‘Skill Development’
October schedule for The Psychology of Peak Performance: A workshop series for all Graduate & Professional Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
Sep. 25, 2017—The Psychology of Peak Performance A workshop series for all Graduate & Professional Students and Postdoctoral Scholars Offered by the Psychological and Counseling Center, in conjunction with the Graduate School. Facilitator: David Sacks, PhD, HSP Time/Day: Wednesdays Noon-1:00 P.M. Location: Alumni Hall Room 010, Conference Room October Schedule: 10/4 Effective Goal Setting 10/11 No Session...
Fall Break Dissertation Writers’ Retreat 2017
Sep. 17, 2017—October 12-13, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Graduate School and the College of Arts and Science Dean’s Office. Over Fall Break, the Writing Studio will host a two-day dissertation writers’ retreat, which will provide dissertating graduate students with loosely-structured time to work individually in a quiet, collegial atmosphere. We will couple...
Wond’ry PostFlight Program… apply by Sept 5, 2017
Sep. 1, 2017—
Lab Pedagogies via Center for Teaching
Aug. 28, 2017—Lab courses provide a rich opportunity for experiential learning, giving students time, space, and support to develop into practicing scientists and engineers. Lab courses also, however, carry their own challenges. How do we best foster the ways of thinking that characterize our disciplines? How do we also help students develop the practical skills—from keeping records...
Writing a Teaching Statement/Philosophy via Center for Teaching
Aug. 28, 2017—In this workshop, the Center for Teaching will address best practices for writing a teaching statement/philosophy for the academic job market. This workshop is open to Vanderbilt graduate students & Postdocs from across the disciplines who want to improve their teaching portfolio materials. All teaching experience levels are welcome. Facilitators: Kylie Korsnack & Justin Hubbard, CFT Graduate Teaching...
Preflight Program at the Vanderbilt Wond’ry now accepting applications
Aug. 22, 2017—PreFlight Program- Accepting Applications The Wond’ry in partnership with the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center are excited to once again offer a 10-week PreFlight program for aspiring Vanderbilt entrepreneurs. This course will be offered on Wednesday evenings from 4 to 5:15 pm at the Wond’ry. If you’ve ever dreamed...
The Psychology of Peak Performance: A workshop series for all Graduate & Professional Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
Aug. 15, 2017—The Psychology of Peak Performance A workshop series for all Graduate & Professional Students and Postdoctoral Scholars Offered by the Psychological and Counseling Center, in conjunction with the Graduate School. Facilitator: David Sacks, PhD, HSP Time/Day: Wednesdays 12:00-1:00 in September Location: Alumni Hall Room 010, Conference Room Topics and Dates: 9/6 Perfectionism and the “Imposter Syndrome”...
Nashville Software School Info Session: Data Science, August 23rd
Aug. 11, 2017—Nashville Software School Info Session: Data Science Wed, August 23, 2017 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CDT This special information session is for individuals interested in learning more about the Data Science Bootcamp at Nashville Software School. You'll hear more about the curriculum, tuition options, job placement services, etc. You will also have the opportunity...
ASPIRE Module Fall 2017: Technology Commercialization
Aug. 7, 2017—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....
ASPIRE Module: Biomedical Research and Media, Fall 2017
Aug. 7, 2017—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....
ASPIRE Module: Creating Effective Scientific Talks
Aug. 7, 2017—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....
ASPIRE Module Fall 2017: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR)
Aug. 7, 2017—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....
ASPIRE Module Fall 2017: Practical Strategies for Strong Writing
Aug. 7, 2017—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....
ASPIRE Module Fall 2017: Clinical Laboratory Medicine
Aug. 7, 2017—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....
Tuition-Free Academic English Classes
Aug. 4, 2017—Fall Semester, Vanderbilt University English Language Center, 1208 18th Avenue South Tuition-Free Academic English Classes for VU students, faculty, and staff at the ELC. The Vanderbilt University English Language Center (VU ELC) offers tuition-free* courses for individuals at VU who have a first language other than English. English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes include the...
Perspective on ‘Communication with your supervisor’ from VU Biological Sciences Ph.D. Alumnus, Edward van Opstal
Aug. 2, 2017—Edward van Opstal’s final blog post for the NIH BEST’s PhD/Postdoc blog series has posted! This month he discusses communicating with your supervisor. Check it out at the link below: Communicating with your supervisor – Edward van Opstal, Ph.D. (wordpress.com)
Free Online Course for Postdocs and beyond-Share Your Science: Blogging for Magazines, Newspapers and More, Application due July 31st
Jul. 24, 2017—An Online Course Presented by Scientific American and the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, with Support from the Kavli Foundation Expert voices are needed more than ever in conversations of national and global import—whether they’re about the inherent charm and fascination of the natural world or about creating sound, scientifically...
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)
2017 ASM Grant Writing Online Course- register by July 15th!
Jun. 27, 2017—Grant writing simplified for success Register for the course by July 15! Get hands-on experience during the ASM Grant Writing Online Course. Beginning August 16th at 2:00 pm EDT, live webinars will take place every other Wednesday for one hour. The series will conclude on November 29th. Pre-and post-webinar assignments will allow you to put...
Perspective on ‘Reaching the public’ from VU Biological Sciences Ph.D. Alumnus, Edward van Opstal
May. 31, 2017—Edward van Opstal’s new blog post for the NIH BEST’s PhD/Postdoc blog series has posted! This month he discusses Reaching the Public. Check it out at the link below: Reaching the public – Edward van Opstal, Ph.D. (wordpress.com)