‘Professional Skills’
The Effort Report Live: Your Academic Future
Jan. 16, 2019—“Are you interested in a career in academia but have questions about what it would really be like? If so, please join us for The Effort Report Live: Your Academic Future, a podcast hosted by Dr. Roger Peng of Johns Hopkins University and Dr. Elizabeth Matsui of University of Texas at Austin. The Effort Report...
Women in the Academy Workshop: “Critical Conversations: Conflict Management in the Academy”
Jan. 11, 2019—“Critical Conversations: Conflict Management in the Academy” Stacey Satchell Graduate Life Coach, The Graduate School Thursday, January 24 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Sarratt 216/220 Lunch provided on a first-come basis
American Society for Microbiology Vanderbilt Student Chapter general interest meeting
Jan. 4, 2019—The Vanderbilt student chapter of the American Society for Microbiology is holding a general interest meeting on January 25th for anyone interested in participating in or joining the group. Our organization is open to students, staff, postdocs, and anyone else currently in or working toward a career in microbiology. We will go over some of...
ASPIRE Module Spring 2019: EQ + IQ = Career Success
Nov. 16, 2018—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 training....
Summer workshop: Negotiations: Tools and Frameworks for Success
May. 18, 2018—Summer workshop: Negotiations: Tools and Frameworks for Success Allison Elias, Owen School of Management June 25th 9 am – 11.30 am Alumni 201 You are a negotiator, whether or not you want to be. Negotiations occur during formal meetings, but also they happen each day when building relationships or engaging in informal conversations. Becoming a better negotiator is...
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...
The NIH is coming to Meharry April 17-18
Apr. 9, 2018—The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is convening a research funding workshop at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. The workshop will provide research funding information from several Institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) including NIAID, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institute of General Medical Sciences...
BEYOND THE IVORY TOWER: A WORKSHOP FOR SCHOLARS ON WRITING FOR THE PUBLIC
Feb. 19, 2018—This three-day writing workshop, funded by The John Templeton Foundation, is for natural scientists, social scientists, and philosophers looking to communicate their ideas to the public via articles and essays in major media outlets. The workshop is designed to benefit scholars with a range of experience writing for popular audiences. Led by The New York Times editor James Ryerson,...
2018 Competition for the iBiology Young Scientist Seminars (YSS), Applications due December 10
Oct. 26, 2017—Applications are being accepted for the 2018 Competition of the iBiology Young Scientist Seminars (YSS). In collaboration with the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation and the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, iBiology hosts the YSS video series that features PhD candidates and postdocs giving talks about their research. Selected presenters...
Salary Negotiation Workshop–For Graduate and Professional Students and Staff
Oct. 23, 2017—You are invited to attend a free salary negotiation workshop! Workshop led by Dorrie Sieburg, AAUW Salary Negotiation Program Manager Two workshop times: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 12:00 P.M. Garland 101 Click here to register. Wednesday, November 1, 2017 4:00 P.M. Rand 308 Click here to register. If you have any questions, please...
ASPIRE Module: EQ + IQ= Career Success… Spots still open
Oct. 9, 2017—The ASPIRE Module EQ + IQ = Career Success is still open for those interested in filling the few spots available. See below or email kate.stuart@vanderbilt.edu for more information. 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...
AAAS’s “Career Empowerment for Women in Science” Webinar, August 28
Aug. 21, 2017—“Career Empowerment for Women in Science” Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 | 3-4 p.m. ET | FREE For women pursuing careers in the sciences, there are a number of unique challenges. Fortunately, there are also a number of strategies that women can employ to allow their talent, intelligence and scientific skill to shine through. This is the first...
The Psychology of Peak Performance: A workshop series for all Graduate & Professional Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
Aug. 15, 2017—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: Wednesdays 12:00-1:00 in September Location: Alumni Hall Room 010, Conference Room Topics and Dates: 9/6 Perfectionism and the “Imposter Syndrome”...
ASPIRE Module: EQ + IQ = Career Success, Fall 2017
Aug. 7, 2017—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 training....
Tuition-Free Academic English Classes
Aug. 4, 2017—Fall Semester, Vanderbilt University English Language Center, 1208 18th Avenue South Tuition-Free Academic English Classes for VU students, faculty, and staff at the ELC. The Vanderbilt University English Language Center (VU ELC) offers tuition-free* courses for individuals at VU who have a first language other than English. English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes include the...
Perspective on ‘Communication with your supervisor’ from VU Biological Sciences Ph.D. Alumnus, Edward van Opstal
Aug. 2, 2017—Edward van Opstal’s final blog post for the NIH BEST’s PhD/Postdoc blog series has posted! This month he discusses communicating with your supervisor. Check it out at the link below: Communicating with your supervisor – Edward van Opstal, Ph.D. (wordpress.com)
Perspective on ‘Making your conference count’ from VU Biological Sciences Ph.D. Alumnus, Edward van Opstal
Jul. 5, 2017—Edward van Opstal’s new blog post for the NIH BEST’s PhD/Postdoc blog series has posted! This month he discusses professional society conferences. Check it out at the link below: Making your conference count – Edward van Opstal, Ph.D. (wordpress.com)
Perspective on ‘Reaching the public’ from VU Biological Sciences Ph.D. Alumnus, Edward van Opstal
May. 31, 2017—Edward van Opstal’s new blog post for the NIH BEST’s PhD/Postdoc blog series has posted! This month he discusses Reaching the Public. Check it out at the link below: Reaching the public – Edward van Opstal, Ph.D. (wordpress.com)
AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy hosting workshop
May. 16, 2017—Science Diplomacy & Leadership Workshop 2017 Course dates: September 10 – September 16, 2017. Application deadline: May 30, 2017. The AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy is hosting a first-of-its-kind workshop in science diplomacy. The week-long experience incorporates academic lectures, field visits, professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and leadership training. The workshop is designed to benefit participants from a...
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is now accepting applications for the summer session of our online course, “The Art of Science Communication”
May. 8, 2017—The ASBMB Public Outreach Committee is proud to offer “The Art of Science Communication”, an online course available for ALL scientists and STEM professionals. The next session starts on JUNE 5. Overview: The goal of the course is to provide participants with fundamental training in science communication, focusing in particular on how to present science to a...