Act Now: Eberly Pulse Check - Advancing DEIB in the Eberly College of Science
As the deadline approaches, your active involvement is vital in advancing DEIB in the Eberly College of Science. Don't miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and contribute to a more inclusive future for our community.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion urgently seeks your input regarding the advancement of DEIB in the college. Please complete the quick, 5-question survey linked below by 4/12/24 to help guide our office in strengthening our DEIB progress and enhancing how we communicate our impact. If you have started the survey, please make sure to log back in and complete it by the deadline.
Additionally, mark your calendars for two upcoming community town halls led by Dr. David Simpson, the associate dean for diversity and inclusion, to update the college on what he has learned, share the survey results, and answer questions on how the Office of Diversity & Inclusion will continue supporting DEIB efforts across the College. Please RSVP for the Town Halls below!
Community Townhall for Undergraduate and Graduate Students RSVP
Pride Month Calendar
Check out everything the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) has planned to celebrate pride throughout the month:
April 8: Career Cafe | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. | HUB LL011
April 9: Pride March and Reception | 12 p.m. | HUB LL011
April 12: Lavender Graduation | 6 p.m. | Heritage Hall
April 16: Late Night: Verified Vintage Trivia | 5:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m. | HUB LL011
April 17: Hayden Kristal - GaySL | 12:30 - 2 p.m. | HUB Flex Theater
April 17: Hayden Kristal - Comedy Show | 7 -8 p.m. | HUB Flex Theater
April 18: Health and Wellness in the LGBTQ Community | 6 - 8:30 p.m. | State Theater
April 19: Petals and Pride | 3 - 5 p.m. | HUB LL011
April 20: Super Gay 5K | 9 a.m. | Meet at Pollock Rd. HUB Entrance
April 23: Grad Prom Mixer | 4- 6 p.m. | Chumley's
April 24: Pre-Prom Mixer | 6 - 8 p.m. | HUB LL011
April 25: Pride Prom: Decadent Decades | 6 - 10 p.m. | Alumni Hall
April 27: Get OUTside | 12 – 5 p.m. | Stone Valley Recreation
DuPont Recruitment Spotlight
Join us for the DuPont Recruitment Spotlight to meet one of the Eberly Diversity in STEM Corporate Partners and learn about industry opportunities. This event will take place on Tuesday, April 9, from 12 p.m. to 1:15 pm.
At this virtual event, you will have the opportunity to learn about working in specific divisions at DuPont. You will discuss the day-to-day with a leading DuPont scientist, explore what it's like to transition from academia to industry and examine the differences between academic and industry research. See the flyer above for details about the attendees.
You can sign up for your choice of small-group sessions with DuPont representatives. You can select either Analytical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Organic Chemistry, or Materials Science and Engineering.
MERCK Recruitment Spotlight
Are you studying Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or Chemical/Biomolecular Engineering? Are you curious about research-intensive biopharmaceutical companies? Research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. Sign up to learn more about MERCK and what it is like to work for a leading biopharmaceutical company!
Join us for the MERCK Recruitment Spotlight to meet one of the Eberly Diversity in STEM Corporate Partners and learn about industry opportunities. This event is happening on Friday, April 12, from 12 pm to 1:15 pm.
At this virtual event, you will have the opportunity to take a deep dive into what it's like to work in specific divisions at MERCK. You will discuss day-to-day with a leading MERCK scientist, explore what it's like to transition from academia to industry, and examine the differences between academic and industry research and specific challenges of such transitions. See the flyer (below & attached) for details about the attendees.
Based on your interest, you’ll be able to sign up for your choice of small-group sessions with MERCK representatives.
Yoga
Join the Eberly College of Science in a destress yoga event at the White Building on Monday, April 22. Take a moment to step away from studying and bring a friend or two! 3, 30-minute sessions will be offered starting at 5:30pm. You will also receive a stress-free goodie bag to prepare for Finals. Registration is preferred, walk-ins are welcome.
PS i💙U Week
The Blue and White Society — the student chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association — will host its 11th annual PS i(Heart)U Week from April 8 to 12 at Penn State’s University Park campus.
PS i(heart)U Week encourages University pride and celebrates Penn State traditions with a week full of events and activities.
Notable activities include a HUB-Robeson Center carnival featuring music, food, carnival games, inflatables, and more; an Old Main open house with a chance to climb the bell tower; a paint night; and much more. Check out the full schedule of events.
Graduate Student Disability Survey
The Eberly College of Science Climate and Diversity Committee is working to incorporate disability more centrally into diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts in the college, and we would like your help identifying key issues and needs. We have put together a short 5-10 minute survey to record the experiences of graduate students with disabilities and questions, comments, and concerns around disability at Penn State. .
All information collected is anonymous, and specific entries will be reviewed only by the Climate and Diversity Projects Subcommittee. Any data shared with others will be shared in an aggregated fashion. Please answer as much as you are able to, but answers are not required for all questions, and you can return to the survey as needed. We would love you to fill out whether you identify as a person with a disability or not.
Finding Your Career Fit: An Alumni Panel for Science Graduate Students
Thursday, April 25, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. EDT, 102 Chemistry Building
How do you know a career path is right for you and where you end up is the right fit? Graduate students often navigate graduate school with a drive for science but not a firm idea of what their future career will be or how to get there. At this event, Penn State Eberly College of Science graduate alumni from a diversity of professions will discuss how they navigated their careers and how they found the right career fit for them.
Join us for a moderated panel and Q&A to learn how alumni decided on their first profession out of graduate school and beyond, how their passions and motivations may have evolved over time, what factors they consider when deciding on a career path, and if an employer is a right fit and more.
Register using the button below by 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 22nd to guarantee your free lunch at the event!
A Daring Spirit 3 Sentence ScholarshipKeep Going Forward is offering a scholarship that is open to all students, graduates, and anyone with student debt. One student or graduate who demonstrates a trailblazing spirit and passion for educational exploration will be awarded $1,000 to help them continue on their path to travel and learn. This may include philanthropic work abroad, participation in science fairs, immersion in new languages, and anything else that demonstrates an eagerness to explore and learn. How are you taking a daring path forward in life? Let them know in just 3 sentences here by April 28. |
Out to InnovateThe Out to Innovate Scholarships, established in 2011, are intended for LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs. The scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence and increased visibility of talented LGBTQ+ students in STEM careers. Apply now! |
Undergrad AFCEA ScholarshipsAFCEA is offering four scholarships for second- and third-year undergraduate students. These scholarships include the STEM Major Scholarship and Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship. There is one application form for all STEM Major Scholarships; applicants will be considered for all AFCEA STEM Major scholarship opportunities for which they are qualified. |
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GraduateAFCEA Scholarships Scholarships of $3,000 will be awarded to full-time students (women and minority students), enrolled in at least their second semester and at least two semester-equivalent courses, currently pursuing a graduate degree at any accredited academic institution in the United States and living in the United States in an eligible major that supports the mission of AFCEA Educational Foundation. |
Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Welcomes you for Office Hours.
Dr. David Simpson, Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, will host office hours available to all students, faculty, and staff on Tuesdays from 10-11:00 a.m. Feel free to stop by Ritenour 120 to introduce yourself or participate in candid discussions about DEI opportunities and/or concerns at Eberly.
If this time doesn't work for you, you are always welcome to contact Dr. Simpson directly via the link below to set up a time to meet.
