Workshops and Seminars
Vanderbilt Software Carpentries, Oct 24th-25th
Sep. 16, 2019—Vanderbilt Software Carpentries, a two-day boot camp scheduled for October 24th-25th, aims to help graduate students and other researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management and task automation. Registration is...
Vanderbilt Science Policy Group Science Communications and Policy Retreat
Sep. 4, 2019—VSPG Science Communications and Policy Retreat Date: Saturday, September 14th, 2019 Time: 7:30AM-6PM Location: Wondry Innovation Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Vanderbilt Science Policy Group will host a science communication and policy retreat in conjunction with the National Science Policy Network and the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program. Join us on Saturday, September...
Do You Play Fair? A Workshop about Bias in Academia
Jun. 7, 2019—Postdocs and graduate students are invited to explore how unconscious bias may impede student success in STEMM fields. Fair Play raises awareness about stereotypes and other racial biases in academia, which can inadvertently influence judgments about the behavior toward others Register here: https://redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=8RRKJXNMRH
Special Seminar: “Opening the Black Box of Scientific Publishing”
Apr. 10, 2019—Come hear from Brian Plosky, Editor-in-Chief, Molecular Cell. April 15, 12:15 in 1220 MRB III
Tech Venture Challenge Final Pitch April 11
Mar. 27, 2019—The Tech Venture Challenge, hosted by Vanderbilt University’s Center for Technology Transfer & Commercialization, will conclude with the final pitch on April 11. The Tech Venture Challenge is an annual competition designed to provide networking and educational opportunities for Vanderbilt students from a variety of backgrounds including science, business, and law. Under the guidance of...
Careers in Science Policy: Q&A with Kei Koizumi
Mar. 19, 2019—Careers in Science Policy: Q&A with Kei Koizumi Thurs, March 28, 2019; 4:00 – 5:30 pm Featheringill Hall, Rm 138 RSVP requested: https://calendly.com/ruth-schemmer/sci-policy-careers Kei Koizumi is a Senior Advisor in Science Policy at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). He joined AAAS in February 2017 after 8 years as Assistant Director for...
Developing and Sustaining a Mentoring Relationship
Mar. 15, 2019—Women in the Academy presents “Developing and Sustaining a Mentoring Relationship” Janet Macdonald, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Vanessa Beasley, Associate Provost and Dean of Residential Faculty Beverly Moran, Professor of Law and Sociology Lucius Outlaw, Professor of Philosophy Friday, March 29 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Sarratt 216/220 Lunch provided on a first-come basis
Recognizing and Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome
Mar. 15, 2019—Women in the Academy presents “Recognizing and Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome” presented by Maureen Gannon, Professor of Medicine Tuesday, March 26 4:00 p.m. Community Room, Central Library Reception to follow
East, West Coast Courses to Help Grad Students & Postdocs Transition to Biotech
Mar. 15, 2019—The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is offering two week-long courses this summer to help them transition to careers in biotech. Of 130 participants from 2014-2016, 70% now have nonacademic jobs in industry, regulatory affairs, or tech transfer; the remainder are still in training or in academia. Moreover, the cohorts have remained close networking...
Being Human: the Nexus of Science and Spirituality
Mar. 15, 2019—Next week, Vanderbilt is hosting a series of events is to foster inclusive discussions about science that appeal to individuals of diverse worldviews, including different faith traditions as well as those who subscribe to no faith at all. The keynote presentation and the panel will include perspectives on science pedagogy with cultural awareness and sensitivity, the...
Critical Data Viz Workshop
Mar. 15, 2019—If you are interested in data science, check out this workshop hosted by Purdue University. Space is limited and travel support is available. Critical Data Viz Workshop: An introduction to the ethics and practice of data visualization May 20 – 24, 2019 Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana Center for Science of Information Deadline to apply/register...
Graduate Student Critical Conversations Series
Mar. 5, 2019—Critical Conversations Series for Graduate Students These programs are most suitable for students in PhD programs but are open to all Graduate School students. These sessions will be held on the Wednesdays noted below, from 4:00 – 5:00 PM in Alumni Hall. Please RSVP as specific room location will be based on number of attendees. Communication...
Life Science TN’s Beer and Biotech: March 14
Feb. 28, 2019—The Academic Alliance is the leading host of Life Science Tennessee’s Beer & Biotech events. On March 14, join us in Nashville as our members and friends socialize at Flying Saucer to network with each other, idea share and hear about the latest life science news from interesting speakers. Thu, March 14, 2019 5:30 PM...
CRC Research Skills Workshop: How to Search in PubMed (Part 1/2)
Feb. 19, 2019—How to Search in PubMed (Part 1/2) (Heather Laferriere, MLIS) Feb 22, 2019 PubMed is a free resource, developed and maintained by the National Library of Medicine, that contains over 29 million citations from the biomedical literature. This session will provide a demonstration of a PubMed search, while highlighting key features and functions of the...
Applications Invited for the OpEd Project at Vanderbilt: May 13-14, 2019
Feb. 15, 2019—The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center and the Program in American Studies invite Vanderbilt faculty, graduate and professional students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff to apply for an upcoming two-day workshop administered by the OpEd Project on the Vanderbilt campus. The nonprofit OpEd Project is a social venture founded to increase the range of voices and quality...
VIDL ‘pop’shops’: Basics of Video Editing workshop Feb. 27
Feb. 12, 2019—Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in a variety of workshops offered by the Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning this semester. VIDL is offering “pop’shops” throughout the semester at the VIDLstudio. Pop’shops are designed to help users learn more about the equipment, software and workflows available to them through the VIDLstudio. The pop’shops are...
Writing Studio Spring Dissertation Retreat Series, March 4-5
Feb. 11, 2019—SPRING DISSERTATION WRITERS’ RETREAT March 4-5, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration: Complete the online retreat application by February 17, 2019 Over Spring Break, the Writing Studio will host a two-day dissertation writers’ retreat, which will provide dissertating graduate students with loosely-structured time to work individually in a quiet, collegial atmosphere. We will...
Developing a Written Diversity Statement Student/Postdoc Workshop
Feb. 5, 2019—Hosted by the Center for Teaching, this workshop will discuss evidence-based practices for writing a diversity statement for the academic job market. Increasingly, universities and colleges are requesting that faculty job applicants provide a statement addressing how they plan to contribute to inclusive excellence in their professional lives. Sometimes, a job ad will request that...
ComSciCon 2019 Flagship Workshop, this year in San Diego
Feb. 4, 2019—We are excited to announce the 7th annual ComSciCon Flagship Workshop, happening July 11th-13th, 2019, now in San Diego, CA! To apply, see the application page here. Follow us on Twitter (@comscicon), and tweet with the hashtag #comscicon19 ! For more information, please contact comscicon19@comscicon.org or sign-up for our informational email list. Acceptance to the workshop is competitive; attendance is free, and travel...
The Psychology of Peak Performance Spring Series, first session 2/22
Feb. 4, 2019—The University Counseling Center has announced the Spring Psychology of Peak Performance workshop series schedule.