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The BRET Office of Career Development is seeking a volunteer Editor to assist in the preparation and publication of the biannual newsletter, "Results and Discussion".  This newsletter highlights research accomplishments of BRET graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and features stories on activities and resources available to BRET trainees.  We are… Read More

The following two articles are a "must read" for everyone who will need to write a cover letter, now or at some time in the future. (That's you, right?)  "Dear Dr. Neufeld" from ScienceCareers is written by a professor from the University of Waterloo who has grown frustrated with the letters… Read More

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to participate in the AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition Essay Competition. This essay competition was created to inspire students to explore connections between human rights and science, engineering and the health professions. Students may write on any topic at the intersection of science and/or technology… Read More

If you're interested in a career in medical writing, check out this new podcast series, Medical Writers Speak, from medical writer Emma Hitt Nichols, PhD. In this free podcast, Dr. Nichols interviews medical writers and journalists about their career path and insights into surviving and thriving in the profession. … Read More

Upcoming Institute Date:  August 3-7, 2015 Location:  ACS Headquarters, Washington, DC Class of 2013 Photo Credit: ACS Publications Visit the site for more information. About the ACS Publications Graduate Student & Postdoc Summer Institute ACS Publications will hold its annual Graduate Student & Postdoc Summer Institute… Read More

If you're interested in a career in data science, check this out! The Insight Data Science program has just announced the inaugural session of a new Insight Health Data Science Fellows Program, focused on data science in healthcare and the life sciences, to be based in Boston, starting on July 6. Read More

Join Omari Bandele, PhD, FDA, as he discusses in-depth his daily work-life activities. Wednesday, May 6 11:30am-1pm Light Hall 415 A&B Registration is required. The closed group will have an in-depth discussion with Dr. Bandele about his role with the FDA and skills needed… Read More

Writing Your Federal Resume: This FREE virtual presentation will explain each section of the job opportunity announcement (JOA) in an effort to better inform applicants and to assist them in selecting the right job.  The presentation will highlight a 3 part process to assist applicants in writing their Federal resume.  Attendees will… Read More

The BRET Office of Career Development does not endorse these opportunities, nor do we know the effectiveness of the programs. That said, here are a few options to learn more with your interest coding.    The Iron Yard (Nashville) The Iron Yard works directly with Launch Tennessee to bring tech… Read More