‘Announcements’
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
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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...
Writing a Teaching Statement/Philosophy via Center for Teaching
Aug. 28, 2017—In this workshop, the Center for Teaching will address best practices for writing a teaching statement/philosophy for the academic job market. This workshop is open to Vanderbilt graduate students & Postdocs from across the disciplines who want to improve their teaching portfolio materials. All teaching experience levels are welcome. Facilitators: Kylie Korsnack & Justin Hubbard, CFT Graduate Teaching...
Science, Journalism, and Democracy: Grappling with a New Reality; conference and livestream event presented by The Rockefeller University
Aug. 22, 2017—Science, Journalism, and Democracy: Grappling with a New Reality Wednesday, September 6, 2017 The current media landscape is a confusing swirl of reality, misinformation, and so-called fake news. Where does science communication fit into this mess? And how can science communicators navigate a political climate that's increasingly hostile to both science and journalism? This one-day...
Preflight Program at the Vanderbilt Wond’ry now accepting applications
Aug. 22, 2017—PreFlight Program- Accepting Applications The Wond’ry in partnership with the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center are excited to once again offer a 10-week PreFlight program for aspiring Vanderbilt entrepreneurs. This course will be offered on Wednesday evenings from 4 to 5:15 pm at the Wond’ry. If you’ve ever dreamed...
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 Ohio University College of Medicine 2017 Autumn Postdoctoral Recruitment Event
Aug. 18, 2017—The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Office of Postdoctoral Research is pleased to announce the 2017 Autumn Postdoctoral Recruitment Event! This event will be held November 2-3, in collaboration with the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Pelotonia Fellowship Program. This event will provide an excellent opportunity for outstanding PhD students...
ASPIRE Internship: Health Research Alliance (HRA): HRA Members’ Meeting Program Coordinator
Aug. 17, 2017—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Health Research Alliance (HRA) HRA Members’ Meeting Program Coordinator Reston, Virginia The Health Research Alliance (HRA), a collaborative member organization of ~80 nonprofit research funders, is committed to maximizing the impact of biomedical research and training to improve human health. HRA Members represent a variety of types of nonprofit funders of...
ASPIRE Internship: axialHealthcare- Research Data Scientist, Nashville, TN
Aug. 15, 2017—axialHealthcare Research Data Scientist Intern 209 10th Ave. S. Suite 332 Nashville, TN 37203 axialHealthcare is transforming the lives of patients in pain and revolutionizing the delivery of pain care through insightful data analysis, data modeling, and creation of effective cloud-based platforms. We are currently seeking energetic, highly motivated, part-time interns enrolled in a graduate...