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    <div class="html-content"><h5><strong>Applications are open for the third annual Discover Symposium and Salk Edge program at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies!</strong></h5><div><strong><br></strong></div><blockquote><p><a href="https://tr6yh9cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JZFIs83LX_JjDRFwgjTL5sh8AFTZywEZX6gK3QiuH0n6wvA_MTnhdPPIN6zEf93q04GNjewAXLcQ3lI9s4Ryvb2ur6m_3ITuS451Ifa3nl0CVsUFmuBHTlZSNLJJjoYNCdyIRYZiUUVW9surP7da0xeuPkADDgrx&amp;c=dA8uleLOIdF9dkEgrSIP6Vc34-AItx8-Hk8ZDn9o_h3q6xRA9WPtSQ==&amp;ch=LLuqML2X_puU4I05spNHGtvX4dolqaj9Ra3H9aZ3t5kCb1ZIeaVr3g==" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">The Salk Institute,</a> located in San Diego, California, is one of the top five research centers in the world and has been home to six Nobel Laureates.</p></blockquote>1) The <u><strong>Discover</strong> <strong>Symposium</strong> is open to current PhD students who are 1-2 years </u>from beginning their postdoctoral position and invites candidates to an exclusive, immersive experience designed to ignite collaboration and accelerate careers. The dates for the symposium are <u><strong>July 15-17, 2026</strong>.</u> <div><br><blockquote><p>The selected candidates will visit Salk and be provided with opportunities to:</p></blockquote><ul><li>Present their novel research in a symposium setting and interact with other trainees and colleagues who are at the forefront of their respective fields.</li><li>Engage with and meet Salk faculty one-on-one and facilitate mentor-mentee pairing opportunities.</li><li>Learn about the Institute, expose them to the ongoing developments at Salk, and inform them of upcoming recruitment opportunities.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong><a href="https://tr6yh9cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JZFIs83LX_JjDRFwgjTL5sh8AFTZywEZX6gK3QiuH0n6wvA_MTnhdGPFdaECCdVI0RsnBMEjN9w8wobI7PwHVQva4rtglXc9SXFkVA8TeMFCRQUD76NfGMM6iXLjZDh_Yhg9N1WBMuN7B7XSM9jvbVxbeG2rgsniTDrUiPARi56eD9JQkzU2ws08n4ciP8zpjIh-0Dw9_Ln5UzyAquWrQUb7UIzjKDubOCKqqnn_6rBP0ZcCVHKckSaFpZisNqor&amp;c=dA8uleLOIdF9dkEgrSIP6Vc34-AItx8-Hk8ZDn9o_h3q6xRA9WPtSQ==&amp;ch=LLuqML2X_puU4I05spNHGtvX4dolqaj9Ra3H9aZ3t5kCb1ZIeaVr3g==" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">LEARN MORE AND APPLY</a>  Application deadline: March 1</strong></p></blockquote>2) <strong>Salk Edge </strong><u>is open to earlier career PhD students (years 2-4)</u> who are looking to enhance their training. This two-week, technique-intensive summer initiative is designed to equip PhD students with advanced research skills and professional development tools for successful careers in science.<br><p>This program focuses on training students in cutting-edge laboratory techniques, while also offering workshops on soft skills, including grant writing, networking, and scientific communication. Participants engage directly with Salk faculty and labs, helping build valuable future postdoctoral connections. The dates for the program are<strong> <u>August 17-28, 2026.</u></strong> </p><blockquote><p><strong><a href="https://tr6yh9cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JZFIs83LX_JjDRFwgjTL5sh8AFTZywEZX6gK3QiuH0n6wvA_MTnhdKcLGTeCAyHF5gRNa_vtHYAhmumGFx18JgYtu0qTupyLqDgGQE-0oXJauHsEyP65jPlWu5GHriu9EeiPRDeCwQh5_Z9CFDoQjPMKlaYKyRMHuy-ugNKO-C3KFS5IVH_Ld15NF1cfi7LahoyuqGspLb5DxUZnVvuKtlx9mRBUXAtRyO_NPLDKPM3syvnWhCXDrFTM6IXVg0A4qmJzOChJcKbm5yDjlf9yWw==&amp;c=dA8uleLOIdF9dkEgrSIP6Vc34-AItx8-Hk8ZDn9o_h3q6xRA9WPtSQ==&amp;ch=LLuqML2X_puU4I05spNHGtvX4dolqaj9Ra3H9aZ3t5kCb1ZIeaVr3g==" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">LEARN MORE AND APPLY</a> Application deadline: February 17</strong></p></blockquote><p>Travel costs and lodging accommodations associated with attending either program will be covered by the Salk Institute.</p></div></div>
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          <div class="html-content"><div>Update 01/27/26: Due to the weather inclemency we have postponed this event and will now be held <strong>ONLINE, on Friday, February 6 at 9 AM.</strong> Thank you for your understanding.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=mc77bf8c472beaf8b465de1aff0106370" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Join the event in this link.</strong></a></div><div><br></div><div>Graduate Students &amp; Postdocs,</div><div><br></div><div>Learn about the nationally recognized teaching certificates that can be earned from UMBC's <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gspd/events/149449/22414/166ac8dde17b2f9d122c0a735a6e9859/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Fllc%2Fevents%2F130968%2F22414%2F428d4cc99a2aeba9c53b3dbb274daa44%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fgspd.umbc.edu%252Fcenter-for-research-teaching-and-learning-cirtl%252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL)</a>. It's never too early to work towards building your CV, particularly if you are considering a career in teaching/academia.</div><div><br></div><div>Earning these certifications is <strong>FREE</strong> for all UMBC graduate students &amp; postdocs.</div><div><br></div><div>If you are interested in learning what this certification entails and how to begin to working towards it, please attend this in-person information session on <strong>Friday, February 6, at 9 AM.</strong></div><div><br></div><div>In addition receive information about an opportunity to get teaching experience with our <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gspd/events/149449/22414/099caaf59728e6bc2f910f6d209d621e/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Fllc%2Fevents%2F130968%2F22414%2F7d7d4f50d2f4ed564f30a59d444afad2%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fgspd.umbc.edu%252Fsea-cirtl-fellows%252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">SEA CIRTL fellows program</a>.</div><div><br></div><div>As a SEA CIRTL Fellow, you'll work with experienced faculty to design and implement a <strong>one-week course</strong> on a topic of your choice. Those who get selected get professional development to get the teaching certification, plus mentorship to create and teach their course during summer (Summer 2026) for middle schoolers or high schoolers and a stipend of $1,000 after they teach their class and get their certification.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Applications for the program open on August 2026.</strong></div><div><br></div><div>To learn more about CIRTL please visit <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gspd/events/149449/22414/166ac8dde17b2f9d122c0a735a6e9859/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Fllc%2Fevents%2F130968%2F22414%2F428d4cc99a2aeba9c53b3dbb274daa44%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fgspd.umbc.edu%252Fcenter-for-research-teaching-and-learning-cirtl%252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://gspd.umbc.edu/center-for-research-teaching-and-learning-cirtl/</a></div><div><br></div><div>This session will be recorded and uploaded to the <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gspd/events/149449/22414/dd65ae13a4911636760b43e24c3e283d/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Fllc%2Fevents%2F130968%2F22414%2F4590d8e74b9f8eb915031389eadfad86%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%252Fgroups%252Fgspd" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Grad Student &amp; Postdoc Development</a> myumbc group, files tab. </div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=mc77bf8c472beaf8b465de1aff0106370" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Click HERE to join the session</strong></a></div><div><br></div></div>
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    <p>We know the feeling: the
    initial new car smell of grad school has faded, and you're staring
    at a mountain of literature or a complex research project. Whether you are a PhD
    student building a new castle in the sandbox of knowledge or a Master's
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    implicit expectations of graduate school explicit.</p><p>Sessions 6 &amp; 7 will be on Tuesdays, Sessions 8 - 10 will be on Thursdays.  All sessions are from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. RSVPs are
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      <p>Session 9 - Thursday 4/23/26 (UC 115) - <strong><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gspd/events/150016" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Decoding Your Summer: A Strategic Plannig Workshop</a></strong></p>
      
      
      <p>Session 10 - Thursday 4/30/26 (UC 115) - <strong><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gspd/events/150017" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Decoding Your Potential
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    <p><strong>Why Join us this Spring?</strong></p>
    
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     <li><strong>Tame the Information Firehose:</strong> Learn advanced
         search strategies and how to use reference management software like Zotero
         to organize your life.</li>
     <li><strong>Write Like a Scholar:</strong> Shift from
         "reporting information" to constructing original, persuasive
         arguments for your seminars and thesis.</li>
     <li><strong>Protect Your Ideas:</strong> Understand who owns what you create at UMBC (Pro-tip:
         You are often entitled to a share of revenue from your inventions!).</li>
     <li><strong>Avoid the Burnout:</strong> Our "Summer Plan on a Page" workshop helps
         you balance high-octane productivity with necessary downtime.</li>
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    <p><strong>GSPD Pro-Tip:</strong> Graduate school is a
    journey to generate new knowledge. Don't just survive it—decode it.</p>
    
    <p><strong> </strong></p>
    
    <p><strong>How to Register</strong></p>
    
    <p>Click on the links for the
    individual sessions to register on myUMBC. Every session includes a Resource
    Guide to help you implement these skills immediately.</p>
    
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    <Title>Science Policy Fellowship Accepting Applications!</Title>
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