Psychology doctoral student wins Three Minute Thesis competition
The annual Three Minute Thesis competition challenges doctoral students to describe their research to a global audience—within three minutes and using only one slide. On April 4, 10 finalists representing disciplines from philosophy to biophysics took part in the competition at the University.
Betul Zeyrek, this year’s winner as determined by a panel of judges, is a PhD candidate in psychology. Audience members voted for winners of the People’s Choice Award, which resulted in a tie between Sara Blick-Nitko, a PhD candidate in pathology, and Sanjana Kapisthalam, a PhD candidate in brain and cognitive sciences. Doctoral student Adrian Molia Vargas from biophysics was awarded top honors at the post-competition poster session. Learn more about the competition and this year’s winners.
Wednesday is the Day of Giving
The University’s Day of Giving is on Wednesday, April 19. This annual tradition is an opportunity for everyone to come together and show support across the University and to help create a brighter tomorrow for researchers, healers, artists, musicians, students, faculty and staff, and friends. To learn more about the Day of Giving and ways to help, visit the Day of Giving website.
Don’t fall victim to social media clickbait messages
Beware of direct messages you receive on social media enticing you to click a link. These messages can come from anyone, even friends, with vague sentences. (“Hey! I think you knew this person who just passed away.” Insert fake link here.) Curiosity may get the best of you to click the link only to be prompted to sign into your social media account. This is your first red flag. Someone is attempting to steal your credentials. Never click on suspicious links, and always double-check with your friend first on the message you received from them. Chances are they’ve been hacked. For more security tips, visit University IT’s social media web page.
Stop by Sibley Library at the Eastman School of Music to relieve your stress with some puppy love from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 20. In addition to therapy dogs, find free Health Promotion Office goodies while supplies last.
Join the Office of Total Rewards for a retiree benefits webinar on Thursday, April 20, at noon to go over eligibility to retire, what steps to take if you plan to retire soon, health and dental benefits, life insurance, and other benefits offered to you after retirement.
Workshop on SBIR and STTR awards to support technology commercialization
University researchers and staff interested in funding to support technology development and startups (and partnering with small businesses on research projects) can attend a live workshop on Friday, April 28, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Saunders Research Building (3-434) or remotely via Zoom. Kirk Macolini, president, principal consultant, and founder of Intelispark, will provide an overview of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, trends and funding opportunities, and strategies for developing successful proposals. The workshop will end with an open Q&A session. RSVP to curtis.broadbent@rochester.edu to reserve your spot; the in-person option has limited seating. For those attending remotely, the Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Coffee and treats will be served. The workshop is sponsored by the Office of Government and Community Relations, NextCorps, UR Ventures, Office of Biomedical Research Development, and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute.
Register for Well-U’s ‘Coast to Coast’ wellness challenge
Assistance with your spring cleaning through Care.com
Use your free premium Care.com membership to find providers to assist you with spring cleaning, organizing, or housekeeping. Visit the family care website for eligibility criteria and to enroll.
Talk on equity, diversity, and inclusion in health research
Visit the Center for Community Health & Prevention’s Facebook page on Thursday, April 20, any time after 11 a.m. as Edith Williams, the founding director for the Office of Health Equity Research at the Clinical and Translational Science Institute and a dean’s associate professor at the School of Medicine and Dentistry, presents “Let’s Do It Together: Ensuring Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Health Research.” Learn about the challenges faced in health research, with a focus on the barriers to enlisting underrepresented groups and ways to improve the inclusion of these communities in the future. This Got Health talk is presented in recognition of National Minority Health Month observed in April.
Virtual ‘Experience Rochester’ lecture on the search for life in the universe with Adam Frank
The search for extraterrestrial life is one of astronomy’s grandest projects. Do other planets harbor their own civilizations, with technological advances and evolution like ours? Join Adam Frank, the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor of Physics and Astronomy, on Thursday, April 20, for an out-of-this-world exploration of other potential forms of life in the universe.
Career conversation on technical product management
David Bendes ’11, E5’12, director of product management and next-gen platform services for the NBA in New York, will discuss his career path and take your questions in a virtual conversation at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Bendes will discuss his career path and building products at different organizations, and answer questions. Register here to attend.
1961: Future Supreme Court justice Thurgood Marshall was special counsel to the NAACP when he visited the River Campus to present a lecture titled “Racial Tensions: Problems and Prospects.” Six years later, Marshall became the Supreme Court’s first Black justice after being nominated by President Lyndon Johnson. He served until 1991 when he retired due to health issues and was replaced by Clarence Thomas. Read more about other civil rights speakers who spoke at Rochester over the years.
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