‘Communication Skills’
The 2018 Lasker Essay Contest is now open
Feb. 15, 2018—The Lasker Essay Contest engages young scientists and clinicians in a discussion about big questions in biology and medicine, and the role of biomedical research in our society today. The Contest aims to build skills in communicating important medical and scientific issues to broader audiences. The Essay Contest topics are announced annually no later than the second...
The 2018 Communicating Science (ComSciCon) Workshop for graduate students is now accepting applications
Jan. 26, 2018—Applications are now open for ComSciCon 2018, the 6th annual Communicating Science workshop, to be held in Boston, MA on June 14-16th 2017. Graduate students at U.S. and Canadian institutions in all fields of science, technology, engineering, health, mathematics, and related fields are encouraged to apply. The application will close on March 1st. Acceptance to...
Save the Date! 2018 Vanderbilt Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, Friday March 23rd
Jan. 10, 2018—Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (Australia) which challenges students to present a compelling oration on their research and its significance in just three minutes in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. At Vanderbilt, participants must be at least in their 2nd year of Graduate School...
Seminar: The long game: finding the meaning of social media in scientists’ lives, 1/19/18
Jan. 4, 2018—Registration is requested No doubt you’ve been told to get on Twitter or LinkedIn or… fill in the blank. Maybe you ignored the suggestion because you just didn’t see the point. Maybe you followed through—and nothing happened. Your life didn’t change. Everything was the same. Social media can be an incredibly valuable resource. But like...
ASPIRE Module: Creating Effective Scientific Talks and Delivering Them With Confidence
Nov. 27, 2017—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training....
ASPIRE Module Spring 2018: Practical Strategies for Strong Writing
Nov. 27, 2017—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training....
Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) Webinar: Working with your State Legislature, 11/16
Nov. 14, 2017—ESEP Webinar: Working with your State Legislature Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) is hosting a webinar entitled, “Working with your State Legislature”. Melanie Roberts, Science and Technology Policy Consultant in Washington State, will interview Chris Rothfuss, Senate Minority Leader at Wyoming State Legislature and Debra Cooper, Principal Consultant for the California State Senate....
Yale Ciencia Academy Application Deadline Extended to November 17
Nov. 8, 2017—The Yale Ciencia Academy is a FREE year-long (January – December) program to provide graduate students with opportunities for mentoring, peer support and networking; to develop skills important for career advancement; and to contribute to their communities through science outreach. YCA complements graduate training by connecting PhD, MD/PhD, or PsyD students conducting biological, biomedical or behavioral sciences research with...
2018 Competition for the iBiology Young Scientist Seminars (YSS), Applications due December 10
Oct. 26, 2017—Applications are being accepted for the 2018 Competition of the iBiology Young Scientist Seminars (YSS). In collaboration with the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation and the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, iBiology hosts the YSS video series that features PhD candidates and postdocs giving talks about their research. Selected presenters...
Event: Engaging the Public with Social Media, presented by AAAS
Oct. 24, 2017—Seminar on Engaging the Public with Social Media, presented by AAAS Monday, November 6 4:30pm Student Life Center Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 Register here. This 1- hour seminar will provide guidance to scientists who wish to engage publics via social media. It is designed to build skills for public engagement via social media, confidence in...
Big Help for Small Talk via the Graduate School
Oct. 16, 2017—Big Help for Small Talk Open to all Graduate Students and Postdocs Sponsored by the Graduate School Wednesday, Oct. 25 4:30 – 6:00 pm Alumni Hall Lounge (Rm 100) Register: https://goo.gl/ntBA4B Even more terrifying than an interview may be an informal reception with other professionals! In this seminar, participants will learn the ins and outs of...
ASPIRE Module: EQ + IQ= Career Success… Spots still open
Oct. 9, 2017—The ASPIRE Module EQ + IQ = Career Success is still open for those interested in filling the few spots available. See below or email kate.stuart@vanderbilt.edu for more information. The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four...
Apply now for Nov 6 workshop on STEM Policy & Advocacy featuring AAAS and Toby Smith of the AAU
Sep. 29, 2017—STEM Policy & Advocacy: Making Your Voice Heard Monday, November 6, 2017 10:45-5:30 PM Vanderbilt University Keynote address by Tobin (Toby Smith), Vice President for Policy at the Association of American Universities "Engaging Policymakers" workshop facilitated by the American Advancement for the Association of Science (AAAS) “Engaging the Public with Social Media” seminar facilitated by AAAS Sponsored...
Fall Break Dissertation Writers’ Retreat 2017
Sep. 17, 2017—October 12-13, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Graduate School and the College of Arts and Science Dean’s Office. Over Fall Break, the Writing Studio will host a two-day dissertation writers’ retreat, which will provide dissertating graduate students with loosely-structured time to work individually in a quiet, collegial atmosphere. We will couple...
Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) webinar “Golden Goose: Celebrating Science through Storytelling”
Aug. 31, 2017—Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) will be hosting a webinar entitled, “Golden Goose: Celebrating Science through Storytelling”. Erin Heath, Associate Director of Government Relations, AAAS and Julia Smith, Senior Federal Relations Officer, AAU will share a brief history of the Golden Goose Award and explain how storytelling can have an impact on science policy and advocacy. Please register for...
Lab Pedagogies via Center for Teaching
Aug. 28, 2017—Lab courses provide a rich opportunity for experiential learning, giving students time, space, and support to develop into practicing scientists and engineers. Lab courses also, however, carry their own challenges. How do we best foster the ways of thinking that characterize our disciplines? How do we also help students develop the practical skills—from keeping records...
The Psychology of Peak Performance: A workshop series for all Graduate & Professional Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
Aug. 15, 2017—The Psychology of Peak Performance A workshop series for all Graduate & Professional Students and Postdoctoral Scholars Offered by the Psychological and Counseling Center, in conjunction with the Graduate School. Facilitator: David Sacks, PhD, HSP Time/Day: Wednesdays 12:00-1:00 in September Location: Alumni Hall Room 010, Conference Room Topics and Dates: 9/6 Perfectionism and the “Imposter Syndrome”...
ASPIRE Module: Creating Effective Scientific Talks
Aug. 7, 2017—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training....
ASPIRE Module Fall 2017: Practical Strategies for Strong Writing
Aug. 7, 2017—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training....
Perspective on ‘Communication with your supervisor’ from VU Biological Sciences Ph.D. Alumnus, Edward van Opstal
Aug. 2, 2017—Edward van Opstal’s final blog post for the NIH BEST’s PhD/Postdoc blog series has posted! This month he discusses communicating with your supervisor. Check it out at the link below: Communicating with your supervisor – Edward van Opstal, Ph.D. (wordpress.com)