Announcements
BEYOND THE IVORY TOWER: A WORKSHOP FOR SCHOLARS ON WRITING FOR THE PUBLIC
Feb. 19, 2018—This three-day writing workshop, funded by The John Templeton Foundation, is for natural scientists, social scientists, and philosophers looking to communicate their ideas to the public via articles and essays in major media outlets. The workshop is designed to benefit scholars with a range of experience writing for popular audiences. Led by The New York Times editor James Ryerson,...
SciComm 2018, a Conference on Effective Science Communication, MARCH 23-25, 2018
Feb. 19, 2018—SciComm 2018 A CONFERENCE ON EFFECTIVE SCIENCE COMMUNICATION MARCH 23-25, 2018 HOSTED BY UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN SciComm is a conference dedicated to understanding and promoting effective communication of science to diverse audiences – including students of all levels as well as the general public – across all venues. SciComm was initiated as a one-day symposium...
The 2018 Lasker Essay Contest is now open
Feb. 15, 2018—The Lasker Essay Contest engages young scientists and clinicians in a discussion about big questions in biology and medicine, and the role of biomedical research in our society today. The Contest aims to build skills in communicating important medical and scientific issues to broader audiences. The Essay Contest topics are announced annually no later than the second...
LaunchTN Internship Program accepting applications until February 28th
Feb. 12, 2018—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...
Attend ArtLab: Exploring the Intersection of Art and Science March 1-2.
Feb. 12, 2018—We invite you to attend ArtLab: Exploring the intersection of Art and Science March 1-2. Please see the schedule below and register for the event here.
PhRMA Foundation Fellowship Opportunity: Regulatory Science Fellowship (Deadline: April 1)
Feb. 12, 2018—Regulatory Science Fellowship (Deadline: April 1, 2018) Regulatory Science Fellowships provide a $70,000 stipend for a year of on-site professional experience. Fellows are provided a full year of on-site industry experience, working within a global pharmaceutical company’s regulatory affairs department. Fellows will work closely with the regulatory science team, where they will participate in...
Spring Break Dissertation Writers’ Retreat March 5-6 through the Writing Studio
Feb. 9, 2018—Spring Break Dissertation Writers’ Retreat March 5-6, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Graduate School and the College of Arts and Science Dean’s Office. Over Spring 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...
Volunteers needed for Career Reading Pilot, Alignment Nashville
Feb. 9, 2018—We are still looking for volunteers for the Career Reading Pilot. Volunteers will bring industry related publications, texts, and artifacts and discuss them with high school students in the health science academy at Glencliff High School. The program is to help 10th graders become more proficient in reading subject matter related to their career academy....
Science Virtual Career Fair Focus on Europe, 2/27
Feb. 8, 2018—Science Virtual Career Fair Focus on Europe 27 February 2018 9:00 am – 1:00 pm ET Meet Recruiters Without Leaving Your Lab! Science Careers is excited to bring you an easy and efficient way to connect with select employers in Europe. Meet with representatives to learn about positions for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in...
ASPIRE Internship: PurSolutions, LLC, Product Development Specialist
Feb. 1, 2018—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: PurSolutions, LLC Product Development Specialist 111 10th Ave S Suite 110 Nashville, TN 37203 PurSolutions (www.puresoluble.com) is a startup biotechnology company located in Nashville, TN at the Cumberland Emerging Technologies (CET) Life Science Center. We operate under the premise that nature has devised the most powerful and efficient mechanisms imaginable, and...
ASPIRE Internship: Health Research Alliance (HRA): HRA Members’ Meeting Program Coordinator
Jan. 31, 2018—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Health Research Alliance (HRA) HRA Members’ Meeting Program Coordinator Reston, Virginia The Health Research Alliance (HRA), a collaborative member organization of ~80 nonprofit research funders, is committed to maximizing the impact of biomedical research and training to improve human health. HRA Members represent a variety of types of nonprofit funders of biomedical research,...
Alumni Career Stories: Henry Ong, PhD
Jan. 31, 2018—The February issue of the Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Newsletter, Basically Speaking, features Henry Ong's career story, who blends his talent for science communication with a desire to stay engaged with the research community through his current position with the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. Check out his story here!
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshops about employment authorization
Jan. 30, 2018—F-1 Students interested to work off campus, attend a CPT and/or OPT workshop!!! Have you ever thought about working off campus or interning for a company in the United States? Attend the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshops and get the facts about how to apply for employment authorization. ...
Unique workshop opportunity for PhD students interested in science policy: AAAS-CASE workshop
Jan. 29, 2018—The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is hosting a workshop in Washington, DC, about science policy. Vanderbilt University will be selecting up to 4 graduate students to attend. The Vanderbilt Office of Federal Relations will sponsor registration, and travel expenses will be fully paid by The Graduate School or an ASPIRE travel scholarship through the...
Seminar: Intellectual Property in the 4th Industrial Revolution
Jan. 29, 2018—Intellectual Property in the 4th Industrial Revolution February 6, 2018 12-1:30pm Bennett-Miller Law School Auditorium David Kappos, former Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office, will be speaking at Vanderbilt about the state and future of Intellectual Property in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Sponsored by VUIPA, VIPA and the CTTC If you are...
VU-WiSE general body meeting on February 7th at 4:30 pm
Jan. 29, 2018—VU-WiSE is having a general body meeting on February 7th at 4:30 pm. This meeting is an update for current members and an opportunity for interested students to join. VU-WiSE aims to develop a community of women in STEM at Vanderbilt (undergrads, graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and staff) and support the personal and professional development...
The 2018 Communicating Science (ComSciCon) Workshop for graduate students is now accepting applications
Jan. 26, 2018—Applications are now open for ComSciCon 2018, the 6th annual Communicating Science workshop, to be held in Boston, MA on June 14-16th 2017. Graduate students at U.S. and Canadian institutions in all fields of science, technology, engineering, health, mathematics, and related fields are encouraged to apply. The application will close on March 1st. Acceptance to...
Insight Data Fellows Programs now accepting applications!
Jan. 26, 2018—Insight Data Fellows Programs Insight is now accepting applications from graduating students for our fellowships in: – Data Science (for PhDs & Postdocs) – Health Data Science (for PhDs & Postdocs) – Data Engineering (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs) – Artificial Intelligence (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs) 1000+ Insight alumni are...
Interested in a career in industry? Merck has several postdoc positions open
Jan. 26, 2018—Merck Research Laboratories (MRL) Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry experience for postdoctoral researchers, providing an academic focus in a commercial environment. With the resources, reach, and expertise of a large pharmaceutical environment at your fingertips, MRL postdocs are positioned to excel in an institution committed to breakthrough innovation in research and...
Vanderbilt Summer Academy seeks teaching assistants for residential programs for talented youths
Jan. 23, 2018—Vanderbilt Summer Academy is a summer residential program for academically gifted students in grades 8-12. Students typically score in the 95th percentile or higher on a nationally normed achievement test. They will spend between 1-3 weeks on campus, taking college-level classes taught by Vanderbilt professors and PhD students. The Teaching Assistant works with the instructor and VSA staff to...