Workshops and Seminars
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...
Writing a Diversity Statement Workshop, April 12
Apr. 2, 2018—The CFT has partnered with The Office of Inclusive Excellence and The Office for Career Development at The Graduate School to provide an introductory workshop on developing a written diversity statement. Increasingly, universities and colleges are requesting that faculty job applicants provide a statement addressing how they plan to contribute to inclusive excellence in their...
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...
The English Language Center Presents: Academic Writing Workshops
Jan. 26, 2018—The Academic Writing Workshop Series covers writing topics especially relevant to international students and scholars. Each session will include discussion, practice, and analysis of participant writing. Snacks will be provided. Workshops are FREE, but limited to 12 participants, so reserve your spot NOW! 2 Feb 2018: Avoiding the Pitfalls of E-mail Communication 9 Feb...
Scholarly Communications Digital Scholarship Workshops, Spring 2018
Jan. 15, 2018—Scholarly Communications Digital Scholarship Workshops, Spring 2018 Workshops take place from 11:10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Room 418a of the Central Library The purpose of these workshops is to introduce students, faculty, and staff members at Vanderbilt University to new tools and techniques in the field of scholarly communications and digital scholarship. All are...
Seminar: The long game: finding the meaning of social media in scientists’ lives, 1/19/18
Jan. 4, 2018—Registration is requested No doubt you’ve been told to get on Twitter or LinkedIn or… fill in the blank. Maybe you ignored the suggestion because you just didn’t see the point. Maybe you followed through—and nothing happened. Your life didn’t change. Everything was the same. Social media can be an incredibly valuable resource. But like...
Paying Uncle Sam: Understanding Taxes for Stipends, Grants, and Fellowships
Jan. 3, 2018—Paying Uncle Same: Understanding Taxes for Stipends, Grants & Fellowships Wilson Hall 103 Thursday, January 18, 2018 6 PM – 7:30 PM Are you a graduate student or postdoc with tax questions? Unsure of how your fellowship is taxed? Wondering about which tax credits and deductions should you can take advantage of this tax season? This...
Crafting an Effective Teaching Statement
Jan. 3, 2018—Crafting an Effective Teaching Statement, Monday, January 22, 3:00–4:00pm, Vanderbilt Center for Teaching 1114 19th Avenue South, 3rd Floor Classroom 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...
Microaggressions in the Classroom
Jan. 3, 2018—Microaggressions in the Classroom Thursday, March 22nd from noon to 3:00 PM Vanderbilt Center for Teaching 1114 19th Avenue South, 3rd Floor Classroom When teaching, it is almost guaranteed that microaggressions will take place. These seemingly small, ostensibly singular manifestations of oppression can deleteriously effect the teaching-learning environment, our students, and ourselves. As common as...
What to Look for When Searching for a Postdoc Position; a Perspective from St. Jude
Aug. 18, 2016—Dr. Linda Harris, PhD, Director of Postdoctoral Talent Acquisition, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will present, “What to look for when searching for a postdoc position; a perspective from St. Jude” on Wednesday, October 5, at 12:00pm, in Light Hall 512. Lunch will be provided, so advance registration is required. Register here. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,...
Navigating the Academic Landscape featuring Dean Fauchet
Aug. 13, 2015— This seminar is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in science and engineering who are actively pursuing faculty jobs as well as those who are exploring academia as one possible career path. Dr. Fauchet will provide a 30,000 foot view of the role of universities...