Created in 2015-16, “Get Connected” is a series of events curated by GPB on topics of professional development for bioscience graduate students. Some events are organized and convened by GPB staff, others by UCLA partners such as the Graduate Division, Biomedical Library and the Career and Writing Centers. Get Connected is designed to make it easy for bioscience graduate students to find high-quality career and professional development opportunities that are appropriate to their interests.
Winter 2019
Jan 17th: Preparing for Career Fair and STEM Networking Night
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm, Career Center 200
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*Jan 23rd: Bioscience Women’s Circle
Time: 9:00-10:30 am, Geffen Hall Suite 300 (coffee and pastries)
Jan 23rd: STEM Networking Night
Time: 5 – 7 pm, Bruin Reception Room (2nd floor Ackerman)
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Jan 29th: Internship Search
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm, Career Center 200
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Jan 30th: Set Yourself Up for Financial Success
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm, Career Center 200
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Jan 30th: Demystifying Taxes for Grads and Post Docs
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm, Career Center 200
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Jan 31st: Redefining Professionalism: A 1st Gen Graduate Student Project
Time: 3:00-4:30 pm, Career Center 200
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Jan 31st: LinkedIn/Online Presence
Time: 3:00-4:30 pm, Career Center 200
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Feb 1st: LinkedIn Photobooth
Time: 12 – 2 pm, Graduate Student Resource Center SAC B-11
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*Feb 4th: Building Positive Mental Habits
Time: 9:00-11:00 am, Boyer Hall 159 (breakfast served at 9 am)
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Feb 6th: Persuasive Interviewing
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm, Career Center 200
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Feb 12th: Leadership & Conflict 101 Workshop
Time: 11:30-1:30 pm, Career Center 200
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*Feb 13th: Bioscience Women’s Circle
Time: 9:30-11:00 am, Geffen Hall Suite 300 (coffee and pastries)
Feb 14th: Should I do a Postdoc? (for STEM and Health Science)
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm, Career Center 200
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Feb 21st: Networking
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm, Career Center 200
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Feb 28th: Professional Etiquette Dinner
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Faculty Center Main Dining Room
($15 per ticket, must buy in advance)
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Mar 8th: Navigating Gender in Academia
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm, Royce 314
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Mar 12th: Professional Development Planning in STEM
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm, Career Center 200
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Mar 13th: Careers in Government Science
Time: 8:30 – 10-:30 am, CNSI
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*Mar 13th: Bioscience Women’s Circle
Time: 9:30-11:00 am, Geffen Hall Suite 300 (coffee and pastries)
Mar 20th: PhD & Master’s Virtual Career Expo
Time: 12:00-10:00 pm, Virtual
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*Event Hosted by Graduate Programs in Bioscience
**REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS**
Graduate Student Drop-Ins: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, 2:30 – 4:00 PM, CAREER CENTER 200