One of the most important skills to develop and use as a professional scientist is networking. It is valuable for making important connections related to your research, learning about job opportunities or gathering information about graduate school applications. This summer, the OITE will be holding several opportunities for you to meet the diverse group of trainees and fellows from across the NIH such as Get Cool and Get Connected (Popsicles!) and Think, Ink and Network events. You can also use your skills during the Graduate and Professional School fair, and Summer Poster Day programs. For some, the act of approaching a stranger and starting a conversation is easy. For others,…
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Welcome Summer Interns: OITE Blogs of Interest
The Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) of the NIH extends a warm welcome to the Summer 2017 interns. Over the next few months, you will engage in many unique opportunities in biomedical research that will encourage you to consider pursuing careers and further graduate study in the field. As you are settling in to your lab and meeting your PIs and fellow trainees, we want to make sure that you are aware of a variety of helpful blog posts that will help you to maximize your summer experience. Getting oriented to a new lab and role as a researcher is both exciting and somewhat challenging for summer…
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Happy Pride! Helpful Career Resources for LGBTQ Scientists and Allies
In 2014, to recognize Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride month, the OITE Careers Blog published a post addressing job search and work environments for LGBTQ scientists called Happy Pride! This blog issue provides useful resources for scientists, their families, and allies in support of inclusive career decision-making and work environments. LGBTQ Employment and Training Opportunities: In addition to the helpful employment resources referred to in the in the 2014 Happy Pride blog (see above), here are some additional resources: National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technology Professionals (NOGLSTP). A professional association that provides a listing of career opportunities for LGBTQ science and technology graduates, mentoring,…