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Resilience is the ability to adapt and grow through adversity. Studying or working in academic research can sometimes be hard and require trainees of all levels (postbac, graduate, postdoctoral) to build resilience skills. These skills will allow trainees to dampen negative self-talk, advocate for themselves, learn to receive feedback, and maximize mentoring relationships. 

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Markey Oncology Mentoring, Education, Networking and Training Umbrella (MOMENTUM) are delighted to coordinate a Becoming a Resilient Scientist training program for trainees of all levels (undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral) at the University of Kentucky. Using Becoming a Resilient Scientist (BRS) series materials developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Intramural Training & Education, this training program is designed to help trainees develop skills to become resilient scientists. 

The 2024 iteration of Becoming a Resilient Scientist is over. Check back in Spring 2025 for the next iteration. 

2024 Becoming a Resilient Scientist

Program Details

The program relies heavily on a committed and present group learning community. As such, participants are expected to watch workshops according to the schedule and attend small group discussion meetings. Program materials were developed by the Office of Intramural Training & Education at the NIH as part of their Becoming a Resilient Scientist (BRS) series

  • 6 sessions | each session is 60 min | in person (in the Healthy Kentucky Research Building, room 410A)
  • 5 pre-recorded workshops | each is ~120 min long | on your own
  • Starts February 5, 2024 | Mondays at 12:00 PM | every 2 weeks | Ends April 15, 2024

In Person Schedule*

  • 02/05/2024 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Introductory Session
  • 02/19/2024 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Small Group Discussion
  • 03/04/2024 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Small Group Discussion
  • 03/18/2024 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Small Group Discussion
  • 04/01/2024 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Small Group Discussion
  • 04/15/2024 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Small Group Discussion

*in the Healthy Kentucky Research Building, room 410A

Workshop Schedule*

  • Week of 02/12/2024 | An Introduction to Resilience and Well-Being
  • Week of 02/26/2024 | Exploring Self-Talk: Imposter Fears and Other Cognitive Distortions
  • Week of 03/11/2024 | Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness
  • Week of 03/25/2024 | Developing Feedback Resilience
  • Week of 04/08/2024 | Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships

*on your own time

Eligibility

University of Kentucky trainees involved in research at all levels (postbac, graduate, postdoctoral) are eligible to participate. The program can accommodate 20 participants and seats will be given on a first-come-first-served basis.

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