Workshops and Seminars
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...
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.
iBiology’s new online course “Let’s Experiment: A Guide for Scientists Working at the Bench,” Feb 19
Feb. 1, 2019—Let’s Experiment: A Guide for Scientists Working at the Bench Before you step into the lab to do an experiment, you have a long list of questions. So many, that it’s overwhelming. A little guidance would be helpful, right? That’s where iBiology’s new online course “Let’s Experiment: A Guide for Scientists Working at the...
Spring lineup of Digital Scholarship bootcamps & workshops
Jan. 15, 2019—Digital Scholarship Workshops and Boot Camps, Spring 2019 Workshops and Boot Camps take place in Room 418a of the Central Library unless otherwise noted. All are welcome! No need to RSVP. If you have questions, please contact andrew.j.wesolek@vanderbilt.edu. Boot Camps: GitHub, MWF, 12:10-1:00 February 18, 20, 22 This bootcamp will consist of three one-hour sessions that...
Crafting an Effective Teaching Statement: Creating Your Draft
Jan. 8, 2019—Crafting an Effective Teaching Statement: Creating Your Draft In this workshop, we will address best practices for writing a teaching statement/philosophy for the academic job market. This workshop is open to Vanderbilt graduate students & Postdocs from across the disciplines who want to improve their teaching portfolio materials. All teaching experience levels are welcome. This...
Event: The Academic Interview: What Do Search Committees Want?
Nov. 9, 2018—The Academic Interview: What Do Search Committees Want? Wednesday, Nov. 14; 3:00 – 5:00 pm Alumni Hall 100 (HSSE) & 201 (STEM) RSVP: https://goo.gl/forms/MHwBJgAq7GkIIpkX2 –Who better to learn from than faculty members who have been on the other side of the interview? We’ll have 2 panels—one for STEM disciplines (Room 201), and one for Humanities/Social...
Event: Proposals 101, November 13, 2018
Nov. 8, 2018—Proposals 101 November 13, 12:30-1:30 PM Bronson Ingram College, Room 1003 Presentation by the Vanderbilt University Office of Research Development & Support. This session will discuss the basics of developing research proposals at VU. The 1-hour workshop will cover finding funding opportunities, building relationships with sponsors, university resources, and best practices for writing grant and...
Regulatory Affairs Fellowship Program at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore Maryland
Sep. 10, 2018—Regulatory Affairs Fellowship Program at Johns Hopkins The Professional Development and Career Office at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has invited the BRET Office of Career Development to nominate a Vanderbilt biomedical trainee to attend this all expenses-paid workshop supported by a 2017 Career Guidance Award from the Burroughs Wellcome Foundation. It will take place at...
Apply now for the 2018 Federal STEM Policy & Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look
Aug. 2, 2018—If you’re interested in a career in science policy, you won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to participate in an expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. for Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look. Federal STEM Policy & Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look October 18-19, 2018 Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Vanderbilt University Office...
Q&A with a AAAS Fellow
Jun. 21, 2018—Q&A with a AAAS Fellow Wednesday, June 27, 2018 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm; Alumni Hall, Rm 201 Register Here Vanderbilt alumnus Joseph Rustick will share his personal experiences at the EPA as a AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Executive Branch fellow. Joining Joe will be Alex Maki, current Vanderbilt postdoc, who...
Summer workshop: Developing Your Teaching Philosophy
May. 18, 2018—Summer workshop: Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Cynthia Brame, Vanderbilt Center for Teaching July 16th 10 am – 11.30 am Alumni 201 This interactive workshop is designed to assist participants in considering how to enhance their teaching competency over the course of their post-doc. Participants will assess their current skills and create a tailored professional development plan to achieve their goals. The...
Oak Ridge National Laboratory: 75 Years of Science
Apr. 27, 2018—Oak Ridge National Laboratory: 75 Years of Science May 3, 2018, 9 AM Medical Research Building III, Room 1220 Featuring Dr. Michelle Buchanan, Deputy for Science and Technology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Dept. of Energy) As Deputy for Science and Technology, Dr. Buchanan oversees one of the nation's most extensive portfolios of research and...
VU campus info session about publishing your work – May 3
Apr. 23, 2018—A key professional skill for scientists is learning to navigate the scientific publishing process. Dr. Gwen Taylor from Wiley Publishers will be on campus May 3 to give a demonstration of a new e-learning resource for early-career researchers to learn all about publishing their research. Following the presentation Dr. Taylor will be looking to recruit some...
Wellness in the Academy Workshop: Finding a Healthy Balance While in Grad School, March 28th
Mar. 14, 2018—“Wellness in the Academy: Finding a Healthy Balance While in Grad School” JaNiene Peoples, Center for Student Wellbeing Samantha York, Center for Student Wellbeing Wednesday, March 28 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Buttrick 123 Lunch provided This program coordinated by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center and sponsored by the Graduate School and the Vice Provost for...
The Psychology of Peak Performance A workshop series for all Graduate & Professional Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, begins March 15
Mar. 7, 2018—The Psychology of Peak Performance A workshop series for all Graduate & Professional Students and Postdoctoral Scholars Offered by the Psychological and Counseling Center, in conjunction with the Graduate School Facilitator: David Sacks, PhD, HSP Time/Day: Thursdays 12:00-1:00 PM Location: Law School: Bass, Berry & Sims Room (2nd Floor) Topics and Dates: Week 1...