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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 1d

#UPenn postdocs - join us for a Halloween-themed social hour, costumes and spooky accessories encouraged! 👻🎃
🕔 Thursday, October 23, 4-6PM
📍Biomedical Research Building, 14th floor

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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 1d

Poster Making Open House this Friday
October 17, 1:30-4:30 PM
200 Goddard

We will provide the jumbo paint pens, poster cardstock and Halloween candy fuel. You provide the clever slogans, graphic skills, and patriotic energy for exercising free speech.

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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 29d

Join us TODAY the first day of #NPAW to learn about our postdoc groups!

University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · Sep 8

Please join us for a postdoc recruitment event featuring the Penn Postdoc Association, Du Bois Postdoctoral Circle and CHOP Postdoctoral Alliance.

September 15th, 2-4 pm in BRB 14th Floor.

Refreshments will be provided.

University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · Sep 10

Happening TODAY 4-6pm!

University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · Aug 19

#PennPostdocs Join us for a Board Game Social night! Food and drinks provided.

📍14th Floor BRB (421 Curie Blvd)
🕓 September 10th, 4-6PM

Please RSVP if you plan to come!

University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · Sep 10

For Penn Postdocs and others interested in Biology Education: this is taking place right on campus - you do not need to be attending the ASCB meeting to join this workshop

Dr. Kaitlyn Casimo @kaitlyncasimo.bsky.social · Sep 9

We're hosting a one-day workshop before the @ascbiology.bsky.social CellBio meeting in Philadelphia on integrating open science (like @alleninstitute.org's) and authentic data in undergraduate education. Learn about success stories and get started with your own efforts!

Open Science & Authentic Research in Undergraduate Education: Pre-CellBio Workshop

Join the Open Science & Authentic Research in Undergraduate Education Workshop in Philadelphia, PA on December 5, 2025.

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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · Sep 10

Celebration in Honor of Gary Hatfield
September 19 - 20, 2025
Claudia Cohen Hall, 4th Fl, 249 S. 36 St, Philadelphia, PA

Two days of fascinating programming ending in remarks from Gary himself before he retires!

philosophy.sas.upenn.edu/events

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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · Sep 8

Please join us for a postdoc recruitment event featuring the Penn Postdoc Association, Du Bois Postdoctoral Circle and CHOP Postdoctoral Alliance.

September 15th, 2-4 pm in BRB 14th Floor.

Refreshments will be provided.

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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · Aug 18

Apply to Join the Penn Staff & Community Choir

Launched fall 2024 under the direction of Ruth Naomi Floyd, the choir brings together adults (21+) who are Penn employees and/or Philly residents to sing.

All levels of singing experience welcome, including beginners. www.sec.upenn.edu/choir

Penn Staff and Community Choir

Staff & Community Choir

www.sec.upenn.edu

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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · Aug 19

#PennPostdocs Join us for a Board Game Social night! Food and drinks provided.

📍14th Floor BRB (421 Curie Blvd)
🕓 September 10th, 4-6PM

Please RSVP if you plan to come!

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Research Trainee Affairs at Penn Medicine @rtaatpennmed.bsky.social · Jun 9

🌈✊🏽 Join us this June for a powerful lineup of community events!
📅 June 9 – Pride Month Panel & Celebration
📅 June 18 – Juneteenth Seminar w/ Dr. Squire Booker
📅 June 21 – Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration

🎟️ RSVP via the QR codes on the flyers!

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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · Jun 18

Happening today!

Research Trainee Affairs at Penn Medicine @rtaatpennmed.bsky.social · Jun 6

Juneteenth honors the delayed fulfillment of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Join us for our 3rd Annual Lecture!
June 18 | 1–2 PM
BRB Gaulton Auditorium
Speaker: Squire Booker, PhD — HHMI Investigator, Penn & Penn State professor, and nationally honored biochemist and mentor.
RSVP via flyer QR code

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Penn NeuroKnow 🧠 @pennneuroknow.bsky.social · Jun 17

You may have heard about patriarchy, but how about matriarchy? Bees, elephants, & bonobos show us females can be the ones running the show in the wild. Learn about matriarchal animal societies in this week's piece, written by @pennngg.bsky.social student Nita Rome. pennneuroknow.com/2025/06/17/a...

Animal Matriarchies

You may have heard about patriarchy, but how about matriarchy? Bees, elephants, and bonobos show us how females are often the ones running the show in the wild.

pennneuroknow.com

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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · Jun 16

#UPenn Postdocs: Do you know of a postdoc or PI who is an excellent mentor? Honor their work by nominating them for the 2025 PPA Mentorship Awards! Deadline: July 11th, 2025

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Guy Grossman @guygrossman.bsky.social · May 29

WHYY has published a story on the implications of the Trump administration's decision to gut USAID for the work of researchers in our lab (PDRI-DevLab). You may find it interesting: whyy.org/articles/pen...

Penn researchers lose funding and jobs after USAID shutdown

Researchers say losing USAID funding means less research that benefits the U.S. government, fewer opportunities for students, and a loss of trust in the U.S. overseas.

whyy.org

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Sarah Bush @sarahbush.bsky.social · Jun 2

A nice feature from @sas.upenn.edu dives into my forthcoming book with @jenniferhadden.bsky.social -- "Crowded Out: The Competitive Landscape of Contemporary International NGOs" omnia.sas.upenn.edu/story/satura...

Saturation Point

In her new book, Associate Professor of Political Science Sarah Bush explores the increasingly crowded landscape of international NGOs.

omnia.sas.upenn.edu

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · Jun 2

🗣️ #Philly #Science Jawns!

💻 We are looking for guest contributors to our Substack. We want to hear about your science, how it advances the public good, and how federal funding cuts and policy changes are affecting it!

💬 DM us if you’re interested.

open.substack.com/pub/philadel...

Landing page of website with white background and a series of articles in a grid pattern.

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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · May 29

🔥 PPA Community BBQ 🔥
Join us Thursday, June 5, from 3–6 PM at Miller Plaza (HUP & Stemmler) for an afternoon of free food, games, music, raffle prizes, sake, and PPA swag! 🎶🍱🎁

Don’t miss out—scan the QR code to RSVP 🌟

#PennMedicine #PostdocLife #FreeFood #CommunityVibes #PPAEvent

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · May 28

NEXT WEEK: Prof. Emily Falk will be at Barnes and Noble in Philadelphia to discuss her new book What We Value:

Emily Falk celebrates What We Value on June 3rd

Eventbrite - Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia presents Emily Falk celebrates What We Value on June 3rd - Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Find event and ticket in...

www.eventbrite.com

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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · May 29

#PennPostdocs In the conflict and conduct survey you asked for peer support so we listened and want to introduce you to the community advisor position!

Join us on Friday May 30th 12-2PM, at the 14th floor common area of BRB. Food and beverages will be provided!

University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · May 22

Happening today!!

University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · May 8

🎉 Join us for the UPenn Postdoc Association Biannual Science & Technology Event!
📅 Thursday, May 22nd | 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 Hall of Flags, Houston Hall

✅ Network with industry reps
✅ Explore career resources
✅ Support the PPA
🥪 Enjoy FREE lunch!

Open to all @Penn and affiliates. Don't miss it!

University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · May 20

#PennPostdocs gearing up for a faculty position or on the market? Check out this panel discussion on setting up your lab!
📅 Tuesday, May 27, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍Biomedical Research Building (BRB), 14th Floor Lounge
🌐 Format: Hybrid
🥗 Lunch provided for in-person attendees

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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · May 13

Postdocs currently seeking academic positions and new profs are eligible!

MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · May 12

The Allen Institute 2025 Next Generation Leaders application is open.

NGL supports emerging & diverse early career researchers in disciples across neuroscience, cell biology, immunology, synthetic biology & data science.

Apply by June 3: alleninstitute.org/about/people...

@alleninstitute.org

Next Generation Leaders

The Next Generation Leaders program at the Allen Institute aims to support emerging and diverse early-career researchers in bioscience who will contribute to cultivating new ideas to make a broad, tra...

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · May 13

🗳 The Pa. Primary is officially one week away.

We answer your questions about the upcoming DA race – how the election works, who the candidates are, and much more 👇

Your 2025 District Attorney Primary questions answered: Who’s running, what the DA does, and more

We answer your questions about the upcoming DA Primary – how the election works, who the candidates are, and much more.

www.inquirer.com

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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · May 9

Philadelphia friends! We SO NEED to celebrate science. Let's raise a glass to brains.

Join us Wed, 5/21 for Pint of Science. I'll be opening for headliners Dimitris Boufidis, @audreydrotos.bsky.social, & Jacqui Barker. 😊

Tickets (to support the org, $2): pintofscience.us/events/phila...

Pint of Science, Wed May 21st Two Locals Brewing, 7-9:30p

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · May 8

🚨BIG NEWS🚨 In partnership with @sciencehistory.org, we are hosting a Town Hall on Science & Higher Education Policy.

We're inviting fed & state reps of the Greater Philly Region to discuss what they can do to protect science & higher ed.

JOIN US & RSVP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...

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