‘Networking’
Perspective on ‘Making your conference count’ from VU Biological Sciences Ph.D. Alumnus, Edward van Opstal
Jul. 5, 2017—Edward van Opstal’s new blog post for the NIH BEST’s PhD/Postdoc blog series has posted! This month he discusses professional society conferences. Check it out at the link below: Making your conference count – Edward van Opstal, Ph.D. (wordpress.com)
Nashville Girl Geek Dinner with Sponsor: Ingram Content Group, Wednesday July 26th
Jun. 29, 2017— Nashville Girl Geek Dinner with Sponsor: Ingram Content Group Nashville Girl Geek Dinner Wednesday, July 26, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CDT) Come join the Ingram Content Group team as we host Nashville Girl Geek Dinner on Wednesday, July 26th at the Nashville Technology Council for an evening of networking, career...
VU-Wise BBQ Picnic June 21st 2017
Jun. 12, 2017—Come join us for our summer bash and meet other VU-WiSE members! We’ll be providing the food, so bring your sunglasses, frisbees, and friends for an afternoon in the sun! All students, postdocs, faculty and staff invited. Location: Fannie Mae Dees Park Pavilion (Dragon Park) 2400 Blakemore Avenue at 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN Event...
AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy hosting workshop
May. 16, 2017—Science Diplomacy & Leadership Workshop 2017 Course dates: September 10 – September 16, 2017. Application deadline: May 30, 2017. The AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy is hosting a first-of-its-kind workshop in science diplomacy. The week-long experience incorporates academic lectures, field visits, professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and leadership training. The workshop is designed to benefit participants from a...
Pepsico Journey Through Science day Applications due May 26, 2017
May. 15, 2017—Two weeks left to apply to the Journey through Science Day at The New York Academy of Sciences. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 26th, 2017. Journey through Science Day – Discover the Opportunities On September 18th, 2017 the Science Alliance at the New York Academy of Sciences and PepsiCo will host a special Journey through Science...
Science Salon hosted by VU-WiSE, April 18
Apr. 12, 2017—Join Vanderbilt Women in Science and Engineering (VU-WiSE) for a Science Salon celebrating the work of women in STEM at Vanderbilt. VU-WiSE is a community and support network of women in science, engineering and mathematics at Vanderbilt. Our members range from undergraduate students to faculty and staff. The Science Salon is a great chance to...
Attend The Whole Scientist course to build skills for your career
Mar. 28, 2017—Am I prepared for the next step in my scientific career? What skills do I need to work in academia? Industry? Other careers? What if I don’t want to do research? How can I find a job? The Jackson Laboratory and partners are pleased to host The Whole Scientist workshop in New York on...
CTTC Medical Device Lunch and Learn Lecture March 28th
Mar. 14, 2017—Please join us Tuesday, March 28th from 11:45am to 12:45pm at Light Hall 202 for a lunch and learn hosted by Vanderbilt's Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization(CTTC) and the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering (VISE). Ashley Wittorf, Executive Director of AdvaMed Accel, will be our featured speaker. She will discuss: “How the role of government affects efforts...
Nashville chapter of American Medical Writers Association to hold networking event
Mar. 1, 2017—The Nashville chapter of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) is hosting a networking event for members and those interested in medical communications. This meeting will informally discuss the establishment of a book club focused on medical writing topics. Please RSVP at http://evite.me/rG3kSZysQD When: March 13, 5:30pm Where: Fido’s, Hillsboro Village
2017 PhD & Master’s Virtual Career Fair – March 2: Full-time, Postdoctoral, & Internship Opportunities
Jan. 19, 2017—PhD & MASTER'S VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR – March 2nd * Register Now * Employer List Event FAQ’s * Students, Postdocs, and Alumni Invited to Attend – Meet Recruiters Live Online
PhD Career Connections: Forensic Science
Jan. 13, 2017—Join us for a panel discussion on careers in Forensic Science featuring Christina Wells and Eric Warren. Friday, February 3 8:45-9:45am Light Hall 202 Networking immediately after the event. Register here. Join us for a panel discussion on careers in Forensic Science featuring Christina Wells and Eric Warren. Eric Warrren, Special Agent/Forensic Scientist for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Dr. Warren has been a Special Agent/Forensic Scientist for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation since August 2009, where heis assigned to the Firearm and Toolmark Identification Unit. Dr....
ComSciCon 2017
Jan. 11, 2017—Check out the information about ComSciCon 2017, the 5th annual Communicating Science Conference.
Graduate Student Conference, The Aesthetics of Surveillance: Biomedical Ethics & Privacy
Dec. 22, 2016—Interdisciplinary Roundtable Discussion The Aesthetics of Surveillance: Biomedical Ethics & Privacy Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. 24–25 March 2017 Graduate Student Conference “The Aesthetics of Surveillance: German Perspectives” offered by the Department of German, Russian, and East European Studies Keynote: William G. Staples Paul and Helen Roofe Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of...
The Calculated Risk of a Cold Email
Dec. 21, 2016—In a job search, some unsolicited requests for information over email are much more effective than others. Robert D. Pearson gives advice on how to make yours one of them. Read more: https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2016/12/12/how-send-cold-emails-pay-job-search-essay
Utilizing Versatile PhD over the Holidays
Dec. 19, 2016—Vanderbilt has a partnership with the helpful resource, Versatile PhD. As we head into our winter breaks, consider these ideas for how to take advantage of downtime: USE THE PHD CAREER FINDER TO EXPLORE NON-ACADEMIC CAREERS Anyone can read the descriptions in the PhD Career Finder, even without institutional access. Each description is short, clear and...
Networking for Medical Communicators
Nov. 30, 2016—Networking for Medical Communicators host: American Medical Writers Association Southeast Chapter when: Monday, December 12 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM where: Germantown Cafe 1200 5th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 A holiday networking gathering for medical and science communicators. It's a festive time of year, so let's take some time away from our...
Launch Tennessee Specialist Program
Oct. 24, 2016—The Launch TN Specialist Program kicked off in May 2014, providing students the opportunity to engage in Tennessee's entrepreneurial community. Students work with Entrepreneurship Centers, specialized cohort programs and individual teams to make their own unique mark in Tennessee's entrepreneurial landscape. The 13-week program gives students real-life exposure to what it's like to work for an early-stage...
ASPIRE On the Road: Fisk University, Nashville, TN
Sep. 1, 2016—ASPIRE On the Road is an initiative of the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program aimed at broadening the training experiences of biomedical Ph.D. graduate students and postdocs by organizing site visits to companies and organizations to help our trainees make well-informed career decisions. These quarterly site visits will provide postdoctoral fellows and graduate students the opportunity to learn...
ASPIRE Networking Pacing Workshop
Aug. 31, 2016—The ASPIRE Networking Pacing Workshop is a series designed to prepare attendees to incorporate networking into their everyday activities. Sessions will break down the process of networking into approachable steps, provide real-world examples, and peer feedback. The workshop will cover networking basics, etiquette, elevator pitches, navigating conversations, event preparation, identification of key individuals, and follow-up. ...
ASPIRE Internship: Life Science Tennessee Conference Intern
Aug. 30, 2016—Life Science Tennessee Conference Intern 217 5th Ave. North Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37219 Life Science Tennessee (LifeSciTN) is a statewide, non-profit, member organization whose mission is to advance and grow the life science industry in Tennessee through advocacy, partnerships and alignment with economic and workforce development. Members include companies, universities, research institutions, government...