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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 8h

The second talk will be given by Nathan Schneider next Thursday (October 16) at 6 pm at Hazel Grove Brewing. Hope to see you there!

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 8h

This series will provide graduate students with the opportunity to engage with residents of the Hazelwood neighborhood and communicate what scientists do and how their research contributes to improving human health in a concise, informal talk tailored for a non-scientific audience.

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 8h

The BGSA Community Outreach Committee and Greater Hazelwood Neighborhood Commitment at Pitt are collaborating to bring a new student-driven lecture series to Hazel Grove Brewing this fall: Sip of Science.

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 3d

Shoutout to the symposium planning committee, the entire SOM graduate office, the SOM Dean and Associate Dean, the BGSA e-board, student and faculty judges, members of the Pitt Sustainability Office, the Assembly building staff, and to all who helped us make this event a huge success!

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to all the winners of this year's symposium!

#awards #studentorg #BGSA #som

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to all the winners of this year's symposium!

#awards #studentorg #BGSA #som

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to all the winners of this year's symposium!

#awards #studentorg #BGSA #som

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to all the winners of this year's symposium!

#awards #studentorg #BGSA #som

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to all the winners of this year's symposium!

#awards #studentorg #BGSA #som

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you, Dr. Steven Salzberg, for delivering the most engaging keynote lecture at this year's symposium!

#sciencenerds #bgsa #pitt #symposium

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 3d

It's already been a week. Let's recap on the highlights of the symposium!

We had a tremendous poster session with a lot of cool science and energized presentations!

#BGSA #studentorg #SOM #pitt

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 9d

Our enthusiastic student talk: Febri Gunawan Sugiokto from PMI
#bgsa #symposium #studenttalks

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 9d

Our next speaker is Kristin Wannemo from CMP

#bgsa #symposium #studenttalks

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 9d

Next we have Kelsey Ertwine from PMI!

#bgsa #symposium #studenttalks

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 9d

Our next speaker, Jane Siwek from CPCB

#bgsa #studentorg #symposium

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 9d

Student talk 4: Daria Jelic from PMI

#bgsa #symposium #studenttalks

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 9d

A big shoutout to Daria Van Tyne @dariavantyne.bsky.social , Distinguished Mentor Awardee 2025 for giving the coolest talk!

#symposium #bgsa #mentoroftheyear

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 9d

Our next podium student talk, Akanksha Sachan from CPCB

#symposium #GSR #bgsa

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 9d

We have Jack Little from CMP giving our first podium student talk!

#symposium #GSR #bgsa

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 9d

Our first talk is this year’s Stephen L Phillips Scientific Achievement Awardee, Catherine Phelps @catmphelps.bsky.social (PMI)

#symposium #GSR #bgsa

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 9d

We officially started! #30thGSRSymposium #BGSA

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 10d

- This year, we’re committed to zero waste—NO FOOD GOES TO LANDFILL! Every plate, fork, and to-go box is made from compostable materials.
- The first 300 guests get Pantone notebooks and MUJI pens
- Photobooths to capture memories and show off your designs!
- Enjoy Salem’s breakfast and lunch!

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 10d

This year's main highlights:
- 177+ game-changing posters and 7 peer-chosen talks.
- Renowned scientist Dr. Steven Salzberg (Bowtie & Tophat) joins us all day—ready to chat, brainstorm, and share his journey.

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 10d

Tomorrow from 8am-6pm, The Assembly transforms into a celebration of graduate research, innovation, and sustainability at the 30th School of Medicine Graduate Student Research Symposium.

See you tomorrow—bring your energy, your ideas, and join a scientific experience that is setting new standards!

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 11d

Two days left for the 2025 GSR Symposium!!
GSRS 2025 Biomedical Image of the Year 3rd Place: Daria Jelic (PMI)

Ferret Cerebellum Sialic Acid Histochemistry

#sciencenerds #imaging #biomedicalresearch #bgsa #studentorg

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