‘Career Options: Science Policy’
ASPIRE Module: SciComm For All
Jul. 26, 2021—Successful science communication is at the core of just about everything in science. This module—essentially an eight-part workshop—will give trainees in the sciences greater skill, ease, and confidence in formal and informal science communication scenarios. Through a series of practical exercises, participants will gain experience speaking to and writing for a variety of audiences and...
ASPIRE Internships Offer a Window to the World Beyond the Lab
Jul. 16, 2021—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 3, Spring 2016. By Kathleen L. Gould, PhD, Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences This fall, the BRET Office of Career Development launched its internship initiative as part of the ASPIRE Program. ASPIRE is funded by a BEST (Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training) Award from the NIH...
BRET Trainees Get a Look “Inside the Beltway”
Jul. 15, 2021—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 1, Spring 2015. by Suneethi Sivakumaran, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow This past fall, the BRET Office of Career Development and the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program partnered with the Vanderbilt Office of Federal Relations and other campus offices to provide trainees an externship opportunity in federal stem policy...
Job Opportunity: Open Research Funders Group, Civic Science Fellow, remote.
Jul. 1, 2021—Health Research Alliance has partnered with the Open Research Funders Group to develop the Open & Equitable Model Funding Program. Central to the success of the program will be the development of a funder cohort to co-create and test the model. We envision a group of four to eight philanthropies to hone the model program,...
AAAS Live Chat: What’s it Like to be a Fellow? Part I
Jun. 10, 2021—The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is dedicating two of their summer Live Chats to discuss the experience of a Science and Technology Policy Fellow. The first Live Chat, A Year of Service, is June 17th at 1 P.M. ET, and will cover the meaningful contributions STP fellows have made over the...
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...
Job Opportunity: Health Policy Research Analyst CGS Administrators, LLC, remote
Apr. 20, 2021—Health Policy Research Analyst CGS Administrators, LLC BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Nashville, TN https://www.cgsmedicare.com/ About the job Summary Systematically gather, review and synthesize data from published clinical trials, information systems, and other databases to aid in development of evidence-based guidance for health policies. Apply research findings to implement solutions that resolve complex issues. Present research...
2021 ASPIRE Career Symposium: Advocating Panel
Apr. 7, 2021—It’s time for the 2021 ASPIRE Annual Career Symposium: Careers for the Citizen Scientist! ADVOCATING PANEL Friday, May 7 9:00-10:00am CST Zoom Webinar Register for Advocating Panel Dr. Denise Zannino Childree, PhD, Science Policy and Communications Strategist, National Science Foundation (NSF) Dr. Denise Zannino Childree, PhD is a Science Policy and Communications Strategist at the National Science...
“The New D.C.”: VSPG Chat with Dr. Heather Bloemhard—Tuesday, 4/20 at 5pm CT
Apr. 6, 2021—The Vanderbilt Science Policy Group is excited to announce a webinar and discussion with Dr. Heather Bloemhard, Assistant Director of Federal Relations in Vanderbilt University’s Office of Federal Relations. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 20th from 5:00-6:00pm CT. We plan to discuss the changes in Washington D.C. that accompany a change in...
ASPIRE Internship: Health Economics and Outcomes Research Intern, Decode Health/iQuity Labs, Inc., Remote, Nashville, TN
Mar. 26, 2021—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Health Economics and Outcomes Research Intern (Computational Biology/Data Science) Joint internship position with both IQuity Labs, Inc. and Decode Health, Inc. (remote) Nashville, TN Reports to: Eric Thrailkill, Advisor, Decode Health & IQuity Labs, This is a joint internship position with both IQuity Labs, Inc. and Decode Health, Inc....
Apply for 2021-2022 MOST Policy Fellowship
Mar. 3, 2021—We are now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 class of Missouri Science & Technology Policy Fellows! Applications are open from January 15 to March 15, 2021. MOST Policy Fellows serve as informal science advisors to the Missouri General Assembly covering a variety of science (including social and behavioral sciences) and technology-related policy topics. For more information...
VSPG Chat with Dr. Adriana Bankston, Principal Legislative Analyst in the University of California Office of Federal Governmental Relations—Thursday, 2/25 at 5pm CT
Feb. 9, 2021—Thursday, February 25th, 5pm CT Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 25th at 5pm CT for a VSPG Chat with Dr. Adriana Bankston. Dr. Bankston is a scientist, advocate and mentor at the intersection of research, higher education, science policy, and workforce development. She is currently a Principal Legislative Analyst in the University of California...
AAAS 2021 Science Policy Networking Mixer
Jan. 21, 2021—RSVP HERE Date: Wednesday, February 10 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ET Location: Virtual! 2021 is a new year, and it’s time to celebrate. Bring your beverage of choice and join STPF for a virtual reception at the 2021 AAAS Annual Meeting! Network with current and alumni S&T Policy Fellows and others engaged at the intersection of science...
Office of Federal Relations Summer Internship
Jan. 12, 2021—The Office of Federal Relations invites undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates from Vanderbilt University or the Washington, D.C.-area with ties to Tennessee who are interested in higher education or science public policy issues to apply for our summer, fall, or spring internships. This internship will provide you with a firsthand look at the...
VU Office of Federal Relations offering summer 2021 internship opportunities to grad students and undergrads
Dec. 10, 2020—The Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations works to promote Vanderbilt University’s priorities, focusing on federal support of university-based research; policies related to higher education; and other federal policies that impact the university. The Office’s efforts to shape higher education and research policies include making federal officials aware of Vanderbilt’s expertise in key areas of...
2020 Golden Goose Award Virtual Ceremony
Nov. 18, 2020—Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Virtual Ceremony begins at 4:00pm ET Please RSVP here by Monday, November 30 #GGA20 On behalf of the Golden Goose Award, an annual award honoring federally funded research with silly-sounding or obscure beginnings that has gone on to have enormous societal impact, we invite you to join us for our...
Internship Outside ASPIRE: Congressman Mark Green Federal Internship Opportunity
Nov. 3, 2020—NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR: • Policy Internship: Work with the Legislative Team to craft policy and analyze legislation in Committees and on the House Floor • Communications Internship: Work with the Press Team to develop messaging and advance priorities in the court of public opinion • Operations Internship: Work with the Operations Team to support...
Oct. 29 panel with Vanderbilt’s Offices of Federal Relations
Oct. 23, 2020—Science & Research Policy and Advocacy: A Panel Discussion with Vanderbilt’s Offices of Federal Relations Thursday, October 29 2:00-3:00pm Brought to you by the Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations in partnership with the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Office of Federal Relations, Vanderbilt School of Engineering, The Vanderbilt Graduate School, the BRET Office of Career Development, and the Career Center Advance registration is...
PhD Career Stories: Panel Discussion with AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows
Sep. 25, 2020—In lieu of our regular monthly PhD Career Stories seminar, we invite you to join the ASPIRE Program and campus partners for a special panel discussion with current and former AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows. Monday, October 19 1:30-2:30pm on Zoom Co-sponsored by the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program, the Graduate School,...
2020 Federal STEM Policy & Advocacy Virtual Seminars
Sep. 25, 2020—The VU and VUMC Offices of Federal Relations, together with several campus partners including the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program, are hosting two virtual events this fall for the Vanderbilt community to learn more about federal STEM policy and advocacy, and careers in science policy. October 19: Panel discussion with AAAS Science &...