‘Career Exploration’
An Overview of the Army Research Lab and the Role of Intelligent Things on the Future Battlefield
Oct. 25, 2017—An Overview of the Army Research Lab and the Role of Intelligent Things on the Future Battlefield Featuring Dr. Alexander Kott, Chief Scientist, Army Research Labs November 2, 2017, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Engineering & Science Building, Room 044 Dr. Kott serves as the ARL’s Chief Scientist. In this role he provides leadership in development of ARL...
PhD Career Connections: Laboratory Medicine
Oct. 13, 2017—PhD Career Connections presents: Laboratory Medicine Thursday October 19th 10-11am Light Hall 202 featuring Jonathan Schmitz, MD, PhD, Jennifer Colby, Phd, and Ferrin Wheeler, PhD Registration is requested Explore exciting careers in clinical laboratory medicine which bridge bench research and clinical care. As an important member of the healthcare team, clinical laboratory scientists research and...
Learn more about BCG, virtual case experience session
Oct. 10, 2017—Join us for the Virtual Case Experiences Session from 8:00 to 9:00 pm ET on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 with two BCG consulting team members who will discuss their case experiences and transition to consulting. Speakers to include Jenna Campbell Price, our Duke ADC recruiting specialist. Jenna is a Project Leader at BCG who holds...
Alumni Career Stories: Kim Petrie
Oct. 3, 2017—The October issue of the Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Newsletter, Basically Speaking, features BRET Office of Career Development's very own Kim Petrie, PhD and her career story. Check out her story here!
Making the Most of the Career Fair via the Graduate School
Sep. 11, 2017—Making the Most of the Career Fair (for Graduate Students and Postdocs) Thurs, Sept 14 4:00 – 5:30 pm 206 Alumni Hall Registration encouraged: https://goo.gl/forms/WdUIwMJ4iRvK1BNa2 Career fairs are one tool in the job-seeker's bag. When attending one, you'll want to make a good impression on any employer representatives you meet! We'll discuss proper etiquette, and...
Health:Further Festival August 22-25 in Nashville; Student/Postdoc Tickets only $99 for Aug 23-24.
Jul. 20, 2017—This year the Health:Further Festival takes place August 22 – 25, 2017. Join thousands of others in Music City this year as we take health further, together. Student/Postdoc Tickets ($99) and Educator Tickets ($199- faculty with a .edu address) available . The ticket mirrors the regular attendee ticket with access to all programming on the middle two...
Alumni Career Stories: Akshata Udyavar
Jul. 10, 2017—The July issue of the Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Newsletter, Basically Speaking, features Akshata Udyavar's career story. She currently works for Genentech. Check out her story here!
2017-18 PhD Career Connections series start August 9th!
Jul. 7, 2017— Mark your calendars! The first seminar in or PhD Career Connections series will be on Wednesday, August 9th! If you are interested in participating as a moderator or assisting in any way with this year's seminars, please send an email to angela.zito@vanderbilt.edu indicating your career interests and desire to be a part of this program (in...
Explore BCG consulting opportunities this summer, Vanderbilt session July 12
Jul. 6, 2017— Advanced Degree Recruiting for PhD, MD, and JD Candidates Vanderbilt Virtual Connection July 12, 2017 Join us for the ADC Virtual Connection from 8:00 to 9:00 pm ET on Wednesday, July 12 with two ADC BCGers who will discuss their case experiences and transition to consulting. Please register for this virtual event by 12 noon ET on July12. This event will...
Exclusive Webinar with BCG for trainees at Vanderbilt
Jun. 20, 2017—Vanderbilt trainees will have a great opportunity to learn about consulting from the leading global consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on Wednesday, July 12 at 7 pm. Coordinated by the Vanderbilt University Advanced Degree Consulting Club, this is the first time that BCG will hold an exclusive webinar for advanced degree candidates at Vanderbilt. You...
Alumni Career Stories: Charlie Johnson
Jun. 5, 2017—The June issue of the Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Newsletter, Basically Speaking features Charlie Johnson's career story. He currently works for Polsinelli, LLP in St. Louis, MO as a patent agent. Check out his story here!
The Boston Consulting Group ADC May 30 Energy Virtual Session
May. 24, 2017— Join us for a Virtual Lecture on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:30 pm ET with a senior ADC BCG Principal who will discuss his transition into consulting and share his experience creating client impact on a recent energy case. Please register for this virtual event by 8 am ET on May 30. This event will not be recorded....
Pepsico Journey Through Science day Applications due May 26, 2017
May. 15, 2017—Two weeks left to apply to the Journey through Science Day at The New York Academy of Sciences. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 26th, 2017. Journey through Science Day – Discover the Opportunities On September 18th, 2017 the Science Alliance at the New York Academy of Sciences and PepsiCo will host a special Journey through Science...
Perspective on ‘Advocating for science’ from VU Biological Sciences Ph.D. Alumnus, Edward van Opstal
May. 8, 2017—Edward van Opstal’s new blog post for the NIH BEST’s PhD/Postdoc blog series has posted! This month he discusses Advocating for Science. Check it out at the link below: Advocating for science – Edward van Opstal, Ph.D. (wordpress.com)
Alumni Career Stories: Courtney Bricker-Anthony
May. 8, 2017—The Vanderbilt Basic Sciences newsletter Basically Speaking: News From Basic Sciences, will be featuring career stories from graduate students and postdocs who have benefited from put ASPIRE program. Check out the first post here on Courtney Bricker-Anthony More about this Basically Speaking feature: Vanderbilt is one of only ten institutions nationwide to have received a Broadening Experiences...
Alumni Career Stories: Kim Riley
May. 8, 2017—Vanderbilt Basic Sciences newsletter Basically Speaking features Kim Riley's career story. Check it out here!
Biophysical Society’s career webinar:Career Planning & Job Searching for Entrepreneurial-focused Science Professionals, May 25
May. 8, 2017—Career Planning & Job Searching for Entrepreneurial-focused Science Professionals Thursday, May 25, 2017, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time This webinar will address how entrepreneurial-focused scientists can design a plan that will incorporate their career goals with their interests, passions, and skills. Register today to learn about the basics of launching your own company, developing your brand, and...
Science Salon hosted by VU-WiSE, April 18
Apr. 12, 2017—Join Vanderbilt Women in Science and Engineering (VU-WiSE) for a Science Salon celebrating the work of women in STEM at Vanderbilt. VU-WiSE is a community and support network of women in science, engineering and mathematics at Vanderbilt. Our members range from undergraduate students to faculty and staff. The Science Salon is a great chance to...
Perspective on ‘Communicating through teaching’ from VU Biological Sciences Ph.D. Alumnus, Edward van Opstal
Apr. 5, 2017—Edward van Opstal’s second blog post for the NIH BEST’s PhD/Postdoc blog series has posted! This month he discusses Communicating Through Teaching. Check it out at the link below: Communication through teaching – Edward van Opstal, Ph.D. (wordpress.com)
“Creativity in the Shadows: Working Beyond the Tenure Track” Wednesday, April 5th
Mar. 27, 2017—Kim Petrie, from the BRET Office of Career Development will be a featured panelist in the final event in the Women in the Academy Series. This program sponsored by thr Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center offers PhD students a chance to reflect on the ways gender affects their experience as they begin their professional journey in...