‘Career Exploration’
Perspective on ‘Communicating through teaching’ from VU Biological Sciences Ph.D. Alumnus, Edward van Opstal
Apr. 5, 2017—Edward van Opstal’s second blog post for the NIH BEST’s PhD/Postdoc blog series has posted! This month he discusses Communicating Through Teaching. Check it out at the link below: Communication through teaching – Edward van Opstal, Ph.D. (wordpress.com)
“Creativity in the Shadows: Working Beyond the Tenure Track” Wednesday, April 5th
Mar. 27, 2017—Kim Petrie, from the BRET Office of Career Development will be a featured panelist in the final event in the Women in the Academy Series. This program sponsored by thr Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center offers PhD students a chance to reflect on the ways gender affects their experience as they begin their professional journey in...
Science Careers 2017 Career Handbook available for download
Mar. 24, 2017— Science Careers has teamed up with some great organizations to bring you information about the latest career opportunities in many different fields. The profiles included in this booklet give you a sense of the types of organizations that are accepting resumes and the kinds of positions they offer. We've also included some articles with...
Registration now open for the 2017 Career Symposium: Alumni Career Trajectories
Mar. 23, 2017—The BRET Office of Career Development and the Training Grants in Biomedical Sciences are excited to announce the 2017 BRET Annual Career Symposium, "Alumni Career Trajectories: Blaze Your Own Trail." Thursday, June 1, 2017 9:00am-4:15pm Student Life Center This career symposium will be held in conjunction with the 25th Anniversary BRET Reunion, and the symposium...
CTTC Medical Device Lunch and Learn Lecture March 28th
Mar. 14, 2017—Please join us Tuesday, March 28th from 11:45am to 12:45pm at Light Hall 202 for a lunch and learn hosted by Vanderbilt's Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization(CTTC) and the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering (VISE). Ashley Wittorf, Executive Director of AdvaMed Accel, will be our featured speaker. She will discuss: “How the role of government affects efforts...
BCG Facebook Live Event 3/23
Mar. 14, 2017—Join us as we go Live on Facebook on Thursday, March 23 at 4:00 pm ET with two ADC consultants. Learn about their transition to consulting and experiences at BCG. BCG March 23 Live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BCGcareer/
Career Panel Discussion with VU-WiSE (Vanderbilt University Women in Science and Engineering)
Mar. 13, 2017—Vanderbilt University Women in Science and Engineering Career Panel Discussion 03/29/17 5:30 PM Kissam C216 Anchorlink: https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/organization/vuwise/calendar/details/1272905 This event will host a panel of women in science (PhD students, Post-doctoral fellow, MD/PhD, and clinical scientists) to talk about their careers and what lead them to their respective career paths. The first 15 minutes will have...
Perspective on ‘Finding my scientific voice’ from VU Biological Sciences Ph.D. Alumnus, Edward van Opstal
Mar. 3, 2017—NIH BEST’s PhD/Postdoc blog series features scientists at different stages of career development and includes BRET’s very own Edward van Opstal! He will be discussing training in science communication. Check out his first post at the link below: Finding my scientific voice – Edward van Opstal, Ph.D. (wordpress.com)
McKinsey and Company: Next Generation Women Leaders 2017 Leadership Event- June 15-17, Washington, D.C.
Mar. 2, 2017— Next Generation Women Leaders 2017 – North America McKinsey & Company invites female students and experienced professionals across North America to be inspired and make a difference! McKinsey passionately believes in developing outstanding female leaders and promoting gender diversity, both at our firm and in the world at large. We invite you to take...
STEM Teaching Journal Club, applying for teaching-focused faculty positions
Mar. 1, 2017—Vanderbilt STEM Teaching Journal Club will be meeting Thursday, March 16 from 4-5pm in MRBIV 11455. We will be joined by Dr. Kevin Dieter of Vanderbilt’s Department of Psychology to discuss applying for and interviewing for teaching-focused faculty positions. All graduate students, postdocs, and anyone interested in teaching are welcome – no experience necessary, just...
Vanderbilt Science Policy Group meeting hosts rep from 314 Action
Feb. 24, 2017—The Vanderbilt Science Policy Group will be meeting with a representative from 314 Action on Thursday, March 2nd from 5pm-6pm, 436 Robinson Research Building 314 Action is a nonprofit that was founded by members of the STEM community, grassroots supporters and political activists. 314 Action is concerned that STEM education in the United States is falling...
2017 ASCB Keck Graduate Institute Summer Biotech Course
Feb. 22, 2017—The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB), in partnership with Keck Graduate Institute, is offering a one-week intensive course from July 9-15, 2017, at the Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont, CA. This course will accommodate 50 graduate students and postdocs (international and domestic). The course registration fee is $300, with an additional, optional accommodations package...
McKinsey & Company Opportunities for Advanced Degree Students: Insight 2017, Next Generation Women Leaders, Full Time Roles
Feb. 22, 2017—Deciding what to do after you finish your advanced degree? Consider management consulting and McKinsey. We bring together an outstanding group of colleagues, from a wide variety of backgrounds – from medicine to law, engineering, economics and digital – to help leading organizations tackle their most complex challenges. We have long been a leader in...
PhD Careers in Conservation
Jan. 30, 2017—
Coursera Opportunity: Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization
Jan. 16, 2017—Project management has been proven to be the most effective method of delivering products within cost, schedule, and resource constraints. This intensive and hands-on series of courses gives you the skills to ensure your projects are completed on time and on budget while giving the user the product they expect. You will gain a strong...
PhD Career Connections: Forensic Science
Jan. 13, 2017—Join us for a panel discussion on careers in Forensic Science featuring Christina Wells and Eric Warren. Friday, February 3 8:45-9:45am Light Hall 202 Networking immediately after the event. Register here. Join us for a panel discussion on careers in Forensic Science featuring Christina Wells and Eric Warren. Eric Warrren, Special Agent/Forensic Scientist for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Dr. Warren has been a Special Agent/Forensic Scientist for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation since August 2009, where heis assigned to the Firearm and Toolmark Identification Unit. Dr....
Utilizing Versatile PhD over the Holidays
Dec. 19, 2016—Vanderbilt has a partnership with the helpful resource, Versatile PhD. As we head into our winter breaks, consider these ideas for how to take advantage of downtime: USE THE PHD CAREER FINDER TO EXPLORE NON-ACADEMIC CAREERS Anyone can read the descriptions in the PhD Career Finder, even without institutional access. Each description is short, clear and...
Start-ups 101 Webinar via VU Alumni Association
Nov. 30, 2016—Start-up fever seems to be everywhere these days. Shark Tank has been on TV for eight seasons and entrepreneur centers are popping up all over the country. The Wall Street Journal and New York Times are filled with stories about these types of companies. Have you ever considered working for a start-up or launching your...
BCG Informational Webinars
Nov. 18, 2016—Join BCG this winter for informational webinars. Each session provides a unique opportunity to get to know BCG, their people, and the work. Registration is required. Please register for each session via the links below. Registration closes the morning of each virtual event. Login details will be shared with registered attendees on the event day....
Consulting 101 via VUADCC
Nov. 15, 2016—The Advanced Degree Consulting Club (ADCC) at Vanderbilt will be hosting a workshop titled, Consulting 101: Why An Advanced Degree is a Perfect Match for Consulting on Thursday, November 17th at 12 pm. This event will introduce and explain why consulting is a rewarding career option for advanced degree candidates. The workshop will feature expert...