Jessica Kirkwood

Phone 717-531-5467
Email jlk296@psu.edu
Website http://students.med.psu.edu/graduate-students

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  • Seriously Funny: Using Humor and Storytelling for Science Communication

    Various Locations

    Penn State College of Medicine and the Office of Graduate Education is pleased to host Sarah Adelman, MPH, stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and research scientist in-person on Friday, September 18th, 2026. Registration is required for the Keynote and Joke Writing Workshops. Graduate students, postdocs, and faculty will receive registration information via email. Email Jessica Kirkwood with any […]

  • 150 Years of Postdocs, 1876-2026

    Coffee & Convos for Postdocs and Faculty Mentors (NPAW 2026)

    BMR Courtyard 700 Crescent Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, Hershey, PA, United States

    Postdocs and faculty mentors are invited to network and socialize while enjoying coffee and pastries. This is an excellent chance to make new connections and talk about current projects and research. This program is being offered as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) 2026. Visit the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Postdoc Society website […]

  • Postdoc Society Update and Leadership Opportunities (NPAW 2026)

    Room C3621 - Penn State College of Medicine 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United States

    Are you a postdoc who wants to utilize and enhance your communication, professionalism, leadership, and management skills to make a difference for postdocs on campus? The Penn State College of Medicine Postdoctoral Society is looking for interested postdocs who want to enhance and promote the professional development of postdoctoral scholars and fellows, foster social and […]

  • Former Postdoc Career Panel (NPAW 2026)

    Zoom

    This panel will feature former academic postdocs (Penn State and beyond) who will speak on their current position and responsibilities, the transition from their postdoc to current position, and offer insights/advice for current postdocs looking to make their next move. There will be a facilitator(s) directing discussion and ample time for audience Q&A. This program […]

  • Postdoc Flash Talk Workshop (NPAW 2026)

    Room C4702 - Penn State College of Medicine 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United States

    This interactive workshop is designed to help postdocs translate complex scientific ideas into clear, engaging, and accessible messages. Participants will practice strategies for tailoring their communication to a variety of audiences ranging from scientists to the general public. This program is being offered as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) 2026. Visit the Office […]

  • Postdoc Game Night (NPAW 2026)

    Room C1845 A/B - Penn State College of Medicine 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United States

    Postdocs are invited for an enjoyable evening filled with games and camaraderie as we celebrate the end of National Postdoc Appreciation Week. Pizza and light refreshments will be provided. This program is being offered as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) 2026. Visit the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Postdoc Society website for more […]

  • Eurofins Student Internship Presentations

    Junker Auditorium - Penn State College of Medicine 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United States

    Katie Culhane and Ikram Mezghani, both PhD candidates in biomedical sciences, will present on their internship experiences at Eurofins completed in summer 2026. These internships were part of a pilot program to create and host local advanced-level internship opportunities in the bio-pharmaceutical industry. Multiple representatives from Eurofins, including leadership and the internship site supervisors, and […]

  • Student Internship Panel & Info Session

    Room C4702 - Penn State College of Medicine 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United States

    Graduate students (doctoral, master's) and postdoctoral scholars and fellows will hear from four graduate students who have completed one (or more) internship(s) while in graduate school during a panel and informational session. Students will gain a better understanding of completing an internship during graduate school and hear firsthand what the experience was like from the […]

  • Public Health Alumni Panel

    Zoom

    This session is for public health students and will feature four public health professionals and alumni who will speak about their current positions and the steps they took to get there. Participants will learn about different career paths and opportunities such as research project management, health systems operations, government/health department management, teaching, and postdoctoral fellowships […]

  • Anatomy Alum Career Talk: Haley Nation, PhD ‘17

    Zoom

    Haley Nation, PhD, a mid-career anatomy alumna and associate professor in the Department of Cell Systems & Anatomy at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, will talk with anatomy graduate students about her career journey and current position. This is an excellent opportunity to hear first-hand from an anatomy faculty member at an external […]

  • Anatomy Alum Career Talk: Sarah McCarthy, PhD ’12

    Zoom

    Sarah McCarthy, PhD, a mid-career anatomy alumna and professor of anatomy at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, will talk with anatomy graduate students about her career journey and current position. This is an excellent opportunity to hear first-hand from an anatomy faculty member at an external institution. There will be ample time for audience […]

  • PhD to Industry Career Panel: Various Paths Forward

    Zoom

    Open to current graduate students and postdocs at Penn State College of Medicine, this panel features PhD professionals, including Penn State alumni and former postdocs, working in a variety of career areas. Panelists will be representative of career areas including AI/machine learning, business development and sales, communications and writing, computer engineering, and medical affairs. Panelists […]

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