Workshops and Seminars
Bridge To BCG Consulting Workshop
Feb. 21, 2024—Join the Boston Consulting Group for a Bridge to BCG immersive workshop designed to help you test-drive the BCG case team experience. As a Bridge to BCG participant you will: Think strategically while solving a case in a realistic BCG case team simulation Team with Bridge participants and BCG consultants to understand the why and...
Upcoming Webinar Series: Debuting Your Research Career- How to Plan for and Write Your First (or Next) NIH Grant Application
Feb. 21, 2024—The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is hosting a virtual grant writing webinar series entitled – Debuting Your Research Career: How to Plan for and Write Your First (or Next) NIH Grant Application. This monthly webinar series is free and open to all to pre and post-doctoral fellows, clinician-scientists, as well as early-stage...
Invitation to attend PAIR-UP Imaging Workshop hosted by MBL
Feb. 18, 2024—Get ready to embark on a journey into the world of imaging at the upcoming PAIR-UP Imaging Workshop hosted by the prestigious Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)! This isn’t just any workshop; it’s an opportunity open to all, tailored to empower Black Imaging Scientists at the faculty and postdoctoral levels, and we want YOU to be...
Work- Life Workshops
Feb. 14, 2024—
VUWiSE event: Women in STEM Symposium 2024
Feb. 12, 2024—Please come join us for the Women in STEM Symposium on the March 22. The evening will feature amazing speakers and fun workshops. This annual exciting event is the perfect opportunity to network and hear from other women in the industry!
Torrey Pines Virtual Event: Transition to Industry, Feb 21-22
Jan. 30, 2024—Please find information below about our 2024 Transition to Industry workshop, developed and organized by the Torrey Pines Training Consortium. All interested graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are welcome to attend this online event. Early registration rates are available through Monday, February 5th at https://t2i-2024.eventbrite.com. Event flyers are attached, and more information is available on...
Authoring Your Career Story
Jan. 25, 2024—Authoring Your Career Story: Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholars: Own and Communicate Your Story for Career Success We are all writing stories with the lives we lead. Do you know what career story you’re living out, or aspire to live out? How do your values, interests, and skills influence your story? Join us for a workshop...
Peak Performance Workshops
Jan. 10, 2024—Attend the Peak Performance workshop events for graduate and postdoc students. Find the dates and event details on the attached flyer. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
Oct. 24, 2023—
Employer Panel and Networking: Career Paths for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
Sep. 28, 2023—Panelists will include: Jennifer Oldham Communications Director, The Healing Trust https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-oldham-o22/ VU Alumna – MTS Theology Kavya Sharman, PhD Founder and CEO Phase Capital https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavyasharman/ VU Alumna – B.A. Neuroscience and PhD, Chemical and Physical Biology John Vick, PhD Director, Office of Primary Prevention, TN Department of Health https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-vick-ph-d-a5375915/ VU Alumnus – M.S....
Life Science Washington Institute Workshop
Sep. 26, 2023—Join Life Science Washington Institute for a free “Learn By Doing” workshop presented by SciPhD on October 6, 10, 12, and 16, 2023 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM. With an increasing number of available jobs shifting from academia to industry settings, understanding the skills necessary to compete for and succeed in an industry position is...
Tax workshop for International Postdoctoral Fellows
Aug. 29, 2023—ASPIRE international postdoctoral fellows are invited to attend a tax workshop for international students. This is a two-part workshop. Details for the second session would be communicated at a later date. The first session is scheduled: Date: Friday October 13, 2023 Time: 11:00am Venue: Light Hall 411ABCD/ Virtually Check the attached poster for details and...
Employer Info Session: Guidehouse Life Sciences Consulting
Aug. 25, 2023—The BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program and the Vanderbilt Career Center is excited to welcome Guidehouse Life Sciences Consulting to campus for an Employer Information Session. Employer Info Session: Guidehouse Consulting Wednesday, September 6 4:00pm Light Hall 214 Register to attend. On the morning of Thursday, September 7, Guidehouse will be meeting with...
Workshops and peer review sessions for applicants to the 2024 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Aug. 11, 2023—The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program is a prestigious fellowship opportunity for early-stage STEM graduate students, including PhD students in the biosciences. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Fellowships provide 3 years of funding for graduate education in a STEM field, and PhD students must apply no later than fall of the second year in their PhD...
English Language Center Course for Postdocs
Aug. 1, 2023—The English Language Center (ELC) will be offering Academic Communication for Postdocs during the fall semester. The course is offered as a service of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the ELC. There is no additional charge to you for the class. This course will offer postdoctoral scholars and researchers opportunities to practice academic communication skills to...
Postdocs, Hear from Burroughs Wellcome Fund Leadership, learn about foundation funding
Jul. 31, 2023—VI4 and ArtLab are hosting a day of events on Monday, August 7 to showcase our VI4 Artist-in-Residence program, in addition to featuring a presentation from our funder, the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. The VI4 AiR program connects undergraduate artists with labs from VI4 and across the country to create works of art that are used...
Event: Venturing into Biotech Seminar Series, presented by S Phase Biofund
Jun. 22, 2023—Join us in welcoming RICHARD MURPHEY, MBA Founder of Bay Bridge Bio, LLC to learn more about life science investing and careers in biotechnology research. Thursday, July 20, 2023 1:00 – 2:00 PM CT (Virtual) Richard has over a decade of experience working in biotech across investment banking, venture capital / public equity investing, and...
McKinsey & Co webinar opportunities
May. 22, 2023—Management consulting firm McKinsey & Co has a focused recruiting process for advanced degree candidates, and this May, they are offering two opportunities to learn more before applying: Academia to Consulting May 25 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST What is it like to join a global consulting firm if you have a background in...
Free career development sessions from Research!America
May. 9, 2023—Registration is open for Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Early Career Summit Series. This series of webinars sponsored by Research!America will provide early career researchers with the opportunity to explore an array of career paths, network with fellow researchers, participate in professional development workshops, and engage in meaningful discussions around issues critical to the...
Consultant Aparna Shekar, PhD, speaker for VUADCC, April 21
Apr. 18, 2023—Join the Vanderbilt University Advanced Degree Consulting Club on Friday, April 21st, at noon on Zoom as they welcome Dr. Aparna Shekar, a consultant with Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Aparna Shekar has worked with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) since 2019 and performed the role of a Project Leader in the Healthcare and Consumer practice...