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2021 Sep 23

Design Impact: Following the Sun: Design Futures at the Intersection of Health, Equity and Climate Change [Harvard Graduate School of Design Event]

(All day)

Location: 

Virtual
"Design Impact – Following the Sun: Design Futures at the Intersection of Health, Equity and Climate Change is a global virtual summit sponsored by the Harvard Graduate School of Design Alumni Council. Launching Thursday, September 23rd, the summit brings together an outstanding roster of global leaders to share their work and vision at the intersection of health, climate change and equity. This inspiring, two-day virtual summit transcends regional and national boundaries to unite our global community of practice, challenging us to use design as a tool for actionable,... Read more about Design Impact: Following the Sun: Design Futures at the Intersection of Health, Equity and Climate Change [Harvard Graduate School of Design Event]
2021 Sep 15

Public Service, Social Impact, & Education Internship Search Orientation

4:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: 

Virtual
Thinking about an internship in public service this summer? Wondering what opportunities there are and how to find them? Come to this session and hear from the Office of Career Services (OCS), the Institute of Politics (IOP), the Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship, and the Global Health Institute (HGHI) about the various opportunities available and how to get started in your search. PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND.
2021 Oct 13

Finding Research Opportunities: from Humanities to the Sciences: Gaining Traction in Pre-Health

4:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: 

Virtual
Excited to do research? Curious about what it actually means to “do research”? Come to this workshop to learn about how to find a research adviser, important questions to ask, different ways to fit this in your schedule, and how to find funding. OCS Premed and Pre-Health advisers, OCS Peer Pre-health Liaison Peer Advising Fellows, and upperclassmen will be on hand to answer questions and help you think about your plans. This workshop is geared towards first-year students and sophomores, but all undergraduates are welcome. PLEASE... Read more about Finding Research Opportunities: from Humanities to the Sciences: Gaining Traction in Pre-Health
2021 Oct 05

Beyond Benchwork: Careers in Life Sciences

5:00pm to 6:00pm

Location: 

Virtual

PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND.

The life sciences industry has recently been in the international spotlight due to the global pandemic and the race to discover and distribute vaccines. In Massachusetts alone, the life Sciences industry has grown 67% over the last decade (2021 Mass Life Science Employment Outlook Report). While there is a high need for qualified scientists, this fast-growing industry also has a great need for multidisciplinary skills sets for production, quality assurance, management and other...

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2021 Aug 25

Public Service Job Search Orientation for Seniors

4:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: 

Virtual

Seniors: PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND

Considering a career in public service? Come and hear from staff from the Office of Career Services (OCS), the Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship, the Global Health Institute (HGHI), the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URAF), and the Institute of Politics (IOP) to learn more about timelines, strategies, and how to best approach your job search.

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Building Bridges Coalition

Searchable volunteer database by country (including the U.S.). Partnership between The Brookings Institution and Idealist.org

The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship

The fellowship is designed for students already enrolled in a health profession program. However, their website has extensive volunteer listings open to everyone.