ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students
Explore topics in career development and professionalism.
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students is a monthly seminar series featuring professional development topics of interest to biomedical graduate students. Conversations and questions are encouraged. Since the topic will change each meeting, feel free to attend as often as you wish.
All past session handouts can be found via the special Vanderbilt Box Bistro folder
Subscribe to the series Google Calendar here, or click on the links in the table to add individual sessions to your own calendar.
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ASPIRE Bistro 2019-2020
| Date | Title | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 4, 2019  | Maximizing your Research Efforts | Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology | Light Hall 407 |
| Wednesday, October 2, 2019 | The Next Step: Applying for a Postdoc or Your Post-Grad Job | Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology | Light Hall 415 |
| Wednesday, November 6, 2019 | Applying for Fellowships & NRSAs | Kim Petrie, PhD Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Administration, and Melissa Krasnove, Training Grant Development and Support Specialist | Light Hall 415 |
| Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | Savvy Science, Professionalism Strategies for Success | Kate Stuart, Assistant Director, BRET Office of Career Development | Light Hall 415 |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2020 | Exploring and Preparing for Faculty Careers | Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology | Light Hall 419 |
| Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | Building your Biosketch | Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Administration | Light Hall 419 |
| Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | The Next Step: Applying for a Postdoc or Your Post-Grad Job | Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology | Light Hall 419 |
| Wednesday, May 6, 2020 | Preparing to Mentor | Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Beth Bowman, PhD Assistant Director, Graduate Programs in Biomedical Sciences Co-Director, Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy | Light Hall 419 |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | A Fair Look: How to Review a Paper | Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology | Light Hall 419 |
Questions or suggestions for other topics? Email Kate Stuart at kate.stuart@vanderbilt.edu