‘Events’
Attend ArtLab: Exploring the Intersection of Art and Science March 1-2.
Feb. 12, 2018—We invite you to attend ArtLab: Exploring the intersection of Art and Science March 1-2. Please see the schedule below and register for the event here.
Seminar: Intellectual Property in the 4th Industrial Revolution
Jan. 29, 2018—Intellectual Property in the 4th Industrial Revolution February 6, 2018 12-1:30pm Bennett-Miller Law School Auditorium David Kappos, former Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office, will be speaking at Vanderbilt about the state and future of Intellectual Property in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Sponsored by VUIPA, VIPA and the CTTC If you are...
VU-WiSE general body meeting on February 7th at 4:30 pm
Jan. 29, 2018—VU-WiSE is having a general body meeting on February 7th at 4:30 pm. This meeting is an update for current members and an opportunity for interested students to join. VU-WiSE aims to develop a community of women in STEM at Vanderbilt (undergrads, graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and staff) and support the personal and professional development...
PhD Career Connections: Clinical Genetics, Information Technology, and Genetic Counseling
Jan. 18, 2018— PhD Career Connections presents: Clinical Genetics, Information Technology, and Genetic Counseling Thursday February 15, 2018 2:00-3:00pm Light Hall 214 featuring Gillian Hooker, PhD, Vice President of Clinical Development, Concert Genetics Registration is requested Gillian Hooker completed her PhD in Molecular Genetics at Yale University and her masters degree in Genetic Counseling at the Johns...
ArtLab Vanderbilt, Exhibition March 1-2
Jan. 17, 2018—ArtLab: Exploring the intersection of Art and Science March 1-2 @ The Wond’ry Interested in submitting your work for the gallery? Submit you work by emailing artlab.vanderbilt@outlook.com with the subject line: Art Submission: ArtLab Exhibition. Submissions are due by February 21st. Please register using this link. MARCH 1 — Exhibition is open to the public 1:30PM– Welcome- Kendra...
eI2 – The Enabling Innovation Initiative, seminar on Feb 2nd
Jan. 17, 2018—The second speaker in Vanderbilt School of Medicine's eI2 seminar series will be featured on Friday February 2, 3:00 PM, in 214 Light Hall Dr. David L. Black, Ph.D., F-ABFT, FAIC Founder, Aegis Sciences Corporation Founder and CEO, The Phoenix Sciences Group, LLC Clinical Associate Professor, Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology and Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University “Accidental Entrepreneur” Dr. David L....
Open Science Framework (OSF) Workshops, March 19th
Jan. 15, 2018—OSF Workshops in March A trainer from the Center for Open Science will be at Vanderbilt on Monday, March 19th, to train interested campus folk on using the Open Science Framework (OSF). The training will be held at the Central Library in 612A, with times TBD. Everyone from campus is invited! The training will last...
Women in the Academy–Power and Boundaries–January 24
Jan. 11, 2018—Don't miss the next Women in the Academy workshop presented by the Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center: “What Are the Limits? Power Dynamics and Boundaries in the Academy” Alyssa Hasty, Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Melissa Thomas-Hunt, Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Cara Tuttle Bell, Director, Project Safe Center for Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response...
Biotech & Pharma Industry Internship Panel Discussion, January 25th
Jan. 11, 2018—Register here: https://redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=E3W87KYWPE
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...
Save the date! Diversity Statement Workshop April 12th
Jan. 10, 2018—Diversity Statement Workshop co-sponsored by the Graduate School, the Center for Teaching & the Office of the Vice-Provost for Inclusive Excellence Thursday April 12th Location TBD 3:00-4:00pm Save the date! More information to come
Paying Uncle Sam: Understanding Taxes for Stipends, Grants, and Fellowships
Jan. 3, 2018—Paying Uncle Same: Understanding Taxes for Stipends, Grants & Fellowships Wilson Hall 103 Thursday, January 18, 2018 6 PM – 7:30 PM Are you a graduate student or postdoc with tax questions? Unsure of how your fellowship is taxed? Wondering about which tax credits and deductions should you can take advantage of this tax season? This...
VU-WISE Grad to Postdoc Mentoring Event 12/7
Nov. 29, 2017—
AMWA-Southeast Chapter holiday party on December 4th
Nov. 27, 2017—Celebrate the Holidays! The AMWA-Southeast Chapter will be hosting a holiday party at the Germantown Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, December 4, 2017, at 5:30 pm. Please join us as we celebrate the holidays and look forward to a great 2018! Click here to RSVP by no later than Friday, December 1, 2017....
The next Women in the Academy Workshop will be Wednesday November 29th!
Nov. 15, 2017— “Negotiating Your First Academic Job” Dana Nelson, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of English Wednesday, November 29 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Buttrick 123 Lunch provided
R-Ladies Nashville event: Introduction to purrr, Monday November 13th
Nov. 10, 2017—When you think of purrr, do you think only of kittens? Not for long! Come hear about R-related magic with the purrr package – Jennifer Thompson will show you how you can make repetitive tasks and unwieldy data structures much less painful, and hopefully have some fun along the way. When: Monday, November 13, 2017 6:00 PM...
Graduate School event: LinkedIn is Your Friend
Nov. 7, 2017—The Graduate School presents: LinkedIn is Your Friend (seriously, it is!) Wednesday, Nov 8 4:30 – 6:00 pm 201 Alumni Hall Learn how to effectively use LinkedIn for your job search, even for those with advanced degrees. There are many good tools that LinkedIn can provide that makes connecting with other professionals easier. We will...
An Overview of the Army Research Lab and the Role of Intelligent Things on the Future Battlefield
Oct. 25, 2017—An Overview of the Army Research Lab and the Role of Intelligent Things on the Future Battlefield Featuring Dr. Alexander Kott, Chief Scientist, Army Research Labs November 2, 2017, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Engineering & Science Building, Room 044 Dr. Kott serves as the ARL’s Chief Scientist. In this role he provides leadership in development of ARL...
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...