‘Events’
ASPIRE Biomedical Scientist’s Toolkit: Applying for Fellowships & NRSAs
Jul. 20, 2022—Thursday, May 2, 2024 11:00am Location: Light Hall 411 Kim Petrie, PhD Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration Join Kim Petrie, Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, for a presentation about applying for fellowships to fund biomedical PhD and postdoc training. Topics will include an overview...
ASPIRE Biomedical Scientist’s Toolkit: Grant Resources at Vanderbilt
Jul. 15, 2022—Thursday, October 6, 2022 11:00am Location Light Hall 214 Description: Please join Abigail Brown Ph.D., BRET, Director, Outcomes Research to learn how Vanderbilt can help you write your grant. Will cover the many grant writing resources available to Vanderbilt researchers to help produce strong grant applications. For more information on upcoming sessions: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/aspire-biomedical-scientists-toolkit/
Executive Functioning for Biomedical Researchers – May 2, 3PM part of Mental Health Awareness Month
Apr. 26, 2022—May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) is excited to be starting the month off with the fifth installment of the Mental Health and Well-being for Biomedical Researchers Series. Please join us May 2nd, 3:00-4:10pm ET for “Executive Functioning for Biomedical Researchers”. The webinar will define...
2022 HATCH HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge
Apr. 26, 2022—Description: The HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge is a unique event to engage the development community and take on challenges in life sciences using business strategy, software development and technology. Goal: Inspire creativity through collaboration, and energize the current and next generation of problem-solvers to conceive and construct innovative solutions to biotech challenges. Date: May 6-8, 2022 Location: HudsonAlpha Institute for...
“Why Does My Professor Go By ‘Jim’? Understanding U.S. Social and Cultural Norms”: Biomedical International Community Event
Apr. 15, 2022—The Vanderbilt International Researchers Alliance (VIRAL) board members and BRET International Trainee Support team are excited to host a session on this topic presented by Ms. Andrea Pietrzyk, Assistant Director of Student & Scholar Engagement in the ISSS office at Vanderbilt University. Join us for this virtual session on April 26th at 1:00 p.m. to learn about social and cultural...
ORISE virtual career fair to feature research opportunities at the FBI
Apr. 15, 2022—Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Wednesday, April 20, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. ET for a virtual career fair highlighting research opportunities for college students, recent graduates and faculty in the ORISE Visiting Scientist Program at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). During the event, you’ll have the chance to: CHAT with ORISE representatives and...
AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop – March 29th
Mar. 18, 2022—You are invited to attend an upcoming AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop. Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Time: 4:00–5:30PM CT Location: Zoom Registration link: Please register here.
Managing Money Confidently: Presented by Jen Hemphill on March 30
Mar. 18, 2022—Managing Money Confidently Presented by Jen Hemphill, author of Her Money Matters: The Missing Truths from Traditional Money Advice Date: Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 Time: 4:00 p.m. CT Register for Zoom here.
University of Michigan Medical School: Postdoc Recruiting Event, Applications due March 25th
Mar. 3, 2022—The University of Michigan Medical School will be hosting an in-person Postdoc Preview recruiting event this spring! Twice a year, Postdoc Preview awards up to 20 applicants the opportunity to explore the extensive postdoctoral research and training opportunities available at U-M. During a fully-funded, two-day visit, guests will interview with prospective mentors, learn about funding...
Apply by March 24 for grant-writing workshop opportunity!
Mar. 2, 2022—The University of Utah invites advanced postdoctoral fellows and faculty writing NIH K or R-type proposals to participate in a study about the impact of intensive mentoring on funding success. The study is funded by the NIH National Research Mentoring Network and all mentoring sessions will be conducted virtually starting in August. Participants will meet...
Upcoming Seminar – Dr. Elisabeth Bik, Misconduct in Biomedical Research
Feb. 25, 2022—Next Wednesday, March 2 at 3:10PM CT, the Evolutionary Studies Initiative will be hosting (virtually) Dr. Elisabeth Bik for the Inaugural J. T. Scopes Lecture, a new lecture series honoring scientists that speak truth to power. Dr. Bik is a microbiologist that has done outstanding work exposing widespread threats to research integrity in scientific papers, including image...
Online Course to Help Postdocs Transition to Biotech
Feb. 16, 2022—The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is offering a week-long, virtual course to help postdocs transition to a job in biotech, medtech, or pharma. They will discover the business side of science, network, and learn interdisciplinary skills through a team project. Of all the attendees from 2014-2020, nearly 70% now have jobs in industry,...
Grown-Ish: Skills for Life – Changing Career Paths Panel
Feb. 14, 2022—Grown-ish: Skills for Life is a program sponsored by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center that focuses on career and life readiness. This program aims to give students the tools to succeed in their future as they emerge into adulthood. This program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Changing Career Paths Join a panel...
NIH OITE Mental Health Series – Depression and Depressive Disorders
Feb. 10, 2022—The NIH OITE continues our series on the mental health and well-being of the biomedical research community with a webinar on depression and depressive disorders on February 7th at 3:00pm. The webinar will explore the spectrum of depressive experiences, from feeling down to clinical depression, and significantly impaired functioning. Additionally, the webinar will share tips, tools and resources...
GLI Spring Workshop Series – Leadership Skills
Feb. 10, 2022—Join the Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute in their Spring Workshop Series! This workshop series features four leadership skills workshops throughout the spring term: Leading During Times of Ambiguity & Change Wednesday, February 16th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm VIRTUAL via zoom Register Motivating Others: Leading without Power Tuesday, February 22nd 12:15pm – 1:15 pm...
Spring Dissertation Writers’ Retreat
Feb. 10, 2022—The Writing Studio’s dissertation writers’ retreat series provides dissertating graduate students with time to work individually in a quiet, collegial atmosphere. During retreats, we couple ample writing time with optional, one-on-one consultations and daily workshops meant to focus writers on their argumentation, chapter structure, and daily writing goals. We hold an annual week-long retreat during...
Virtual Event: EURAXESS, landing a job abroad
Jan. 26, 2022—Have you ever considered working in Europe after your PhD? The ASPIRE Program is thrilled to host EURAXESS North America for a Zoom information session on Wednesday, February 9, at 11:00am Central time. EURAXESS North America is an initiative of the European Commission to highlight research opportunities in Europe and strengthen research ties between the...
Career Development Series for Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Fellows
Jan. 26, 2022—The Vanderbilt Career Center is featuring some great events for graduate students and postdocs this spring! For more information check out DoreWays **For Biomedical PhD students and postdocs, please register for Decoding Your Story: Networking and Interview Success through here
Virtual Recruiting Visit for NYU Postdoc to Faculty Program
Jan. 11, 2022—NYU Langone strives to foster an academic culture that’s as diverse and inclusive as our city—a place where people from different backgrounds and disciplines can collaborate with one another, achieve educational and career milestones, and discover new and innovative ways to improve healthcare. We are launching the Scholar to Faculty Pathway Program as part of...
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...