Student Spotlight
The Incubator’s Student Spotlight series aims to introduce young, aspiring scientists to topics that spark their curiosity. High school students interview scientists, challenge misconceptions about science and scientists and explore connections between science, technology, art, and society.
Rockefeller University graduate students join in the conversation – focusing on science and society, and what it is like to conduct scientific research at the bench. Our RU guest bloggers translate their research to a broad audience, and ultimately separate the science from the hype.
Call for Contributions
We are always looking for student perspectives on science, education and outreach. If you have insights regarding these topics, please pitch your contributions for #StudentSpotlight to Lizzie.
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On Monday January 25 from 4:00-5:00pm, The Rockefeller University will be hosting its second session of Talking Science! Tune in for Dr. Chibuzo U. Enemchukwu's talk on "Using Science to Advance Health Equity".
Open to all who are interested in science. 100% free!
Register now: www.rockefeller.edu/talking-science/this-years-event/health-equity/
Talk description: Health equity means that EVERYONE has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Achieving health equity requires us to acknowledge and address the social determinants that affect health, such as poverty, discrimination, and access to quality education, safe environments, and health care. The COVID-19 pandemic has called attention to many of the root causes underlying health inequities and disparities in our society. We have witnessed more COVID-19-related hospitalizations and poorer outcomes among racial/ethnic minorities and the socially disadvantaged. As scientists, we have a unique opportunity to use our science to address these inequities; and ensure that our work contributes to a higher and more equitable standard of health for everyone.
Chibuzo U. Enemchukwu, M.D., M.S., is an infectious disease physician and implementation scientist based in New York City. She is a Senior Research Scientist at the Hunter Alliance for Research and Translation at Hunter College of the City University of New York, an Attending Physician and Clinician Educator in Correctional Health Services of NYC Health and Hospitals, and Visiting Fellow at The Rockefeller University. Dr. Enemchukwu’s work centers around HIV and health equity and how to best deliver evidence-based interventions to diverse communities. She works closely with other clinicians, social and behavioral scientists, city-wide health departments, and community-based organizations to develop, implement, and evaluate socially and culturally relevant interventions to improve health outcomes in diverse populations.
On Monday we launched into the first session of The Rockefeller University's Talking Science series. This year's series is titled "The COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights and Overview". The first talk was delivered by Dr. Marina Caskey on the topic, "Neutralizing Antibodies: Precision-guided Weapons against SARS-CoV-2".
Were you unable to attend the live events?
Watch the full clip here: youtu.be/3hO5FAiqn40
Interested in tuning in live for the remaining THREE lectures? The next session will be hosted on Monday, January 25th at 4pm. In this session Dr. Chibuzo U. Enemchukwu will deliver a talk on "Using Science to Advance Health Equity".
These sessions are open to all! Teachers, Students, and Science Enthusiasts are welcome and encouraged to join!
Register now to reserve your spot: www.rockefeller.edu/talking-science/this-years-event/
Join RockEDU for our February rendition of... RealTalk RoundTable!
Real Talk Round Table (RTRT) is a supportive conversation space for STEM educators who want to brainstorm, troubleshoot, vent, share, etc., with a community of peers with diverse perspectives. All science educators, formal and informal; career and volunteer; some-of-the-time and all-of-the-time, are welcome! Teachers can also get CTLE credit for their participation.
Strategies discussed will be shared with all participants as a guide for virtual learning shortly after the session.
This session is free, with 1.5 hours of CTLE-credit is available upon completion. Recommended for educators who work with middle and/or high school students, irrespective of geographic location (NY and beyond!), school type (DOE, private, charter, etc), and education type (formal educators, outreach educators and anyone in between!).
First come, first serve. Virtual “seating” is limited! Please inform us if you need to cancel your reservation, so that we can pull educators from our waitlist!
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 • 5:30 – 7:00pm ET • Zoom link provided upon successful registration.
REGISTER NOW via link in bio!
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There is STILL time to nominate your students/mentees for LAB Jumpstart!
LAB Jumpstart is a 14-week after school program that serves under-resourced and minoritized high school students by promoting inquiry-based scientific exploration and facilitating the development of core laboratory and research skills. After successfully completing the program—alongside 15 other like-minded youth and a support team of scientists—students will embark on our 7-week, virtual Summer Science Research Program (SSRP), where they will get to apply their learned skills to specific research tracks.
Students must be nominated by a teacher or other adult who has served in a formal or informal mentorship capacity.
Nominations are due by December 21st, 2020 at 11:59pm ET.
Applications are due by January 4th, 2021 at 11:59pm ET.
Access our nomination link: labjumpstart.rockefeller.edu/nominate/
Learn more about LAB Jumpstart: www.rockefeller.edu/.../lab-initiative/labjumpstart/
There is STILL time to nominate your students/mentees for LAB Jumpstart!
LAB Jumpstart is a 14-week after school program that serves under-resourced and minoritized high school students by promoting inquiry-based scientific exploration and facilitating the development of core laboratory and research skills. After successfully completing the program—alongside 15 other like-minded youth and a support team of scientists—students will embark on our 7-week, virtual Summer Science Research Program (SSRP), where they will get to apply their learned skills to specific research tracks.
Students must be nominated by a teacher or other adult who has served in a formal or informal mentorship capacity.
Nominations are due by December 21st, 2020 at 11:59pm ET.
Applications are due by January 4th, 2021 at 11:59pm ET.
Access our nomination link: labjumpstart.rockefeller.edu/nominate/
Learn more about LAB Jumpstart: www.rockefeller.edu/outreach/lab-initiative/labjumpstart/
