‘Events’
NRSA Seminar with Dr. Kim Petrie
Sep. 2, 2014—The Chemical Biology Interface Training Program is excited to announce a 2-part series this fall, “Writing F31 and F32 NRSA Grants”! Please join us for Part 1 at 1:30 p.m. in 214 Light Hall, September 26th–Kim Petrie, PhD, will discuss the nuts and bolts of grant writing, including what makes NIH fellowships different from research grants, application...
ASPIRE externship opportunity for students and postdocs interested in STEM policy
Aug. 30, 2014—If you’re interested in a career in science policy, you won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to participate in an expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. for Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look. Federal STEM Policy & Advocacy:An Inside the Beltway Look October 16 – 17, 2014Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Vanderbilt...
Postdoctoral ASPIRE Café for Career Planning
Aug. 26, 2014—Calling all Postdoctoral Fellows! Opportunities await you! Come learn more about how you can get involved in the new Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program offered through the BRET Office of Career Development at one of our bi-monthly Postdoctoral ASPIRE Café for Career Planning sessions and find out about professional development activities available to you! Our first meeting...
ASPIRE to Plan
Aug. 15, 2014—ASPIRE to Plan will empower biomedical sciences PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to make effective career decisions and identify specific training opportunities related to their career goals. It consists of four interactive seminars emphasizing self-assessment, career options for scientists, and career planning. ASPIRE to Plan will highlight Vanderbilt resources available to aid PhD students and postdocs in their career...
Panel Discussion: Government Jobs for PhDs in Biomedical Research
Aug. 7, 2014—Join this informal panel of NIH program administrators discuss government jobs for PhDs in Biomedical Research. Wednesday, August 20 1:15-2:15pm Light Hall, Room 202 Registration is requested. Panelists include: Patricia (Trish) Labosky, PhD, Program Leader Office of Strategic Coordination Division of Program Coordination, Planning and Strategic Initiatives Office of the Director, NIH Nancy L Desmond,...
PhD Career Connections: Management Consulting with Laura Terry + small group opportunity
Aug. 1, 2014—The BRET Office of Career Development presents: PhD Career Connections: Management ConsultingFriday, September 129:00-10:00AMLight Hall 214 featuring Laura Terry, PhD, consultant, McKinsey & Co. Reservations kindly requested through Eventbrite. **There will be two separate small-group workshops with Dr. Terry later that day. You must register and attend the morning PhD Career Connections series to attend...
SAVE THE DATE: Life Science Tennessee Annual Conference and Venture Forum
Jun. 5, 2014—The annual meeting of Tennessee’s life science industry organization, Life Science Tennessee, will be October 20-22, 2014, in Nashville. Life Science Tennessee’s Annual Conference and Venture Forum will bring a robust schedule of top speakers, panels and showcases. This year’s line-up features the Third Annual Venture Forum, a technology showcase, as well as an Academic Alliance poster session....
Roundtable on Science Policy
Jun. 4, 2014—Learn from your fellow trainees about their experience in science policy! Tuesday, June 17 11:30-1:00pm Light Hall 306 A&B Graduate student from Microbiology & Immunology, Nicole Sexton recently attended a 2-day AAAS science policy workshop in DC and will talk about her experience. Chad Jackson, a postdoc in Biological Sciences, will discuss his experience interviewing for...
“Clinical Trial Opportunities at Vanderbilt” event by Life Science Tennessee
Mar. 20, 2014—“Clinical Trial Opportunities at Vanderbilt”featuring Dr. Gordon BernardAssociate Vice ChancellorClinical and Translational Research, Vanderbilt University Life Science Tennessee is pleased to host Dr. Gordon Bernard for a discussion about Vanderbilt’s Clinical and Translational Science Award (CSTA) and the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR). Both CTSA and VICTR provide opportunities for emerging technologies, both in and out of...
“Put Your PhD to Work” with Peter Fiske
Mar. 20, 2014— The Graduate Student Council also has the pleasure of welcoming renowned career specialist Peter Fiske, Ph.D. to the Vanderbilt GSC’s 3MT. He has written two books about professionalization, and has had a myriad of experiences from working in the White House and at the Pentagon, publishing in high impact journals like Science, and helping found...
PhD Career Connections: Science Publishing
Mar. 12, 2014—The BRET Office of Career Development presents: PhD Career Connections: Science PublishingThursday, May 110:00-11:00AMLight Hall, Room 512 featuring Mirella Bucci, Senior Editor, Nature Chemical Biology ***Registration is requested.*** Mirella Bucci graduated with a PhD in molecular and cellular biology from Washington University where she worked with Susan Wente on nuclear pore complex assembly. She moved...
TAing to Thousands, February 24th
Feb. 21, 2014—What is it like to serve as a teaching assistant in a course with thousands of students? A panel of graduate students will share their experiences serving as teaching staff in Vanderbilt’s massive open online courses (MOOCs) hosted on Coursera. Panelists include Ruth Herrin (Student Thinking at the Core), Don Rodriquez and Blaine Smith (Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative), and Ben...
ASPIRE to Connect: Building Professional Relationships
Feb. 17, 2014—ASPIRE to Connect: Building Professional RelationshipsTuesday, March 181:00-5:30pm, Student Life Center Gain practical tips and learn techniques to meet new people and cultivate authentic professional connections. ***REGISTER TODAY!*** You will learn:• Strategies and etiquette for professional communication• How to confidently describe yourself and what you do• Ways to network effectively at professional conferences• The power...
How to Create a Plan for RCR Education for your NIH Fellowship or Career Development Award
Feb. 13, 2014—Friday, March 21, 20149:00-10:00amCRC Conference Room (A-3210 MCN) Elizabeth Heitman is leading this presentation which will explore the criteria of and recommendations for creating a Responsible Conduct of Research education plan for an NIH Fellowship or Career Development Award application. For more info, visit the workshop series site.
PhD Career Connections: The Road to a Career in Writing with Your PhD
Feb. 4, 2014—PhD Career Connections and the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training present: “The Road to a Career in Writing with your PhD”featuring Elise Lamar, PhD, Stephen Ornes, and Bill SnyderWednesday, March 128:30-9:30amPRB 206Registration requested. Co-sponsored with the Editors’ Club. Hear how a career in writing can be a viable path! Bios: Elise Lamar, PhD is...
Writing and Publishing Research Manuscripts with Dr. Vivian Siegel
Jan. 24, 2014—Thursday, February 20, 2014 9am-10:30am Light Hall, Room 411 ABCD Dr. Vivian Siegel will discuss how understanding the audience is key to the success of writing and publishing papers. By considering the perspective of the reader(s), which include both scientists in the same field (including reviewers), scientists in other fields, and others (including editors), different...
Third Resume 101 seminar added, Feb 6
Jan. 24, 2014—In this seminar, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling résumé that showcases your professional skills and accomplishments. We’ll discuss the differences between CVs and résumés, strategies for turning your CV into a résumé, and tips for clearly and concisely presenting your experience. Then, in a mock hiring exercise, you’ll play the role of hiring...
Nashville Area Career Fair, February 11, 2014
Jan. 23, 2014—The Nashville Area Career Fair is on Tuesday, February 11, at the Williamson County Ag Exposition Park. The event is free, but tickets are required. The BRET Office of Career Development has your tickets! For more information, visit www.nashvillefairs.org. Email kate.stuart@vanderbilt.edu to request a ticket. She will put tickets at the BRET front desk (Light...
How to Create a Plan for RCR Education for Your NIH Fellowship or Career Development Award
Jan. 15, 2014—Friday, Jan 17, 2014 How to Create a Plan for RCR Education for Your NIH Fellowship or Career Development Award(Elizabeth Heitman) SummaryRCR CREDIT AVAILABLE. This presentation will explore the criteria of and recommendations for creating a Responsible Conduct of Research education plan for an NIH Fellowship or Career Development Award application. The weekly CRC Research-Skills...
Developing and Maintaining Effective Communication Skills in the Research Environment (for School of Medicine Postdocs only)
Jan. 14, 2014—WHAT: Developing and Maintaining Effective Communication Skills in the Research Environment (for School of Medicine Postdocs only) WHEN: March 4th OR March 6th from 1:30-3:00 WHERE: Light Hall (specific location will be determined later this month) Hello! My name is Mistie Germek and I am the BRET psychologist. This spring, I am going to be facilitating a seminar for School of...