‘Events’
Panel Discussion of Picture a Scientist
Feb. 24, 2021—Join the Vanderbilt Women’s Center for an upcoming discussion of the documentary Picture a Scientist. Before the discussion, you can watch the film on your own at this link: https://tinyurl.com/8vs7at8x. Here are details about the discussion: Panel Discussion of Picture a Scientist Janey Camp, Research Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Vicki Green, Stevenson Professor...
Beyond Academia Conference 2021
Feb. 24, 2021—Date: February 25 – 26, 2021 Location: Fully Virtual! Powered by Hopin. Details: Our flagship conference is a two-day event with close to 100 PhD speakers who successfully transitioned from academia to industry. We hope to see you there! Registration: You can register for free CLICK HERE. Sponsors: Many thanks to our departmental sponsors!
Daphne Koller, insitro CEO: Zoom seminar 2/24 at 12PM
Feb. 24, 2021—This is a great opportunity to hear from a preeminent scientist who has leveraged her scientific acumen toward entrepreneurship and non-profit activities. Definitely someone who can help inspire alternative scientific careers (and the company she founded is currently hiring!) Please join us Wednesday at noon. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87550168229?pwd=QW9rUnBtTG1Ubk41d2Z0a3RhaWJCQT09 Passcode: 268741
More Than Pronouns: A Dialogue on Trans-Inclusion in the Workplace
Feb. 11, 2021—RSVP – https://alumni.utoronto.ca/events-and-programs/more-pronouns-dialogue-trans-inclusion-workplace MORE THAN PRONOUNS: A DIALOGUE ON TRANS-INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE Navigating a career can feel complicated or confusing. For trans and nonbinary people, there can be additional barriers in place which make the process even more complex. Join this dialogue on trans and nonbinary inclusion in the workplace to address questions, challenges and complications in...
Vanderbilt Women’s Center Work-Life Workshops, Spring 2021
Feb. 11, 2021—The next session of Work- Life workshops will be: Leadership Skills Krystal Clark, Director, Employee Learning and Organizational Effectiveness Wednesday, February 17, 12:00 p.m. CT Please sign up here.
VSPG Chat with Dr. Adriana Bankston, Principal Legislative Analyst in the University of California Office of Federal Governmental Relations—Thursday, 2/25 at 5pm CT
Feb. 9, 2021—Thursday, February 25th, 5pm CT Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 25th at 5pm CT for a VSPG Chat with Dr. Adriana Bankston. Dr. Bankston is a scientist, advocate and mentor at the intersection of research, higher education, science policy, and workforce development. She is currently a Principal Legislative Analyst in the University of California...
Inclusion and Equity in Biomedical Research
Feb. 9, 2021—Biomedical researchers across Vanderbilt University will convene to discuss the history and impact of Black biomedical scientists on Monday, Feb. 15, at noon CT. The virtual discussion, “From Inclusion to Equity: The Story of Black Biomedical Scientists,” will be moderated by Dr. André L. Churchwell, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer....
Beyond VU: Alumni Perspectives with Isi Ero-Tolliver, PhD
Feb. 3, 2021—Join the Vanderbilt Leadership Institute on February 4th to hear from Isi Ero-Tolliver, PhD, Vanderbilt alumnus. She is currently interim Dean of the School of Science and Associate Professor of Biology at Hampton University. Be sure to register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5V19iw_4qbG0sToLR4QdCCOmqQeYG67t0Dtk7TzJN_mLVkw/viewform
J1 Insurance Information Session: Tuesday, February 2 at 2 pm
Jan. 29, 2021—Please join the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET) Office along with International Student and Scholar Services and Human Resources for an information session on the new J1 Aetna Insurance plan on Tuesday, February 2 at 2 p.m. This plan went into effect on January 1, 2021 to comply...
Graduate Career Consortium PhD & Master’s Virtual Career Expo – March 3, 2021
Jan. 28, 2021—Open to graduate students and postdocs! Graduate Career Consortium PhD & Master’s Virtual Career Expo – March 3, 2021 Share the Event!
NIH OITE Mental Health Series – Anxiety & Anxiety Disorders
Jan. 28, 2021—The next installment of the NIH OITE mental health series takes place on February 1, 2021 at 1:00 – 3:15 EST. This month we will focus on anxiety. The lecture will include details on physical symptoms of anxiety, as well as common contributors to anxiety including perfectionism, imposter fears, cognitive distortions, and negative self-concept. Culture and...
Tools for Career Success in a COVID-19 World
Jan. 25, 2021—This event is organized by the professional development arm of the national ASM organization and will be held on January 27 at 1:00pm Central. ASM membership is not required: “Tools for Career Success in a COVID-19 World, presented by Dr. Shilpa Gadwal, Program Specialist, ASM. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 27 at...
FaculTEA with the Vanderbilt student chapter of the American Society for Microbiology (VU ASM)
Jan. 25, 2021—FaculTEA is an informal teatime discussion with Vanderbilt faculty. This month’s event features Dr. Stephen Townsend of the Department of Chemistry, and is scheduled for this Tuesday, January 26 from 4:00-5:00pm Central. The zoom link is https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/j/94184254539?pwd=bFdzdFNtT2s5cDF3UDJRTU84VjFrdz09
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...