‘Professional Skills’
ASPIRE Module Fall 2016: EQ+IQ= Career Success
Aug. 15, 2016—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training....
ASBMB-BEST Summer Career Development Webinar Series- registration free, but limited!
Jun. 7, 2016—ASBMB–BEST summer webinar series http://www.asbmb.org/careers/webinars/ The ASBMB is partnering with the NIH's Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) program to pilot a webinar series in summer 2016. Recordings of the webinars will be available here afterward. Registration is free but limited, so register early. Careers in industry Tuesday, June 14, 2016 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern ...
The Writing Studio is looking for Graduate Students!
May. 23, 2016—The Writing Studio has received funding to hire additional graduate writing consultants and writing fellows for the 2016-2017 academic year. Consultants and fellows hold one-to-one appointments with graduate and undergraduate writers, and facilitate workshops in undergraduate classrooms. Additionally, fellows facilitate writing groups and organize educational programs. Starting salary for consultants is$13.00 per hour. Fellows work...
11th Annual ASCB Junior Faculty and Postdoctoral Fellows Career Development Workshop
May. 10, 2016—The American Society for Cell Biology Minorities Affairs Committee (MAC) is accepting applications for the 11th Annual Junior Faculty and Postdoctoral Fellows Career Development Workshop. The workshop will be held July 16-18, 2016, at the University of North Carolina Rizzo Conference Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The application deadline has been extended until May 20, 2016. The workshop...
Event: How To Use Your Research to Change the World
Apr. 5, 2016—M.V. Lee Badgett, Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Co-sponsored by the Department of Economics, College of Arts and Science April 12th, 2016 Calhoun Hall Rm 109, 4:10-5:30 pm with reception to follow How To Use Your Research to Change the World M. V. Lee Badgett, Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts...
Q-Bio Conference, July 2016
Mar. 25, 2016—We are pleased to open registration and abstract submission for the 10th Annual q-bio Conference to be held at Vanderbilt University. Please consider joining us in Nashville and sending your trainees to this meeting! Specific conference information, abstract submission, and registration can be found http://vu.edu/qbio2016 Submit your abstracts now – there is no fee for abstract...
Postdocs: Apply now for grant writing and professional development coaching group sponsored by NMRN
Mar. 8, 2016—NRMN is a nationwide consortium of biomedical professionals and institutions collaborating to provide all trainees across the biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social sciences with evidence-based mentorship and professional development programming that emphasizes the benefits and challenges of diversity, inclusivity and culture within mentoring relationships, and more broadly the research workforce. The goal of the National Research Mentoring Network is to enhance the...
Association for Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, April 16-19, 2016
Mar. 7, 2016—ACRP 2016 Meeting & Expo April 16-19, 2016 Atlanta, Georgia The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Meeting & Expo is uniquely focused on supporting the professional growth and development of individuals conducting clinical trials through education, exchange, and peer-to-peer engagement. ACRP's Meeting & Expo is the largest annual clinical research education and networking event solely focused on the...
Clinical Research Professional Societies Panel
Feb. 11, 2016—Join us as we feature panelists representing two professional societies: SOCRA (The Society of Clinical Research Associates) and ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals). Friday, February 19 9:00-10:00am PRB 206 Registration is requested. Panelists: David Nilson, RN OCN CCRC President, Greater Nashville Chapter, ACRP David Nilson, RN OCN CCRC is the current President...
Center for Teaching hires Graduate Students!
Feb. 1, 2016—Each year the Center for Teaching (CFT) hires a number of graduate students as part of its efforts to mentor and train graduate students, including those serving as teaching assistants or instructors of record here at Vanderbilt as well as those interested in developing teaching skills for future faculty careers. The CFT has several types...
JAX Laboratory short courses
Jan. 15, 2016—The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with more than 1,700 scientists and staff in Bar Harbor, Maine; Sacramento, California; and a new genomic medicine institute in Farmington, Connecticut. Short courses are available and may be of interest to trainees. For a list of courses, please see: https://www.jax.org/education-and-learning/course-and-conferences
Join the VU Advanced Degree Consulting Club
Dec. 11, 2015—Interested in management consulting? Want to improve your resume for management consulting? COME JOIN VUADCC Recruiting for: VP of Finance VP of Technology VP of Communication VP of Education Want to apply PhD training and research skills in solving real-life business problems in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? Learn more about Management Consulting at ...
STEM Pedagogy Journal Club meeting, Nov 17
Nov. 2, 2015—The STEM Pedagogy Journal Club will be meeting this month on Tuesday, November 17th at 4pm in MRBIV 11455. At this meeting, we will be joined by Dr. Anita Disney for our article discussion on applying the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the college classroom. UDL principles encourage curriculum development that gives...
How to make a good first impression
Oct. 27, 2015—Meeting someone new for a business meeting, interview, or conference? How to make a good first impression, by author Harvey Mackay for The Business Journals, provides tips for how to act – and what not to do – when meeting new acquaintances for the first time.
ASPIRE Internships are here!
Aug. 24, 2015—The ASPIRE Program along with the Office of Career Development is excited to announce the launch of ASPIRE Internships. Internships will be advertised on a rolling basis throughout the year, and applications are handled through SurveyMonkey. Check out the current opportunities available including: Intern, NextGxDx, Nashville, TN (Closed Aug 7, 2015) Intern, Insight Genetics, Nashville, TN (Closed...
2015 ASPIRE Module: EQ + IQ = Career Success
Jul. 27, 2015—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in three theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research...
2015 ASPIRE Module: Technology Commercialization
Jul. 27, 2015—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in three theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training. Class...
2015 ASPIRE Module: Effective Oral Communication Methods
Jul. 27, 2015—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in three theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training. Class...
2015 ASPIRE Module: Clinical Microbiology: Applying Your PhD to Patient Care
Jul. 27, 2015—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in three theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training. Class...
Fall 2015 ASPIRE Modules unveiled! Applications accepted through Aug 21
Jul. 27, 2015—The ASPIRE Program along with the BRET Office of Career Development are excited to announce the ASPIRE Modules for Fall 2015. Click the banners below to read more about each of the modules offered this year.