BIO is having a “student day” at their annual convention
Apr. 3, 2019—If you are interested in transitioning to a career in industry, the annual conference of BIO, the Biotechnology Industry Organization, is a terrific place to learn about companies and network. This year, the conference is June 3-6 in Philadelphia, and they are hosting a “Student Day” to help trainees connect with companies. See the flyer...
ArtLab exhibition: Lights, Lasers, and Lenses
Apr. 2, 2019—Want to get out of the lab for a bit? Check out this fun exhibition combining art and science. FOCAL POINT: Lights, Lasers, and Lenses Artwork will be shown from the ArtLab Fellows, artists, and scientists across campus, as well as from the Artist-in-residence Common iSeminar students. We will also have “Laser Talks” from a...
Enabling Innovation Initiative (eI2) Seminar: “From the Trenches: Perspectives on Launching a Company from Academia”
Mar. 29, 2019—Please join us next Friday for Jeff Conn and Brian Laden’s presentation: “From the Trenches: Perspectives on Launching a Company from Academia” This seminar will take place on Friday, April 5 at 2:00 PM in 214 Light Hall. Jeff Conn is the Lee E. Limbird Professor of Pharmacology and Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery. Brian Laden is the co-found and Managing Director of TriStar...
Give to the ASPIRE Program on 4/4/19 VU Giving Day!
Mar. 28, 2019—Make a difference for the ASPIRE Program on April 4. Save the date for Vanderbilt Giving Day to support current and future grad students and postdocs through the endowed ASPIRE Scholar Fund. Click here on April 4 to be part of the action! The ASPIRE (Augmenting Scholar Preparation and Integration with Research-Related Endeavors) Program was created to expand graduate and postdoctoral...
Tech Venture Challenge Final Pitch April 11
Mar. 27, 2019—The Tech Venture Challenge, hosted by Vanderbilt University’s Center for Technology Transfer & Commercialization, will conclude with the final pitch on April 11. The Tech Venture Challenge is an annual competition designed to provide networking and educational opportunities for Vanderbilt students from a variety of backgrounds including science, business, and law. Under the guidance of...
SACNAS Outreach Event with NAZA (Nashville After Zone Alliance, a Conexión Américas Program)
Mar. 27, 2019—The SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science) outreach team is looking for enthusiastic STEM volunteers to perform science demonstrations for middle school students. This is a great addition to your science CV! SACNAS Outreach Event with NAZA (Nashville After Zone Alliance, a Conexión Américas Program) When: Wednesday, March 27th and Tuesday, April...
Lecture by Dr. Lydia Villa-Komaroff, April 8th
Mar. 26, 2019—Join the Wond’ry to welcome guest lecturer Dr. Lydia Villa-Komaroff, a pioneering scientist who helped discover how to synthesize insulin in the 1970s… and that was just the beginning. Register here
Equal Pay Day/Salary Negotiation Workshop
Mar. 25, 2019—The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is hosting an Equal Pay Day Series of events on the week of April 1 (no joke!). Please see the information below, including the AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop.
PhD Career Connections: Bioinformatics
Mar. 25, 2019— PhD Career Connections is excited to welcome back alumnus Akshata Udyavar, PhD, Senior Scientist Bioinformatics, Arcus Biosciences inc. Please join us as she discusses her career path after Vanderbilt Friday April 12, 2019 10am Light Hall 214 Registration Requested Dr. Akshata Udyavar is a Senior Scientist and the head of Bioinformatics at Arcus...
Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop and Equal Pay Day events
Mar. 22, 2019—The Vanderbilt Women’s Center will be conducting a Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop on April 4. Be sure to register here, and catch the other great Equal Pay Day events the week of April 1.
Graduate Student Appreciation Day on April 5th
Mar. 22, 2019—Be sure to catch the Graduate Student Appreciation Day on April 5th, hosted by the Office of LGBTQI Life and the Women’s Center!
2019 Vanderbilt National Public Health Week
Mar. 22, 2019—2019-National-Public-Health-Week April 1 – 5, 2019 Join the Vanderbilt MPH Program, along with students, faculty, and staff from across the university and medical center to discuss issues important to improving health and wellness in our community and around the world. All are welcome to attend! Monday, April 1 Disparities and Access to Healthy Food in Nashville...
Biostatistics Research for Clinical Studies – U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS)
Mar. 21, 2019—Reference Code HHS-BARDA-2019-0001 The Division of Clinical Development (DCD) within the Biomedical Advanced Research and Defense Authority (BARDA) (part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) provides technical support for all the clinical studies funded and sponsored by BARDA, and the application of innovative clinical trial design is critical in meeting the challenges of the advanced development of...
Careers in Science Policy: Q&A with Kei Koizumi
Mar. 19, 2019—Careers in Science Policy: Q&A with Kei Koizumi Thurs, March 28, 2019; 4:00 – 5:30 pm Featheringill Hall, Rm 138 RSVP requested: https://calendly.com/ruth-schemmer/sci-policy-careers Kei Koizumi is a Senior Advisor in Science Policy at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). He joined AAAS in February 2017 after 8 years as Assistant Director for...
VU Printing Services has a new Digital Storefront
Mar. 17, 2019—Vanderbilt University Printing Services is pleased to share our new online print fulfillment system. With a modern, intuitive interface, you can use Digital Storefront to customize and order official Vanderbilt stationery products, upload files for custom print jobs, invitations, cards, signs, posters (student posters too!), banners, flyers, spiral bound notebooks, and we even print thesis...
Assistant Director Of Professional Development At University Of Virginia
Mar. 15, 2019—The UVA Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs seeks an Assistant Director of Professional Development to contribute to the implementation and design of programs in support of the University’s graduate student and postdoctoral communities. Chief among these is PhD Plus, the University’s signature program for preparing graduate students and postdocs across all disciplines for long-term...
Developing and Sustaining a Mentoring Relationship
Mar. 15, 2019—Women in the Academy presents “Developing and Sustaining a Mentoring Relationship” Janet Macdonald, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Vanessa Beasley, Associate Provost and Dean of Residential Faculty Beverly Moran, Professor of Law and Sociology Lucius Outlaw, Professor of Philosophy Friday, March 29 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Sarratt 216/220 Lunch provided on a first-come basis
Recognizing and Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome
Mar. 15, 2019—Women in the Academy presents “Recognizing and Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome” presented by Maureen Gannon, Professor of Medicine Tuesday, March 26 4:00 p.m. Community Room, Central Library Reception to follow
Diversity Teaching Fellowship Program, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology – Allegheny College
Mar. 15, 2019—Diversity Teaching Fellowship Program Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Allegheny College invites applications for its Diversity Teaching Fellowship Program. The Program is a component of Allegheny College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Specifically, the program serves as a professional development opportunity for early career scholars of color seeking faculty positions at liberal arts colleges and universities. While...
East, West Coast Courses to Help Grad Students & Postdocs Transition to Biotech
Mar. 15, 2019—The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is offering two week-long courses this summer to help them transition to careers in biotech. Of 130 participants from 2014-2016, 70% now have nonacademic jobs in industry, regulatory affairs, or tech transfer; the remainder are still in training or in academia. Moreover, the cohorts have remained close networking...