Brain Awareness Week March 3/11/19 -3/17/19
BAW is global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. This year it BAW is March 11th to 17th. We plan on going to local elementary/high schools throughout the week and educate them on the brain using crafts and activities. More information can be found on http://www.dana.org/baw/about/. Contact Kelsey Wright (kelsey.wright@nih.gov) if you are interested in volunteering that week.
Wellness Wednesdays EVERY WEEK @ BRC – 2/13, 20, 27
Wellness Wednesdays @ BRC is a new series focused on wellness and self-care. 12:30-1:00 p.m.
BRC 3C219
Wellness events have included writing cards of gratitude for friends and family for the holidays and activities that increase mindfulness such as seated stretches and guided breathing, designed to revitalize mood and productivity.
john.taborn@nih.gov
Career Counseling 2/21
John Taborn, Professional Career Counselor (Contractor) at National Institute of Health, Office of Intramural Training and Education, will be coming to NIDA to help give advice to postbac concerning graduate school. Set up an appointment with him to help with graduate school planning, applying, and mock interviews. Link to set up an appointment (https://www.training.nih.gov/career_services/appointments). 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM 4C409A.
Post Bac Research Lunch 2/21
2/21, 12:00-1:00, 3C219 (M. Prillaman, W. Zhu)
Personal Statements Med School Elena Hernandez Ramon 2/12 1:00-2:00 3C219