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...
Sponsors for 2019 Career Symposium
Mar. 26, 2019—Please thank the following groups for their generous support of this event: Biochemical and Chemical Training for Cancer Research Cellular, Biochemical and Molecular Sciences Training Program Chemical Biology of Infectious Diseases (CBID) Training Program Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Grant Clinical and Translational Training Program in Pulmonary Medicine Clinical Pharmacology Training Program Conducting Child Health Care Research...
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.
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...
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
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...
Being Human: the Nexus of Science and Spirituality
Mar. 15, 2019—Next week, Vanderbilt is hosting a series of events is to foster inclusive discussions about science that appeal to individuals of diverse worldviews, including different faith traditions as well as those who subscribe to no faith at all. The keynote presentation and the panel will include perspectives on science pedagogy with cultural awareness and sensitivity, the...
Critical Data Viz Workshop
Mar. 15, 2019—If you are interested in data science, check out this workshop hosted by Purdue University. Space is limited and travel support is available. Critical Data Viz Workshop: An introduction to the ethics and practice of data visualization May 20 – 24, 2019 Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana Center for Science of Information Deadline to apply/register...
ACRP Annual Conference in Nashville–volunteers wanted! April 12-15, 2019
Mar. 15, 2019—The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) annual conference is in Nashville (!!) this spring and they are seeking volunteers to help at the conference, April 12-15. More information about the conference and the ACRP can be found here at their website: https://2019.acrpnet.org/ Sign-up if you are interested and we will contact you with more...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Critical Conversations-Dealing with Conflict
Mar. 14, 2019—Wednesday, May 15, 2019 9:00am 306 AB Light Hall Stacey Satchell, MSEd, M.A., M.A., Graduate Life Coach You may encounter difficult times in your postdoc term – sometimes this leads to conflict with your faculty supervisor or colleagues in the lab. In this session, we will talk about how to deal with these situations skillfully...