Workshops and Seminars
April Enabling Innovation Initiative seminar: Friday, April 22, 2022
Apr. 7, 2022—Friday, April 22, 2022, 2:00 PM (Zoom) Please join us as Esra Roan, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO of Somavac discusses non-linear career paths at the upcoming Enabling Innovation Initiative seminar. “Non-linear career paths: It is OK to change your mind” So much pressure is placed on us as we pick our degree in college and decide what we are...
Everybody Fails: Finding Your Own Path to Academic Success
Apr. 5, 2022—Please join Basic Sciences as we chat with three of our own outstanding scientists about the link between failure and success in science.The webinar will be moderated by Felysha Jenkins, Ph.D., Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager for Basic Sciences, with the following panelists: Larry Marnett, Ph.D. – Dean of Basic Sciences and Assistant Vice Chancellor for...
AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop – March 29th
Mar. 18, 2022—You are invited to attend an upcoming AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop. Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Time: 4:00–5:30PM CT Location: Zoom Registration link: Please register here.
Managing Money Confidently: Presented by Jen Hemphill on March 30
Mar. 18, 2022—Managing Money Confidently Presented by Jen Hemphill, author of Her Money Matters: The Missing Truths from Traditional Money Advice Date: Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 Time: 4:00 p.m. CT Register for Zoom here.
Georgetown Research Opportunities Workshop: Virtual Postdoc Recruiting Event, Register by April 4th
Mar. 16, 2022—Georgetown is delighted to announce their first postdoc preview event, the Georgetown Research Opportunities Workshop (GROW) on April 12th from 1-5 PM ET! GROW 2022 will be a half-day virtual event with opportunities to hear from current GU postdocs and the GU T32 programs. In addition to the research talks, participants will greatly enjoy a...
Apply by March 24 for grant-writing workshop opportunity!
Mar. 2, 2022—The University of Utah invites advanced postdoctoral fellows and faculty writing NIH K or R-type proposals to participate in a study about the impact of intensive mentoring on funding success. The study is funded by the NIH National Research Mentoring Network and all mentoring sessions will be conducted virtually starting in August. Participants will meet...
Upcoming Seminar – Dr. Elisabeth Bik, Misconduct in Biomedical Research
Feb. 25, 2022—Next Wednesday, March 2 at 3:10PM CT, the Evolutionary Studies Initiative will be hosting (virtually) Dr. Elisabeth Bik for the Inaugural J. T. Scopes Lecture, a new lecture series honoring scientists that speak truth to power. Dr. Bik is a microbiologist that has done outstanding work exposing widespread threats to research integrity in scientific papers, including image...
Online Course to Help Postdocs Transition to Biotech
Feb. 16, 2022—The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is offering a week-long, virtual course to help postdocs transition to a job in biotech, medtech, or pharma. They will discover the business side of science, network, and learn interdisciplinary skills through a team project. Of all the attendees from 2014-2020, nearly 70% now have jobs in industry,...
NIH OITE Mental Health Series – Depression and Depressive Disorders
Feb. 10, 2022—The NIH OITE continues our series on the mental health and well-being of the biomedical research community with a webinar on depression and depressive disorders on February 7th at 3:00pm. The webinar will explore the spectrum of depressive experiences, from feeling down to clinical depression, and significantly impaired functioning. Additionally, the webinar will share tips, tools and resources...
GLI Spring Workshop Series – Leadership Skills
Feb. 10, 2022—Join the Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute in their Spring Workshop Series! This workshop series features four leadership skills workshops throughout the spring term: Leading During Times of Ambiguity & Change Wednesday, February 16th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm VIRTUAL via zoom Register Motivating Others: Leading without Power Tuesday, February 22nd 12:15pm – 1:15 pm...
Spring Dissertation Writers’ Retreat
Feb. 10, 2022—The Writing Studio’s 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 during...
Financial Wellbeing Week Feb 21-23 and Feb 28, 2022: Events Schedule
Jan. 28, 2022—Financial concerns are one of the top issues causing anxiety/stress in graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and it is our hope you will find one or more of these topics of interest for you. The event includes the opportunity to complete a Demystifying Taxes module at your own pace (see flyer for details) should you have...
Work-Life Workshops Spring 2022
Jan. 12, 2022—The Work–Life Workshops for faculty, staff, graduate students, and postdocs is a lecture-based lunch program that covers a blend of self-care and professional development topics such as navigating organizational politics, mindfulness and stress management, salary negotiation strategies, and more. Presented by the Vanderbilt Women’s Center.
Peak Performance Series for Spring 2022
Jan. 12, 2022—Two exciting workshops facilitated by staff from the University Counseling Center and the Academic Life Coaches.
Critical Conversations Series Spring 2022
Jan. 12, 2022—Don’t miss this wonderful discussions with the Vanderbilt Academic Life Coach, presented by the Vanderbilt Graduate School
MSKVIEW: Memorial Sloan Kettering Recruitment Event
Dec. 15, 2021—Join us for the fourth MSKVIEW, designed to provide senior-level graduate students and early stage postdocs from underrepresented groups insights about training as a postdoc at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK). During this virtual recruitment event, selected participants will: learn about the cutting-edge science being conducted at MSK meet MSK faculty in one-on-one meetings and roundtables...
ORISE DoD Virtual Career Fair featuring internship and fellowship opportunities at DoD facilities
Nov. 10, 2021—ORISE virtual career fair to spotlight opportunities with Department of Defense Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Thursday, November 18, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET for a virtual career fair showcasing the STEM internships and fellowships offered at U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) facilities around the country! During this...
Women in the Academy event – A Conversation about Mentoring
Nov. 5, 2021—Hosted by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. This November 17 event will be in person with limited seating. Sign up using the link below. A Conversation about Mentoring Panelists include Carcia Carson, Ph.D. student, Department of Biomedical Engineering; Maya Krause, Ph.D. student, Department of Anthropology; Dina Stroud, Executive Director, Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to -Ph.D. Bridge Program; Tiffiny Tung, Professor, Department...
Panel discussion with PhD alumni about navigating the nonacademic job search
Nov. 5, 2021—The Vanderbilt Career Center is hosting a panel discussion with three Vanderbilt doctoral alumni about navigating the nonacademic job search. Graduate students may register through DoreWays on the Career Center website. Interested postdocs may refer to the most recent e-newsletter from the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs for instructions on tuning into the discussion.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshops for International Students and Scholars
Sep. 20, 2021—Are you an international student or scholar who has considered working off campus or interning for a company in the United States? If you have an interest in working off campus, please sign up for a workshop in advance. The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Office will require you to have completed this workshop to apply for CPT...