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
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Training Stage Key
Sessions are open to PhD Students at any stage of their training and all are welcome to attend. However, many topics are most relevant at specific stages. Each session is designated as such. Please use this key as a guide to determine which would be most beneficial to you.
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| Graduate students | Year 1/2 | Year 3+ | All years |
Fall 2021
| Date | Title | Speaker | Location | Training Stage |
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| September 2, 2021 | ASPIRE for Career Planning | The ASPIRE Team | Zoom | |
| October 7, 2021 | The Next Step: Applying for a Postdoc or Your Post-Grad Job | Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Louise B. McGavock Professor Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research, Education and Career Development | Light Hall 419 BCD | |
| November 4, 2021 | Applying for Fellowships & NRSAs | Kim Petrie, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Administration | Light Hall 202 | |
| December 2, 2021 | Savvy Science: Professionalism Strategies for Success | Kate Stuart, Assistant Director, BRET Office of Career Development | Light Hall 419 BCD | |
Spring 2022
| Date | Title | Speaker | Location | Training Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2022 | Informational Interviewing | Ashley Brady, Ph.D. Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships | Light Hall 214 | |
| March 3, 2022 | A Fair Look: How to Review a Paper | Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Louise B. McGavock Professor Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research, Education and Career Development | Light Hall 214 | |
| April 7, 2022 | The Next Step: Applying for a Postdoc or Your Post-Grad Job | Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Louise B. McGavock Professor Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research, Education and Career Development | Light Hall 214 | |
| May 5, 2022 | Preparing to Mentor | Beth Bowman, Ph.D. Assistant Director, Graduate Programs in Biomedical Sciences | Light Hall 214 | |
Questions or suggestions for other topics? Email Kate Stuart at kate.stuart@vanderbilt.edu