Welcome to the Microbiology & Immunology Peer Mentoring Network at UNC-Chapel Hill!
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We recently held our 3rd annual BioOlympics welcome ceremony! This year, we opened the competition up to all of @UNC_Micro_Imm. We had a great turnout, including several faculty! It was a nailbiter at the end, but the Influenzers group took home the victory!
This is a bittersweet time for PMN. PMN co-founder and long term president @JennyLoome recently completed her dissertation defense, with an outstanding presentation! We will miss her dearly, but we are incredibly excited for her as she continues her career beyond Grad School!
Congratulations to PMN treasurer, Lily McKay, on a truly excellent Dissertation Defense!! We wish her the best in the next stage of her career!
Yesterday, we held a well-deserved celebration for @UNC_Micro_Imm students that recently turned in their written preliminary exam, representing a significant milestone of their PhD training!
Grad school Prelim exams often induce high levels of stress and anxiety. Last week, 2nd year students who are starting their prelim met with a panel of senior students for advice on how to get started and ways to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety associated with the exam.
Check out this column piece by PMN Co-founder, Taylor Tibbs. She discusses how having a peer network can be a powerful force in relieving some of the difficulties associated with grad school and beyond.
In 2020, I created the Peer Mentor Network (PMN) beside other driven grad students/postdocs. @_peermentor @JennyLoome @Jilarie4 @MadeOfMicrobes @Lacey_R_Lopez
I had the privilege to author a column piece about PMN published in @NatureCareers. Many thanks to @KendallSciWrite!
Today, we held an info session on cold-emailing for professional purposes (job searches, collaborations, help with qualifying exams).
Some top tips:
•Keep it brief
•Personalize the email
•Be specific on action items and deadlines
We also held a costume contest for Halloween!
Our kickoff BioOlympics event was a blast! PMN groups came together to put their science skills to the test. Team Cytokine Storm had a late surge to defend their crown from last year's inaugural BioOlympics! #gradschool #microbiology #Immunology #sciencetwitter
BioOlympics today! Come meet with your small group, compete in fun science games (with prizes!), and enjoy free food!
Welcome back to PMN everyone. To kick off the year, we will be holding our annual BioOlympics! Join us next Friday, Sep 29th, to meet with your PMN small groups and have some fun with science themed games!
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Tonight's candlelight vigil to honor Zijie Yan will move to the Dean E. Smith Center. Join the #UNC community tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 7:30 p.m. as we continue to support each other as we heal from Monday's shooting
ALT Piles of white and red roses at the Bell Tower, along with origami and a cell molecule replica
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#UNC will open a hotline starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday for concerned parents, loved ones and community members who have questions. The number is 919-918-1999
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!Alert Carolina! Informational: Update - UNC-Chapel Hill updated to Condition 3 for Aug. 29. Classes cancelled. All non-mandatory operations suspended. Information about resources and updates about alerts: alertcarolina.unc.edu.
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Counseling resources will be available for students at a variety of locations today from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.: go.unc.edu/Gp2a8
ALT A photo of the Old Well at sunrise.
Yesterday's tragedy was a senseless act. Please know that resources are available for anyone who needs aid in processing yesterday's events. Check in on your peers, friends, and loved ones. Together, we will get through this.
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The written preliminary exam can be a stressful affair, and completing it represents a significant milestone for our students. Join PMN next Friday, June 9th to celebrate the 2nd year students on completing their written preliminary exam!
A huge congratulations to PMN co-founder and longtime leader, @tayloredsci on a fantastic dissertation defense last Friday! Thank you for everything you have done for PMN! We will miss you immensely, but we wish you great success in the next stage of your career!
