‘Skill Development’
Mentoring Opportunities with the Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to-PhD Bridge Program
Oct. 7, 2020—Attention Postdocs: For those of you interested in mentoring, we invite you to get involved with the Fisk-Vanderbilt Masters-to-PhD Bridge Program. (www.fisk-vanderbilt-bridge.org) The Bridge Program finds and fosters PhD-level scientific talent within traditionally overlooked groups. It focuses on increasing the number of PhDs from underrepresented groups in astronomy, biology, chemistry, materials science and physics. After 16 years and...
AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship 2021 Application is Available
Oct. 7, 2020—AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship Providing career exploration for over 40 years. AAAS works every day to increase public understanding of science and technology and to enhance communication among scientists, engineers, and the public. Through the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows program, AAAS aims to strengthen the community of scientists who are...
Learn Python and R
Oct. 5, 2020—Want to learn Python? DiSC Python lessons are provided by the Digital Scholarship and Communications Office (DiSC) of the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries at Vanderbilt University. The DiSC office provides regular lessons for Python beginners with a variety of followup intermediate and advanced lessons. There is no cost associated with the lessons. The beginners lessons generally cycle twice per...
Interested in a Regulatory Workshop in December?
Sep. 29, 2020—The BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program is excited to welcome regulatory expert Linda Bowen to facilitate a small virtual regulatory-intensive workshop. We are gauging interest for this event and collecting contact info so that those with interest can stay up to date with registration deadlines. See all details below: Transitioning to a Career...
Virtual NIH Seminar Series: Mental Health and Well-Being of Biomedical Researchers
Sep. 23, 2020—Please join the NIH OITE on October 5, 2020 from 1:00 – 3:30 pm EDT for the first of a virtual seminar series focused on the mental health and well-being on biomedical researchers. The webinar and small group discussions are open to students, fellows, staff and faculty at NIH, universities and research institutions. The topic...
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...
Lab Dynamics Workshops for Postdocs application now open!
Jul. 29, 2020—The BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program has invited Dr. Carl M. Cohen back to offer his workshops virtually, just for postdocs! Dr. Cohen has over 30 years of experience in the biotechnology industry and in biomedical research and administration, in academic and industry settings. He has developed and runs workshops in the area of...
Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program application: new application dates!!
Jul. 24, 2020—Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine welcomes applications for its Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program. The application period is now open! The deadline to apply is **April 30, 2021**, and the 2021 session will last from **August 30** until **November 19**. The Program...
ASPIRE Module: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR), 2020-2021
Jul. 15, 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: Creating Effective Scientific Talks and Delivering Them With Confidence, Fall 2020
Jul. 15, 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 training....
ASPIRE Module: Practical Strategies in Strong Writing, Fall 2020
Jul. 15, 2020—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...
Internship outside of ASPIRE: Analytics Intern, Healthcare Bluebook (full time for 8 weeks), Nashville, TN
Jul. 3, 2020—Analytics Intern at Healthcare Bluebook 5880 Nolensville Pike, Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37211 Your Job Will Be: As an Analytics Intern, you will assist the Analytics team to ensure our member-facing data is as up-to-date and accurate as possible. You will have the chance to work closely with all groups within the Analytics team. You will...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: K Awards-Which One is Right for You?
Jun. 29, 2020—Thursday, December 10, 2020 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.** Description: Please join Abigail Brown Ph.D., BRET Director of Outcomes Research, to learn the basics about the different types...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Grant Resources at Vanderbilt
Jun. 29, 2020—Thursday, October 29, 2020 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.** Description: Please join Abigail Brown Ph.D., BRET, Director, Outcomes Research to learn how Vanderbilt can help you write your...
Save the dates! Lab Dynamics Workshops for Postdocs
Jun. 17, 2020—The BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program has invited Dr. Carl M. Cohen back to offer his workshops virtually, just for postdocs! Dr. Cohen has over 30 years of experience in the biotechnology industry and in biomedical research and administration, in academic and industry settings. He has developed and runs workshops in the area of...
Wondering how you can still grow and nurture your network during a pandemic?
Jun. 6, 2020—Check out this podcast :Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel with Reid Hoffman on ‘How to Network Now’ A lot of people are between jobs right now. In the past, “go network” would have been Jessi’s first advice on how to change that. But there is no “let’s grab coffee” right now. And even if you can...
Online Dissertation Writer’s Retreat, June 1-5
May. 8, 2020—Online Dissertation Writers’ Retreat June 1-5, 2020 Sponsored by the Graduate School and the College of Arts and Science Dean’s Office The Writing Studio will host an online dissertation writers’ retreat, which will provide dissertating students with a community of support and opportunities for goal setting and skill building alongside loosely structured time to work...
Teach Yourself Tableau
Apr. 27, 2020—This spring, the Walker Management Library, in cooperation with Owen’s Career Management Center and the Library’s Digital Scholarship and Communications (DiSC) Office, hosted a program on the data visualization software Tableau for the Owen community. The final two-hour workshop was held on April 15th. Attendees worked independently through a self-paced O’Reilly for Higher Education course,...
Become a Summer Virtual Undergrad Mentor
Apr. 27, 2020—Expand your skill set in digital learning and science communication by becoming a summer virtual undergraduate mentor! Mentor undergraduate students completing a virtual summer research experience. Mentors will help support a virtual summer program broadly addressing cardiovascular research and health. A major role will be working with a small group, 2-5, students who will develop...
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students: A Fair Look-How to Review a Paper
Apr. 24, 2020—Thursday, May 6, 2021 11:00 am ***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.** Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology...