‘Announcements’
Life Science TN 2017 Annual Conference- November 9, 2017, Registration now open!
Oct. 6, 2017— WHEN Thursday, November 9 WHERE Hutton Hotel – Nashville, Tenn. WHAT IS LST|CON? Life Science Tennessee’s one-day, power-networking, and educational event, LST|CON, featuring industry experts and innovators. You’ll network with other members, advocates and life science leaders to discuss the latest ideas, innovations and policies pertaining to our industry.ALL IN ONE DAY. It’s a fast-track, streamlined platform for...
BOLD Fellows Program Now Accepting Applications for 2018
Oct. 4, 2017—The BOLD Fellows program helps graduate students from all disciplines design and develop online learning experiences, from building online learning modules to fostering online spaces for their students to interact. Each Fellow works with a faculty member who has identified a teaching “problem” in a particular course, working to develop a potential solution, integrate it...
Alumni Career Stories: Kim Petrie
Oct. 3, 2017—The October issue of the Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Newsletter, Basically Speaking, features BRET Office of Career Development's very own Kim Petrie, PhD and her career story. Check out her story here!
Insight Data Fellows Programs for Jan 2018 Open Now
Sep. 30, 2017—Insight Data Fellows Programs is now accepting applications for the January 2018 fellowships in Data Science, Health Data Science, Data Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence. 900+ Insight alumni are now data scientists and data engineers at Facebook, LinkedIn, The New York Times, Apple, Airbnb, Netflix, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Github, Slack, Seven Bridges Genomics, Twitter, Bloomberg,...
ASPIRE Internship: Adventure Science Center TWISTER Intern
Sep. 29, 2017—Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Blvd. Nashville, TN 37203 TWISTER Internship 2017 The Adventure Science Center (ASC) is an independent, not-for-profit educational institution that ignites curiosity and inspires the lifelong discovery of science. TWISTER (Tennessee Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Research) is a daylong professional conference for high school girls, presented by women...
ASPIRE Internship: Insight Genetics, Inc.
Sep. 29, 2017—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Insight Genetics, Inc. Genomics Department 2 International Plaza Dr. Suite 280 Nashville, TN 37207 Insight Genetics (http://www.insightgenetics.com/) is dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients through the design, development, and deployment of molecular diagnostic assays. Insight Genetics is seeking candidates for an internship in the Quality & Regulatory Affairs Department....
Apply now for Nov 6 workshop on STEM Policy & Advocacy featuring AAAS and Toby Smith of the AAU
Sep. 29, 2017—STEM Policy & Advocacy: Making Your Voice Heard Monday, November 6, 2017 10:45-5:30 PM Vanderbilt University Keynote address by Tobin (Toby Smith), Vice President for Policy at the Association of American Universities "Engaging Policymakers" workshop facilitated by the American Advancement for the Association of Science (AAAS) “Engaging the Public with Social Media” seminar facilitated by AAAS Sponsored...
Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth is now accepting course proposals for its Summer 2018 student programs
Sep. 28, 2017—Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth is now accepting course proposals for its Summer 2018 student programs. PTY programs provide high-ability students opportunities to take unique classes developed and taught by Vanderbilt faculty and/or graduate students. Proposals from all disciplines are encouraged. Course proposals should include: Curriculum vitae (for new instructors only) Course title(s) and a brief course description of...
The Open Notebook/Burroughs Wellcome Fund fellowship for early-career science writers now accepting applications
Sep. 28, 2017—Applications now being accepted for the next two rounds of The Open Notebook/Burroughs Wellcome Fund fellowship for early-career science writers. The next TON/BWF fellowship period will begin on January 2, 2018 and end on August 31, 2018. The subsequent fellowship period will begin on July 1, 2018 and end on February 28, 2019. Applicants may express interest for one or both...
Upcoming campus information sessions to learn more about the Vanderbilt MPH Program
Sep. 27, 2017—The Vanderbilt Master of Public Health (MPH) Program is a two-year interdisciplinary program offered through the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Since 1996, the program has been training future research scientists and public health professionals to be leaders and innovators dedicated to improving public health...
Apply for a LaunchTN Internship for summer 2018!
Sep. 19, 2017—LaunchTN launched the Specialist Program, a summer internship program, in May 2014, providing undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to engage in Tennessee’s startup communities. Over the past four summers, 100+ students representing universities across the country, have interned at Tennessee’s statewide entrepreneur centers. In 2018, the internship program will evolve to include up to...
Fall Break Dissertation Writers’ Retreat 2017
Sep. 17, 2017—October 12-13, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Graduate School and the College of Arts and Science Dean’s Office. Over Fall Break, the Writing Studio will host a two-day dissertation writers’ retreat, which will provide dissertating graduate students with loosely-structured time to work individually in a quiet, collegial atmosphere. We will couple...
Fellowship opportunity with The American Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) Communications Committee
Sep. 14, 2017—The American Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) Communications Committee has an opening for an ASM Headquarter Fellows; this is a 12-month position. The Communications Committee’s mission is to engage, inform, and excite public audiences about ASM’s science by: Identifying strategic, global issues and provide timely information that informs and engages audiences; and Empowering ASM members to...
ASPIRE Internship: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance 2018 World TSC Conference Program Coordinator
Sep. 14, 2017—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance 2018 World TSC Conference Program Coordinator 801 Roeder Rd. Suite 750 Silver Spring, MD 20910 The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TSAlliance) is the only US-based national organization dedicated to finding a cure for tuberous sclerosis complex, while improving the lives of those affected. Founded in 1974, it works to improve...
CCST Science and Technology Policy Fellows Informational Webinar, Sept 28
Sep. 11, 2017—Few California state legislators have backgrounds in science, engineering, or technology. Yet they are asked to make decisions on issues with significant science and technology aspects, like water, energy, and environmental policy. The California Council on Science & Technology (CCST) Science & Technology Policy Fellows Program places ten PhD-level scientists annually in the California legislature...
Being Crash Davis Ain’t So Bad: Physics and Astronomy Career Development Colloquium
Sep. 6, 2017—This week’s Physics and Astronomy Colloquium is on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 4:00 PM, in Stevenson Center 4327*. *Reception at 3:30 PM | Stevenson Center 6333 Speaker information and topic below: Jonathan McMurry (Associate Vice President for Research, Professor of Biochemistry, Kennesaw State University) Being Crash Davis Ain’t So Bad: Life in the Science Minor Leagues In...
Wond’ry PostFlight Program… apply by Sept 5, 2017
Sep. 1, 2017—
Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) webinar “Golden Goose: Celebrating Science through Storytelling”
Aug. 31, 2017—Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) will be hosting a webinar entitled, “Golden Goose: Celebrating Science through Storytelling”. Erin Heath, Associate Director of Government Relations, AAAS and Julia Smith, Senior Federal Relations Officer, AAU will share a brief history of the Golden Goose Award and explain how storytelling can have an impact on science policy and advocacy. Please register for...
ASPIRE Internship: Concert Genetics, Clinical Data Scientist Intern, Franklin, TN
Aug. 30, 2017—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Concert Genetics Clinical Data Scientist Intern 810 Crescent Center Drive Suite 280 Franklin, TN 37067 Concert Genetics (www.concertgenetics.com), formerly NextGxDx, is a healthcare IT company located in Franklin, TN. Our mission is to provide tools that connect, unify, and simplify the world of genetic testing. Concert’s internship program is designed to...
Lab Pedagogies via Center for Teaching
Aug. 28, 2017—Lab courses provide a rich opportunity for experiential learning, giving students time, space, and support to develop into practicing scientists and engineers. Lab courses also, however, carry their own challenges. How do we best foster the ways of thinking that characterize our disciplines? How do we also help students develop the practical skills—from keeping records...