PRE-HEALTH WALK-IN HOURS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK!

You can sign up for a virtual or walk-in appointment with your Pre-Health advisor, Sarah Berger, via her Calendly. Please note that walk-in appointments are available to sign up for at 8:00 AM EST the morning of.

Monday, April 3	2:00 – 4:30 PM EST
Wednesday, April 5	9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST & 1:00 – 5:00 PM EST
Thursday, April 6	2:00 – 4:30 PM EST

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE

Monday, April 3 – Sunday, April 9	Second week of add/drop period. All courses require instructor permission to add.
Monday, April 10	Final day for electing use of the Non-Recording Option (NRO).
Wednesday, April 26 – Thursday, May 4	Summer term course election period
Wednesday, May 10 – Thursday, May 18	Fall term course election period

ARTICLE/VIDEO OF THE DAY

Why the dyslexic brain is misunderstood.

By Ranjani Chakraborty, Vox Media

“Dyslexia is a differently organized brain.”

https://www.vox.com/videos/2023/3/21/23650113/dyslexia-brain-benefits-neurodiversity-cognition

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TOPIC HIGHLIGHT: TIPS FOR FINDING RESEARCH

Tips from Pre-Health Peer Mentors

Don't be afraid to cold email a faculty member, even if you don't think you're perfectly qualified for the position!
Be persistent! If a faculty member doesn't respond to your email, it's not because they are ignoring you.
Be proactive and reach out to as many people as possible. You might hear a lot of “no’s” but don’t let that discourage you.
If a faculty member does not have room in their lab, follow up and ask if they know anyone who does.
Get involved in research projects that actually interest you, not projects that you think you should do for your resume or application.
Don’t rush to find a research lab. Choose your lab mindfully. You can ask to shadow current members of the lab and see if you fit in with the lab environment!

Tips for Getting the Most of Your Research Experience

Be an active learner: If you are new to what you are doing, be honest. Demonstrate curiosity by asking questions and being engaged. Keep track of your insights.
Responsibility and Reliability: If you made an agreement, someone is counting on you. Be clear if you can’t follow through on something and give plenty of notice. Arrange your schedule to follow through on your commitment. Be prepared for your shifts.
Communication: Be upfront about the time you can commit, and your agreements. If something changes for you let your mentor/supervisor know.
Integrity: Honesty in research is crucial. Being trustworthy is an inherent part of professionalism and building relationships. Building trust builds greater opportunities as well.
Gaining Independence: As you build your skills, if you are engaged and interested in taking on more independence let your PI know.
Change: It’s ok to move on and try something else. Be clear in your communication with your supervisor and follow through in the meantime.

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UPCOMING EVENTS ON CAMPUS

DATE/TIME/LOCATION	DEPARTMENT/OFFICE	EVENT	SIGN-UP
Tuesday, April 4	The Center for Professional Development	Careers in Public Health	Learn More HERE!
5:00 PM EST
Kellogg Auditorium Room 200 & Zoom
Tuesday, April 4	Dickey Center, Leslie Center for the Humanities, Russian Department	Indigenous Siberia: In the Raw	Learn More HERE!
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EST
Moore Hall B03
Wednesday, April 5	Department of Epidemiology	"Examining How Exposure to Nature May Influence Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia, and the differential impact by race and ethnicity." Guest Speaker, Marcia Pescador Jimenez, PhD, MSc, MA	Learn More HERE!
12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
Zoom
Wednesday, April 5	The Center for Professional Development	Addressing Addiction from the Front Lines to Digital Apps: A Conversation with Dr. Audrey Kern	Learn More HERE!
4:15 PM
Vail Building Room 710
Thursday, April 6	The Center for Professional Development	Internship Funding Opportunities: What is Available and How to Get Funding?	Learn More HERE!
12:15 – 1:00 PM EST
CPD - 2nd floor of Bank of America
Thursday, April 6	First-Generation Office, Thayer School for Engineering	First-Gen Women in Tech Dinner & Panel	Learn More HERE!
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EST
Atrium, ECSC
Saturday, April 8	Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies	8th Annual Community Science Day Hosted by Dartmouth College	Learn More HERE!
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Life Sciences Center