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We are delighted to offer monthly events through the academic year. These gatherings, under the series title "PALiSaDS Presents," are designed to enrich the experience of our scholars. With each event, we strive to offer opportunities for scholars to delve into professionalization workshops or engage with SDS academics and professionals.
Thursday, September 11 @ 4:30
Welcome (Back)! on gather.town
Thursday, October 9 @ 4:30PM
Workshop: Where and How? Applying to Grad Programs
Thursday, November 13 @ 4:30PM
Workshop: Finding and Applying for REUs
Thursday, December 11 @ 4:30PM
Panel: The Grad Student Experiences
Thursday, February 12 @ 4:30PM
Panel: PALiISaDS Alumni
Thursday, March 12 @ 4:30PM
Workshop: SQL with Frank Chance, Part 1
Thursday, April 9 @ 4:30PM
Workshop: SQL with Frank Chance, Part 2
April 24-26, 2026
PRISM 2026
September 18 - Welcome (Back)! on gather.town
October 16 - Workshop: Applying to Grad School
November 20 - Workshop: Research Experience for Undergrads
January 15 - Diverse Voices: Dr. Brian Millen (Biogen)
February 19 - Workshop: Creating your personal website with Quarto and GitHub Pages
March 19 - Diverse Voices: Dr. Bonnie Ghosh (RAND) - reschedule pending
April 16 - Diverse Voices: Dr. Sandahl Nelson (Arcus Biosciences)
May 2-4 - PALiISaDS PRISM!
November 2 - Introducing: PALiISaDS Presents
December 7 - Workshop: Research Experience for Undergrads
January 18 - Workshop: Funding 101
February 1 - Diverse Voices: Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie (UCI; Long Beach City Council)
March 7 - Diverse Voices: Dr. Eric J. Daza (Stats-of-1)
April 4 - Diverse Voices: Dr. Mine Dogucu (UCI)
May 2 - Panel: The Grad Student Experience + End of Year Wrap-Up on gather.town