‘Announcements’
Funding Opportunity: Kaluza Prizes, Deadline July 31
Jul. 22, 2014—In 2014 the American Society for Cell Biology, in collaboration with Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, is awarding three cash prizes ($5,000, $3,000, and $1,000) to honor academic excellence in graduate student research. Seven other finalists will receive travel awards to attend the ASCB/IFCB Meeting in Philadelphia, PA, December 6-10. Six of the top 10 finalists...
McKinsey & Co application deadline on Sunday, July 20
Jul. 18, 2014—McKinsey application deadlines are this Sunday! 2015 Full-time Associate Opportunities Full-time Application Deadline: Applications accepted online now through July 20, 2014 Full-time Interviews: August through September 2014 If you like the idea of a career alternative that will stimulate and challenge you, along with the opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a supportive, team-based environment, please visit...
Be a FOCUS co-leader for Fall 2014
Jul. 17, 2014—If you are interested in gaining teaching experience, please consider serving as a FOCUS co-Leader for the Fall semester of 2014. FOCUS sessions are small group literature discussions for first year graduate students. Two co-leaders will be paired with a faculty member and mentored through the process to teach small group discussion sections. The...
Internship Opportunity: White House Public Service Leadership Program, Washington DC
Jul. 17, 2014—The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities. The White House Internship Program’s mission is to make the...
Teaching Opportunity: Dept of Biological Sciences needs TAs
Jul. 11, 2014—The Department of Biological Sciences needs TAs to serve in the introductory lab, BSCI 110B this Fall semester. The commitment is typically 12-15 hours per week on average. BSCI will pay 30% of your stipend for the Spring semester. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Steve Baskauf (steve.baskauf@Vanderbilt.Edu) for details of what your duties would be....
Volunteer Opportunity: Alzheimer’s Ambassador
Jul. 10, 2014—Good morning fellow Advocates! The Middle TN Alzheimer’s Association office is looking for 2 new Ambassadors and those that would like to be part of an Advocacy Team. First let me explain the two roles: 1. Ambassadors are single individuals assigned to each member of Congress to build a relationship with them throughout the year...
The Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes (CSBI) Releases the 2014 Life Science Workforce Trends Report
Jul. 8, 2014—The Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes released the 2014 Life Sciences Workforce Trends Report today at the BIO International Convention held this week in San Diego, California. The report provides a national snapshot of the current and projected talent needs in the life sciences industry. Download the report.
Intern with the US Embassies with an eInternship
Jul. 7, 2014—You can intern with U.S. Embassies around the world and in Washington, D.C. while you’re at school. eInternships with U.S. Government agencies give you real experience working with government offices in the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce,...
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Scholars Program deadline for 2014-2014
Jul. 2, 2014—The CFT invites applications for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Scholars Program for the 2014-15 academic year. Deadline for applications is Monday, August 25th. For more information and to apply, visit the SoTL Scholars Program web page.
View 2014 Annual Career Symposium presentations again!
Jul. 1, 2014—Did you miss the 2014 Career Symposium? You can still watch the presentations! Please follow the School of Medicine Media Site link to watch the presentations of the 2014 Annual Career Symposium. Watch the following speaker presentations: Dr. Shari Barkin, M.D., William K. Warren Foundation Chair in Medicine, Marian Wright Edelman Professor of Pediatrics, and Director of Pediatric Obesity Research...
Virtual Student Foreign Service
Jun. 30, 2014—To see the original information on the US Department of State site, please follow this link. The Virtual Student Foreign Service is part of a growing effort by the State Department to harness technology and a commitment to global service among young people to facilitate new forms of diplomatic engagement. Working from college and university...
Web Presentations about McKinsey & Company consulting firm
Jun. 30, 2014—A recruiter from the management consultant firm McKinsey & Company shared this information with us. Even if you are not specifically interested in McKinsey as a future employer, these web presentations are a good way to learn more about consulting as a career field. Please find all the information below. When reviewing their website, note...
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Jun. 16, 2014—The competition for academic year 2015-2016 launched in February, and this year Belgium is offering a Postdoctoral-Junior Research Award in Cancer Clinical and Translational Research. My organization, the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, administers the Fulbright Scholar Program on behalf of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. We would appreciate...
VersatilePhD Update: New Vanderbilt log-in and Careers in Data Science panel
Jun. 6, 2014—Concerned about the academic job market? Thinking about non-academic careers? We subscribe to a resource that demystifies non-academic careers and reveals many professions that can utilize the skills you are developing in graduate school: Versatile PhD. Navigate to our VPhD portal – http://vphd.info/go_Vanderbilt – and authenticate yourself as directed. Once you reach the Versatile PhD...
Volunteer with the Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach
Jun. 6, 2014—The Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach (CSO) is dedicated to enhancing literacy in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through the establishment of unique partnerships between University scientists, K-12 educators and students, and the local and global science community. There are many opportunities for volunteers in several of their programs. Please read about all of...
Summer Internship, US Senate Campaign
Jun. 6, 2014—We are seeking summer interns for Alexander For Senate 2014, in the Nashville area. This is an incredible opportunity to gain experience for a statewide election. As an intern, you will complete traditional fieldwork and learn about modern campaign operations. The support of dedicated and enthusiastic interns is crucial to the success of Senator Alexander’s...
Data Management/REDCap Free Online Training
Jun. 6, 2014—A new online course offering free online training in Data Management and REDCap starts June 2, 2014. The course is available to anyone at no cost (regardless of location or institution affiliation) and will run approximately 5-weeks. This course is designed to teach important concepts related to research data planning, collection, storage and dissemination. We...
KGI Webinar: Transitioning from Academia to Industry
Jun. 6, 2014—The KGI — Keck Graduate Institute School of Applied Life Sciences — is leading a webinar series on “Transitioning from Academia to Industry.” Listen to members of the KGI’s Advisory Council who have completed the transition. Listen to their path and recommendations they have for today’s graduate students and postdocs. On Tuesday, June 10, Gino...
SAVE THE DATE: Life Science Tennessee Annual Conference and Venture Forum
Jun. 5, 2014—The annual meeting of Tennessee’s life science industry organization, Life Science Tennessee, will be October 20-22, 2014, in Nashville. Life Science Tennessee’s Annual Conference and Venture Forum will bring a robust schedule of top speakers, panels and showcases. This year’s line-up features the Third Annual Venture Forum, a technology showcase, as well as an Academic Alliance poster session....
Roundtable on Science Policy
Jun. 4, 2014—Learn from your fellow trainees about their experience in science policy! Tuesday, June 17 11:30-1:00pm Light Hall 306 A&B Graduate student from Microbiology & Immunology, Nicole Sexton recently attended a 2-day AAAS science policy workshop in DC and will talk about her experience. Chad Jackson, a postdoc in Biological Sciences, will discuss his experience interviewing for...