‘Events’
Upcoming programs through the Vanderbilt Graduate School
Oct. 6, 2021—Maybe it’s not you…. Join our dinner and discussion with social psychologist, Dr. Joseph Brown, to learn more about stereotype threat and how it could affect you over time. Thursday, October 7th at 4:30 PM in Alumni Hall 202. RSVP using the QR code on the flyer Developing your network intentionally! Select and connect with...
Graduate Leadership Institute Workshop: Exploring Concepts of Leadership vs. Followership
Sep. 22, 2021—Exploring Concepts of Leadership vs. Followership Wednesday, October 6th 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Alumni Hall, Rm 206 Facilitated by Ransford Pinto, PhD Assistant Director for Graduate Programs, Center for Teaching Senior Lecturer, Department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations Considerable informal leadership training takes place in the role of follower. During this workshop participants will...
Women’s Center Hosts Salary Negotiation Workshop July 27
Jul. 22, 2021—The Vanderbilt Women’s Center is hosting an AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop on Tuesday, July 27 from 12-1:30 p.m. CST. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn new skills or hone existing ones in the area of salary negotiation. Registration is requested; click the flyer below to register.
Virtual Career Development Workshop, July 28-29
Jun. 24, 2021—The Leadership Alliance is excited to announce its upcoming Virtual Career Development Workshop from July 28-29, 2021. The ASPIRE team is proud to be a part of the planning committee for this year’s event, which also features Senior Associate Dean Kathy Gould and Assistant Dean Ashley Brady as speakers. The Virtual Career Development Workshop is an opportunity for...
Lilly Virtual Postdoc Career Fair: August 25
Jun. 17, 2021—Discover Lilly’s Postdoctoral Research Program through a virtual career fair on Wednesday, August 25th, from 3:00-6:00 pm EST. See the flyer below for more details and registration instructions.
Careers in STEM: Perspectives from Black Scientists Mini-Symposium
Jun. 10, 2021—Next week, the VI4 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee is hosting a mini-symposium entitled “Careers in STEM: Perspectives from Black Scientists.” The event is Wednesday, June 16 from 1-5pm via Zoom and will feature speakers from last year’s Cell list “1000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America”. The event will consist of talks from our speakers...
April 27 Webinar on Finding Funding Opportunities
Apr. 20, 2021—The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is hosting an upcoming webinar on finding funding opportunities. The webinar is for researchers at all career stages and in all disciplines. Finding Funding Opportunities: Strategies for Success – Register Here April 27, 2021 • 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT This session will cover resources to identify federal and...
2021 ASPIRE Career Symposium: Managing Panel
Apr. 7, 2021—It’s time for the 2021 ASPIRE Annual Career Symposium: Careers for the Citizen Scientist! MANAGING PANEL Friday, May 7 1:30-2:30pm CST Zoom Webinar Register for Managing Panel Dr. Zusi Andrews, PhD, Biologist and Medical Writer, NIH/NCI Dr. Zusi Andrews, PhD, is a trained biologist and medical writer for the NIH (NCI). As a medical writer and science...
2021 ASPIRE Career Symposium: Educating Panel
Apr. 7, 2021— It’s time for the 2021 ASPIRE Annual Career Symposium: Careers for the Citizen Scientist! EDUCATING PANEL Friday, May 7 10:30-11:30am CST Zoom Webinar Register for Educating Panel Dr. Emily Dilger, PhD, Chief Education Officer, Ignited Dr. Emily Dilger is the Chief Education Officer of Ignited, a non-profit focused on teacher professional development. Teachers are...
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...
ABRF Chapter MWACD Virtual Event: Why a Career in Cores
Mar. 26, 2021—The ABRF Midwest Association of Chapter Directors (MWACD) is hosting a free virtual event on April 2nd. The event aims to introduce undergraduate, graduate, and community college students to careers in research shared resources. Details are below– registration is required to get the Zoom link.
2021 Women’s Health Research Symposium
Mar. 26, 2021—The 2021 Women’s Health Research Symposium aims to bring together researchers across various domains to increase collaboration in women’s health research. This symposium will be held as a three-part weekly series in May to celebrate Women’s Health Month. We have an exciting lineup of speakers that will feature innovative gynecology, pregnancy, and reproductive aging research. We...
2021 Vanderbilt National Public Health Week
Mar. 26, 2021—The Vanderbilt MPH Program hosts a series of campus events during National Public Health Week to bring together students, faculty, and staff from across the university and medical center to discuss issues important to improving health and wellness in our community and around the world. The MPH National Public Health Week Planning Committee coordinate the line-up of speakers and events. All are...
ASPIRE welcomes Cytiva for Employer Info Session
Mar. 23, 2021—Cytiva is a global provider of technologies and services that advance and accelerate the development of novel therapeutics. We have over 7,000 associates in over 40 countries. Our U.S. headquarters is in Marlborough, MA and jobs are available at locations throughout the U.S. as well as globally. Cytiva is recruiting for a wide variety of...
Skills for Health and Research Professionals (SHARP) summer program registrations are open
Mar. 4, 2021—The Skills for Health and Research Professionals (SHARP) summer program at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health has new summer boot camp topics! These 2-3-day trainings provide immediate take away skills for investigators at all career levels, from any institution. Back by popular demand are the PI Crash Course and NIH Grant Writing Boot Camp,...
Panel Discussion of Picture a Scientist
Feb. 24, 2021—Join the Vanderbilt Women’s Center for an upcoming discussion of the documentary Picture a Scientist. Before the discussion, you can watch the film on your own at this link: https://tinyurl.com/8vs7at8x. Here are details about the discussion: Panel Discussion of Picture a Scientist Janey Camp, Research Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Vicki Green, Stevenson Professor...
Beyond Academia Conference 2021
Feb. 24, 2021—Date: February 25 – 26, 2021 Location: Fully Virtual! Powered by Hopin. Details: Our flagship conference is a two-day event with close to 100 PhD speakers who successfully transitioned from academia to industry. We hope to see you there! Registration: You can register for free CLICK HERE. Sponsors: Many thanks to our departmental sponsors!
Daphne Koller, insitro CEO: Zoom seminar 2/24 at 12PM
Feb. 24, 2021—This is a great opportunity to hear from a preeminent scientist who has leveraged her scientific acumen toward entrepreneurship and non-profit activities. Definitely someone who can help inspire alternative scientific careers (and the company she founded is currently hiring!) Please join us Wednesday at noon. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87550168229?pwd=QW9rUnBtTG1Ubk41d2Z0a3RhaWJCQT09 Passcode: 268741
More Than Pronouns: A Dialogue on Trans-Inclusion in the Workplace
Feb. 11, 2021—RSVP – https://alumni.utoronto.ca/events-and-programs/more-pronouns-dialogue-trans-inclusion-workplace MORE THAN PRONOUNS: A DIALOGUE ON TRANS-INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE Navigating a career can feel complicated or confusing. For trans and nonbinary people, there can be additional barriers in place which make the process even more complex. Join this dialogue on trans and nonbinary inclusion in the workplace to address questions, challenges and complications in...
Vanderbilt Women’s Center Work-Life Workshops, Spring 2021
Feb. 11, 2021—The next session of Work- Life workshops will be: Leadership Skills Krystal Clark, Director, Employee Learning and Organizational Effectiveness Wednesday, February 17, 12:00 p.m. CT Please sign up here.