‘Events’
ASPIRE Cafe: The ins and outs and ups and downs of peer review
Jan. 19, 2023—Thursday, January 26, 2023 11:00am Light Hall 214 Please join Roger Colbran, Ph.D., Professor, Vice Chair, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics as he discusses the peer review process, with a focus on the review of research manuscripts, and provide some guidance on how to review a manuscript. Ethical issues related to scientific publications, rigor and...
Peak Performance Workshops
Jan. 11, 2023—The Graduate and Postdoc Academic Success Program presents a series of workshop events under the theme, “Peak Performance” Event line-up and dates include: Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome – January 20, 2023 Motivation, Mindset and Goal Setting – February 3, 2023 Performing Under Pressure – February 17, 2023 Managing Conflict and Relationships – March 3, 2023...
PhD Career Stories: Career in the FBI
Jan. 6, 2023—Join us in hearing from Dr. Cary Rue for our first PhD Career Stories for 2023 Registration is requested Dr. Cary Rue is a Supervisory Microbiologist in the Scientific Response and Analysis Unit of the FBI Laboratory. He manages the operational biology program that directs the collection of evidence in hazardous crime scenes. Prior to...
Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Program (SMDP) Fireside Chat information session on industry mentorship program : January 20 2023, at 11:00am PT. (applications due April 7, 2023!)
Jan. 5, 2023—SMDP pairs diverse students (Post-baccalaureate, Master or PhD) and early career researchers with mentors who work at companies in the medical technology, biotechnology and consumer healthcare industries. With their mentors, Scholars attend a 5-day training session to learn about careers in industry and receive mentoring and career development coaching. Join the SMDP Fireside Chat information session on...
Genentech Graduate Student Symposium in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Jan. 5, 2023—Genentech is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for outstanding 3rd and 4th year Ph.D. graduate students from U.S. universities in the fields of pharmaceutics, formulation, solid state chemistry, and drug delivery. Our annual Graduate Student Symposium in Pharmaceutical Sciences recognizes promising young scientists while highlighting career opportunities in pharmaceutical research and development. Recipients will travel to...
VU-Wise December Social
Dec. 5, 2022—VU-Wise warmly invites you to the December social event to come eat cookies, drink hot chocolate and network with other women in STEM on Thursday December 8. Time is 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Venue is the Engineering Science Building Lobby. Interested? Click here to RSVP to attend
Annual NIEHS Biomedical Career Symposium
Nov. 21, 2022—The annual NIEHS Biomedical Career Symposium, now in its 25th year, is one of the largest assemblies of biomedical organizations and young scientists in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Targeting postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, the Career Symposium provides young scientists with an opportunity to explore a myriad of career options and create a contact...
CASE Post-Election Virtual Workshop
Nov. 2, 2022—The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) invites you to participate in the CASE Post- Election virtual workshop on Monday, November 14 from 1pm to 3:30pm ET. To attend the event, please register here. The workshop will be followed by a science communication session- Golden Goose Award Nominations: Advocate through Telling the Stories...
De-stress and Decompress Event
Oct. 12, 2022—You are invited to the De-stress and Decompress event on Thursday November 3. Time is from 4:00 to 6:00pm at the Alumni hall. There will be a giveaway for the first 100 students. More details can be found on the flyer.
Peak Performance for Graduate Students and Postdocs
Oct. 12, 2022—The University Counseling Center (UCC) and Graduate and Postdoc Academic Success (GPAS) presents Peak Performance for Graduate Students and Postdocs. The theme for the event is ‘Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome’. The in- person event is slated for Friday, October 28. The time for the event is from 12:00 to 1:00pm. Venue is Center for Student...
Managing Up for Postdocs
Oct. 12, 2022—The Graduate and Postdoc Academic Success (GPAS) presents Managing Up for Postdocs. This is an in-person event scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The duration of the event is from 12:30 to 1:30pm. Venue is the Eskind Biomedical Library Basement Training Room. Lunch will be provided. Limited space available, please be sure to RSVP by...
Exploring Career Paths: AbbVie’s Visiting Scientist Fellowship Program info Session Oct 3, 2022
Sep. 21, 2022—Are you curious about working in the biopharmaceutical industry? A fellowship at a biopharmaceutical company could provide an opportunity to see whether this career path might be the right fit for you. Join the PhRMA Foundation’s upcoming webinar to hear current fellows from AbbVie talk about their experiences working in Medical Affairs at a global,...
Vanderbilt Genomic Medicine Training Program – Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity
Sep. 21, 2022—The Vanderbilt Genomic Medicine (VGM) Training Program in Nashville, TN is now accepting applications for the VGM T32 postdoctoral fellowship. VGM includes a major focus in pharmacogenomics, precision phenotyping, medical informatics, and disease-based genomics. For more information: https://www.vumc.org/dbmi/vanderbilt-genomic-medicine-vgm-training-program The program has 32 highly collaborative and well-funded faculty preceptors who team up to provide both basic...
ASPIRE Cafe: Creating inclusive lab environments
Sep. 16, 2022—Thursday, September 22, 2022 11:00am Light Hall 214 with Felysha Jenkins, Ph.D., Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager, Basic Sciences Please join Dr. Jenkins. in a session discussing safe research environments (e.g., those that promote inclusion and are free of sexual, racial, ethnic, disability and other forms of discriminatory harassment). *This session is eligible for RCR...
Social Innovation Bootcamp
Sep. 15, 2022—Social Innovation Bootcamp gives Vanderbilt and the Nashville community the opportunity to explore social innovation through an introduction to the social innovation landscape from design thinking to field application. Participants will engage in a 5-week course where they will experience hands on learning and expand their social innovation network. For more information about the Social Innovation Bootcamp, click...
Women in the Academy-Advice from Advanced Graduate Students
Sep. 15, 2022—Dear graduate students and post- docs, you are reminded of the upcoming event. Details are as follows: Spilling the Tea: Advice from Advanced Graduate Students Whitney Frierson, Ph.D. student, Department of Sociology Lucinda Pastora, Ph.D. student, Department of Chemical Engineering Victoria Stephens, Ph.D. student, Department of Molecular Pathology and Immunology Thursday, September 22 12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m....
Vanderbilt Career Center: Career Discovery Series
Aug. 30, 2022—The Vanderbilt Career Center has announced their Career Discovery Series dates for the fall. To register, log in to handshake
Workshops and Peer Review Sessions for 2023 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Applicants
Jul. 29, 2022—The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program is a prestigious fellowship opportunity for STEM graduate students, including PhD students in the biosciences. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Fellowships provide 3 years of funding for graduate education in a STEM field, and PhD students must apply no later than fall of the second year in their PhD program....
Pfizer Pharmaceutical Careers and Postdoctoral Opportunities Educational Event in Cambridge, MA – November 04, 2022
Jul. 25, 2022—Pfizer Pharmaceutical Careers and Postdoctoral Opportunities Educational Event is an opportunity for PhD students within 12 months of graduation to attend a hybrid event at Pfizer to learn more about the Pfizer Worldwide Research, Development and Medical Postdoctoral Program. Benefits of attending this event: Learn about the pharmaceutical career track and Postdoc opportunities at Pfizer. Opportunity to present PhD...