Workshops and Seminars
Consulting company Oliver Wyman’s Health and Life Sciences Virtual Info Session
Feb. 5, 2026—Oliver Wyman’s Health and Life Sciences practice will be hosting a virtual information session for advanced degree students on February 10th, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST. This session aims to share valuable insights into exciting opportunities within our practice. During this informative session, participants will have the unique chance to: Hear from Oliver Wyman consultants Engage with industry experts Learn how...
VU Writing Studio: Spring Break Dissertation Writers’ Retreat
Jan. 22, 2026—The Writing Studio’s annual Dissertation Writers’ Retreat series provides dissertating graduate students with time to work individually in a quiet, collegial atmosphere. During retreats, we couple ample writing time with optional, one-on-one consultations and daily workshops meant to focus writers on their argumentation, chapter structure, and daily writing goals. We hold an annual week-long retreat...
CTTC Lunch & Learn: From Idea to IP
Jan. 22, 2026—Tuesday, January 27 • 12-1pm at Vanderbilt University Alumni Hall Memorial Room Join us to learn the fundamentals of intellectual property that all researchers should understand as they push the boundaries of science in their labs. Intellectual property can be complex and multi-dimensional, with many important details to navigate. At the upcoming CTTC Lunch and...
VICB welcomes P&G
Jan. 15, 2026—Amber Teufel, Ph.D., MBA (Director of Life Sciences Global Baby, Feminine, and Family Care) and Sydnee McKee, Ph.D. (Synthetic Organic Chemist) from Procter & Gamble will visit on Wednesday, February 4 to present in the VICB seminar series. Procter & Gamble has a strong industrial presence in chemical biology. Their visit to Vanderbilt represents a valuable...
SciLine No-Cost Media Trainings
Dec. 14, 2025—SciLine no-cost media trainings This month, SciLine is pleased to offer two media trainings for scientists looking to learn the basics about working with the media and to improve their interview skills. Understanding the media: A starter guide for scientists TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2 P.M. ET (1pm Central) This free, virtual, one-hour course—designed specifically for...
VU’s Advanced ED hosting Academy of College Teaching workshop
Dec. 5, 2025—The Academy of College Teaching (ACT) is a ten-week, cohort-based workshop series for Vanderbilt graduate students and postdocs who are preparing for careers in college-level teaching. The program covers course design, classroom techniques, and professional development strategies for early-career instructors. You’ll leave the program with teaching resources you can use in future courses, such as...
ASPIRE UP: Delivering an Impactful Biopharma Industry Job Talk
Dec. 4, 2025—Join Us for an ASPIRE Up Workshop!Delivering an Impactful Biopharma Industry Job TalkFriday, January 16 • 10:00 AM • LH 202 In today’s competitive R&D job market, a strong job talk goes beyond presenting excellent science. It’s also an opportunity to show that you understand the broader context in which industry teams operate. This session...
2025 Annual NIH Career Symposium virtual event
Oct. 17, 2025—This virtual, multi-day event will highlight a broad range of career paths available to biomedical researchers. Panels and workshops throughout the symposium are designed to help postdocs and doctoral students in the life sciences explore new career paths, learn more about a specific career, and prepare for a successful job search. The Career Symposium will...
BRET Failure Talk: alumma Molly Seale, PhD
Sep. 17, 2025—Molly Seale earned her PhD in Cell and Cancer Biology at Vanderbilt studying cell adhesion proteins. With over 20 years in Medical and Scientific Affairs, she excels at engaging clinicians, leading teams, launching new therapeutic products, and driving successful clinical trials. In this candid talk, Molly will share the untold story behind her career in...
St. Jude’s Virtual Research Career, Education, and Training Fair
Sep. 5, 2025—St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is excited to host the third annual Virtual Research Career, Education, and Training Fair on Thursday, September 25, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT. This free, online event is open to students, trainees, and professionals in biomedical research and research information technology who are interested in learning more about...
Academy of College Teaching Fall 2025
Aug. 13, 2025—The Academy of College Teaching (ACT) is a ten-week, cohort-based workshop series for Vanderbilt graduate students and postdocs who are preparing for careers in college-level teaching. The program covers course design, classroom techniques, and professional development strategies for early-career instructors. Participants leave the program with teaching resources they can use in future courses, such as...
VSPG Event: A Science Policy Convo with Heather Bloemhard
May. 2, 2025—Please join the Vanderbilt Science Policy Group as they host Vanderbilt’s Office of Federal Relations Heather Bloemhard for “A Science Policy Conversation” on Tuesday, May 13, from 4:30-5:30pm in Light Hall 407. To submit questions before the event, please complete the Google form.
Vandy GPS Connects: TN Dept of Health
Apr. 8, 2025—
CFD Employer Visit
Mar. 21, 2025—This event will include an intro about CFD capabilities, who they are and what they offer, plus info on internship and full-time positions in the following disciplines: • Biomedical Engineering • Biomedical Informatics • Biomedical Sciences • Cell and Developmental Biology • Mechanical Engineering • Computer Science Registration for this event is strongly encouraged. Registration...
Daring to Lead: Women’s Pathways in Higher Education
Mar. 13, 2025—The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s monthly Women in the Academy series announces: Daring to Lead: Women’s Pathways in Higher Education Melissa Gresalfi, Ph.D., Dean of Residential Colleges and Residential Education and Dean of the Martha Rivers Ingram Commons Jeremi London, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Academic Opportunity Jill Stratton, Ph.D., Assistant Provost for Academic Support and Community Engagement...
Vandy GPS hosts: VU alumni in biotech, manufacturing, R&D and STEM, March 13, 10:00am, via zoom
Mar. 6, 2025—Attend via zoom here: https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/j/92825102919?pwd=RE6G7Megz6vq4W9aBSXGWrWvAwUor4.1
Understanding the media: A starter guide for scientists
Feb. 28, 2025—Understanding the media: A starter guide for scientists A free training opportunity from SciLine, based at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 3-4 P.M. ET SciLine has facilitated thousands of interactions between scientists and journalists, always with the goal of adding research-backed evidence and context to news stories. We...
Weill Institute Emerging Scholars Symposium
Feb. 26, 2025—The Weill Institute Emerging Scholars Symposium on Monday, October 13, is open to senior Ph.D. students and postdocs in cell and molecular biology and related disciplines. Apply by April 14, 2025 for a chance to: Network with students, postdocs, and faculty, and learn about career opportunities at Cornell University Attend the Weill Institute Symposium on...
VU Women in STEM Symposium sponsored by VUWise
Feb. 24, 2025—VU-WiSE is proud to present their 4th annual Women in STEM Panel and Symposium! The event will feature a panel discussion/Q&A with STEM professionals, including the DSI’s own Charreau Bell! Also included: Professional development workshops A networking/organization fair Professional headshots Free food! The event is open to undergraduates, graduate students, post docs, faculty, and staff.
VSPG General Body Meeting: Feb 26
Feb. 20, 2025— Join the Vanderbilt Science Policy Group for a General Body Meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 5:00-6:00pm in Light Hall 437.