Graduate School event: LinkedIn is Your Friend
Nov. 7, 2017—The Graduate School presents: LinkedIn is Your Friend (seriously, it is!) Wednesday, Nov 8 4:30 – 6:00 pm 201 Alumni Hall Learn how to effectively use LinkedIn for your job search, even for those with advanced degrees. There are many good tools that LinkedIn can provide that makes connecting with other professionals easier. We will...
The Clinical Neuroscience Scholars program is now accepting applications
Nov. 3, 2017—The Clinical Neuroscience Scholars program will be accepting applications from predoctoral students whose primary mentor is in VUMC who are interested in partnering with mentors in Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery to gain clinical experience related to their thesis research. Successful applicants will have passed their qualifying exams, have at least two years of thesis work...
2018 Scholars of Excellence Program now accepting applications
Nov. 2, 2017—The BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute is now accepting applications for the 2018 Scholars of Excellence Program to support recent PhD or MD graduates in conducting clinical and translational research with the intent to develop future leaders in child health research. Interested in child health research? BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute conducts world-class research to...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Director of Program Development and Assessment, MD-PhD Program, Yale University
Nov. 2, 2017—Yale’s MD-PhD Program is seeking a motivated professional to fill a newly designed educational support role. Reporting to the Director of Yale’s MD-PhD Program, the Assistant Director of Program Development and Assessment will provide expertise and support for the development and implementation of educational activities within the MD-PhD program and establish processes to evaluate their...
The Presidential Management Fellows Class of 2018 application deadline has been extended!
Oct. 31, 2017—The Presidential Management Fellows Program Office is extending the Application Period for the PMF Class of 2018 to Noon EST on Monday, November 6th to allow for applicants in areas impacted by recent natural disasters sufficient time to complete an application. The application period will be extended for all applicants. For any individuals in impacted...
Texas Medical Center Innovation Institute – Biodesign Fellowship info session on December 6th
Oct. 31, 2017—TMC Biodesign Information Session: Join members of the TMC Innovation Institute to learn more about our Biodesign Fellowship program, get details on the recruitment process, and ask questions. Food & drinks will be provided, as well as tours of the TMC Innovation Institute! The Eventbrite link to register is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tmc-biodesign-information-session-tickets-39235179478. Can't make it in person?...
Texas Medical Center Innovation Institute Biodesign Fellowship applications are open
Oct. 30, 2017—ABOUT BIODESIGN Fellows from engineering, medicine, business, design, computer science and research backgrounds work together in interdisciplinary teams to observe and identify unmet needs and collaboratively create products to solve them. Teams are mentored by leading experts from across the Texas Medical Center, with additional support from a network of TMC clinicians, experienced entrepreneurs and...
2018 Competition for the iBiology Young Scientist Seminars (YSS), Applications due December 10
Oct. 26, 2017—Applications are being accepted for the 2018 Competition of the iBiology Young Scientist Seminars (YSS). In collaboration with the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation and the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, iBiology hosts the YSS video series that features PhD candidates and postdocs giving talks about their research. Selected presenters...
Nashville Healthcare Analytics Meetup Tuesday, November 14
Oct. 26, 2017—Greater Nashville Healthcare Analytics Meetup Crafting your Professional Development Toolset for a Career in Healthcare Data Science November 14, 2017 5:30pm – 7:30pm 5:30 PM, Networking & Food Arrives 6:00 PM, Presentation 7:15 PM, Wrap up Speaker: Lindsey Morris, PhD, Axial Healthcare Speaker Bio: Lindsey Morris is the Director of Data Science & Analytics at axialHealthcare in Nashville,...
Job Opportunity: Education Outreach & Communications Manager, The University of Chicago
Oct. 26, 2017—The Education Outreach & Communications Manager for Special Programs will oversee three innovative career preparedness programs: myCHOICE, Chicago EYES, and researcHStart. The Manager will provide essential curriculum and logistical support to both myCHOICE and the UCCCC, thereby creating a bridge between two of the University's newest initiatives in professional development support and outreach, and the...
Job Opportunity: Asst Dir Employer Relations and Experiential Ed, University of Chicago
Oct. 26, 2017—UChicagoGRAD seeks an Assistant Director of Employer Relations and Experiential Education to serve on the career development team. The Assistant Director will conduct relationships with employers and facilitate full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities for both graduate students and postdocs. This position will report to the Associate Director of Graduate Career Development. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: ...
An Overview of the Army Research Lab and the Role of Intelligent Things on the Future Battlefield
Oct. 25, 2017—An Overview of the Army Research Lab and the Role of Intelligent Things on the Future Battlefield Featuring Dr. Alexander Kott, Chief Scientist, Army Research Labs November 2, 2017, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Engineering & Science Building, Room 044 Dr. Kott serves as the ARL’s Chief Scientist. In this role he provides leadership in development of ARL...
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...
AAU Vice President for Policy Toby Smith to talk, Nov 6
Oct. 24, 2017—US Science Policy: Advocating for Science in an Era of Polarized Politics and Constrained Budgets Featuring Toby Smith, Vice President for Policy at the Association of American Universities Monday, November 6 10:45am Wilson 103 Register here. Sponsored by the Vanderbilt Graduate School, BRET Office of Career Development, Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations, the College of...
Salary Negotiation Workshop–For Graduate and Professional Students and Staff
Oct. 23, 2017—You are invited to attend a free salary negotiation workshop! Workshop led by Dorrie Sieburg, AAUW Salary Negotiation Program Manager Two workshop times: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 12:00 P.M. Garland 101 Click here to register. Wednesday, November 1, 2017 4:00 P.M. Rand 308 Click here to register. If you have any questions, please...
Job Opportunity: Associate Department Director – Office of Immersion Resources, Vanderbilt University
Oct. 23, 2017—Immersion Vanderbilt calls for each undergraduate student to participate in an intensive learning experience that takes place in and beyond the classroom and culminates in the creation of a tangible final project. The new Office of Immersion Resources will coordinate efforts across campus, functioning to provide central support and coordination so that students and faculty have the...
Job Opportunity: Director – Center for STEM Education and Outreach, James Madison University
Oct. 20, 2017—James Madison University is seeking a Director for its Center for STEM Education and Outreach. The Center, founded in 2008 is transitioning from part-time leadership to a full-time director in order to bolster high-quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for all K-16 students. The STEM Center works with JMU students, K-12 educators, university faculty and staff, parents, policymakers and...
Attend Life Science Tennessee Conference Nov 9, 2017 for free!
Oct. 20, 2017—This is a wonderful networking opportunity to meet local life science industry leaders that is not to be missed! WHEN Thursday, November 9 POSTER SESSION Graduate students and researchers from across Tennessee’s academic institutions are invited to submit applications to the Life Science Tennessee Poster Session held in conjunction with LSTCON this year. The poster session...
AAAS Mass Media Fellowship Informational Webinar November 7th
Oct. 18, 2017—Webinar: AAAS Mass Media Fellowship November 7th at 2:00 PM Eastern Time The webinar will provide an overview of the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship; the experience, the application process, and tips from application reviewers. The Fellowship Director will lead the informational discussion with 2017 Fellowship Alumni providing their insight. The AAAS Mass...
Job Opportunity: Program Director, Boston University’s BEST Grant, School of Medicine, Graduate Medical Sciences
Oct. 18, 2017—Job Description The Program Director for Boston University's BEST grant will implement the grants initiatives to prepare graduate students and post-doctoral fellows for future jobs in the biomedical workforce. The Program Director will help to implement policies and procedures to carry out BU's BEST initiatives, including, but not limited to curriculum development and advancement of...