ASPIRE Internship: TWISTER Intern, Adventure Science Center
Aug. 9, 2019—ASPIRE Internship Adventure Science Center TWISTER Intern 800 Fort Negley Blvd. Nashville, TN 37203 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 series of events for middle and high...
Learn more about Jami Scheib, PhD, Science Officer at Ripple Effect, August’s PhD Career Stories Speaker
Aug. 9, 2019—We asked Dr. Scheib a few questions about her experience as a Science Officer for Ripple Effect. See what she had to say below. If you want to hear more about this career path, be sure to attend her PhD Career Stories session on August 23rd. Registration is requested. How she spends her...
Job Opportunity: Biological Methods Course Instructor, Department of Biology, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
Aug. 8, 2019—Dr. Don Daily is looking for an instructor for a Biological Methods course at Austin Peay State University. Course information is below. For additional information, please contact Dr. Daily: Don C. Dailey, Ph.D. Chair, Prof. Biology Austin Peay State University Department of Biology 931-221-7223 daileyd@apsu.edu Biological Methods Biology 3000 Tuesdays and Thursdays 8a-10a COURSE DESCRIPTION: ...
36|86: Startup Job Fair with Launch Tennessee
Aug. 8, 2019—Interested in exploring a career in the startup world? Join Launch Tennessee at our inaugural 36|86: Startup Job Fair, in conjunction with Live on the Green music festival in downtown Nashville. Friday August 30 and Saturday 31st, the 36|86 Pavilion at Live On The Green music festival will feature a Startup Job Fair. This casual...
ASPIRE PhD Career Stories: Joseph Conrad, PhD, Dawn Stults, PhD, and Oliver Vranjkovic , PhD
Aug. 6, 2019—ASPIRE PhD Career Stories: An MSL Panel Featuring Joseph Conrad, PhD , Regional Medical Scientific Director at Merck, Dawn Stults, PhD, Medical Science Liaison at Genentech, and Oliver Vranjkovic , PhD, Medical Science Liaison at Myriad An MSL Panel Come learn more about what a career as a Medical Science Liaison is like, as we hear from 3 alumni...
Data Nerds Meetup August, 20
Aug. 5, 2019—Data Nerds Caleb Pagel coming to lead a conversation about Data Quality. Data quality is affecting your current project. Let’s talk about steps you can take to identify and monitor data issues before it impacts your end user. Date: August 20, 2019 from 9:00am – 10:00am Location: Belmont – Janet Ayers Academic Center – Room...
Job Oportunity: Assistant Director of Research Talks and Outreach, iBiology, San Francisco, CA
Aug. 5, 2019—iBiology is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Research Talks and Outreach who will continue iBiology’s efforts to develop high quality scientific talks and science videos, and disseminate them to our worldwide audience. iBiology (http://www.ibiology.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the free, worldwide dissemination of scientific knowledge in the life sciences, mainly in the...
Job Opportunity: Science Policy Analyst, The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), Bethesda, MD
Aug. 5, 2019—The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) seeks a Science Policy Analyst to work within its Office of Public Affairs. FASEB advances health and well-being by promoting research and education in biological and biomedical sciences through collaborative advocacy and service to 29 scientific societies and their members. Position Title: Science Policy Analyst Status:...
NSPN Southern Hub Retreat, Saturday, September 14th, 2019
Aug. 1, 2019—Save the Date: Saturday, September 14th, 2019 Location: Wondry Innovation Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN VSPG and SPEAR will host a team-building retreat for the Southern Hub at Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) to build a more informed and cohesive community and strengthen the National Science Policy Network’s presence in the Southern region. In addition to...
ASPIRE Module: Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Spring 2020
Aug. 1, 2019—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 training....
ASPIRE Module: Biomedical Research and the Media, Fall 2019
Aug. 1, 2019—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: Creating Effective Scientific Talks and Delivering Them with Confidence, Fall 2019
Aug. 1, 2019—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: EQ+IQ=Career Success, Fall 2019
Aug. 1, 2019—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: Networking Pacing, Fall 2019
Aug. 1, 2019—Will you be attending SFN, American Heart, American Society of Cell Biology Conference this fall? Let’s work together to better prepare for these networking opportunities! The ASPIRE Networking Pacing Module is a series designed to prepare attendees to incorporate networking into their everyday activities and prepare them to network at an upcoming conference. The ASPIRE Networking Pacing...
ASPIRE Module: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR), 2019-2020
Aug. 1, 2019—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...
Add your name to our Volunteer Writers List
Jul. 31, 2019—The ASPIRE Program frequently is sent opportunities, either within BRET or from outside sources, to write articles or blog posts. Usually, these writing opportunities are for a general audience. Let us know your interest level through this brief Survey Monkey form. Questions? Email kate.stuart@vanderbilt.edu.
The State of AI & its Impact on Nashville: A Fireside Chat with Kirk Borne
Jul. 30, 2019—A night of meetups and a fireside chat with Kirk Borne, Booz Allen Hamilton, on the state of AI and its impact on Nashville. About this Event A night for ALL meetups to talk data and AI with Kirk Borne. Sponsored by the Data Science Institute at Middle Tennessee State University This is your opportunity to...
Job Opportunity: Senior Data Scientist, Tenet Healthcare, Nashville, TN
Jul. 25, 2019—Tenet Healthcare is seeking a senior data scientist. The senior data scientist will lead the development of analytic products that identify and address high priority clinical and business operational challenges through data science and predictive analytics. They should have a keen interest in the study of healthcare delivery, and a passion for identifying and answering...
PhD Career Stories: AJ Baucum, PhD
Jul. 18, 2019—Dr. Baucum, a previous postdoc and research instructor here at Vanderbilt, is returning as our December PhD Career Stories speaker. He will discuss his path to become Assistant Professor at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and what his career in academic research has been like. If this is your career interest area, or if you just want...
PhD Career Stories: Seth Ogden, PhD and Mark Kilgore, PhD
Jul. 18, 2019—If you have ever wondered what a career in patent law would be like, please come to our November PhD Career Stories session with Seth Ogden, PhD and Mark Kilgore, PhD. Both working at Patterson Intellectual Property Law right here in Nashville, they will be discussing what their journeys have entailed, what their work consists...