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SUMMARY:iJOBS Workshop: Effective Mentoring of Undergraduates in Research
DESCRIPTION:iJOBS Workshop: Effective Mentoring of Undergraduates in Research \nThis active learning workshop for PhD students\, Postdoctoral Fellows and faculty will use techniques and case study discussions in breakout sessions to teach tools and skills to better mentor undergraduate students in a research setting.  Attendees will also reflect upon approaches they would use to mentor trainees and employees when they are running a lab or research group in the future. An opportunity to earn a Microbadge in Mentoring Undergrads will be available for those who wish to follow up with additional activities.
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/ijobs-workshop-effective-mentoring-of-undergraduates-in-research/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T140000
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SUMMARY:Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session
DESCRIPTION:CAS 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session \n \n \n \nCall for Abstracts: CAS 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session with Keynote Speaker Dr. Lydon-Staley!\n\nThe Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies (CAS) is pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session with Keynote Speaker Dr. Lydon-Staley. This annual event highlights innovative\, rigorous\, and impactful research across the alcohol\, substance use and recovery field and related disciplines. \nThe 2026 Scholar Poster Session is being coordinated by the  CAS Scholar Poster Session Planning Team by Dr. Denise Hien\, Steven Curto\, Dr. Emmanuel Alvarez\, Dr. Emmanuel Thomas\, and Dr. Peggy Swarbrick\, who are excited to support and showcase student and trainee scholarship. \n\nEvent Details \nDate: April 29\, 2026\nLocation: Life Sciences Building Atrium\, Busch Campus \nSchedule: \n\nPoster Setup: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.\nKeynote Speaker: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\nPoster Session: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nAwards Lunch: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\n\n\nAbstract Information \nImportant Dates \n\nAbstract Submissions: Open now!\nAbstract Submission Deadline: March 9\, 2026\nNotice of Acceptance: March 20\, 2026\n\nEligibility \nOpen to: \n\nUndergraduate students\nGraduate students\nPostdoctoral fellows\n\nSubmissions are invited in the following areas: \n\nPublic Health / Epidemiology\nAnimal and Basic Science Research\nClinical Research (Qualitative or Quantitative)\nHuman Experimental Research\nCommunity Engagement\nData Science & Artificial Intelligence\n\nOutstanding posters will receive monetary awards recognizing excellence in: \n\nResearch rigor\nSignificance and impact\nPoster presentation\n\nKeynote Speaker \nThe Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session is proud to host Dr. David Lydon-Staley\, Associate Professor of Communication University of Pennsylvania. \nRethinking Curiosity in Substance Use: Data-Driven Insights from Dynamic Systems and Intensive Longitudinal Research (See poster top of page) \n\nStudents and trainees from a wide range of disciplines and methodological approaches are encouraged to submit their work and join us for a dynamic day of scholarship\, learning\, and recognition. \nAdditional submission details and instructions can be found in the abstract submission portal. \nWe look forward to your submissions and to celebrating your work at the 11th Annual CAS Scholar Poster Session!
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/center-of-alcohol-and-substance-use-studies-11th-annual-scholar-poster-session/
LOCATION:Life Sciences Building Atrium\, 145 Bevier Rd\, Piscataway\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260424T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260424T100000
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SUMMARY:Spring Mentor Workshop: Tools for Coping with Stress
DESCRIPTION:As part of its Spring Mentor Workshop Series\, Pre-College Outreach in collaboration with Counseling\, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) presents Tools for Coping with Stress. \nDescription: Discover the benefits of mindfulness and guided meditation as effective tools for managing stress and promoting emotional well-being. Learn practices to incorporate into your daily life and share with mentees. \nLocation: Tillet Hall\, Room 204\, 50 Joyce Kilmer Avenue\, Piscataway \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/spring-mentor-workshop-tools-for-coping-with-stress/
LOCATION:Tillet Hall\, 50 Joyce Kilmer Avenue\, Piscataway\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Mentors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T133000
DTSTAMP:20261006T191042
CREATED:20260323T165352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T210945Z
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SUMMARY:CAS Grant Writing Group for Postdoctoral and Early Career Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Rutgers Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies Grant Writing Group for Postdoctoral and Early Career Faculty \nLocation: Hybrid\nFood is provided for in person attendees \n 
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/cas-grant-writing-group-for-postdoctoral-and-early-career-faculty-2/
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T153000
DTSTAMP:20261006T191042
CREATED:20260323T170241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T210955Z
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SUMMARY:iJOBS Workshop: Professionalism Skills to Succeed in Industry and Academic Environments
DESCRIPTION:iJOBS Workshop: Professionalism Skills to Succeed in Industry and Academic Environments \nThis workshop will help PhD students and postdocs learn the professionalism behaviors needed to succeed in both academic settings and industry roles. Participants will explore expectations around communication\, workplace etiquette\, teamwork\, accountability\, and ethical conduct. The session will also address navigating feedback\, understanding organizational culture\, and presenting oneself professionally in a work setting. Through discussion and practical examples\, attendees will gain tools to build credibility\, foster respectful working relationships\, and confidently transition between academic and industry settings.
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/ijobs-workshop-professionalism-skills-to-succeed-in-industry-and-academic-environments/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T180000
DTSTAMP:20261006T191042
CREATED:20260323T173716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T211004Z
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SUMMARY:Rutgers Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:TARP Annual Symposium \nDate: Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026\nIn-person: Room 010\, Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM)\, 679 Hoes Ln W. Piscataway\, NJ 08854\nZoom (starts at 1:00 p.m.): click here!\nMeeting ID: 958 3482 9230; Password: 852899 \n12:00 -1:00 PM: Trainee Lunch with Dr. Debra Bangasser \nThis gathering is open to all TARP and RARC trainees. We will provide food and drinks. If you’re interested in attending\, please register HERE. \n1:00 – 1:15 PM: Opening Remarks – TARP Overview \nChris Pierce\, TARP Director \n1:15 – 2:00 PM: Presentations from Graduate Student Trainees \nModerated by Sergej Grunevski \nUgne Ziausyte\nMaia Choi\nShayna O’Connor \n2:00 – 2:45 PM: Presentations from Postdoctoral Trainees  \nModerated by Brigitte González Olmo  \nMaxwell Madden\nAkhil Sharma\nSusanna Delgado Ocaña \n2:45 – 3:00 PM: Coffee Break \n3:00 – 4:00 PM: Keynote Speaker \nDebra Bangasser\, Ph.D.\nProfessor of Neuroscience\nGeorgia Research Alliance Distinguished Investigator\nDirector\, Center for Behavioral Neuroscience\nGeorgia State University \n4:00 – 6:00 PM: Undergraduate Poster Session and Reception \nThis session offers undergraduate students the opportunity to showcase their addiction research\, connect with faculty and peers\, and compete for monetary prizes. Space is limited\, so if you are interested in presenting\, please complete the form HERE.
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-training-in-addiction-research-program-tarp-annual-symposium/
LOCATION:Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine\, 679 Hoes Ln. W.\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260401T120000
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SUMMARY:Methods Workshop - Power Analysis with Fazil Aliev\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:TRACE Methods Workshop \n“Power Analysis”\nFazil Aliev\, PhD\nAssociate Professor of Psychiatry\nRutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School \nLocation: Hybrid\nIn-Person: UBHC Building\, Room D203\, 671 Hoes Ln. W. Piscataway\, NJ 08854 \nZoom: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/98766679102?pwd=bIfcgouEbvhT5u2W4dQwacee0uLDQK.1\nFood provided for in-person attendees \nRSVP is requested to ensure we order the correct amount of food
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/methods-workshop-power-analysis-with-fazil-aliev-phd/
LOCATION:UBHC Building\, 671 Hoes Ln W.\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260331T140000
DTSTAMP:20261006T191042
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T211019Z
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SUMMARY:The ABT (And\, But\, Therefore) Framework for Science Communication
DESCRIPTION:The ABT (And\, But\, Therefore) Framework \nSpeaker:   \n \n  \nRandy Olson\, PhD \nScientist\, Filmmaker\, and Science Communication Strategist \n  \n  \n  \nDo you struggle to clearly communicate your research to broader audiences\, reviewers\, or collaborators? Join us for a university-wide training session with Randy Olson\, PhD as he guides us through the ABT (And\, But\, Therefore) Framework\, a simple\, powerful tool used by scientists\, communicators\, and policymakers worldwide to make complex ideas clear and compelling. \nIn this interactive communications seminar\, you will learn how to apply the ABT Framework to strengthen your grant proposals\, manuscript abstracts\, presentations\, and everyday scientific communication. Whether you are a graduate student\, postdoctoral fellow\, faculty member\, or staff researcher\, this session will give you a practical\, immediately applicable tool to sharpen how you tell the story of your science. \n\nAbout Randy Olson \nRandy Olson trained as a marine biologist\, earning his Ph.D. from Harvard University and serving on the faculty at the University of New Hampshire before leaving academia to pursue filmmaking at the University of Southern California. He is the creator of the ABT Framework\, a narrative structure derived from storytelling principles used in Hollywood that has become a widely adopted tool in the scientific community for clear\, audience-centered communication. \nOlson is the author of several acclaimed books on science communication\, including Houston\, We Have a Narrative\, and The Narrative Gym\, and has worked with NASA\, the National Academies of Sciences\, and research institutions worldwide to help scientists communicate with greater clarity\, impact\, and confidence. \n\nEvent details \nHosted by Jay Piccirillo\, MD\, FACS\, The TL1 Program & The R25 Program in partnership with the Center for Health & Science Communication at Becker Library\, this lecture is open to all. \n\nOnline via Zoom; Registration required\nFor questions\, contact Adisa Kalkan at adisakalkan@wustl.edu
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/the-abt-and-but-therefore-framework-for-science-communication/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T133000
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CREATED:20260325T180210Z
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SUMMARY:Mentoring: A Pathway to Productivity
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to invite you to the interactive workshop: “Mentoring: A Pathway to Productivity” Presented by: Anita Siu\, PharmD\, and Andrew Gow\, PhD\n\n\nEnhance your mentoring skills and learn strategies to guide your mentees toward success. Participants will engage in:\n\n\n\nPractical mentoring techniques\n\n\nReal-world case study discussions\n\n\nTools to enhance mentee engagement and outcomes\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM\nLocation: Virtual \nRegister here\n\nThis event is sponsored by the Vice Chancellor for Faculty Development\, M. Maral Mouradian\, MD.
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/mentoring-a-pathway-to-productivity/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Mentors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T133000
DTSTAMP:20261006T191042
CREATED:20260323T165151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T211024Z
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SUMMARY:CAS Grant Writing Group for Postdoctoral and Early Career Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Rutgers Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies Grant Writing Group for Postdoctoral and Early Career Faculty \nLocation: Hybrid\nFood is provided for in-person attendees
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/cas-grant-writing-group-for-postdoctoral-and-early-career-faculty/
LOCATION:Smithers Hall
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T133000
DTSTAMP:20261006T191042
CREATED:20260323T171000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T211033Z
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SUMMARY:Methods Workshop: Qualitative Methods with Alexandria Bauer\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:TRACE Methods Workshop \n“Qualitative Methods”\nAlexandria Bauer\, PhD\nAssistant Professor of Applied Psychology\nCenter of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies\nGraduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology \nLocation: Hybrid\nFood provided for in-person attendees \nRSVP is requested to ensure we order the correct amount of food
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/methods-workshop-qualitative-methods-with-alexandria-bauer-phd/
LOCATION:Smithers Hall
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T191042
CREATED:20260323T170118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T211041Z
UID:494-1773144000-1773147600@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:iJobs and CAPS Workshop: Managing Conflict and Having Difficult Conversations 
DESCRIPTION:iJobs and CAPS Workshop: Managing Conflict and Having Difficult Conversations  \nLearn how to start those difficult conversations such as with your PI on wanting to do an internship or changing something about your thesis project. You can also use the skills we will learn with your future boss about compensation packages or a project not getting completed on time. Finally\, we sometimes have conflicts with our peers which need to be managed before they make the work environment uncomfortable. CAPS counselor Dana Simons will help us approach these difficult situations so that we can advocate for ourselves as well as have a pleasant and productive work environment. \nLunch will be served
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/ijobs-and-caps-workshop-managing-conflict-and-having-difficult-conversations/
LOCATION:Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Research Tower\, 675 Hoes Ln West\, Piscataway\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T110000
DTSTAMP:20261006T191042
CREATED:20260323T165614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T211047Z
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SUMMARY:Resilience Collective Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Rutgers Resilience Collective Meeting \nLocation: Virtual\nContact: Carolyn Sartor (csartor@ifh.rutgers.edu)
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-resilience-collective-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T133000
DTSTAMP:20261006T191042
CREATED:20260225T123018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T211052Z
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SUMMARY:CAS Grant Writing Group for Postdoctoral and Early Career Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Rutgers Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies Grant Writing Group for Postdoctoral and Early Career Faculty \nLocation: Hybrid\nFood is provided for in-person attendees
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/cas-grant-writing-group/
LOCATION:Smithers Hall
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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