2021-06-10 Professional in Residence: Debkishore Mitra, PhD, CTO and Co-founder, Lucira Health Professional in Residence: Debkishore Mitra, PhD, CTO and Co-founder, Lucira Health June 9, 2021 - June 10, 2021 Professional in Residence: Debkishore Mitra, PhD, CTO and Co-founder, Lucira Health Tuesday, June 8, 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm: Career path presentation/discussion Thursday, June 10: Entrepreneurship mentoring/advising (small groups) Registration: https://forms.gle/sYGemWCGLs24wZvX7(opens in a new tab) Debkishore (Deb) Mitra completed his PhD in Bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley and San Francisco and an undergrad in Biotechnology at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He has an extensive background in bioengineering, infectious disease biology, assay development, and the development of microfluidic platforms and systems. He co-founded and served as the Chief Technology Officer for Lucira Health. He led the technical team that developed the first-ever at-home molecular test for COVID-19. His interests lie in the commercialization of tools and technologies at the interface of microfluidics and bioengineering systems.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Moving From Resistance to Writing June 10, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Moving From Resistance to Writing Have you been putting off your writing all year by promising yourself that summer is when you'll buckle down and get it done? Are you finding yourself continuing to procrastinate and avoid your writing even though summer has arrived? Have you ever wondered why it is that you really want to write, but just don't do it until there's a looming external deadline? In this webinar, you will learn: What resistance is and why academic writers experience it in pursuit of work we want and need to complete. How to identify what's holding you back from writing and completing your ___________ (article, dissertation, book manuscript, grant proposal, etc...). The three most common types of writing funk and how to move around them. How to create the types community, support and accountability for your writing that will help you to ride through whatever type of writing funk you are currently experiencing.
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM Improve Your Public Speaking Skills with Toast of Berkeley June 15, 2021 @ 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM Improve Your Public Speaking Skills with Toast of Berkeley Toast of Berkeley was established in 2009 to foster a community of people interested in becoming more confident and effective public speakers and leaders. We have created a loyal following of students, educators, and professionals with diverse backgrounds from all over the world. We welcome everyone. Whether English is or isn't your first language, if you are just starting out with leadership or public speaking and wish to improve your skills, come join us! Toast of Berkeley is part of Toastmasters International, a world leader in communication and leadership development, with 357,000 members. Now on Zoom every Tuesday 6:15-7:30pm at https://zoom.us/j/555850585
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM BPA Language Exchange June 16, 2021 @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM BPA Language Exchange Whether you want to practice a new language or just speak in your native language, this event is for you! We will meet on zoom with a general meeting room and break out rooms for different languages. The rules are simple: 1. Have fun! 2. Practice your beloved language with native speakers and language lovers 3. Don't be afraid to make mistakes 4. Meet new people and get to know their cultures Register for BPA Language Exchange here.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Life After Cal: The Job Search + World of Work June 23, 2021 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Life After Cal: The Job Search + World of Work Gain insights from recent graduates on their experiences with the job search process and starting jobs after Cal. Schedule: 5:00 PM: Welcome and introductions 5:10-5:30: Panel 5:30-5:55: Breakout Rooms with Alums 5:55: Share and closing Alumni panelists: - Roberto Arteaga, Constituent Services Representative, Office of US Senator Alex Padilla - Tien Nguyen, Financial Aid Counselor, Stanford University - Cristina Cea, Business Development Consultant, Oracle - Israel Garcia Ceballos, Bilingual Therapeutic Services Coach, Seneca Family of Agencies - Additional recent grads to be determined
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Faculty Success Program Preview Webinar: 5 Secrets to a Super-Productive Semester June 24, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Faculty Success Program Preview Webinar: 5 Secrets to a Super-Productive Semester Do you need to have a breakthrough in your writing and research productivity? Do you promise yourself every term that you're going to be highly productive, but end up falling short year after year? Do you want to learn why our Faculty Success Program consistently improves over 90% of participant's productivity every session? If so, join us for one of our most popular webinars where you will learn: How to avoid the biggest mistakes academic writers make during the academic term How to maximize your research and writing productivity How to combat professional isolation and create a supportive writing community Activate your free institutional membership Presented by: National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Growing -> Maintaining -> Leveraging Your Professional Network July 1, 2021 @ 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Growing -> Maintaining -> Leveraging Your Professional Network 75% - 80% of job seekers find their professional position through referrals and word of mouth. But it's not enough to just grow your network, you need to keep it active and leverage it at the right moment. Join us for this interactive session to learn tips and resources for what you can do this summer to make your professional network a valuable asset for Fall / Spring recruiting.
June 24, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Faculty Success Program Preview Webinar: 5 Secrets to a Super-Productive Semester