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The Huck Graduate Student Advisory Committee connects life science graduate students to career development resources, networking opportunities, and the world.

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09/17/2026

Some snapshots from our Meet and Mingle event, in collaboration with BMMB GSA and BioGSA! 📸

We had so much fun meeting everyone and hope to see you all at our next event! ☺️

[ swipe to the last photo for a glimpse of some of our committee members 😉 ]

08/28/2026

You’re Invited to our Welcome Social: Meet, Mingle, & Connect! 🎉

Join BMMB, HGSAC, and Biology for a Meet & Mingle event as we welcome our new and incoming graduate students to the community!

Date: Friday, September 11th, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: W203 Millennium Science Complex
RSVP: Scan the QR code!

Whether you’re a new student looking to make friends, a current student wanting to catch up, or a faculty member showing your support, this is the perfect opportunity to connect across programs and build lasting relationships.

Enjoy complimentary food and drinks while getting to know the fantastic people who make up our graduate community. Faculty are highly encouraged to attend to help us give our newest students a warm welcome! 🍪🧁☕️

We can’t wait to see you there! ☺️

05/28/2026

🎉 Cheers to our 2026 Life Sciences Symposium presentation award winners! 🎉

Your groundbreaking work shone brightly across all fields of life sciences. Our 10th annual Life Sciences Symposium celebrated not just ideas, but the brilliant people behind them. A huge congratulations to all student presenters (poster and oral), and a special round of applause for our award winners across diverse research areas! 👏🔬🧬

The 10th annual Life Sciences Symposium was a great success, drawing approximately 300 attendees and featuring 101 student presenters (85 poster presentations and 16 oral talks). We are deeply grateful for everyone’s support and look forward to welcoming you back to next year’s LSS!

Help us celebrate in the comments below—tag a participant or share your favorite symposium memory! 🧪✨

05/06/2026

🧬🤖 Join us for Data & Biological Insight in the Age of AI featuring keynote speaker Dr. Alper Kucukural (UMass Chan) plus Dr. Istvan Albert, Dr. Michael Axtell & Dr. Emily Davenport.

🗓️ When: 2:30–3:30 PM
📍 Where: Smeal 110

From decoding complex data to rethinking discovery – hear how AI is reshaping the life sciences. Opportunities, challenges, and real insights from Penn State & UMass Chan experts.

🔬✨ See you there!
Tag a friend who needs to know 👇

02/25/2026

Join the Huck Graduate Student Advisory Committee for our open meeting next Monday, March 2 at 4:00 p.m. in MSC W203! You can also join us online via Zoom if you cannot make it in-person!

Network with fellow grads, grab some FREE FOOD 🍕, and learn what HGSAC is all about! RSVP using the QR code!

Whether you’re interested in getting involved, or simply stopping by, we’d love to see you there! 😊

01/29/2026

We’re excited to extend the deadline for the LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION for our 2026 Life Sciences Symposium to February 13th, 2026! 🥳

Submit your most innovative and eye-catching designs, with the theme being From Protocols to Pipelines: Connecting Bioinformatics with Experimental Biology! This is your moment to blend ART and SCIENCE, showcasing your vision of bringing experimental biology and bioinformatics together. 🔬💻

The stakes are high:
👕 Your design could be featured on official merchandise like T-shirts and stickers!
🌍 Get recognized at a prestigious event attended by science enthusiasts!
🎁 The winner will also snag a FREE T-SHIRT with their winning design!

Don’t miss this chance to leave your mark on the 10th annual Life Sciences Symposium. We can’t wait to see your submissions! 💡

01/13/2026

Interested in learning how to use Adobe Illustrator? Register for our workshop that will take place on February 5 from 10-11 am in MSC W201! You can also join us over Zoom!

This is a must-know software for grad students as it has a variety of uses ranging from graphical abstracts for publication to clear and aesthetically pleasing figures, and more!

11/26/2025

Join us for our Holiday Coffee Hour on Dec 5th from 2:30 - 4 p.m. on the LSB Bridge.

Take a break, have some coffee and snacks, and connect with fellow grads. We’ll see you there! ☕️🍪🍫

11/24/2025

🎨✨ BIG NEWS for all you creative minds! ✨🎨

We’re excited to announce a LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION for our 2026 Life Sciences Symposium! 🥳

Submit your most innovative and eye-catching designs by January 31st, 2026! This is your moment to blend ART and SCIENCE, showcasing your vision of bringing experimental biology and bioinformatics together. 🔬💻

The stakes are high:
👕 Your design could be featured on official merchandise like T-shirts and stickers!
🌍 Get recognized at a prestigious event attended by science enthusiasts!
🎁 The winner will also snag a FREE SHIRT with their winning design!

Don’t miss this chance to leave your mark on the 10th annual Life Sciences Symposium. We can’t wait to see your submissions! 💡

Submit here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehICapcw34y-dhi-yMDzM9YXxYOU5JiR5oQobfbU1YaZN5zA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

11/21/2025

COUNTDOWN BEGINS NOW! 🎉

The 10th Annual Life Sciences Symposium, “From Protocols to Pipelines: Connecting Bioinformatics with Experimental Biology,” is happening on May 22, 2026!! 🧬 🔬💻

Don’t forget to mark it on your calendars and save the date today! 🗓️🔥

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