‘Communication Skills’
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)
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is now accepting applications for the summer session of our online course, “The Art of Science Communication”
May. 8, 2017—The ASBMB Public Outreach Committee is proud to offer “The Art of Science Communication”, an online course available for ALL scientists and STEM professionals. The next session starts on JUNE 5. Overview: The goal of the course is to provide participants with fundamental training in science communication, focusing in particular on how to present science to a...
Call for bloggers – NIH Extracellular RNA Communication Program Blog Series
Apr. 10, 2017—Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training & NIH Extracellular RNA Communication Program Call for Bloggers Your school’s BEST career development program is part of a national NIH effort to help biomedical PhDs and postdocs prepare for a variety of career options. Only a handful of schools have programs like yours and we want to reach...
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)
Internship Opportunity: Nashville Public Radio Reporting and Digital Media Internships, Apply now for Fall 2017
Mar. 31, 2017—Want To Intern At Nashville Public Radio? Nashville Public Radio is hiring interns for Fall 2017. In our reporting internship at WPLN, you will get hands-on, intensive experience producing stories for an award-winning newsroom. You'll cover daily news, gather sound like a pro and build a substantial portfolio of radio scripts and web posts. We're looking for...
Attend The Whole Scientist course to build skills for your career
Mar. 28, 2017—Am I prepared for the next step in my scientific career? What skills do I need to work in academia? Industry? Other careers? What if I don’t want to do research? How can I find a job? The Jackson Laboratory and partners are pleased to host The Whole Scientist workshop in New York on...
Vanderbilt Editor’s Club Hosting an Open Workshop on Developing a Specific Aims Page, 11:00 am, Friday, March 11th, 2017
Feb. 23, 2017—The Vanderbilt Editors' Club will be hosting a workshop on writing a clear, communicative Specific Aims page Specific Aims Page Workshop Friday, March 10th 11:00-12:00 am Light Hall 433 We encourage Vanderbilt graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to bring a draft of a Specific Aims page that we can fine-tune together; however, a draft in hand...
2017 Writing Studio’s 3MT Workshop
Feb. 15, 2017—The Writing Studio’s 3MT workshop will take place from 4:00-5:00 PM on Thursday, March 2, 2017 in 306 Buttrick Hall. Gary Jaeger, the Director of the Writing Studio, will facilitate. In this one-hour workshop, we will analyze winning 3MT presentations to learn how narrative and argumentative structure can turn your dissertation or thesis research into a concise and compelling presentation. https://www.vanderbilt.edu/writing/2017/02/3mt-workshop/
The Lasker Foundation 2017 Essay Contest
Feb. 9, 2017—The Lasker Foundation has launched its 2017 Essay Contest! This exciting challenge engages young scientists and clinicians in a discussion about the big questions in biology and medicine today, and the role of biomedical research in our society. The contest aims to build skills in communicating important medical and scientific issues to broader audiences. The Foundation seeks essays of 800...
The Art of Science Communication – new online course from ASBMB
Jan. 23, 2017—Visit the program website for more information and to register! The ASBMB Public Outreach Committee is proud to offer “The Art of Science Communication”, an online course available for ALL scientists and STEM professionals. Overview: The goal of the course is to provide participants with fundamental training in science communication, focusing in particular on how...
Negotiation Workshop
Dec. 21, 2016—Join us for the Negotiation Workshop led by Elliott Kruse, Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management. Dr. Kruse will talk about critical concepts to use in your daily life, for negotiations big and small. You will hear about the research behind effective negotiation and learn practical tactics to help in almost any negotiation scenario. In the...
ASPIRE Module: Practical Strategies for Strong Writing, Spring 2017
Dec. 14, 2016—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 three theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, 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. Class...
Adventure Science Center’s TWISTER (Tennessee Women in Science Technology Engineering and Research) Seeking STEM Women Presenters
Nov. 15, 2016—Adventure Science Center's annual TWISTER (Tennessee Women in Science Technology Engineering and Research) is a daylong professional conference for high school girls, presented by women working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) professions. During a 55-minute session, presenters share details about their careers, answer questions, help steer participants to the right educational pathway, and give...
Check out the Young Scientist Seminars on iBiology
Nov. 2, 2016—The Young Scientist Seminars (YSS) is a a video series produced by iBiology that features young scientists giving talks about their research and discoveries. It is a great opportunity for graduate students and postdocs interested in science communication and in sharing their work with an international audience of students, scientists, and educators. The YSS is...
NIH to Hold Online Briefings on the Peer Review Process for Fellowship Applicants
Oct. 17, 2016—The NIH September 28 published a notice announcing three online video briefings the NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) will host in the coming weeks for NIH grant applicants, their mentors, and reviewers. The first two briefings (November 2 and December 1) will provide fellowship and R01 grant applicants key information to navigate the NIH...
Young Scientist call for Reviewers in 2017
Oct. 17, 2016—Young Scientist Call for Reviewers in 2017 If you are a post-doctoral fellow or graduate student in a science-related field, we invite you to visit www.youngscientistjournal.org and sign up (under the CONTACT US tab) to become a reviewer for this upcoming year. If you have any questions about Young Scientist, please email the editor, Hadley...
STEM Pedagogy Club welcomes Dr. Kelli Kazmier
Sep. 29, 2016—The STEM Pedagogy Journal Club first journal club meeting this semester will be on Thursday, Oct. 13th from 4-5pm in MRBIV 11455. We will be joined by Dr. Kelli Kazmier, a Vanderbilt alum and assistant professor at Hillsdale College. Our topic will be quiet students, and you can read more on the subject here: http://www.chronicle.com/article/Whats-the-Problem-With-Quiet/124258/ No previous...
Find Your Voice: How to Write an Op-Ed, an interactive workshop
Aug. 26, 2016—Presented by Abby Olena, PhD Scientists have opinions that the world could benefit from hearing. This workshop will give you the tools to combine your experience and expertise with clear and compelling writing to craft an op-ed with the potential to influence readers and impact public policy. Please bring a laptop computer or pen and...
ASPIRE Module Fall 2016: Practical Strategies for Strong Writing
Aug. 15, 2016—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 2016: EQ+IQ= Career Success
Aug. 15, 2016—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....