Past Events

Unpacking Weight Stigma for Larger Bodies is a counseling group held by the Employee Assistance Program. Weight stigma describes the negative biases, attitudes, and behavior towards people based on their weight and size. This stigma is held up by social expectations that tell us how we should eat and look, and that we will be accepted if our bodies look a certain way. This stigma impacts both the physical and mental health of people with larger bodies. In this group, we will meet weekly for a brief introduction on a particular dynamic of weight stigma, and then group members can explore how the topic shows up in their lives and impacts them. Members can receive support from others who understand their experiences and can gain new perspective and tools. This is a virtual group that meets Tuesdays from 11 am-12 pm from 10/15/24-12/3/24. A pre-group interview is required to join the group. Those interested in joining should email eap@austin.utexas.edu to schedule a pre-group meeting with the facilitator to learn more. Email eap@austin.utexas.edu to schedule your meeting.

Hosted by UT EAP. Unlock the transformative power of aligning with your core values in our virtual session, " Finding Your True North: Charting Your Path to Wellness Through Values Alignment” on October 25th from 12-1pm. Dive into an interactive values identification exercise that will help you recalibrate your inner compass, guiding your decisions toward greater purpose and authenticity. Discover how aligning your life with what truly matters can significantly reduce stress, enhance resilience, and lead to a more fulfilling life. Join us to explore how this alignment can serve as a powerful tool for achieving lasting mental well-being and personal fulfillment.

Hosted by the National Postdoc Association. Hear from fellow postdocs who have successfully managed their green card applications, whether by selecting a law firm, through company sponsorship, navigating the process independently, or exploring other options. They will share their experiences, decision-making strategies, and information every postdoc should know before embarking on this journey. NPA resources on how to choose a lawyer and what information to consider will also be shared at the session. Panelists for this session include Elham Javed, Ph.D., Qi Gao, Ph.D., and Ayantika Sen Gupta, Ph.D. Speakers: Elham Javed, Ph.D., Thomas Jefferson University Javed has been in the United States for the past 12 years and has transitioned from F1 to H1B and now almost to permanent residency. Javed is currently a fourth year postdoctoral research fellow at Thomas Jefferson University, along with being the 2024-2025 vice president of communications of the Jefferson Postdoctoral Association and the chair of International Committee at the NPA. Qi Gao, Ph.D., Merck Gao is currently an associate principal scientist, Merck & Co. She obtained her doctorate in chemistry from University of Georgia with a focus on developing NMR approaches to study glycoproteins. She joined Merck in 2017 after the doctoral study as an analytical scientist. Her technical expertise involves utilizing NMR and other analytical tools to characterize diverse drug modalities to advance novel therapeutics discovery and development. Ayantika Sen Gupta, Ph.D., Stowers Institute for Medical Research Gupta is currently a postdoctoral research associate at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. She obtained her doctoral degree in 2018 from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research and her research currently focuses on the effects of human centromere variations on chromosome function and related disorders.

Join the Disability Cultural Center in discussion around a variety of disability-related topics each week. Whether you want to learn from other disabled people or have experiences or resources you are willing to share, these Disability Discussions provide space to have conversations you may not be able to have anywhere else. Let’s harness the power and expertise of the UT disability community!

This event is hosted by the Disability Cultural Center. Join us this fall on Zoom for Accessible Pedagogy Conversations. This informal, peer-directed space is open to all instructors who hope to share questions, strategies and recommendations regarding accommodations and inclusion in learning environments. With the support of Center for Teaching and Learning DCC, and Disability and Access staff members, we will explore new topics each week to enhance accessibility for all. We hope to see you there!

Join us Wednesday, October 23, from 12-1 pm in Perry-Castañeda Library for a lively discussion about many aspects of open access (OA) publishing, including OA business models, qualities to look for in an OA journal, federal funding agency sharing requirements, Creative Commons licenses, and more. We'll have some Halloween treats to fuel the discussion. 🎃 If you have topics you'd like to suggest for discussion, please submit your suggestion here (submission deadline is Friday, October 11)! Location: Perry-Castañeda Library, Learning Lab 4 (PCL 2.358)

Hosted by UTSA Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Discuss the leadership tenets of integrity, transparency, inclusivity, and respect. You will be able to explain the differences between managers and leaders and how effective leadership through empowerment is defined. Guided individual or small group breakout sessions will be incorporated and challenge participants to: 1. Define leadership 2. Personal examples of ineffective versus effective “leadership" styles 3. Begin to develop a personal leadership philosophy.

Preparing to give a job talk about your prior research and/or a chalk talk about your future research

Academic Publishing is a virtual event hosted by the Graduate School as part of the Fall 2024 Advanced Degree Career and Professional Development series.

LinkedIn Clinic is a virtual event hosted by the Graduate School as part of the Fall 2024 Advanced Degree Career and Professional Development series.