Opening Message

Happy September OOMPH students, 

Our fall courses are now fully underway - I hope you are feeling excited and challenged by the material being covered! I remember my own graduate school days and that feeling of just continually being astounded by all the things I didn’t know I didn’t know. My wish is that each of you also experience that feeling and then use it to push yourselves to explore something new. 

I have met many of you either over zoom during orientation or in-person during the summer visits this year, but I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself properly and tell you a bit more about the Food, Nutrition and Population Health (FNPH) concentration (formerly Public Health Nutrition), for which I am the faculty lead. I have been with FNPH (which we are trying very hard to coin as “Fun PH”. Ha!) since its 2022 inception when we welcomed our first official cohort in Fall of that year (many of whom will be graduating at the end of this semester!). We have grown so much in that short time, both in student number and in courses offered, and I feel proud and excited to be supporting this program and our public health nutrition enthusiasts. I teach Public Health Aspects of Maternal and Child Nutrition (PHW207A), being offered now, as well as Nutrition Assessment (PHW206A) and Diet and Chronic Disease (PHW290A) which are both offered in Spring. I love all things about nutrition and enjoy discussing all the ways it intersects with so many other fields (agriculture, health, economics, sociology…) I hope to see each of you in at least one of my courses during your time with OOMPH! 

I know it is easy to get wrapped up in work and school obligations, but please take time this month to notice and enjoy the transition to fall and find something special to do to recognize Latinx Heritage Month, which is starting this week. 

Warm regards, 

Sarah Zyba

Announcements

Next-Level Learning: Enhancing Study Skills & Tech Tools

• Register Now
• Wednesday,September 25th from 5pm - 6pm (PT) 

Join us for an engaging workshop designed to elevate your academic performance! This session will focus on refreshing essential study skills, discovering new techniques, and leveraging digital tools to streamline your learning and organization. Perfect for students at any point in the program looking to enhance their efficiency and explore new tools. Join us for this opportunity to connect with your peers and program managers, refresh your skill set, and try new tools.

Group Advising Coming Up

• More information coming soon!
• Session(s) will be recorded and shared for those unable to attend live.
• These once-a-semester advising sessions offer the opportunity to hear from faculty about upcoming courses, question program managers in a group setting, and connect with peers in your concentration.

Social Science D-Lab - All are welcome to join!

• Zoom Link
• Tuesday, September 10th, 5PM - 5:45PM (PT)

Students have found this workshop very informative and we hope you will join us! RSVP to this Calendar Event!

The Social Sciences D-Lab will be joining us to provide an overview of their comprehensive training and consulting services. OOMPH students have found D-Lab to be a great resource in the past.

D-Lab’s mission is to assist scholars from various disciplines and backgrounds in overcoming any obstacles that may hinder their proficiency in using computational tools and methods for their research.They are dedicated to supporting students at every stage of their research journey and offer services that include methods workshops (e.g. machine learning), software and coding training (e..g Python, R, Excel fundamentals, qualitative data analysis software), data and computing support (e.g. using Census data), and consultations on analytical assistance, research design, and software troubleshooting.

• Required Prevention Training:
•  To avoid a registration hold, complete the training & attend the newly added FINAL Fall 2024 session on September 19, 5PM – 6PM (PT), Zoom
• BOTH tasks are required for all new OOMPH students

1. Online training module: “Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students via your CalCentral Dashboard
2. Live prevention education session: September 19, 5PM – 6PM (PT), Zoom

If you have already completed the live training requirement and believe you did not receive proper credit, please contact gradlife@berkeley.edu

If you have concerns about completing the requirements due to personal history, you may request to complete the training requirements in an alternative way by contacting a Confidential Advocate at the PATH to Care Center. You will not be required to disclose any details of your experience. We ask this request to be reserved for students impacted by sexual violence and sexual harassment and/or histories of trauma, violence, or harassment. You can reach an Advocate by email (ptcadvocates@berkeley.edu) or by phone (510-642-1988). Please use the subject line: Alternative to Required Education

Fall 2 Enrollment is still open! 

• October 25, 2024: Deadline to Add Fall 2 courses
• Fall 2 Dates: Monday, October 28, 2024 - Sunday, December 22, 2024
• Browse Fall 2 Courses

PHW209 is moving from Spring 1 to Spring 2 in 2025

• Comparative Health Systems is moving to Spring 2 in Spring 2025
• Please see the Program Calendar page for more details.

Career & Practicum

• The RISE Office is streamlining our communication. Do you have questions about your practicum? General inquiries about our services or how to navigate PHLEX? Please email us at RISE.bph@berkeley.edu. 
• Need Practicum Info?
• Check out the recorded Fall semester’s Info/Q&A session. The recording and slidedeck are available on the RISE Resources site. Check it out here!
• Practicum Funding Opportunities
• Are you pursuing an unpaid or underpaid opportunity for your practicum? Review our practicum funding resources on the RISE Resources site. 
• Upcoming deadline: The Future Leaders Program (Eligibility information): Students must plan and conduct at least 180 hours of work related to their project, to be completed within one year. Students may apply for a $3500 stipend once they have identified a field placement or faculty-student collaborative project. If your project begins in the fall semester (August to December) the application deadline is September 15th.
• APPLY NOW: 130+ Hour Practicum Opportunities on PHLEX! 
• Access PHLEX for a complete list of additional opportunities including GSI/GSR, practicum, and part/full-time. Please note that several practicum opportunities on PHLEX are curated exclusively for OOMPH students by community partners. 
• Don’t forget to book an appointment with RISE on PHLEX (navigate to left panel labeled Appointments) to strategize your search, have your application materials reviewed, and/or receive interview support! RISE is here to assist you in presenting your strongest application.
• Some NEW 130+ hour practicum opportunities (visit PHLEX for complete list):
• Data Science Intern (Remote flexibility), National League of Cities Apply by 9/20 @ 11:59 PDT
• ACEs Public Health Policy Internship (Remote), ACE Action Network Apply now! (Open until filled) 
• Practicum with the IGI Public Impact team (health policy) (Remote flexibility), UC Berkeley Innovative Genomics Institute Apply now! (Open until filled) 
• Fall 2024 Government Affairs Intern (Remote flexibility), NACCHO - National Association of County and City Health Officials Apply now! (Open until filled) 
• Program Coordinator Intern (Remote), Glad Tidings Community Development Corporation Apply now! (Open until filled) 
• Program Evaluation - Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH) (Remote flexibility), UC Berkeley Health Research for Action Apply now! (Open until filled) 

• Some NEW employment opportunities (visit PHLEX for complete list): 
• Director of Health Equity and Social Justice NACCHO - National Association of County and City Health Officials [Full-time] Apply now! (Open until filled)
• Medical Informatics Analyst, Senior & Provider Contracting Specialist, Consultant & Product Strategist, Principal (Remote flexibility) Blue Shield of California [Full-time] Apply now! (Open until filled)

Director of Community Programs (Remote flexibility) First 5 Alameda County [Full-time] Apply now! (Open until filled)

Monthly Observance

OOMPH Social Media

Working on an interesting practicum project? Engaged in impactful public health initiatives? Loving what you're learning? We invite you to share your journey and achievements on OOMPH's social media! Please fill out this brief form for an opportunity to be featured on OOMPH's Instagram or LinkedIn pages.