‘ASPIRE Spotlights’
Career Symposium Features the Significance of Mentorship and Networking
Jul. 13, 2021—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 8, Fall 2018. By Jessamyn Perlmutter, Graduate Student Each year, the BRET Office holds its Annual Career Symposium for hundreds of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows looking for advice on how to take the next steps in their careers. Held on June 1, this year’s...
Opportunity Begets Opportunity: Leveraging Connections to Gain Invaluable Career Experiences
Jul. 13, 2021—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 7, Spring 2018. By Heather McCartney, Graduate Student As the stress of preparing for (and passing!) my qualifying exam started to dissipate, I began to wonder what type of career I could have after I finally earned my doctorate. Aiming to get exposure to as...
Data Science Essentials Module Wraps Up a Successful First Year
Jun. 14, 2021—This article was originally published in the 2018-2019 Annual Report. The Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program piloted a new initiative in partnership with the Nashville Software School to enhance the readiness and confidence of biomedical trainees to pursue data science careers. Data Science Essentials combined project-based didactic exposure to data science with communication training and case sessions...
Vanderbilt Takes on Capitol Hill: A Look Inside Science Policy for Students and Fellows
Jun. 9, 2021—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 9, Spring 2019. By Colbie Chinowsky, Graduate Student The BRET Office of Career Development and the Graduate School took to the road in October 2018 to further their combined mission of empowering and preparing Ph.D. and postdoctoral trainees for careers within the biomedical sciences. The...
Tennessee Brewer Uses Scientific Principles to Elevate Beer Creation Process
Sep. 15, 2020—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 3, Spring 2016. By Andrew Wiese, Graduate Student Cell biologist turned brewmaster, Dr. Laura Burns, left an academia-centered career path three years ago for the opportunity to pursue her passion for fermentation and beer creation. Taking advantage of a unique opportunity, Dr. Burns turned a...