‘Announcements’
Master list of federally funded R&D centers
Jun. 4, 2014—One of the speaker’s at the 2014 Annual Career Symposium, Dr. Morell-Falvey, is a scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In her Symposium presentation and the break-out sessions, Dr. Morell-Falvey highlighted the many ways that her career is similar to scientific careers in academia. She manages research projects and research facilities. Through an affiliation with...
Volunteer opportunity with the Journal of Science Policy and Governance
May. 29, 2014—The Journal of Science Policy and Governance is a student-run, international project that provides graduate students the opportunity and training to serve as editors. The Journal is currently recruiting for the following positions. All editors serve on a volunteer basis and typically remain engaged for at least one academic year. Positions will remain open until...
15 Tips from Keith Ferrazzi: Conference Commando
May. 16, 2014—A conference is a huge opportunity to build relationships with extraordinary people, people who might have significant impact on your professional or personal success. To make sure that you maximize the return on your (and your organization’s) investment of time and money to attend, you can’t afford to be a conference commoner. You have to be a Conference Commando. This Conference...
2014 Eppendorf Science Prize for Neurobiology
May. 16, 2014—Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology The international Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology is awarded annually to one young scientist for the most for the most outstanding neurobiological research based on methods of molecular and cell biology conducted by him/her during the past three years. Prize money: US $25,000Apply now on science.org!The application deadline for 2014 is June...
PhD in Progress
May. 15, 2014—Three Princeton PhD candidates from Molecular Biology have started a podcast – http://phdinprogress.com/about/ – to talk to graduate students about “topics of thriving in graduate school, pursuing an academic or non-academic career, and introducing the materials and resources capable of changing the way we believe graduate school should be.” Check it out!
Alsace Regional Award, Fulbright Scholar Program, France
May. 14, 2014—This research award is open to all levels of scholars, including early career, who are interested in doing research in a variety of fields including medical imaging, medical devices, physical and life sciences, and chemistry. The scholars would affiliate with an institution in the Alsace region in France. A potential host institution for this award...
Welcome Ashley Brady to the BRET Office of Career Development!
May. 13, 2014—In April, Dr. Ashley Brady joined the Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET) Office of Career Development at Vanderbilt University as the ASPIRE Program Manager and Director of Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships. In this role, she will manages the design, development, and delivery of curricula and programs to provide professional skills training for biomedical...
Upcoming Offerings with Versatile PhD
May. 13, 2014—View the free telesummit on May 21-22 about “How Academia Messes with Your Mind.” A constructive panel addressing the emotional stress graduate students experience, especially around their careers. Listen for free during those two days: http://vphd.info/1mHCVfo Next is a panel discussion, “Careers in Data Science,” from June 9-13 in the STEM forum. More information: http://vphd.info/1kTaPMS ...
iBiology: a free, open-access online videos
May. 13, 2014—iBiology (www.ibiology.org) is a growing collection of free open-access online videos by scientists about research and discoveries in fields ranging from ecology to biophysics, and also features short talks on topics such as professional development, careers, policy, and education, and a course on light microscopy. iBiology is funded by NSF, NIGMS, and HHMI, and supported by...
Health Policy Summer Intern 2014, American Cancer Society
May. 5, 2014—Intern Job DescriptionTitle: Policy Summer Intern 2014Department: Field TeamReports to: Kirsten Sloan, Senior Policy DirectorLocation: Washington, DC JOB SUMMARY: The Health Policy Intern will work with all members of the ACS CAN Policy Team on federal and state policy initiatives that improve health care for people living with cancer, survivors and their families. JOB DUTIES:· Support Senior...
2014 First Award Fellowship Program with NSBRI
May. 5, 2014—The National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) is currently soliciting proposals for the 2014 First Award Fellowship Program. NSBRI leads a national effort to conduct the integrated, critical path, biomedical research necessary to support long-term human presence, development and exploration of space and enhances life on Earth by applying the resulting advances in human knowledge...
2014 Career Handbook from Science Careers and AAAS
May. 5, 2014—The “2014 Career Handbook, Advice and Opportunities for Scientists” through ScienceCareers and AAAS is now available for viewing and reading online. http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/sites/default/files/CareerHandbook_… The goal of the booklet is to bring you useful, relevant information to help you navigate the job search process and manage your development in a way that leads you to a truly...
Phoebe S. Leboy Public Policy Fellowship
May. 1, 2014—The Phoebe S. Leboy Public Policy Fellowship was launched in the spring of 2010 in conjunction with the organization’s 40th Anniversary. One Fellow is selected bi-annually to work in Washington, D.C., as a full-time team member of the AWIS National Office and presents an exceptional opportunity for hands-on advocacy experience. AWIS is the largest multi-disciplinary...
Tennessee Science Standards Development Team Opportunity
Apr. 24, 2014—Tennessee Science Standards Development Team Opportunity The State Board of Education formed a committee to evaluate the current science standards in Tennessee and propose a direction for future standards. This committee concluded the first phase of work and directed the department to propose a set of revised Tennessee standards for science education. If adopted, new...
FDA Commissioners’s Fellowship Program 2014
Apr. 24, 2014—FDA invites outstanding healthcare professionals, scientists, and engineers to apply to its two-year Fellowship Program, where they will receive regulatory science training and the chance to conduct cutting-edge research on targeted scientific, policy, or regulatory issues under the mentorship of an FDA senior scientist. Class of 2014 Application Process Key Dates Application period for the CFP...
Bard College’s Citizen Science Program
Apr. 24, 2014—Bard College’s Citizen Science Program is a science literacy program required of all first year students, regardless of intended major. Held in January, this short, intense academic program introduces our students to scientific thinking by engaging them in problem-based learning computing, laboratory and classroom experiences. We are currently accepting applications from excellent scientists who are interested...
ACS Science Policy Fellowship
Apr. 24, 2014—The ACS Science Policy Fellowship Program places one fellow in the ACS Office of Public Affairs (OPA) for one to two years. The fellow works with experienced OPA staff to provide information to policy-makers on the role of science in public policy, advance specific recommendations on issues affecting the chemical enterprise, and inform and involve...
Vanderbilt Center for Teaching: Certificate in College Teaching
Apr. 17, 2014—The purpose of the Certificate in College Teaching, co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching and the Graduate School, is to assist graduate students and post doctoral fellows who wish to gain a clearer, deeper, more active approach to teaching and learning in higher education. The certificate focuses on the research on how people learn and best...
Vanderbilt Center for Teaching: SoTL Scholars Program
Apr. 17, 2014—The SoTL Scholars Program introduces participants to the principles and practices of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, an international, multidisciplinary field of disciplinary specialists studying student learning. SoTL is a synthesis of teaching, learning, and research in higher education that aims to bring a scholarly lens—the curiosity, the inquiry, the rigor, the disciplinary variety—to what happens...
Vanderbilt Center for Teaching: Blended & Online Learning Design (BOLD) Fellows
Apr. 17, 2014—The BOLD Fellows program is designed to help graduate student/faculty teams build expertise in developing online instructional modules grounded in good course design principles and our understanding of how people learn. STEM faculty members partner with graduate students or postdocs to design and develop online modules for integration into a course, either as a tool to promote...