‘Events’
What to Look for When Searching for a Postdoc Position; a Perspective from St. Jude
Aug. 18, 2016—Dr. Linda Harris, PhD, Director of Postdoctoral Talent Acquisition, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will present, “What to look for when searching for a postdoc position; a perspective from St. Jude” on Wednesday, October 5, at 12:00pm, in Light Hall 512. Lunch will be provided, so advance registration is required. Register here. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,...
Postdoctoral Cafe: Crafting a Compelling Elevator Pitch
Jul. 22, 2016—Postdoctoral Fellows, if you have not already had the chance to attend, please come for coffee and pastries to a Postdoctoral ASPIRE Café for Career Planning session to learn more about the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program and to explore topics in career development and professionalism. Our next meeting will be: Tuesday, July 26th 9:00-10:00am 306 A&B Light Hall...
August Beer and Biotech with Life Science TN Academic Alliance
Jul. 19, 2016—Beer and Biotech is a monthly event held by Life Science Tennessee's Academic Alliance chapters in Nashville and Memphis that provides networking opportunities for students, researchers and industry professionals. To register, click here! Mid-TN Beer & Biotech- Academic Alliance Nashville | August 2, 6 p.m. | Craft Brewed
Journey Through Science Day – PepsiCo R&D career event hosted by New York Science Alliance
Jul. 6, 2016—On November 14, 2016, the New York Academy of Sciences and PepsiCo will host a special Journey through Science Day at the Academy's headquarters in New York City. Fifty exceptional students and early career scientists (MS, PhD, postdoc) will be selected for this unique opportunity to interact with PepsiCo's R&D leadership, learn about their efforts to develop products...
An Insider’s Look: Applying for AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
Jun. 10, 2016—Are you interested in a career in science policy? Have you thought about applying for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program? Join us for this informative roundtable discussion with Carlos Faraco, a finalist for the 2016 AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program. Carlos will share his experience about applying and interviewing for this...
Judges needed for VSSA Student Research Symposium
Jun. 7, 2016—The Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy (VSSA) is looking for graduate students and post-docs to help coordinate the VSSA 14th Annual Student Research Symposium. The symposium will be held August 4th, 2016 in the RRB 3rd Floor Breezeway and Light Hall 214. Coordinators will work closely with the Director of the Symposium to review abstracts for oral presentations,...
Brewing and BBQ, CBAS event May 20
May. 12, 2016—Join CBAS on Friday, May 20, 4-6PM in the Light Hall Medical Student Lounge. $10/person includes a VICB water bottle and entry into $50 Craft Brewed gift card raffle. Learn from experts at Blackstone Brewery about the different beer brewing processes and enjoy catered BBQ from Martin's BBQ Joint. RSVP to CBAS@vanderbilt.edu… limited to 50...
Seminar: Outstanding Biology Teacher Dr. Kimberly Tanner
Apr. 13, 2016—Dr. Kimberly Tanner, Professor of Biology at San Francisco State University and 2012 national Outstanding University Science Teacher, will give a seminar in the Biological Sciences Department Monday, April 18, 4:10-5:15 in Medical Research Building III, room 1220. Professor Tanner directs the Science Education Partnership and Assessment Laboratory, which facilitates and investigates the impact of scientist-teacher partnerships...
It’s Symposium time! 2016 brings Careers in Industry.
Apr. 11, 2016—The Annual Career Symposium is a large event to bring together PhD students and postdocs for 1 day of career and professional development. The Annual Symposium is typically attended by 300+ trainees. This year, the BRET Office of Career Development is excited to welcome research and development professionals in industry. The unique perspectives, as well as practical tips about applying to jobs...
Women’s Center Events: Equal Pay Day, more
Apr. 5, 2016—The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center is offering many events this month of interest to trainees: Equal Pay Day 2016 Tuesday, April 12 Equal Pay Day at Vanderbilt Discounts 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. In honor of Equal Pay Day, businesses near campus will be offering various discounts to Vanderbilt women. The list of participating businesses...
Event: How To Use Your Research to Change the World
Apr. 5, 2016—M.V. Lee Badgett, Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Co-sponsored by the Department of Economics, College of Arts and Science April 12th, 2016 Calhoun Hall Rm 109, 4:10-5:30 pm with reception to follow How To Use Your Research to Change the World M. V. Lee Badgett, Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts...
STEM Pedagogy Journal Club: Speaker Derek Bruff
Mar. 21, 2016—STEM Pedagogy Journal Club is a monthly meeting of grad students and postdocs interested in science education and the latest practices in teaching. On Tuesday, April 19th from 4-5pm in MRBIV 11455, Vanderbilt’s STEM Pedagogy Journal Club will be welcoming Dr. Derek Bruff, Director of the Center for Teaching at Vanderbilt. We will be...
Peter Fiske and alumnus David Shifrin to give career talks at 2016 PDA Symposium
Mar. 21, 2016—The 10th Annual Postdoc Association & Shared Resources Symposium Friday, April 29, 2016, 9 AM – 5 PM 208 Light Hall Keynote Address at 2:30 PM “Put your PhD to work” Dr. Peter Fiske, CEO, Pax Water Technologies Featured Talk at 10:15 AM “Unexpected: Using Random Results and Chance Encounters to Build a Career” Dr. David Shifrin, Owner,...
PhD Careers in Consulting, hosted by VUADCC
Mar. 21, 2016—The Vanderbilt University Advanced Degree Consulting Club invites you to: PhD Careers in Consulting Wednesday, March 30 12-1PM Featheringill Hall, Room 136 Lunch served! Want to apply your PhD training in the real world? Have passion for solving problems? Want to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Come learn what consulting has to offer!
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 ...
Insights of Navigating American Academic Sciences from an International Scholar
Feb. 19, 2016—The Vanderbilt International Scholarship Program (VISP) is sponsoring a symposium of biomedical research from 9:10 a.m. to noon on February 26 in room 208 Light Hall. Eight undergraduate interns and three graduate scholars supported by the program will present their work, followed at 11:30 a.m. by a keynote address by Jun Ding, Ph.D., assistant professor...
Clinical Research Professional Societies Panel
Feb. 11, 2016—Join us as we feature panelists representing two professional societies: SOCRA (The Society of Clinical Research Associates) and ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals). Friday, February 19 9:00-10:00am PRB 206 Registration is requested. Panelists: David Nilson, RN OCN CCRC President, Greater Nashville Chapter, ACRP David Nilson, RN OCN CCRC is the current President...
Event: Careers Options in Clinical Research Organizations
Oct. 7, 2015—Join us as we welcome Bill Taaffe, president of Medelis, an oncology clinical research company, as he discusses Career Options in Clinical Research Organizations. Friday, October 9, 2015 9-10am PRB 206 Registration is requested. Bill Taaffe spend 18 years at ICON Clinical Research-US in the roles of president and CEO, president of corporate development and president of DOCS,...
Event: Patentable subject matter for software and life science
Sep. 21, 2015—Join Gary Montle and Bethany Whelan from Nashville firm Patterson Law as they speak about: “Patentable subject matter for software and life science.” Thursday, November 19 Light Hall 350 Registration requested.
September sessions of ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows
Sep. 11, 2015—Attention Postdoctoral Fellows, If you have not already had the chance to attend, please come for coffee and pastries to a Postdoctoral ASPIRE Café for Career Planning session to learn more about the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program and to explore topics in career development and professionalism. Sessions in September: "Preparing for a Teaching Demo", Cynthia Brame, Ph.D., Asst. Dir. ,Vanderbilt Center for Teaching...