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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Recognize outstanding mentorship from postdoctoral researchers and their mentors by nominating them for PPA Mentorship Awards (Deadline: July 17) forms.gle/jkdNrmbYkowE...
Red and blue flyer announcing the 20206 PPA Mentorship awards. Reads: Call for nominations. Reconize outstanding mentors (Postdocs & PIs) Nominate by July 17th 11:59PM EST. Tell us why they deserve the nomination. The Penn Postdoctoral Association logo and a QR code linking to the form at https://forms.gle/jkdNrmbYkowEeAeq7 are at the bottom.
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
After a full day of exciting research talks and presentations at the Penn Postdoctoral Symposium, come relax and connect with fellow postdocs at the Postdoc Symposium Reception! 🕓Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 4:30 PM 📍Miller Plaza, Hamilton Walk (34th & Spruce St) ☔ Rain location: BRB 14th Floor
Flyer with a Picnic theme. Reads: Postdoc Symposium Reception. Join us after the Postdoc Symposium for a social event! Penn Postdoctoral Association Logo
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Register now for the 1st Annual PPA Research Symposium on June 16th. Join us for a full day of research, mentoring, workshops and community building, followed by a reception. Register: www.tinyurl.com/PPA-symposium More info: www.pennpostdocs.com/ppa-research-symposium
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The Penn Postdoc Association invites you to the Spring 2026 Science and Technology Fair. This event is a critical fundraiser and bridge between postdocs and industry! Open to all with a Penn /CHOP/institutional ID 🕔 Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 📍Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall
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Donovan Schaefer @feelingtheory.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Save the date! We're very excited to announce THE FOUCAULT CENTURY, a conference commemorating the centennial of Michel Foucault's birth, happening in Philadelphia from Sept. 24-25! More information coming soon! Free registration available at this link: www.library.upenn.edu/events/fouca...
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The Foucault Century
2026 marks the centennial of Michel Foucault’s birth and the 50-year anniversary of the publication of his landmark History of Sexuality, Vol. 1. This two-day symposium offers a renewed assessment of ...
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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Linguistics Speaker Series Friday, April 3, 10:15-11:45am Annenberg 110 Adaptation to Unfamiliar Speech Melissa Baese-Berk Professor, Department of Linguistics, Chicgo linguistics.uchicago.edu/people/melis... @sas.upenn.edu
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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Psychology Colloquium: February 23, 2026 3:30-4:45 pm Host: Joe Kable NBS Auditorium 425 S. University Avenue Control and the calibration of motivated behavior Catherine Hartley Professor of Psychology and Neural Science, NYU psychology.sas.upenn.edu/events/contr...
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Control and the calibration of motivated behavior | Psychology
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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
MindCORE/Medical Ethics Seminar Tuesday, March 3, 12 PM 109 Leidy, 3740 Hamilton Walk +via Zoom A pizza lunch will follow the talk. The Past, Present, & Future of Neurolaw Francis Shen Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics @pennmedicine.bsky.social @sas.upenn.edu @annawexler.bsky.social
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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
I'll be speaking at the @upenn.edu Physics colloquium TODAY on "The Physics of Climate Change" live-sas-physics.pantheon.sas.upenn.edu/events/collo...
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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 04/02/2026
Worldmaking on streaming services. Cold War journalism. Attacks on public media. Read these stories and more on our website: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...
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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
CNI Seminar Tuesday, February 3, 12:00 PM (w/ pizza!) 200 Goddard Labs, 3710 Hamilton Walk Spontaneous emergence of complex cortical structure from simple precursors: maps, hierarchies, and modules Ila Fiete McGovern Institute, MIT mcgovern.mit.edu/profile/ila-...
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Ila Fiete - MIT McGovern Institute
Neural Coding and Dynamics Ila Fiete builds tools and mathematical models to expand our knowledge of the brain’s computations. Specifically, her lab focuses on how the brain develops and reshapes its ...
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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
MindCORE/ILST Seminar Friday, January 30, 2026, 12-1:15 PM (w/ pizza!) 111 NBS, 425 S Univ Ave Characterizing Uncertainty in Lexically Triggered Inferences Aaron White, University of Rochester www.sas.rochester.edu/lin/people/f... More on seminar: mindcore.sas.upenn.edu/calendar_eve...
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Aaron White
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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Tomorrow: Jan 23, 12-1 PM MindCORE/Vision Seminar 111 NBS, 425 S University Ave (w/pizza) Beyond Movement: Joint Encoding of Action and Cognition in the Human Pallidothalamic Circuit Roozbeh Kiani Professor of Neural Science & Psychology, NYU www.cns.nyu.edu/kianilab/Hom... mindcore.sas.upenn.edu
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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Tomorrow: Friday, January 23 Linguistics Speaker Series: 10:15-11:45 AM Annenberg 110 3620 Walnut St Bilingual Grammars & Representations Through the Lens of Variation Rena Torres Cacoullos Prof of Spanish & Linguistics, Penn State cls.la.psu.edu/people/rena-... @pennlinguistics.bsky.social
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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Vision Seminar @ MindCORE Monday, January 26, Noon 200 Goddard Labs, 3710 Hamilton Walk and via Zoom Towards the Geometry of Color Space David Brainard RRL Professor of Psychology University of Pennsylvania psychology.sas.upenn.edu/people/david...
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David Brainard | Psychology
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Please join PPA for our January monthly Social Hour! This month, PPA will be hosting the Social Hour sponsored by Novogene at the Biomedical Research Building (BRB), 14th floor from 4-6 PM on Wednesday, January 28th 2026. Novogene also plans for service flyers and giveaways during the event!
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Starting now! Our Biannual Science and Technology event!
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
SAVE THE DATE: PPA Science and Technology Event - Fall 2025 November 12th, 10am
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
#UPenn postdocs - join us for a Halloween-themed social hour, costumes and spooky accessories encouraged! 👻🎃 🕔 Thursday, October 23, 4-6PM 📍Biomedical Research Building, 14th floor
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
#UPenn postdocs - join us for a Halloween-themed social hour, costumes and spooky accessories encouraged! 👻🎃 🕔 Thursday, October 23, 4-6PM 📍Biomedical Research Building, 14th floor
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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Poster Making Open House this Friday October 17, 1:30-4:30 PM 200 Goddard We will provide the jumbo paint pens, poster cardstock and Halloween candy fuel. You provide the clever slogans, graphic skills, and patriotic energy for exercising free speech.
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Join us TODAY the first day of #NPAW to learn about our postdoc groups!
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Happening TODAY 4-6pm!
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
For Penn Postdocs and others interested in Biology Education: this is taking place right on campus - you do not need to be attending the ASCB meeting to join this workshop
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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Celebration in Honor of Gary Hatfield September 19 - 20, 2025 Claudia Cohen Hall, 4th Fl, 249 S. 36 St, Philadelphia, PA Two days of fascinating programming ending in remarks from Gary himself before he retires! philosophy.sas.upenn.edu/events
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Please join us for a postdoc recruitment event featuring the Penn Postdoc Association, Du Bois Postdoctoral Circle and CHOP Postdoctoral Alliance. September 15th, 2-4 pm in BRB 14th Floor. Refreshments will be provided.
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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Apply to Join the Penn Staff & Community Choir Launched fall 2024 under the direction of Ruth Naomi Floyd, the choir brings together adults (21+) who are Penn employees and/or Philly residents to sing. All levels of singing experience welcome, including beginners. www.sec.upenn.edu/choir
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Penn Staff and Community Choir
Staff & Community Choir
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
#PennPostdocs Join us for a Board Game Social night! Food and drinks provided. 📍14th Floor BRB (421 Curie Blvd) 🕓 September 10th, 4-6PM Please RSVP if you plan to come!
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Research Trainee Affairs at Penn Medicine @rtaatpennmed.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
🌈✊🏽 Join us this June for a powerful lineup of community events! 📅 June 9 – Pride Month Panel & Celebration 📅 June 18 – Juneteenth Seminar w/ Dr. Squire Booker 📅 June 21 – Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration 🎟️ RSVP via the QR codes on the flyers!
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Happening today!
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Penn NeuroKnow 🧠 @pennneuroknow.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
You may have heard about patriarchy, but how about matriarchy? Bees, elephants, & bonobos show us females can be the ones running the show in the wild. Learn about matriarchal animal societies in this week's piece, written by @pennngg.bsky.social student Nita Rome. pennneuroknow.com/2025/06/17/a...
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Animal Matriarchies
You may have heard about patriarchy, but how about matriarchy? Bees, elephants, and bonobos show us how females are often the ones running the show in the wild.
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
#UPenn Postdocs: Do you know of a postdoc or PI who is an excellent mentor? Honor their work by nominating them for the 2025 PPA Mentorship Awards! Deadline: July 11th, 2025
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Guy Grossman @guygrossman.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
WHYY has published a story on the implications of the Trump administration's decision to gut USAID for the work of researchers in our lab (PDRI-DevLab). You may find it interesting: whyy.org/articles/pen...
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Penn researchers lose funding and jobs after USAID shutdown
Researchers say losing USAID funding means less research that benefits the U.S. government, fewer opportunities for students, and a loss of trust in the U.S. overseas.
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Sarah Bush @sarahbush.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
A nice feature from @sas.upenn.edu dives into my forthcoming book with @jenniferhadden.bsky.social -- "Crowded Out: The Competitive Landscape of Contemporary International NGOs" omnia.sas.upenn.edu/story/satura...
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Saturation Point
In her new book, Associate Professor of Political Science Sarah Bush explores the increasingly crowded landscape of international NGOs.
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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 02/06/2025
🗣️ #Philly #Science Jawns! 💻 We are looking for guest contributors to our Substack. We want to hear about your science, how it advances the public good, and how federal funding cuts and policy changes are affecting it! 💬 DM us if you’re interested. open.substack.com/pub/philadel...
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
🔥 PPA Community BBQ 🔥 Join us Thursday, June 5, from 3–6 PM at Miller Plaza (HUP & Stemmler) for an afternoon of free food, games, music, raffle prizes, sake, and PPA swag! 🎶🍱🎁 Don’t miss out—scan the QR code to RSVP 🌟 #PennMedicine #PostdocLife #FreeFood #CommunityVibes #PPAEvent
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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 28/05/2025
NEXT WEEK: Prof. Emily Falk will be at Barnes and Noble in Philadelphia to discuss her new book What We Value:
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Emily Falk celebrates What We Value on June 3rd
Eventbrite - Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia presents Emily Falk celebrates What We Value on June 3rd - Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Find event and ticket in...
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
#PennPostdocs In the conflict and conduct survey you asked for peer support so we listened and want to introduce you to the community advisor position! Join us on Friday May 30th 12-2PM, at the 14th floor common area of BRB. Food and beverages will be provided!
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Happening today!!
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
#PennPostdocs gearing up for a faculty position or on the market? Check out this panel discussion on setting up your lab! 📅 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 📍Biomedical Research Building (BRB), 14th Floor Lounge 🌐 Format: Hybrid 🥗 Lunch provided for in-person attendees
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Postdocs currently seeking academic positions and new profs are eligible!
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 13/05/2025
🗳 The Pa. Primary is officially one week away. We answer your questions about the upcoming DA race – how the election works, who the candidates are, and much more 👇
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Your 2025 District Attorney Primary questions answered: Who’s running, what the DA does, and more
We answer your questions about the upcoming DA Primary – how the election works, who the candidates are, and much more.
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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Philadelphia friends! We SO NEED to celebrate science. Let's raise a glass to brains. Join us Wed, 5/21 for Pint of Science. I'll be opening for headliners Dimitris Boufidis, @audreydrotos.bsky.social, & Jacqui Barker. 😊 Tickets (to support the org, $2): pintofscience.us/events/phila...
Pint of Science, Wed May 21st Two Locals Brewing, 7-9:30p
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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 08/05/2025
🚨BIG NEWS🚨 In partnership with @sciencehistory.org, we are hosting a Town Hall on Science & Higher Education Policy. We're inviting fed & state reps of the Greater Philly Region to discuss what they can do to protect science & higher ed. JOIN US & RSVP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
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Denis Wirtz @deniswirtz.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
We have updated our database of funding opportunities for Early-Career Researchers (private foundations, federal, international) We have 456 entries, for which we provide $ amount, deadline, eligibility criteria, etc. Download this massive database here for free: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
🎉 Join us for the UPenn Postdoc Association Biannual Science & Technology Event! 📅 Thursday, May 22nd | 10 AM – 3 PM 📍 Hall of Flags, Houston Hall ✅ Network with industry reps ✅ Explore career resources ✅ Support the PPA 🥪 Enjoy FREE lunch! Open to all @Penn and affiliates. Don't miss it!
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Society for Developmental Biology @socdevbio.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
The final Ethel Browne Harvey Postdoc Seminar of the season will be held this Friday, May 9 at 3 pm Eastern Time featuring Rui Yan from @harvardmed.bsky.social and Taylor Medwig-Kinney @tmedwigkinney.bsky.social from the UNC Chapel Hill. Register today and join us. bit.ly/3YiczuR #SDBPostdocSeminar
Society for Developmental Biology Ethel Browne Harvey Postdoctoral Seminar Series
Friday, May 9, 2025, 3:00pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Time
Rui Yan (Harvard Medical School)
Flow-dependent mesenchymal force drives epithelial tube constriction and splitting
Taylor Medwig-Kinney (The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Understanding how developmental patterning coordinates localization of myosin activating machinery to drive cell shape changes
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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
On the job market? Check out these resources 💼📝 Sign up by today for a 6-week academic writing workshop with science writer Carolyn Beans! Join us May 15 for a workshop led by career consultant Doug Dluzen on customizing your resume for industry jobs. Learn more and register: buff.ly/vfWjtgS
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Population Aging Research Center @pennaging.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
NEXT MONDAY, May 5, 2025, we are hosting our annual PARC Aging Retreat, the "Limits of Chronological Aging" at the University of Pennsylvania & via Zoom. The FULL PROGRAM is now available: www.aging.upenn.edu/events/retreat LAST CALL TO REGISTER: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... See you there!
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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Association @pennppa.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
The PPA Community Outreach welcomes you to the 2025 season of Science Demonstration. ‼️No previous experience is required! 📍Clark Park ⏰10:00 am - 12:00 pm 🗓️Third Saturday of the month (May - October) (provided good weather) Help us demystify science for the young generation!
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