:00 +0000 Subject: [WTI-trainee] WTI Symposium: Computation and Cognition | Sign up for Trainee Lunch Message-ID: Greetings Wu Tsai Trainees! 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Additionally, there will be a brief orientation on April 11th from 12:30PM to 3:00PM. There are multiple ways to contribute and help us run this event with varying time commitments. Anyone is welcome to help (no expertise or specific Yale affiliations required), volunteers can: * Mentor student research projects * Present their research to students * Talk about their college experience * Offer to host a lab rotation (please discuss with PI) If interested, please fill out our recruitment form and share with any colleagues. Lester & Brazil Co-Chairs, Outreach Subcommittee Wu Tsai Institute Student, Postbac and Postdoc Collective (WTI SPPC) About the Wu Tsai Institute Student, Postbac and Postdoc Collective (WTI SPPC) The trainee-led WTI SPPC provides opportunities for current Yale trainees to pursue interdisciplinary research interests, professional development, and leadership service. Students and postdoctoral researchers at Yale are encouraged to join the SPPC to contribute to initiatives, policies, projects, and programming that benefit the entire Wu Tsai Community. Leadership positions are filled annually; contributors and participants are always welcome. For more information about contacting the WTI SPPC or subscribing to the WTI Trainee list-serv go to https://wti.yale.edu/initiatives/partnerships -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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