‘Professional Skills’
ASPIRE Module: Practical Strategies for Strong Writing, Spring 2021
Feb. 11, 2021—In this module, experts from the Vanderbilt Writing Studio will teach scientists to become more effective writers. Sessions will focus on understanding reader expectations, foundational principles of argumentative structure, and writing cohesive paragraphs and sentences. A third session will be held that will consist of a hands-on workshop, working with consultants at the writing studio...
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,...
ASMB Virtual Conference: Navigating career development and building resilience in times of unrest
Nov. 13, 2020—Navigating career development and building resilience in times of unrest Brought to you by the ASBMB Education and Professional Development Committee Nov. 16, 18 & 20 | 12–4 p.m. EST From COVID-19 to the racial justice movement, 2020 has been a year of disruption and change for those in or entering the STEM workforce. Some Ph.D. life scientists may...
Brush up on your science writing skills!
Nov. 10, 2020—Are you looking for ways to improve on your science writing skills? Check out these Self-Paced Scientific Writing Training materials on the BRET website https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/bret/self-paced-scientific-writing-training-materials/ Northwestern University has also compiled a list of resources, including powerpoints and videos that can help you work on your written communication skills https://www.northwestern.edu/climb/resources/written-communication/index.html
Women’s Center hosts salary negotiation workshop November 12
Oct. 29, 2020—AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop Presented by Rory Dicker and Brianna Nesbitt, Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Thursday, November 12 12:00–1:30 p.m. CT Zoom Please use this form to let us know you plan to attend and to receive the Zoom info.
Fall NIH workshops for grad students and postdocs on developing resilience
Sep. 11, 2020—The NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education is opening much of their fall programming to trainees in the extramural community. They are going to offer a series of webinars and small group discussions focused on helping undergraduate students, postbacs, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the sciences develop the resilience needed to thrive in high-knowledge...
Virtual Professional Development Opportunities for Postdocs during National Postdoc Appreciation Week
Sep. 3, 2020—With challenges, comes innovation. Join the National Postdoctoral Association for the first virtual National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) celebration, a multi-institutional collaboration, on September 21-25, 2020! NPAW is about celebrating YOU and the contributions you make to U.S. research and discovery. In light of COVID-19, organizations across the country are opening up events to allow for more virtual...
Postdoc Academy: Fall Workshop Series
Sep. 2, 2020—Welcome to the Postdoc Academy The Postdoc Academy is a comprehensive digital and in-person professional development program from Boston University, Northwestern University, Michigan State University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the program and share opportunities to be join our community. Join us for monthly workshops to build your...
Postdoc Academy: Succeeding as a Postdoc -Starts Oct 19, 2020- Registration open
Sep. 2, 2020—Welcome to the Postdoc Academy The Postdoc Academy is a comprehensive digital and in-person professional development program from Boston University, Northwestern University, Michigan State University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the program and share opportunities to be join our community. Register on edX Succeeding as a...
Time well spent: tending to your career and professional development
Sep. 1, 2020—“I’m a postdoc being paid by an NIH training grant. Can I take time out of the lab to participate in this ASPIRE module?” “I’m paid by my PI’s research grant. I’ve heard people say that means I have to spend 100% of my time doing research and I can’t go to the Career Symposium....
Fall 2020 digital literacy workshop series from the Vanderbilt library
Aug. 28, 2020—Digital Literacies Series Both media and scholarly outputs are shared in increasingly open, diverse ways. The increasing production and consumption of digital media, necessitates an understanding of the cultural logics of information sharing ecologies, of the processes and rationales for digital output creation, and of our own ethical responsibilities in sharing those outputs. These types of digital literacies...
Non-ASPIRE Programs to Enhance Your Career and Professional Development
Aug. 28, 2020—The ASPIRE program provides many opportunities for career and professional development, but there are numerous other terrific opportunities at Vanderbilt and in Nashville to test your interests and build your skills and network. This list of potential activities to enhance your career and professional development was originally compiled by VU alumnus Teddy van Opstal, PhD...
Fall workshops in programming from VU libraries’ Digital Scholarship and Communications (DiSC) Office
Aug. 24, 2020—The libraries’ Digital Scholarship and Communications (DiSC) Office is offering a variety of learning opportunities this fall. They include both remote synchronous workshops and lessons, and self-paced learning. The offerings include beginner- and intermediate-level programming on GitHub, GIS, Python, R, Research Productivity, and Digital Literacies. For more information, schedules, and registration details, visit https://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/disc/workshops ....
ASPIRE Module: EQ+IQ=Career Success, Fall 2020
Aug. 12, 2020—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/ Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research...
ASPIRE Module: Maximizing Your Potential- Leading and Managing People, Projects, and Your Career
Aug. 12, 2020—Description: Graduate school is challenging on multiple levels. For second– and third– year students, this module is designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to maximize your time, maintain your motivation, and minimize your frustration over the course of your training. This module will help you jumpstart your research training, with the topics and...
ASPIRE Job Search Series: Interviewing and Onboarding Virtually
Aug. 3, 2020—Thursday April 1, 2021 11:00am Virtual ***Although this event has previously been a drop-in event, please note that since they are now virtual, we are requesting a registration so we may provide you a Zoom log-in.** Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Administration...
Maximizing Your Virtual Potential
Jul. 24, 2020—By Ashley Brady, PhD July 14, 2020 The Coronavirus Pandemic has compelled us all to shift abruptly to a virtual world, embracing video conferencing tools like Zoom and Skype to conduct our normal business. This has certainly created challenges as we learn to operate in this new environment, but this virtual world has also opened...
ASPIRE Module: Networking Pacing, Fall 2020
Jul. 16, 2020—The ASPIRE Networking Pacing Module is a series designed to prepare participants to make the most of networking at an upcoming professional conference, networking event or through informational interviewing. Over the course of 8 weeks, we will break down the process of networking into approachable steps and provide real-world examples. The sessions will cover networking...
Hello PhD podcast Episode131: How to Host a Dissertation Defense On Zoom
Jul. 4, 2020—Hello PhD podcast Episode 131. How to Host a Dissertation Defense On Zoom It’s finally here! The day you’ve been preparing for for the last five years! Your experiments are finished, papers published, and your dissertation has been typed, referenced, printed, and distributed. Now, it’s time to stand proudly before your committee and a room full of...