Sunday, September 24, 2017

You're invited to Cell Tissue Science 2018

We are happy to bring to your notice that Conference Series is hosting the “11th World Congress on Cell & Tissue Science" (Cell Tissue Science 2018) during May 14th -15th, 2018 at Tokyo, Japan.    

The main theme of the conference is “Advancement and Challenges Long-Held on Cell and Tissue Science". Cell Tissue Science 2018, a well-rounded two day event consisting of a lettered scientific program, laudable talks by the top-notch of the global scientific community, sterling workshop sessions, oral and poster presentations of peer-reviewed contributed papers and innovative research products which can be exhibited for further development of Integrative Science.
Based on your eminence in the field, with great pleasure we would like to invite you as a speaker for the scientific collaboration with Cell Tissue Science 2018 event.

It would be great pleasure for me to welcome you for the conference Cell Tissue Science 2018 in Tokyo, Japan to share your expertise. Kindly submit your abstract for your potential speech at the event.

Please Click Here to submit you’re abstract.

Grad School Fellowship Online Course and Fellowship Week

This summer, the Graduate School launched an Online Fellowship Course designed for early career PhDs. The course provides information on the types of funding available to USC PhDs and includes interviews with recipients, resources and tips. All new 2017 PhD students should have been automatically enrolled in the course. They can access it by logging in to the Blackboard system with a USC email ID and password: https://blackboard.usc.edu/webapps/login/.

We also wanted to let you know about the upcoming Research and Fellowship Week that will be held from November 6-10, 2017. A collaboration between Academic Honors and Fellowships, the Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, the week will include numerous programs for students from all levels. More information about the various events can be found here: https://ahf.usc.edu/rfw/

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

New Eye Care Provider for Students

Effective August 14, 2017, the USC Roski Eye Institute is the exclusive eye care provider for all students enrolled in the On Campus insurance plan. Students can call Roski Eye Institute at 1(833) USC-EYES for assistance with eligibility, scheduling appointments, finding a provider and any other questions or concerns.

USC Roski Eye Institute Vision Coverage Summary

If you are not on the On Campus insurance plan, but would still like to enroll in the vision coverage, please fill out the online enrollment form below. Again, for any questions regarding the voluntary plan, please call 1(833) USC-EYES.

Vision Plan Voluntary Enrollment Form

Additional information regarding your student health insurance plan can be found on the Student Health website: http://engemannshc.usc.edu/insurance/insurance-plan/.

Monday, September 4, 2017

Seminar: Careers in Science and Technology Policy, Sept 8th 1pm RRI 101


The USC Science Policy Group and the MOL Professional Development Committee Presents:

Dr. Dave Baiocchi is a senior researcher at the RAND Corporation's Applied Sciences and Technology division. He works on policy analysis and will give a talk about what science policy is and how people with technical science backgrounds can get involved. He often runs workshops on problem solving in really interesting science questions for various groups, including government agencies and students.

He'll give an introduction to Science Policy, talk about what work at RAND is like, how they hire and what to think about if you want to move into this, and then a Q&A session.

Friday September 8th
RRI 101
1-2pm (NOTE: not during usual seminar time!!!)

Open to everyone! Refreshments will be served afterwards.

Stress, Mindfulness, and Support for Graduate Students


The Diversity, Inclusion and Access Academic and Professional Development Series provides graduate students the opportunity to participate in networking and professional development events throughout the semester.