‘Other Events’
Torrey Pines Virtual Event: Transition to Industry, Feb 21-22
Jan. 30, 2024—Please find information below about our 2024 Transition to Industry workshop, developed and organized by the Torrey Pines Training Consortium. All interested graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are welcome to attend this online event. Early registration rates are available through Monday, February 5th at https://t2i-2024.eventbrite.com. Event flyers are attached, and more information is available on...
Oliver Wyman’s Health and Life Sciences Virtual Info Session
Jan. 8, 2024—Oliver Wyman’s Health and Life Sciences practice will be hosting a virtual information session for advanced degree students on February 1st, 2024. The information session seeks to provide advanced degree students and postdocs with valuable insights into upcoming exciting opportunities within the Health and Life Sciences practice. This info session will offer the opportunity to hear...
From Concept to Commercialization: Translational Entrepreneurial Journeys
Oct. 4, 2023—Plan to attend the next From Concept to Commercialization in-person seminar featuring Dan Liebler with “Protypia: A Late-Career Biotech Game That Paid Off” on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 4pm in 202 Light Hall. With over 30 years of experience at the interface of analytical technology, chemical biology and disease research, Dr. Liebler is an internationally recognized research...
“The New D.C.”: VSPG Chat with Dr. Heather Bloemhard—Tuesday, 4/20 at 5pm CT
Apr. 6, 2021—The Vanderbilt Science Policy Group is excited to announce a webinar and discussion with Dr. Heather Bloemhard, Assistant Director of Federal Relations in Vanderbilt University’s Office of Federal Relations. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 20th from 5:00-6:00pm CT. We plan to discuss the changes in Washington D.C. that accompany a change in...
Employer Info Session: McKinsey & Company
Feb. 13, 2020—**NOW VIRTUAL! Greetings from McKinsey! Thank you for your recent RSVP to join McKinsey’s Vanderbilt Informational Session. Given the University’s decision to cancel events and classes on-campus, we are moving our Thursday informational session online, where you’ll have an opportunity to hear from Laura Terry, Vandy alum and current Data Risk Senior Practice Manager and...
Writers’ Accountability Group, Spring 2020
Jan. 14, 2020— https://www.vanderbilt.edu/healthydores/
Event: Biocentury Employer Information Session
Jan. 10, 2020—For 27 years, BioCentury has been providing essential biopharma industry intelligence to a global audience of biotech and pharmaceutical executives, investors, regulators, public policy makers, patient groups and the scientific community. Based in Redwood City, California, but with a global team of curious and creative minds, they provide analysis and commentary to support the creation of...
Coffee Chat with alumna Abby Olena, Ph.D.
Aug. 30, 2019—If you have ever considered a career in science writing and communication, we encourage you to come visit with alumna, Abby Olena, Ph.D., over coffee to hear about her career as a science communicator. Abby completed her PhD in Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University in 2015. During her PhD training, she was awarded a coveted...
Applying for AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Roundtable Discussion
Apr. 26, 2019—Are you interested in a career in science policy? Have you thought about applying for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program? Join us for this informative roundtable discussion with Shilpy Dixit, Teddy van Opstal, and Phil Ko, PhD, who have all been through the process of applying and interviewing for this prestigious program. Bring...
Medical Writing and Communications Webinar, Feb 4
Jan. 17, 2019—Whitsell Innovations (WI) is a woman-owned, full-service medical and scientific writing company focusing on the needs of the pharmaceutical, biotech, and device industries. Founded in 2006, we have extensive and varied industry experience averaging more than 15 years. Our staff is composed of individuals with industry backgrounds and scientific educations, most with advanced degrees at the...
Transitioning to a Career in Regulatory Affairs: a Two-Day Campus Workshop
Jan. 17, 2019—The BRET Office of Career Development is excited to welcome Linda Bowen, a senior regulatory policy and intelligence leader and speaker, to lead the special opportunity: Transitioning to a Career in Regulatory Affairs The workshop will be held on Friday, March 8 AND Saturday, March 9, both days from 8:00am to 4:00pm, in Light Hall....
Lab to Lunch: Dining Savvy for Scientists
Nov. 16, 2018—“May we take you out to lunch?” Interviews for professional, faculty, and postdoctoral positions often take place over a meal. Would you be ready for the meal interview? Well, let us be the first one to ask you that question… Practice with us! The BRET Office of Career Development invites you to dine with us...
Apply now for the 2018 Federal STEM Policy & Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look
Aug. 2, 2018—If you’re interested in a career in science policy, you won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to participate in an expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. for Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look. Federal STEM Policy & Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look October 18-19, 2018 Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Vanderbilt University Office...
BCG is coming to Vanderbilt for advanced degree candidates
Jun. 20, 2018—Join us for an Employer Informational Session featuring management consulting group BCG (Boston Consulting Group) on Tuesday, June 26, 4:00pm, in Light Hall 202. Registration strongly recommended. BCG will provide an info session/Q&A specifically for advanced degree candidates, and then leave the rest of the evening for any interested students or postdocs to network to...
An Employer’s Perspective on Perfecting Your Pitch: An Application Strategy Workshop for Biomedical PhDs
May. 11, 2018—The BRET Office of Career Development is excited to welcome Heather Dillon from the Jackson Laboratory. This interactive workshop is for PhD students and postdocs who are interested in developing skills to effectively market themselves for postdoctoral or faculty positions at academic and non-profit research institutions. Learn strategies for conducting a productive job search, how...
Event: Applying for Industry Postdocs
Apr. 9, 2018—Join graduate student Alex Andrews for a brown bag lunch about applying for industry postdocs. Alex is completing his PhD in Cell & Developmental Biology this spring and will begin a postdoc at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in July. Alex will talk about his experience applying and interviewing for industry postdocs and take questions from session participants...
Biopharmaceutical Development & Career Opportunities in the Biotech Industry
Mar. 26, 2018—Biopharmaceutical Development & Career Opportunities in Biotech Industry Thursday, March 29th 10:00am-11:00am 214 Light Hall Sathish Hasige, Ph.D. Director R&D, Biopharmaceutical Development Global Head, Early Stage Formulation Development MedImmune Gaithersburg, MD Please register here to attend Please join us to hear from Vanderbilt alumnus Sathish Hasige, Ph.D. who will be speaking to us about careers in...
Biotech & Pharma Industry Internship Panel Discussion, January 25th
Jan. 11, 2018—Register here: https://redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=E3W87KYWPE
Seminar: The long game: finding the meaning of social media in scientists’ lives, 1/19/18
Jan. 4, 2018—Registration is requested No doubt you’ve been told to get on Twitter or LinkedIn or… fill in the blank. Maybe you ignored the suggestion because you just didn’t see the point. Maybe you followed through—and nothing happened. Your life didn’t change. Everything was the same. Social media can be an incredibly valuable resource. But like...
Event: Engaging the Public with Social Media, presented by AAAS
Oct. 24, 2017—Seminar on Engaging the Public with Social Media, presented by AAAS Monday, November 6 4:30pm Student Life Center Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 Register here. This 1- hour seminar will provide guidance to scientists who wish to engage publics via social media. It is designed to build skills for public engagement via social media, confidence in...