‘Announcements’
April Beer and Biotech
Apr. 3, 2018—LST Beer and Biotech: Come have a casual beer with scientific leaders in Nashville biotechnology startups and learn about their professional experiences. Bring any questions you may have and join us at Craft Brewed on April 12th starting at 6pm. Organized by the Life Sciences Tennessee – Academic Alliance, email questions to andrew.w.brooks@vanderbilt.edu.
Lecture: Collaborating with Industry to Advance Basic Science Research, April 6
Mar. 30, 2018—Members of the Vanderbilt community are invited to a presentation and reception this April 6th highlighting Vanderbilt’s industry engagement efforts, with a focus on our just-announced collaboration with Deerfield Management (you can access the press release announcing the collaboration at https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2018/03/28/deerfield-management-and-vanderbilt-university-announce-the-launch-of-ancora-innovation/). The Deerfield collaboration will provide opportunities for researchers developing biological insights with potential...
Michigan State Summer Intensive on Community-Engaged Scholarship
Mar. 29, 2018—For more information and to apply: https://engage.msu.edu/learn/learning/summer-intensive-on-community-engaged-scholarship
Biopharmaceutical Development & Career Opportunities in the Biotech Industry
Mar. 26, 2018—Biopharmaceutical Development & Career Opportunities in Biotech Industry Thursday, March 29th 10:00am-11:00am 214 Light Hall Sathish Hasige, Ph.D. Director R&D, Biopharmaceutical Development Global Head, Early Stage Formulation Development MedImmune Gaithersburg, MD Please register here to attend Please join us to hear from Vanderbilt alumnus Sathish Hasige, Ph.D. who will be speaking to us about careers in...
Scientist in the Classroom Partnership (SCP) Program now hiring!
Mar. 23, 2018—The Scientist in the Classroom Partnership (SCP) Program is currently recruiting fellows (postdoc or graduate student) for a weekly outreach opportunity with the local schools for the 2018-2019 school year (see attached flyer). The fellow co-teaches with a classroom teacher one day per week and earns a stipend of $7000 on top of their current salary.
Summer Data Science Fellowship Opportunity – R1
Mar. 22, 2018—Program: The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. In response to the overwhelming interest in our earlier...
Work, Family, and Life: Implications for Faculty Careers, April 11
Mar. 16, 2018—Work, Family, and Life: Implications for Faculty Careers Kelly Ward, Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Recognition Washington State University Co-author of Academic Motherhood: How Faculty Manage Work and Family Wednesday, April 11 4:00 P.M. Buttrick 102 Sponsored by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center
Advance Into Consulting (AIC) half day program through Bain & Company
Mar. 15, 2018—Advance Into Consulting (AIC) AIC is a half-day program intended for Advanced Degree candidates actively pursuing a consulting career in 2019. The events will feature an interactive exercise to highlight the way our case teams approach a problem and work together. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and hear from our current...
Curious About Consulting (CAC) events: Bain & Company Virtual Info Session
Mar. 15, 2018—Wednesday, April 4, 2018 6:00 pm Please join us for this introductory webinar event targeted to current PhD, JD, MD students and/or Postdocs or medical residents/fellows that are interested in a future career in consulting at Bain & Company. We will provide an overview of our firm and the type of work we do,...
Bain & Company Case Interview Preparation
Mar. 15, 2018—The standard case interview is used in every round of interviews at Bain & Company and is based on our actual client work, providing a mutually beneficial opportunity for us to see how you approach problems while you become familiar with our work. We encourage all advanced degree candidates to start their case prep as...
Bain & Company 2019 Full-time Consultant Recruitment
Mar. 15, 2018—Bain’s Advanced Degree application deadline for our 2018 start dates has passed. To be considered for our future openings with start dates in 2019, we recommend applying to your eligible summer programs, attending other recruiting events and webinars offered this spring/summer, and submitting your application with us later this year. Full-time application deadline is...
Upcoming Webinars to Learn More About the Path to Putnam Program
Mar. 15, 2018—We’re excited to announce that we’re once again hosting our 3-day mini-internship program, Path to Putnam, for graduate students and postdocs interested in learning more about a career as a Life Sciences Consultant at Putnam. Program Details What: A three-day immersive experience into the Putnam experience, including opportunities to network with current Putnam employees and work on...
VSPG hosts Christina West from Vanderbilt University’s Office of Federal Relations
Mar. 14, 2018—"VSPG will be meeting with Christina West, assistant vice chancellor for federal relations in Vanderbilt's Office of Federal Relations on April 12th, 4-5pm CST, in LH 306A/B. Read more about Christina and the Office of Federal Relations here: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/federalrelations/aboutus/christina.php Please use this link (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LXWR37N) to register for the event to give us a head count. Pre-registration is NOT REQUIRED...
McKinsey Insight program: Insight Asia Pacific Program, applications due April 8th
Mar. 14, 2018—This exciting 3-day program from June 11-14, 2018 gives non-MBA advanced degree students an insider's look into management consulting, covering a range of topics important to those who are exploring alternative career possibilities. The program’s agenda includes an overview of management consulting, an introduction to the type of work we do, a management consulting case...
Applications are open for Scholars Strategy Network 2018-2020 Postdoctoral Fellowship
Mar. 7, 2018—The Scholars Strategy Network is opening applications for the second cohort of its two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship to support early-career scholars in any discipline who wish to engage in research and public scholarship to improve public policy and strengthen democracy. After an intensive, short boot camp, each fellow will be based at a university in one...
CDC Evaluation Fellowship Program seeks applicants for 2018 class
Mar. 5, 2018—About the Fellowship The CDC Evaluation Fellowship Program aims to expand the capacity of CDC programs to conduct evaluation and increase its usefulness and impact. The Evaluation Fellowship Program signifies CDC’s dual commitment to making program evaluation a standard part of practice and to developing a cadre of professionals with the skills to make that...
Graduate Career Consortium Virtual Career Fair, March 28th
Mar. 2, 2018— PhD & MASTER'S VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR – March 28th * Register Now * Employer List Event FAQ’s * Students, Postdocs, and Alumni Invited to Attend – Meet Recruiters Live Online
TechVenture Challenge announcing a call for participants; Interest meeting on March 13th
Mar. 1, 2018—We are excited to announce a call for participants in this year's TechVenture Challenge. The TechVenture Challenge is a 6-week business plan competition (March through April 2018) designed to accelerate the commercialization of Vanderbilt technologies that culminates in a pitch to industry experts and executives. Interdisciplinary student teams will be educated on commercialization strategies, facilitates networking...