Making the Most of the Career Fair via the Graduate School
Sep. 11, 2017—Making the Most of the Career Fair (for Graduate Students and Postdocs) Thurs, Sept 14 4:00 – 5:30 pm 206 Alumni Hall Registration encouraged: https://goo.gl/forms/WdUIwMJ4iRvK1BNa2 Career fairs are one tool in the job-seeker's bag. When attending one, you'll want to make a good impression on any employer representatives you meet! We'll discuss proper etiquette, and...
Academic Job Search via Graduate School
Sep. 11, 2017—Academic Job Search (for Graduate Students and Postdocs) Thurs, Sept 21 4:00 – 5:30 pm 201 Alumni Hall Registration encouraged: https://goo.gl/forms/uxX5r3Sz8A1XHKsB3 Fall is the season for the academic job market. Whether you are applying for assistant professor positions or postdoctoral fellowships this year or are planning ahead for the future, this will help you know...
From CV to Resume via the Graduate School
Sep. 11, 2017—From CV to Resume (for Graduate Students and Postdocs) Wed, Sept 13 4:00 – 5:00 pm 100 Alumni Hall (Lounge) Registration encouraged: https://goo.gl/forms/qx3oHLMGDHQnpxN22 Using actual resumes from actual employed people with advanced degrees, we'll go over the basics. If you're exploring positions in business, non-profits, government or industry, you'll need to create a resume from...
Interested in the intersection of art and science? Join Artlab sponsored by the Wondr’y
Sep. 7, 2017—ArtLab is a new workshop sponsored by the Wond'ry.This workshop will partner artists and scientists to create original works of art exploring the intersection of art and science. All work will be on display during a final exhibition in December at The Wond’ry. Enrollment closes September 20th! For more information email ArtLab.Vanderbilt@outlook.com
Being Crash Davis Ain’t So Bad: Physics and Astronomy Career Development Colloquium
Sep. 6, 2017—This week’s Physics and Astronomy Colloquium is on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 4:00 PM, in Stevenson Center 4327*. *Reception at 3:30 PM | Stevenson Center 6333 Speaker information and topic below: Jonathan McMurry (Associate Vice President for Research, Professor of Biochemistry, Kennesaw State University) Being Crash Davis Ain’t So Bad: Life in the Science Minor Leagues In...
Versatile PhD to host a web-based “Ask Me Anything” event with Dr. Desney Tan of Microsoft Health
Sep. 5, 2017—AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Dr. Desney Tan of Microsoft Health September 6-8 in the AMA forum on the VPhD site Desney Tan (Ph.D. Computer Science, 2004) is Senior Director of Microsoft's Clinical Sensing and Analytics group and has been honored for his work on whole-body computing. He is a passionate believer in the creative...
PhD Career Connections: Influencing Research through Scientific Foundations
Sep. 1, 2017—We welcome Kevin Lee, PhD, Executive Director for the Lawrence Ellison Foundation, Chief Scientific Officer of Grace Science Foundation, Senior Scientific Advisor for Medical Research for the JPB Foundation, and Senior Scientific and Programmatic Advisor of the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research, for our September PhD Career Connections. PhD Career Connections: Influencing Research through Scientific Foundations September 21st...
Fall 2017 Women in the Academy
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Wond’ry PostFlight Program… apply by Sept 5, 2017
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PPD Employer Information Session, Friday September 15th
Aug. 31, 2017—Come learn about the Wilmington, NC based company, PPD, and their current opportunities. With Senior Recruiting Manager, April Shell de Lima and Vice President Talent Acquisition, Timothy Neathery Friday September 15th, 9:30a Light Hall 214 Registration is requested Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD) is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and...
Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) webinar “Golden Goose: Celebrating Science through Storytelling”
Aug. 31, 2017—Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) will be hosting a webinar entitled, “Golden Goose: Celebrating Science through Storytelling”. Erin Heath, Associate Director of Government Relations, AAAS and Julia Smith, Senior Federal Relations Officer, AAU will share a brief history of the Golden Goose Award and explain how storytelling can have an impact on science policy and advocacy. Please register for...
ASPIRE Internship: Concert Genetics, Clinical Data Scientist Intern, Franklin, TN
Aug. 30, 2017—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Concert Genetics Clinical Data Scientist Intern 810 Crescent Center Drive Suite 280 Franklin, TN 37067 Concert Genetics (www.concertgenetics.com), formerly NextGxDx, is a healthcare IT company located in Franklin, TN. Our mission is to provide tools that connect, unify, and simplify the world of genetic testing. Concert’s internship program is designed to...
Lab Pedagogies via Center for Teaching
Aug. 28, 2017—Lab courses provide a rich opportunity for experiential learning, giving students time, space, and support to develop into practicing scientists and engineers. Lab courses also, however, carry their own challenges. How do we best foster the ways of thinking that characterize our disciplines? How do we also help students develop the practical skills—from keeping records...
Writing a Teaching Statement/Philosophy via Center for Teaching
Aug. 28, 2017—In this workshop, the Center for Teaching will address best practices for writing a teaching statement/philosophy for the academic job market. This workshop is open to Vanderbilt graduate students & Postdocs from across the disciplines who want to improve their teaching portfolio materials. All teaching experience levels are welcome. Facilitators: Kylie Korsnack & Justin Hubbard, CFT Graduate Teaching...
Job Opportunities: 2 outreach-related openings at Stanford
Aug. 25, 2017—Youth Outreach Specialist – Job #76003 The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University is seeking a Youth Outreach Specialist to perform administrative and operational duties in support of Bay Area Headspace pilot sites based within the department’s Community Partnerships Team and affiliated Center for Youth Mental Health & Well-being. Headspace is a critical first...
Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Positions with The Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning & Evaluation (CASTLE) at the Rochester Institute of Technology
Aug. 25, 2017—The Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning & Evaluation (CASTLE) at the Rochester Institute of Technology seeks two post-docs in the areas of physics, biology or chemistry education to join an HHMI-funded project focusing on fostering a culture of inclusivity and equity in the natural sciences. Additional teaching and/or research activities may be negotiated, with...
Science, Journalism, and Democracy: Grappling with a New Reality; conference and livestream event presented by The Rockefeller University
Aug. 22, 2017—Science, Journalism, and Democracy: Grappling with a New Reality Wednesday, September 6, 2017 The current media landscape is a confusing swirl of reality, misinformation, and so-called fake news. Where does science communication fit into this mess? And how can science communicators navigate a political climate that's increasingly hostile to both science and journalism? This one-day...
Preflight Program at the Vanderbilt Wond’ry now accepting applications
Aug. 22, 2017—PreFlight Program- Accepting Applications The Wond’ry in partnership with the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center are excited to once again offer a 10-week PreFlight program for aspiring Vanderbilt entrepreneurs. This course will be offered on Wednesday evenings from 4 to 5:15 pm at the Wond’ry. If you’ve ever dreamed...
AAAS’s “Career Empowerment for Women in Science” Webinar, August 28
Aug. 21, 2017—“Career Empowerment for Women in Science” Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 | 3-4 p.m. ET | FREE For women pursuing careers in the sciences, there are a number of unique challenges. Fortunately, there are also a number of strategies that women can employ to allow their talent, intelligence and scientific skill to shine through. This is the first...
The Ohio University College of Medicine 2017 Autumn Postdoctoral Recruitment Event
Aug. 18, 2017—The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Office of Postdoctoral Research is pleased to announce the 2017 Autumn Postdoctoral Recruitment Event! This event will be held November 2-3, in collaboration with the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Pelotonia Fellowship Program. This event will provide an excellent opportunity for outstanding PhD students...