‘Communication Skills’
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....
ASPIRE Module Fall 2016: Effective Oral Communication Methods
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....
The Writing Studio is looking for Graduate Students!
May. 23, 2016—The Writing Studio has received funding to hire additional graduate writing consultants and writing fellows for the 2016-2017 academic year. Consultants and fellows hold one-to-one appointments with graduate and undergraduate writers, and facilitate workshops in undergraduate classrooms. Additionally, fellows facilitate writing groups and organize educational programs. Starting salary for consultants is$13.00 per hour. Fellows work...
Dissertation Writers’ Retreat
May. 2, 2016—Dissertation Writers’ Retreat June 6-10, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Writing Studio, the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School, and the Graduate Development Network The Writing Studio’s dissertation writers’ retreats are meant to provide dissertating graduate students with loosely-structured time to work individually in a quiet, collegial...
Volunteer Writing Opportunity: Vanderbilt Diabetes Center
Apr. 25, 2016—The Vanderbilt Diabetes Center is developing a quarterly e-newsletter that focuses on research efforts of Vanderbilt researchers. The goal of the newsletter is to inform others about the ongoing and published research at Vanderbilt (mostly interviews from authors of recently published manuscripts) along with profiling faculty and lab researchers (both newly recruited and senior). The...
Making Communication Effective Workshop on 2/25
Feb. 23, 2016—This Thursday night, before the 3-Minute Thesis competition on Friday, February 26, the 3MT keynote speaker, Alan Kantrow, Chief Learning and Communications Officer of The Governance Lab at NYU, will lead a professional development workshop on effective communication. Seats are limited so please register here. Making Communication Effective Thursday, February 25 5:30-7pm Buttrick Hall 205 ...
Work as a Writing Consultant for the Writing Studio
Feb. 17, 2016—The Writing Studio is currently accepting applications from graduate students who would like to work as writing consultants or writing fellows during the 2016-2017 academic year. Open positions include: Graduate Writing Consultant Each year the Writing Studio hires a number of graduate students from all divisions of the University to work as writing consultants. ...
Negotiation Workshop featuring Dr. Laura Rees
Jan. 12, 2016—
ASPIRE Module: Practical Strategies for Strong Writing
Dec. 4, 2015— 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....
Call for Bloggers for NIH BEST Consortium
Dec. 2, 2015—Your school’s BEST career development program is part of a national 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 give others a taste of your experience. We are looking for bloggers to write diary-style entries about...
Guide to Cover Letters by OITE Careers Blog
Sep. 14, 2015—Your cover letter is often the first document an employer sees. It serves not only as an introduction to your résumé or CV but to you and your writing style. Take advantage of this opportunity to expand upon your qualifications. A cover letter also allows you to: » Elaborate on important experiences/skills and relate them...
Navigating the Academic Landscape featuring Dean Fauchet
Aug. 13, 2015— This seminar is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in science and engineering who are actively pursuing faculty jobs as well as those who are exploring academia as one possible career path. Dr. Fauchet will provide a 30,000 foot view of the role of universities...
2015 ASPIRE Module: Effective Oral Communication Methods
Jul. 27, 2015—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...
Fall 2015 ASPIRE Modules unveiled! Applications accepted through Aug 21
Jul. 27, 2015—The ASPIRE Program along with the BRET Office of Career Development are excited to announce the ASPIRE Modules for Fall 2015. Click the banners below to read more about each of the modules offered this year.
Science Education and Outreach Summer Internship Opportunity at the Broad Institute
Mar. 20, 2015—The Office of Education and Outreach at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT is seeking an Education and Outreach intern from June 1-August 15, 2015. This position has typically been geared toward undergraduate students, but the Director is flexible in entertaining the possibility of a filling the position with a graduate student or postdoc. If you...