‘Announcements’
“Staying Ahead of the Curve in Diagnostics Policy”, Webinar via Life Science TN
Aug. 18, 2016—You're Invited to a Life Science TN Webinar Staying Ahead of the Curve in Diagnostics Policy Thursday, September 1 9:30 – 11 a.m. CT The BRET Office will be streaming this webinar live from Light Hall 415C. Please plan to join us if you are interested (no need for a Life Science TN membership)! How...
Apply now for an ASPIRE Externship opportunity in STEM policy and advocacy
Aug. 18, 2016—If you're interested in a career in science policy, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity to participate in an expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. for Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look. Federal STEM Policy & Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look October 13-14, 2016 Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Vanderbilt University...
Webinar with Kim Petrie: Building professional relationships: pragmatic advice for the human scientist
Aug. 15, 2016—ASBMB–BEST summer webinar series http://www.asbmb.org/careers/webinars/ The ASBMB is partnering with the NIH's Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) program to pilot a webinar series in summer 2016. Recordings of the webinars will be available here afterward. Registration is free but limited, so register early. Building professional relationships: pragmatic advice for the human scientist Wednesday, Aug. 17 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m....
ASPIRE Teaching Intern, General Biology 1010, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Aug. 12, 2016—ASPIRE Teaching Internship Opportunity: General Biology 1010 Class Lecture: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00-9:15 am Course-associated laboratory: Tuesday 9:30-11:30 Class Starts August 25, 2016 Belmont University 1900 Belmont Blvd Nashville, TN 37212 Ranked No. 5 in the Regional Universities South category, Belmont University consists of approximately 7,400 students who come from every state and more than 25...
Volunteers Needed for Aspirnaut Beaming of STEM Labs to Rural America
Aug. 11, 2016—Volunteers Needed for Aspirnaut™ Beaming of STEM Labs to Rural America. Aspirnaut is entering its 8th year of beaming hands-on inquiry-based STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) labs to rural Tennessee, Arkansas, Maine. Videoconferencing to youth in 3rd-8th grades is the perfect opportunity for post-docs, graduate and undergraduate students to gain valuable teaching experience and to help supplement...
How to Successfully Apply for Federal Fellowships, a Federal STEM Graduate Seminar Series
Aug. 10, 2016—We welcome you to join a virtual information session on applying for federal fellowships that will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at NOON CENTRAL. During this 1.5 hour session, our panelists, who represent several different agencies, will be sharing tips and advice on how to successfully apply for federal fellowships and traineeships. There...
ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: NextGxDx, Inc., Product Development Analyst
Aug. 5, 2016—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: NextGxDx, Inc Product Development Analyst 810 Crescent Center Drive Suite 280 Franklin, TN 37067 NextGxDx (www.nextgxdx.com) is a startup healthcare IP company located in Franklin, TN at the Cool Springs Life Science Center. Our mission is to help physicians search, compare, and order the right genetic test, the first time. NextGxDx’s...
ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: NextGxDx, Inc., Clinical Development Analyst
Aug. 4, 2016—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: NextGxDx, Inc Clinical Development Analyst 810 Crescent Center Drive Suite 280 Franklin, TN 37067 NextGxDx (www.nextgxdx.com) is a startup healthcare IP company located in Franklin, TN at the Cool Springs Life Science Center. Our mission is to help physicians search, compare, and order the right genetic test, the first time. NextGxDx’s...
Postdoctoral Cafe: Crafting a Compelling Elevator Pitch
Jul. 22, 2016—Postdoctoral Fellows, if you have not already had the chance to attend, please come for coffee and pastries to a Postdoctoral ASPIRE Café for Career Planning session to learn more about the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program and to explore topics in career development and professionalism. Our next meeting will be: Tuesday, July 26th 9:00-10:00am 306 A&B Light Hall...
ASPIRE Internship: Advocacy Ambassador and Congressional Team Member, Alzheimer’s Assn of Mid South Chapter
Jul. 22, 2016—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Advocacy Ambassador & Congressional Team Member Alzheimer’s Association Mid-South Chapter 4825 Trousdale Dr. Suite #220 Nashville, TN 37220 Would you like to assist the Alzheimer’s Association in building a relationship with Congressman Jim Cooper and his staff throughout the year, as well as educating them on the foundation’s federal priorities? The...
ASPIRE Internship: Medical Writer at GoldStar Communications, Remote out of Nashville
Jul. 20, 2016—ASPIRE Internship: Gold Star Communications Medical Writer Intern Remote, based in Nashville **** Atlanta, GA Gold Star is a medical communications company that works with small to mid-sized biotech and medical companies to deliver beautifully crafted medical communication tools. Through selective partnerships, we provide pharmaceutical clients with strategic consultancy across a broad range of oncologic areas,...
Autism Science Foundation Inviting Applications for Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards Training Awards
Jul. 19, 2016—DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 18, 2016 The Autism Science Foundation is inviting applications to its Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards and Medical School Gap Year Research Training Awards program from graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows interested in pursuing careers in basic and clinical research relevant to autism spectrum disorders. The proposed training must be scientifically linked...
Fall 2016 teaching opportunity at Belmont University
Jul. 12, 2016—Belmont Biology Department is hiring adjunct instructors to teach BIO 1010, a non-majors introductory biology course. The times and sections are: 10004 BIO 1010.07 General Biology Full Term 4.00 JAAC3104 JAAC3104 0200 PM 0400 PM 0350 PM 0515 PM R TR 14424 BIO 1010.08 Biological Science Full Term 4.00 JAAC3106 JAAC3106 0200 PM 0400 PM...
SAVE THE DATE: 2016 Federal STEM Policy & Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look
Jul. 7, 2016—Are you a STEM PhD student or postdoctoral fellow interested in a career in science policy? The 3rd Annual workshop, "Federal STEM Policy & Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look" will be October 12-14, 2016. Hosted by the Vanderbilt Office of Federal Relations in their Washington, D.C., office, the workshop offers an inside look at...
Journey Through Science Day – PepsiCo R&D career event hosted by New York Science Alliance
Jul. 6, 2016—On November 14, 2016, the New York Academy of Sciences and PepsiCo will host a special Journey through Science Day at the Academy's headquarters in New York City. Fifty exceptional students and early career scientists (MS, PhD, postdoc) will be selected for this unique opportunity to interact with PepsiCo's R&D leadership, learn about their efforts to develop products...
chatELC (free English conversation program) now available for spouses, partners
Jul. 5, 2016—The Vanderbilt English Language Center would like to spread the word about chatELC, free English conversation program for spouses and partners of Vanderbilt students, faculty, and staff. The summer sessions of chatELC will likely start July 18th and go for about 3 weeks. Sessions will allow participants to practice English, discuss current topics, learn about Nashville and American culture, make...
Fulbright Scholar Program Opportunities in Brazil
Jun. 29, 2016—Over the last few years, the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program has greatly expanded worldwide award offerings for scholars within five years post-Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree). The program to Brazil, in particular, offers an award specifically for early career scholars: Postdoctoral Scholar Award in All Disciplines (Award 7450) The award presents an excellent opportunity...
Networking for Medical Communicators with the American Medical Writers Association Southeast Chapter
Jun. 16, 2016—Networking for Medical Communicators with the American Medical Writers Association Southeast Chapter When: Thursday, June 30 at 5:30 PM Where: M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers 4408 Charlotte Avenue Nashville, TN 37209 http://evite.me/TsX87EBeSz A casual meeting for medical and science communicators. Are you a writer, editor, designer, marketer or translator in medical research, devices, pharma,...
Writers needed for Fall 2016 BRET Newsletter: Results and Discussion (deadline to apply: Friday, June 24, 2016)
Jun. 10, 2016—The BRET Office of Career Development is seeking volunteers to write articles that will be published in the biannual newsletter, "Results and Discussion." (Spring 2016, Issue 3)This newsletter highlights research accomplishments of BRET graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and features stories on activities and resources available to BRET trainees. If you choose to volunteer, you will...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship at Fisk University: Molecular Methods
Jun. 10, 2016— ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Molecular Methods Course and Lab Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-11:30am, Wednesday 3:30- 5:30 pm Fisk University 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 Fisk University is a small, historically black liberal arts university with a history of excellence in academics through teaching, research, and service. It is Nashville’s oldest institution of higher education and...