Workshops and Seminars
Passport to a Job: Networking, Small Talk, and Other Tips
Feb. 8, 2023—As a part of the Graduate School’s Spring Career Colloquium, Andrea Pietrzyk, Assistant Director in ISSS, will be presenting on the cultural context for networking (what it means in a U.S. setting and why people do it), small talk, and some special interview/resume considerations for international students. Date: February 14th Time: 12-12:45pm Venue: Alumni Hall...
Immigration Attorney Sessions for International Students
Feb. 8, 2023—Curious to know more about immigration requirements with regards to your status as an international student? The ISSS is organizing immigration sessions for international students. These sessions will be led by immigration attorney David Ware on February 10th in Owen Room 125. The Art of Discussing Status with your Employer, 10:00 -10:30am We will discuss...
Spring 2023 Leadership Skills Workshop: Inclusive Leadership Series
Feb. 8, 2023—Interested in leadership development and how you can hone your leadership skills? Why not be a part of the Inclusive Leadership Series. Learn how to create a thriving environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully. The 3-part leadership series will be held at the Alumni hall 206 from 12:15 to 1:30pm on Tuesday February 21st, Tuesday March 7th...
Dissertation Writer’s Retreat
Feb. 8, 2023—Interested in a writing retreat coupled with one-on-one consultation, daily workshops to assist you organize and write your dissertation? Look no further! The Writing Studio presents the Dissertation Writer’s Retreat. The event is scheduled for March 13- 14, 2023. To be a part of the retreat, registration is required. Register here. More information can be...
Science Forward: Towards Inclusive Excellence in Academia
Jan. 31, 2023— A symposium to increase diversity, expand inclusion and uphold equity in basic science research at New York State’s academic research institutions. The symposium will be held at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, NY, on March 20th and 21st, 2023. Top applicants will be selected to join a strong cohort of basic science researchers...
Spring Semester Library Workshops
Jan. 19, 2023—During the spring semester, the Libraries’ Digital Scholarship and Communications (DiSC) Office is offering a series of free lessons and workshops to help you build your technical skills: The Beginner Python lessons will introduce participants to this popular programming language and the Colab notebook platform allows learners to code in Python immediately without any installation....
The Open Notebook -tools and resources to help science journalists sharpen their skills
Nov. 17, 2022—The Open Notebook is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides tools and resources to help science, environmental, and health journalists at all experience levels sharpen their skills. We are guided by two principles: that high-quality science journalism is essential to society, and that everyone, including science journalists, learns best by practicing the craft as part of...
CASE Post-Election Virtual Workshop
Nov. 2, 2022—The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) invites you to participate in the CASE Post- Election virtual workshop on Monday, November 14 from 1pm to 3:30pm ET. To attend the event, please register here. The workshop will be followed by a science communication session- Golden Goose Award Nominations: Advocate through Telling the Stories...
AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
Oct. 19, 2022—You are invited to attend the upcoming AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop. Details for the event: AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop Date: Thursday, November 3 Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m. CT Venue: Zoom To RSVP, please click here to register for the workshop Check the flyer for more details.
Individual Development Plans (IDP) – Asset or Nuisance? (What are they and how can they help you?)
Oct. 18, 2022—All postdocs are required to regularly put together and/or review and update their IDP. This workshop will address the IDP requirements and will discuss ways to effectively use the IDP in your career development. We will address questions such as: What exactly is an IDP? Why do you have to have an IDP? What does...
Career Development Workshop Series
Oct. 7, 2022—Continue your professional development with #WorkshopWednesdays! Join us every other month for virtual professional development workshops, designed to help early career scientists connect and plan their future careers. Organized and moderated by the Career Development Subcommittee. Upcoming workshop: Date: October 12, 2022 Time: 1pm ET Topic: Immigrant Researchers from Postdoc to PI To find out...
APMM Bench to Bedside Series
Sep. 30, 2022—Join ASPIRE Path in Molecular Medicine for their Bench to Bedside series this Fall. B2B with Quin Wells, Wed, Oct 5, 5:00pm, MRB 3 1220 B2B with Bob Miller and the Shade Tree Clinic, Wed, Nov 2, 5:00pm, MRB 3 1220 B2B with Bill Schaffner, MD, Wed, Dec 7, 2022, 5:00pm, MRB 3 1220
VU Data Science Institute (DSI) Fall 2023 Data Science Workshops
Aug. 30, 2022—The DSI offers a series of workshops to get students, faculty, and community members familiar with data science tools. Workshops are open to the entire Vanderbilt community. Fall 2022 Offerings This year, the DSI is offering two series of workshops; The Knowledge series – which will cover critical concepts and skills in Data Science and AI, covering...
VU Libraries’ Digital Scholarship and Communications (DiSC) Fall Workshops
Aug. 23, 2022—The Libraries’ Digital Scholarship and Communications (DiSC) Office will present a variety of workshops and lesson series this fall to help you build your technical skills. New offerings this fall include an introductory workshop on the popular Jupyter and Colab code notebooks platforms, a lesson series on Pandas and Matplotlib, and an introduction to text...
S Phase Biofund Venturing into Biotech Seminar Series, Wed August 24th, 2022
Aug. 23, 2022—See more at Sphasebiofund.com
Enabling Innovation Initiative (Ei2) Seminar Series 2022 kick-off seminar Friday, Sept 9, 2022, 2pm
Aug. 8, 2022—Read more about the Ei2 Seminar Series here: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/ei2/ Friday, September 9, 2022, at 2:00 pm in the Light Hall 2nd floor auditorium (room TBA) “So you want to be an entrepreneur . . .” Chuck Haines, Ph.D., CEO IDBiologics So you think you want to be an entrepreneur… I am an entrepreneur, an eternal...
ASPIRE workshop on Preparing for a Faculty Career and Job Search
Jul. 19, 2022—Are you considering a career as a research- or teaching-focused faculty member, or going on the faculty job market this fall? If you answered, “YES,” to either of these questions, then this upcoming workshop is for you! On August 19 and August 22, 2022, the ASPIRE Program will host, “Preparing for a Faculty Career and...
Jobs With the Federal Government, Lori Conlan, PhD, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services, OITE, NIH May 31, 2022
Jun. 15, 2022—CAREERS IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: OPTIONS AND APPLYING WORKSHOP/SEMINAR: JOB SEARCH SKILLS Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA925nKV3QY May 31, 2022 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Speaker(s): Lori Conlan, PhD, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services This event is recommended for: Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician. In this “How to” workshop, we will examine career options for biomedical scientists in...
15th Annual NIH Career Symposium, May 11-13, 2022 (Virtual, free, open to all)
May. 6, 2022—Register here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/multi2_202202/ The Annual NIH Career Symposium will take place virtually May 11-13, 2022. Each day will start with an intro on each sector (career options, being a competitive applicant, resources for success), then you will have the opportunity to network with professionals in a variety of jobs and participate in information interviews. This event...
“Why Does My Professor Go By ‘Jim’? Understanding U.S. Social and Cultural Norms”: Biomedical International Community Event
Apr. 15, 2022—The Vanderbilt International Researchers Alliance (VIRAL) board members and BRET International Trainee Support team are excited to host a session on this topic presented by Ms. Andrea Pietrzyk, Assistant Director of Student & Scholar Engagement in the ISSS office at Vanderbilt University. Join us for this virtual session on April 26th at 1:00 p.m. to learn about social and cultural...