‘Events’
AAAS 2021 Science Policy Networking Mixer
Jan. 21, 2021—RSVP HERE Date: Wednesday, February 10 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ET Location: Virtual! 2021 is a new year, and it’s time to celebrate. Bring your beverage of choice and join STPF for a virtual reception at the 2021 AAAS Annual Meeting! Network with current and alumni S&T Policy Fellows and others engaged at the intersection of science...
PhD Career Stories: Sylvie Raver, PhD
Jan. 15, 2021—Join us for February’s PhD Career Stories event with Dr. Sylvie Raver, Associate Director at the Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy. Friday February 12, 2021 10:00AM This session will be offered via Zoom. Be sure to register in order to receive the Zoom login information https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkf-urpzkiGtfz6rclxJNSu9tC9tNZo9Hv Sylvie Raver is an associate director at the Milken...
Raising the BARS: Becoming A Resilient Scientist
Jan. 12, 2021—Raising the BARS: Becoming A Resilient Scientist A Pilot Program from the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) A virtual workshop sponsored by the BRET Office and the ASPIRE Program Vanderbilt Course Facilitators: Faith Bishop, Beth Bowman, Ashley Brady, and Kate Stuart Dates: Mondays, 1-2:30pm: February 1, February 22, March 15, April 5,...
Women in the Academy Schedule for Spring 2021
Jan. 8, 2021—The Women in the Academy Series sponsored by the Vanderbilt Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center continues with: Women’s Leadership in the Academy Bonnie Dow, Dean of Academic Affairs, College of Arts and Science Katherine Friedman, Vice Chair of Biological Sciences Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Graduate Education, Peabody College Padma Raghavan, Vice Provost for...
52nd Annual Midwest Biomedical Research Forum
Jan. 5, 2021—The 52nd Annual Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum (MSBRF) will be held virtually on February 27, 2021. Students are encouraged to submit an abstract for this year’s forum. This very successful student activity has been co-sponsored by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University since 1987. The previous MSBRF, held in February 2020, was a...
BioTN Scipreneur Challenge 2021
Dec. 22, 2020—BioTN Scipreneur Challenge 2021 General interest meeting via Zoom on January 19th at 5:30pm – Zoom Info below. After the cancellation of the 2020 edition of this event, we are excited to announce we will be having the Scipreneur Challenge in 2021! In a “Shark Tank”-like competition setting, the Scipreneur Challenge (formerly the Tech...
Genentech Graduate Student Symposium in Chemical Research
Dec. 8, 2020—Genentech is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for outstanding 4th year Ph.D. graduate students from U.S. universities in the fields of organic synthesis, chemical biology, and computational chemistry. Our annual Graduate Student Symposium in Chemical Research recognizes promising young scientists while highlighting career opportunities in pharmaceutical research and development. The two-day program, scheduled for May...
2020 Golden Goose Award Virtual Ceremony
Nov. 18, 2020—Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Virtual Ceremony begins at 4:00pm ET Please RSVP here by Monday, November 30 #GGA20 On behalf of the Golden Goose Award, an annual award honoring federally funded research with silly-sounding or obscure beginnings that has gone on to have enormous societal impact, we invite you to join us for our...
ComSciCon Atlanta 2021
Nov. 16, 2020—Are you a graduate student in STEM interested in science communication? Come join us (virtually) at ComSciCon-Atlanta ‘21! ComSciCon is a series of workshops focused on the communication of complex and technical concepts organized by graduate students, for graduate students. Through our skills workshops and panel discussions, students can refine their science communication skills and receive formal science...
Webinar: Experiences of Postdoctoral Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nov. 9, 2020—You are cordially invited to a webinar and roundtable discussion on the Experiences of Postdoctoral Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic November 17, 2020 2:00PM – 3:30 PM In collaboration with L’Oréal USA, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will host a virtual gathering focused on the experiences of postdoctoral women in science during the COVID-19...
Event: AAAS Mass Media Fellowship Panel
Oct. 16, 2020—Join alumni of the AAAS Mass Media Fellowship for a panel on their experiences being a fellow as well as applying to the program. (More details on the Fellowship and how to apply are here.) Thursday, November 5 1:00pm Zoom registration required Panelists Lorena Infante Lara, PhD Lorena Infante Lara, PhD, was a graduate...
Join Women in the Academy–Work-Life Integration: Parenting and the Academy–October 27
Oct. 15, 2020—Work–Life Integration?: Parenting and the Academy Janet Macdonald, Associate Professor of Chemistry Holly McCammon, Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair of Sociology Julianne Vernon, Interim Associate Dean for Academic Success, School of Engineering Tuesday, October 27 12:00–1:15 PM Zoom sign-up here
Picture A Scientist, Virtual Film Viewing
Oct. 14, 2020—The Women on Track Steering Committee and Vanderbilt University Medical Center Office of Faculty Affairs invite you to participate in a virtual screening of the documentary Picture A Scientist, followed by a moderated discussion. Picture A Scientist is a documentary film chronicling the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. A biologist, a chemist, and a geologist...
Nature Careers, Careers Live Virtual Event, Registration now open!
Oct. 13, 2020—Careers Live 2020 VIRTUAL EVENT Thursday, 15 October 12:00-17:00 GMT (UK) 07:00-12:00 EST (USA) 19:00-00:00 CST (China) Registration for this event is now open! We are pleased to let you know that registration is now open for the Nature Careers virtual event on October 15. Careers Live will take place from 07.00-12.00 EST and you’ll...
Two-week Vanderbilt Software Carpentries boot camp is Nov. 2–5, 9–12
Oct. 12, 2020—The Vanderbilt Software Carpentries two-week boot camp is scheduled for Nov. 2–5 and Nov. 9–12 from 3 to 5 p.m. each day. The boot camp will feature: Intro to Unix Intro to Git and Version Control Intro to Python Register here. >> The event is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research,...
Employer Info Session: Whitsell Innovations
Oct. 7, 2020—Wednesday, November 4, 1:00pm CST Join BRET alumna Allie Fuller, Medical Writer and Consultant, as she discusses careers in medical writing, working at Whitsell, and if that path would also be good for you! Furthermore, Allie will be discussing the Whitsell Innovations summer internship. Download the flyer to learn more. Alexandra Fuller is a medical writer...
Skills and Exploration Workshop: Regulatory Affairs
Sep. 29, 2020—The BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program is excited to welcome regulatory expert Linda Bowen, RAC, FRAPS, to facilitate a small virtual regulatory-intensive workshop. All details below: Transitioning to a Career in Regulatory Affairs and FDA Overview Virtual Workshop December 10, 11, 17, and 18 2-5 PM (central time) Linda Bowen has over 35...
ASPIRE in October!
Sep. 28, 2020—As it is finally feeling like Fall, we have some amazing things planned for this month. Don’t miss out. Be sure to register and mark your calendars! 10/8/2020 11am: ASPIRE Bistro: The Next Step- Applying for a Postdoc of Your Post-Grad Job 10/15/2020 11am: ASPIRE Cafe: What to Expect from a Faculty Interview 10/19/2020 1:30pm: PhD...
Graduate Leadership Institute Fall 2020 Workshops
Sep. 2, 2020—The Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute has announced their Fall 2020 Workshops. All programming will be via Zoom. Check out the website for more information and registration: https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/gli/
Work-Life Workshop: Reducing Zoom Fatigue in COVID-19, Sept 22
Sep. 2, 2020—Tuesday, September 22 2020 at 12:00 PM Sponsored by Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Elizabeth Meadows, Associate Director, Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSdjsNQof-DHTmb_vS9I6ATzQE9qezwE7K5E793M8TKkAbLg/viewform