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Two-week Vanderbilt Software Carpentries boot camp is Nov. 2–5, 9–12
Oct. 12, 2020—The Vanderbilt Software Carpentries two-week boot camp is scheduled for Nov. 2–5 and Nov. 9–12 from 3 to 5 p.m. each day. The boot camp will feature: Intro to Unix Intro to Git and Version Control Intro to Python Register here. >> The event is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research,...
ASPIRE in October!
Sep. 28, 2020—As it is finally feeling like Fall, we have some amazing things planned for this month. Don’t miss out. Be sure to register and mark your calendars! 10/8/2020 11am: ASPIRE Bistro: The Next Step- Applying for a Postdoc of Your Post-Grad Job 10/15/2020 11am: ASPIRE Cafe: What to Expect from a Faculty Interview 10/19/2020 1:30pm: PhD...
ELC Academic Writing Workshops, Spring 2020
Sep. 14, 2020—ELC Academic Writing Workshops 10:00-11:00 am (see dates below) Remotely via Zoom The English Language Center (ELC) offers a series of academic workshops with a particular language theme and focus. The Academic Writing Workshop series consists of individual sessions that cover topics especially relevant to students and scholars who use English as an additional language. Each session has a...
Data-driven advice for grad school
Sep. 11, 2020—Check out this commentary from BRET’s very own Abby Brown, PhD, director of Outcomes Research recently featured in ScienceCareers, as she discusses the most frequent advice given by recently graduated PhD students, compiled over the last several years. https://science.sciencemag.org/content/369/6509/1402
Graduate Leadership Institute Fall 2020 Workshops
Sep. 2, 2020—The Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute has announced their Fall 2020 Workshops. All programming will be via Zoom. Check out the website for more information and registration: https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/gli/
Work-Life Workshop: Reducing Zoom Fatigue in COVID-19, Sept 22
Sep. 2, 2020—Tuesday, September 22 2020 at 12:00 PM Sponsored by Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Elizabeth Meadows, Associate Director, Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSdjsNQof-DHTmb_vS9I6ATzQE9qezwE7K5E793M8TKkAbLg/viewform
Women in the Academy: Trust and Boundaries in the Classroom, Sept 29
Sep. 2, 2020—Trust and Boundaries in the Classroom Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Tuesday, September 29 12pm Description This program offers Ph.D. students and postdocs a chance to reflect on the ways that gender affects their experience as they begin their professional journey in the academy. Audrey Bowden, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering Brenda McKenzie, Associate Professor of...
Writing Studio: Fall 2020 Opportunities and Programming for Graduate Students
Aug. 31, 2020—Writing Studio: Fall 2020 Opportunities and Programming for Graduate Students Welcome to the 2020-2021 academic year! In addition to individual writing consultations, the Writing Studio has several opportunities and programs for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty available this fall. Come write with us! Graduate Writing Groups This fall, the Writing Studio will offer weekly...
Call for Submissions: 8th Annual Black Doctoral Network Virtual Conference
Aug. 27, 2020—The Black Doctoral Network welcomes current undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students, and post-doctoral scholars of all racial backgrounds to participate in our online poster session at the 8th Annual Black Doctoral Network Virtual Conference, to be held on October 29-31, 2020. If you have a research project, thesis, or dissertation you would like to present...
How to Use the New ASPIRE Stamp Icons
Aug. 25, 2020—In order to better assist biomedical graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in making decisions about which of the ASPIRE programs and offerings are most beneficial to them at their current stage of training, we are now “stamping” session titles by training stage: early, mid-late, or all. These stamps apply to both grad students and postdocs....
Vanderbilt Libraries DiSC Education and Training-Research Productivity Workshop Series
Aug. 24, 2020—The Research Productivity workshop series will introduce students to major principles of digital information literacy and to practical strategies for conducting digital research. Through this series of hour-long workshops, students will learn how to search for and identify relevant research and how to organize and present that research clearly. The workshop sessions will run the disciplinary gamut, and students in the humanities, social sciences, and hard sciences alike will benefit from the digital research skills reviewed. See...
Digital Scholarship and Communications (DiSC) Office Fall Offerings and Newsletter
Aug. 24, 2020—The libraries’ Digital Scholarship and Communications (DiSC) Office is offering a variety of learning opportunities this fall. They include both remote synchronous workshops and lessons, and self-paced learning. The offerings include beginner- and intermediate-level programming on GitHub, GIS, Python, R, Research Productivity, and Digital Literacies. For more information, schedules, and registration details, visit https://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/disc/workshops ....
Postdoc Preview at Univ of Michigan Medical School
Aug. 14, 2020—Our next Postdoc Preview will be held November 9-11, 2020. Applications are open until September 30, 2020. For more information: https://medicine.umich.edu/postdoc/preview To apply: https://postdocpreview.smapply.io/prog/postdoc_preview_november_2020/ If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. ebodiya@umich.edu or postdocoffice@med.umich.edu
PhD Career Stories: Karen Vieira, PhD
Aug. 13, 2020—September 18, 2020 at 10:00 am A don’t miss event! The September ASPIRE PhD Career Stories session will feature Dr. Karen Vieira, CEO of the Med Writers. Read more about Dr. Vieira’s background and learn more about The Med Writers here. This session will be offered via Zoom. Be sure to register by midnight...
ASPIRE Module: EQ+IQ=Career Success, Fall 2020
Aug. 12, 2020—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/ Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research...
ASPIRE Module: Maximizing Your Potential- Leading and Managing People, Projects, and Your Career
Aug. 12, 2020—Description: Graduate school is challenging on multiple levels. For second– and third– year students, this module is designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to maximize your time, maintain your motivation, and minimize your frustration over the course of your training. This module will help you jumpstart your research training, with the topics and...
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students: ASPIRE for Career Planning
Aug. 3, 2020—Thursday, September 2, 2021 11am Zoom with the ASPIRE Team Kick off your professional development for the 2021-2022 academic year with ASPIRE Bistro for PhD students. In this special session on career planning, the ASPIRE team will provide an overview of ASPIRE programs and services for the upcoming year, including new programs and changes...
ASPIRE Job Search Series: Interviewing and Onboarding Virtually
Aug. 3, 2020—Thursday April 1, 2021 11:00am Virtual ***Although this event has previously been a drop-in event, please note that since they are now virtual, we are requesting a registration so we may provide you a Zoom log-in.** Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Administration...
New ASPIRE Module!! SciComm for All, led by Abby Olena, PhD
Jul. 30, 2020—Successful science communication is at the core of just about everything in science. This module—essentially an eight-part workshop—will give trainees in the sciences greater skill, ease, and confidence in formal and informal science communication scenarios. Through a series of practical exercises, participants will gain experience speaking to and writing for a variety of audiences and...
Lab Dynamics Workshops for Postdocs application now open!
Jul. 29, 2020—The BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program has invited Dr. Carl M. Cohen back to offer his workshops virtually, just for postdocs! Dr. Cohen has over 30 years of experience in the biotechnology industry and in biomedical research and administration, in academic and industry settings. He has developed and runs workshops in the area of...