Workshops and Seminars
2021 Women in the Academy: Getting to the PhD: What I Know Now (That I Wish I Knew Then)
Sep. 9, 2021—Getting to the Ph.D.: What I Know Now (That I Wish I Knew Then) Bianca Manago, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology Kendall Park, Assistant Professor, Owen Graduate School of Management Savanna Starko, Senior Lecturer, Department of Physics and Astronomy Wednesday, September 22 12:00–1:15 PM Zoom sign-up here
Postdocs: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence to Thrive in the New Normal
Sep. 7, 2021—The Office of Faculty Affairs cordially invites you to attend the Thomas A. Hazinski Faculty Development Workshop on the Topic of “Harnessing Emotional Intelligence to Thrive in the New Normal” on October 1, 2021. Session logistics and overview are listed below: Thomas A. Hazinski Faculty Development Workshop: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence to Thrive in the New Normal Date:...
Digital Presence: Academic Podcasting
Sep. 1, 2021—Sponsor: Digital Commons Panelists: Ed Cheng, Hess chair in law; Kate Stuart, assistant director, Office of Career Development; and Amy Hill, doctoral student in German and comparative media analysis and practice Date and Time: Thursday, October 7th, 3:00pm to 4:00pm Location: Zoom Why start a podcast as an academic? In this “Digital Presence” panel, we...
Academic Life Coach and UCC Peak Performance Series, Fall 2021
Aug. 25, 2021—Peak Performance Workshops facilitated by staff from the University Counseling Center and the Academic Life Coaches. This workshop series is designed to promote expert performance by exploring common issues impacting graduate and professional students and postdocs. During each session, we will briefly cover theory and research on the topic and provide a space for attendees...
Vanderbilt Women’s Center Work Life Workshops, Fall 2021
Aug. 25, 2021—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.
ASPIRE Job Search Series: Exploring and Preparing for Faculty Careers
Aug. 3, 2021—Thursday, March 17, 2022 11:00am Light Hall 214 Kathy Gould, Ph.D.,Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research Education and Training and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Do you know the different types of academic faculty positions that are available in the U.S.? What skills do you need for each type? What...
Workshop Coming Up: Vanderbilt Software Carpentries, Including Unix, Git, R
Jul. 22, 2021—Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they...
AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
Jul. 7, 2021—Presented by Rory Dicker and Brianna Nesbitt, Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Tuesday, July 27 12:00–1:30 p.m. CT Zoom Please register here.
Virtual Career Development Workshop, July 28-29
Jun. 24, 2021—The Leadership Alliance is excited to announce its upcoming Virtual Career Development Workshop from July 28-29, 2021. The ASPIRE team is proud to be a part of the planning committee for this year’s event, which also features Senior Associate Dean Kathy Gould and Assistant Dean Ashley Brady as speakers. The Virtual Career Development Workshop is an opportunity for...
CQS Summer Institute Registration is Now Open!
Jun. 18, 2021—Registration is now OPEN for the Vanderbilt Center for Quantitative Sciences (CQS) Summer Institute program of 2021! OVERVIEW: Our CQS Summer Institute offers three great courses that will sharpen your quantitative research skills and give you methods and tools to deepen your understanding in biostatistics and bioinformatics. Registration is expected to open in early May and participants are...
Careers in STEM: Perspectives from Black Scientists Mini-Symposium
Jun. 10, 2021—Next week, the VI4 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee is hosting a mini-symposium entitled “Careers in STEM: Perspectives from Black Scientists.” The event is Wednesday, June 16 from 1-5pm via Zoom and will feature speakers from last year’s Cell list “1000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America”. The event will consist of talks from our speakers...
Employer Info Session: Poly-Med
Jun. 10, 2021—Join us for an Employer Information Session with Poly-Med on June 24, 11:30am, via Zoom. Co-sponsored by the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program and the Vanderbilt Career Center. Register via Zoom. Poly-Med is the leading developer of bioresorbable polymers and fibers. We help innovative medical device companies focused on improving patient outcomes. Poly-Med...
Pfizer Informal Employment Session
May. 21, 2021—Learn about the current hiring spree Pfizer is currently experiencing from alumnus Dr. Larry Thompson, PhD. Dr. Thompson is not hiring at this time but wants to give Vanderbilt trainees a heads up about types of roles and interviewing tips. Friday, June 4 Noon via Zoom Register here. Questions? Email Kate Stuart.
2021 ASPIRE Career Symposium: Managing Panel
Apr. 7, 2021—It’s time for the 2021 ASPIRE Annual Career Symposium: Careers for the Citizen Scientist! MANAGING PANEL Friday, May 7 1:30-2:30pm CST Zoom Webinar Register for Managing Panel Dr. Zusi Andrews, PhD, Biologist and Medical Writer, NIH/NCI Dr. Zusi Andrews, PhD, is a trained biologist and medical writer for the NIH (NCI). As a medical writer and science...
2021 ASPIRE Career Symposium: Educating Panel
Apr. 7, 2021— It’s time for the 2021 ASPIRE Annual Career Symposium: Careers for the Citizen Scientist! EDUCATING PANEL Friday, May 7 10:30-11:30am CST Zoom Webinar Register for Educating Panel Dr. Emily Dilger, PhD, Chief Education Officer, Ignited Dr. Emily Dilger is the Chief Education Officer of Ignited, a non-profit focused on teacher professional development. Teachers are...
2021 ASPIRE Career Symposium: Advocating Panel
Apr. 7, 2021—It’s time for the 2021 ASPIRE Annual Career Symposium: Careers for the Citizen Scientist! ADVOCATING PANEL Friday, May 7 9:00-10:00am CST Zoom Webinar Register for Advocating Panel Dr. Denise Zannino Childree, PhD, Science Policy and Communications Strategist, National Science Foundation (NSF) Dr. Denise Zannino Childree, PhD is a Science Policy and Communications Strategist at the National Science...
Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science Upcoming Free Webinars
Mar. 5, 2021—Mark your Calendars: Upcoming SciComm Webinars Join our upcoming webinars about science communication. Webinars bring leading researchers and science communication experts from around the world together for robust and engaging conversations. All Alda Center webinars are free and open to the public thanks to the generous support of The Kavli Foundation. This upcoming series is...
Spring Workshops at the DSI
Feb. 11, 2021—The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute 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. See the website for Spring 2021 Offerings
Workshop opportunity – Essential Leadership Skills in the Research Workplace: Managing and Mentoring in the Lab
Jan. 12, 2021—The Graduate Leadership Institute at the Vanderbilt Graduate School is hosting Dr. Carl Cohen, scientist and author of the terrific book, Lab Dynamics, for two virtual workshops for graduate students on leadership skills in the research workplace. Click on the link to register. Essential Leadership Skills in the Research Workplace: Communicating, Managing, & Mentoring in...
Raising the BARS: Becoming A Resilient Scientist
Jan. 12, 2021—Raising the BARS: Becoming A Resilient Scientist A Pilot Program from the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) A virtual workshop sponsored by the BRET Office and the ASPIRE Program Vanderbilt Course Facilitators: Faith Bishop, Beth Bowman, Ashley Brady, and Kate Stuart Dates: Mondays, 1-2:30pm: February 1, February 22, March 15, April 5,...