‘Skill Development’
New ASPIRE Module on Science Communication!
Feb. 29, 2024—Science communication is the backbone that enables us scientists to do and share what we love. Whether your future career includes grant writing, affecting policy, or getting kids excited about science, the ability to effectively communicate science is essential. This module will explore the key components of compelling scientific communication. It is ideal for trainees...
Spilling the Tea with Biopharma Recruiters, a Q&A event
Feb. 5, 2024— Join us for an insightful Q&A session featuring two distinguished speakers in the field of Biopharma recruitment: Jeff Caskey, Founder of Nexagen Search and Eric Celidonio, Founder & Managing Partner of Sci.bio Recruiting. Learn from Jeff and Eric’s expertise. With a wealth of experience in the biomedical industry, Jeff and Eric specialize in connecting...
Torrey Pines Virtual Event: Transition to Industry, Feb 21-22
Jan. 30, 2024—Please find information below about our 2024 Transition to Industry workshop, developed and organized by the Torrey Pines Training Consortium. All interested graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are welcome to attend this online event. Early registration rates are available through Monday, February 5th at https://t2i-2024.eventbrite.com. Event flyers are attached, and more information is available on...
IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Course
Dec. 8, 2023—Are you eager to revolutionize your problem-solving skills and drive better business outcomes? Do you want to get hands-on experience with Design Thinking practices and boost your professional toolkit? Apply to the Spring 2024 cohort of IBM Enterprise Design Thinking today! This 10-week program follows a hands-on learning approach with 30% lectures and 70% group...
ASPIRE Mock Interview Day April 25, 2024
Nov. 17, 2023—Priority application deadline: Wednesday, January 3 at noon (Applications will be accepted through March 6) Back again for its 3rd year, this event will provide biomedical PhD students and postdocs the opportunity to practice their interview skills with employers and alumni, (including faculty, if appropriate), and receive valuable feedback. Each participant will have up to...
ELEVATE: Leadership Development for Graduate Students
Oct. 20, 2023—The GLI is launching a new cohort-based leadership program, ELEVATE: Enhancing Leadership through Exploration, Vision, Awareness, Teamwork, & Empowerment. Join us this spring for a unique interdisciplinary learning experience for graduate students. Application deadline: Monday, November 20th Why leadership development? Leadership development equips graduate students with skills beyond their technical training and academic expertise that will be...
ASPIRE Job Sim: Science Communication
Aug. 28, 2023—Covering study stories is a common entry point into the field for many science journalists. Despite the limitations of the form — notably that study stories risk overhyping or elevating an individual result beyond the significance it deserves — understanding how to “report out” and write about an individual study is a fundamental skill, and...
English Language Center Course for Postdocs
Aug. 1, 2023—The English Language Center (ELC) will be offering Academic Communication for Postdocs during the fall semester. The course is offered as a service of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the ELC. There is no additional charge to you for the class. This course will offer postdoctoral scholars and researchers opportunities to practice academic communication skills to...
Write on! A writing support program for Vanderbilt Graduate Students and Postdocs
Aug. 1, 2023—In the Spring 2023 term, in collaboration with The Writing Studio, Center for Student Wellbeing and University Libraries, Graduate & Postdoc Academic Success (GPAS) piloted a new program titled “Write On!” that provided 80 graduate students and postdocs with tools and resources to help support their writing process. The Program matched participants with a writing...
Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program 2023 Applications
Jul. 31, 2023—Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine welcomes applications for its Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program. The application period is now open! The deadline to apply is **October 16, 2023**, and the 2023 session will last from **March 4** until **May 24**. The Program...
Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) 2023-2024 registration opens September
Jul. 7, 2023—The Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) course trains registrants on how to effectively and safely conduct clinical research. The course focuses on the spectrum of clinical research and the research process by highlighting biostatistical and epidemiologic methods, study design, protocol preparation, patient monitoring, quality assurance, ethical and legal issues, and...
ASPIRE Job Search Series: Informational Interviewing and Preparing for the Career Symposium
Jul. 5, 2023—Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:00am Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration Have you ever heard of an informational interview? Come learn about one the most powerful, yet underutilized, networking tools available to you. Find out what an informational interview entails, how...
Torrey Pines/Sanford Burnham Prebys invite to apply for Foundations of Leadership Program for Postdocs and Early Career PhDs
Jun. 23, 2023—The Office of Education, Training, & International Services (OETIS) is excited to announce applications are being accepted for the Foundations of Leadership Program, a Torrey Pines Leadership Development Program at Sanford Burnham Prebys! This year-long program, originally established in 2015, is designed specifically for postdocs and early career PhDs. The purpose of the program is...
Free career development sessions from Research!America
May. 9, 2023—Registration is open for Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Early Career Summit Series. This series of webinars sponsored by Research!America will provide early career researchers with the opportunity to explore an array of career paths, network with fellow researchers, participate in professional development workshops, and engage in meaningful discussions around issues critical to the...
ASPIRE Job Search Series: Negotiating your first job offer
Mar. 24, 2023—Thursday, April 4, 2023 11:00am Light Hall 411 Ashley Brady, Ph.D. Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration As a graduate student or postdoc you are by definition in a training role and thus will be moving into a position within the near future. When you...
Vanderbilt/Leipzig Partnership: Peptide Therapeutics Short Course
Feb. 17, 2023—Learn more about: VU/LU Short Course in Peptide Therapeutics Available – Vanderbilt / Leipzig University (uni-leipzig.de) Through the Meiler lab partnership with the Max Kade Foundation, Jens has organized a short course titled “Current Developments in Experimental and Computational Engineering of Peptide Therapeutics.” It will be taught in person from February 27th through March 3rd at...
ASPIRE Biomedical Scientists Tool Kit: Intro to Life Design
Jan. 19, 2023—Thursday, March 23, 2023 11:00am Location: Light Hall 214 Angela Zito, MEd Assistant Director, BRET Office of Career Development Designers love complex, “wicked” problems- those that may be hard to define and have a seemingly infinite number of solutions, things like life, education, love and vocational wayfinding. Join Angela Zito, Assistant Director, BRET Office of...
S Phase Biofund Research Analyst Training Program, remote, February or March 2023
Jan. 18, 2023—S PHASE Website and more info: https://sphasebiofund.com/ Mission Statement A student-run evergreen investment fund dedicated to educating graduate students on investing in emerging biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies through investment analysis, experiential portfolio management, bookkeeping and finance modules, and professional networking opportunities, while seeking capital growth. Approach Leverage our scientific expertise to detect and invest in small-mid...
The Open Notebook -tools and resources to help science journalists sharpen their skills
Nov. 17, 2022—The Open Notebook is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides tools and resources to help science, environmental, and health journalists at all experience levels sharpen their skills. We are guided by two principles: that high-quality science journalism is essential to society, and that everyone, including science journalists, learns best by practicing the craft as part of...
ASPIRE Workshop Series: Science Writing
Nov. 10, 2022— Thursday November 17: Careers in Science Writing Careers in Science Writing Siri Carpenter, a longtime science journalist and editor and co-founder and editor-in-chief of the journalism nonprofit The Open Notebook, will talk about careers in science writing. (Hint: There is no one right path into science writing, and there are many forms that such a...