ASPIRE Internship: Adventure Science Center TWISTER Intern
Sep. 29, 2017—Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Blvd. Nashville, TN 37203 TWISTER Internship 2017 The Adventure Science Center (ASC) is an independent, not-for-profit educational institution that ignites curiosity and inspires the lifelong discovery of science. TWISTER (Tennessee Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Research) is a daylong professional conference for high school girls, presented by women...
ASPIRE Internship: Insight Genetics, Inc.
Sep. 29, 2017—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Insight Genetics, Inc. Genomics Department 2 International Plaza Dr. Suite 280 Nashville, TN 37207 Insight Genetics (http://www.insightgenetics.com/) is dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients through the design, development, and deployment of molecular diagnostic assays. Insight Genetics is seeking candidates for an internship in the Quality & Regulatory Affairs Department....
Apply now for Nov 6 workshop on STEM Policy & Advocacy featuring AAAS and Toby Smith of the AAU
Sep. 29, 2017—STEM Policy & Advocacy: Making Your Voice Heard Monday, November 6, 2017 10:45-5:30 PM Vanderbilt University Keynote address by Tobin (Toby Smith), Vice President for Policy at the Association of American Universities "Engaging Policymakers" workshop facilitated by the American Advancement for the Association of Science (AAAS) “Engaging the Public with Social Media” seminar facilitated by AAAS Sponsored...
Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth is now accepting course proposals for its Summer 2018 student programs
Sep. 28, 2017—Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth is now accepting course proposals for its Summer 2018 student programs. PTY programs provide high-ability students opportunities to take unique classes developed and taught by Vanderbilt faculty and/or graduate students. Proposals from all disciplines are encouraged. Course proposals should include: Curriculum vitae (for new instructors only) Course title(s) and a brief course description of...
The Open Notebook/Burroughs Wellcome Fund fellowship for early-career science writers now accepting applications
Sep. 28, 2017—Applications now being accepted for the next two rounds of The Open Notebook/Burroughs Wellcome Fund fellowship for early-career science writers. The next TON/BWF fellowship period will begin on January 2, 2018 and end on August 31, 2018. The subsequent fellowship period will begin on July 1, 2018 and end on February 28, 2019. Applicants may express interest for one or both...
Upcoming campus information sessions to learn more about the Vanderbilt MPH Program
Sep. 27, 2017—The Vanderbilt Master of Public Health (MPH) Program is a two-year interdisciplinary program offered through the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Since 1996, the program has been training future research scientists and public health professionals to be leaders and innovators dedicated to improving public health...
Job Opportunity: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor as a Biochemist / Cell or Molecular Biologist, Williams College, Williamstown, MA
Sep. 25, 2017—The Biology Department at Williams College, a premier liberal arts college with a long-standing tradition of excellence in the sciences, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 2018. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the intellectual vibrancy and diversity of the academic community...
Job Opportunity: Risk Assessment Specialist – Chemicals, The Leyden Group
Sep. 25, 2017—The person sought for this position will work in a group of expert regulatory and product safety professionals within a Department of Regulatory Affairs and Product Stewardship. Our client company is a large and diverse, specialty chemical company located in the Southern U.S. With the emergence of regulations requiring exposure and risk characterization, the company...
Job Opportunity: Neuroscience Imaging Analyst, VUMC, Nashville, TN
Sep. 25, 2017—The Vanderbilt Memory & Alzheimer's Center is accepting applications for a Neuroscience Imaging Analyst for immediate hire. The analyst will work with research faculty, imaging scientists, and the Center Director to develop and implement protocols for processing neuroimaging research data. The analyst will also facilitate grant and manuscript preparation and supervise trainees for a large...
October schedule for The Psychology of Peak Performance: A workshop series for all Graduate & Professional Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
Sep. 25, 2017—The Psychology of Peak Performance A workshop series for all Graduate & Professional Students and Postdoctoral Scholars Offered by the Psychological and Counseling Center, in conjunction with the Graduate School. Facilitator: David Sacks, PhD, HSP Time/Day: Wednesdays Noon-1:00 P.M. Location: Alumni Hall Room 010, Conference Room October Schedule: 10/4 Effective Goal Setting 10/11 No Session...
Job Opportunity: Student Development Specialist, University of Texas at Arlington
Sep. 20, 2017—The Office of Graduate Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington is hiring a Student Development Specialist. This position will be involved with developing, presenting, and maintaining a systematic program to support graduate student success. This position will assist the Director with day-to-day management of programming and other duties necessary to deliver, evaluate, and...
Apply for a LaunchTN Internship for summer 2018!
Sep. 19, 2017—LaunchTN launched the Specialist Program, a summer internship program, in May 2014, providing undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to engage in Tennessee’s startup communities. Over the past four summers, 100+ students representing universities across the country, have interned at Tennessee’s statewide entrepreneur centers. In 2018, the internship program will evolve to include up to...
Fall Break Dissertation Writers’ Retreat 2017
Sep. 17, 2017—October 12-13, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Graduate School and the College of Arts and Science Dean’s Office. Over Fall Break, the Writing Studio will host a two-day dissertation writers’ retreat, which will provide dissertating graduate students with loosely-structured time to work individually in a quiet, collegial atmosphere. We will couple...
After Academia: Data Science as a Career
Sep. 17, 2017—Data Science is a rapidly growing technical career field in almost all major industries. Come hear from two Vanderbilt Ph.D.’s about transitioning from academia to data science, as well as John Wark, Founder and President of the Nashville Software School. Monday, September 25 10:30-11:30am 512 Light Hall Register here. Taylor Murphy has a Ph.D. from...
Work-Life Workshop on Stress, presented by the Women’s Center on Sept 28th
Sep. 15, 2017—The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center begins its fall schedule of Work-Life Workshops for faculty, staff and graduate students Thursday, Sept. 28, with “Manage Your Time, Manage Your Stress, Manage Your Self” with Samantha York, academic skills coach at the Center for Student Wellbeing. The workshop will be from noon to 1 p.m. in Sarratt 216/220. Lunch will be provided....
Fellowship opportunity with The American Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) Communications Committee
Sep. 14, 2017—The American Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) Communications Committee has an opening for an ASM Headquarter Fellows; this is a 12-month position. The Communications Committee’s mission is to engage, inform, and excite public audiences about ASM’s science by: Identifying strategic, global issues and provide timely information that informs and engages audiences; and Empowering ASM members to...
Job Opportunity: District Partnership Manager, Mystery Science, San Francisco CA
Sep. 14, 2017—District Partnership Manager We’re looking for a District Partnership Manager who can help school districts get started with Mystery Science. We want to make it as easy as possible for our district partners to get started with Mystery Science and to feel supported as their teachers teach our curriculum. Your job will be to support...
ASPIRE Internship: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance 2018 World TSC Conference Program Coordinator
Sep. 14, 2017—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance 2018 World TSC Conference Program Coordinator 801 Roeder Rd. Suite 750 Silver Spring, MD 20910 The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TSAlliance) is the only US-based national organization dedicated to finding a cure for tuberous sclerosis complex, while improving the lives of those affected. Founded in 1974, it works to improve...
CCST Science and Technology Policy Fellows Informational Webinar, Sept 28
Sep. 11, 2017—Few California state legislators have backgrounds in science, engineering, or technology. Yet they are asked to make decisions on issues with significant science and technology aspects, like water, energy, and environmental policy. The California Council on Science & Technology (CCST) Science & Technology Policy Fellows Program places ten PhD-level scientists annually in the California legislature...
Job Opportunity: Genetics Scientific Manager and Advisor to the Chair of Genetics, Yale University
Sep. 11, 2017—The Department of Genetics at Yale University is searching for a research track position as a Scientific Advisor to the Chair to function as a scientific manager whose primary responsibilities will be to work with the Chair to coordinate scientific activities, organize research faculty recruitment, and grant writing within the Genetics Department. We seek an...