Erjia Cui, doctoral candidate in the Department of Biostatistics at Johns Hopkins University and candidate for a faculty position in the Division of Biostatistics, will present: "Physical Activity in Biobank-Scale Research: A Functional Data Perspective" Abstract: Wearable devices have been increasingly deployed in large epidemiological and clinical studies to provide objective measures of human activity in the free-living environment. The vast amount of objectively measured physical activity data collected by these wearable devices is gradually reshaping physical activity research. However,…
Find out more »HSRP&A Doctoral Candidate Meghan Munger Understanding complexity in children with chronic non-life-threatening conditions: a state of the conceptual framework Presented by Meghan Munger HSRP&A Doctoral Candidate Division of Health Policy & Management Abstract Conceptual frameworks guide health services professionals’ understanding of relationships between multiple factors that impact both access to care and health outcomes. In turn, these frameworks identify modifiable factors that can be altered to best support the goal of maximizing wellbeing – whether that is action from a…
Find out more »This session will outline how to develop your own web of systemic contacts and relationships, including who to meet and how to reach them, what to discuss and why, and how to follow up with your network. We will go over how to conduct a professional and effective informational interview with your networks.
Find out more »Ned McCully, Program Coordinator for Environmental Health Sciences and Public Health Practice, is now hosting Let’s Talk in SPH Student Services (A395-8 Mayo) on Thursdays from 2-4pm. Let’s Talk is an informal drop-in consultation program for all UMN students. Let’s Talk counselors can listen to specific problems, provide support, help explore solutions and provide information about mental health and other resources. A more in depth description of Let’s Talk including hours, additional locations (there are virtual and in-person options available),…
Find out more »For many, interviewing is often a stressful part of the job-search process. This session will help you prepare, learn, and apply strategies on how to thoroughly prepare how best to promote yourself both competently and confidently.
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