‘Skill Development’
2015 ASPIRE Module: Introduction to Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR)
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.
Software Carpentry’s Course: Scientific Computing for Researchers
Jun. 19, 2015—Software Carpentry's mission is to help scientists and engineers get more research done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic lab skills for scientific computing. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Participants will be encouraged to help one...
Free Online Training: 20 Tips to Become a Networking Ninja
Jun. 5, 2015—Does the word "networking" cause you to break out in sweats? Well, this free online training may be the remedy to your perspiration problem. Discover how you can start building meaningful relationships that are beneficial to your career. Online Training: 20 Tips to Become a Networking Ninja Join us online on Wednesday, June 10 from 2:00-3:00...
Apply by June 2 for the VU Summer Intensive for Enrepreneurship and Commercialization
May. 28, 2015—This summer, the BRET Office of Career Development is offering a pilot short course for biomedical postdocs and graduate students interested in learning fundamental business principles of commercializing a scientific innovation. The 2015 Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization will run Mondays and Thursdays from June 22-August 3. Course participants who will break into teams...
AAAS 2015 Student Essay Competition, Science and Human Rights Coalition
Apr. 29, 2015—Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to participate in the AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition Essay Competition. This essay competition was created to inspire students to explore connections between human rights and science, engineering and the health professions. Students may write on any topic at the intersection of science and/or technology with human rights. Submissions should be...
Webinar on Time Management and Productivity with Jeremy Payne
Apr. 19, 2015—Join International Director of Forum Resources Jeremy Payne, Ed.D. of Young Presidents’ Organization for this FREE 45-minute webinar covering “Time Management and Productivity.” Sponsored by the Vanderbilt Alumni Association, Jeremy will break down common workplace productivity myths, provide actionable tools to tame your inbox, and share easy to implement tips for bringing efficiency to your...
Writing Your Federal Resume: a Virtual Presentation
Apr. 14, 2015—Writing Your Federal Resume: This FREE virtual presentation will explain each section of the job opportunity announcement (JOA) in an effort to better inform applicants and to assist them in selecting the right job. The presentation will highlight a 3 part process to assist applicants in writing their Federal resume. Attendees will be shown a real JOA and...
Learn Coding: courses and schools in Nashville
Apr. 13, 2015—The BRET Office of Career Development does not endorse these opportunities, nor do we know the effectiveness of the programs. That said, here are a few options to learn more with your interest coding. The Iron Yard (Nashville) The Iron Yard works directly with Launch Tennessee to bring tech education to the already-robust ecosystem they...
Data Management for Clinical Research Vanderbilt Coursera course
Apr. 3, 2015—Learn critical concepts and practical methods to support research data planning, collection, storage and dissemination.
Science Education Programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Feb. 11, 2015—The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has several science education opportunities for current graduate students as well as postdocs and graduates. Check out all of their opportunities through their website: http://www.orau.org/ornl/applicants/default.htm
Call for Graduate Applications – Writing Studio
Jan. 29, 2015—The Vanderbilt Writing Studio is now in the process of hiring Graduate Writing Consultants, the Arts & Science Graduate Writing Fellow, and the Peabody Graduate Writing Fellow for the 2015-2016 academic year. Writing Consultants primarily hold one-to-one consultation sessions with graduate and undergraduate writers, but also have opportunities to facilitate workshops, writing groups, and other events....
Become a better communicator: Apply for the iBiology Young Scientist Series!
Jan. 15, 2015—Are you a young scientist? Would you like to share the results of your biology research with an international audience? Are you interested in becoming a better communicator? Apply for the iBiology Young Scientist Seminar Series by February 1st, 2015! If you are a Ph.D. candidate or postdoctoral researcher in biological sciences, this competition offers a unique opportunity to...
Yes, you can attend that career event, says the U.S. government
Jan. 9, 2015—Graduate students and postdocs: You now have official permission from the U.S. government to attend that career event. That’s the message of a recent policy clarification from the Council on Financial Assistance Reform, which was created in 2011 by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The clarification states that graduate students and postdocs...
Info Session on Engineering Courses for audit, Spring 2015
Nov. 26, 2014—Postdocs and graduate students: Audit a project-based class with Dr. John Bers! Learn more about Enterprise Systems Design at the info session: Friday, December 5, 2014 11:00am Light Hall 350 Registration is requested. Enterprise Systems Design addresses an area that companies often pay less attention to than technology, marketing, strategy, and finance. ESD projects focus on designing...
NIH Webinar on Navigating NIH Application Submission and Review Process
Oct. 9, 2014—Notice Number: NOT-OD-15-002 Key Dates Release Date: October 2, 2014 – See more at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-15-002.html#sthash.raYg0Rq3.dpuf Purpose The purpose of this Notice is to inform new NIH grant applicants, those who mentor them and others about upcoming webinars that could help them better navigate the NIH application submission and review processes. The NIH Center for Scientific Review...
Online Training Course – Begins October 27, 2014 (Data Management / REDCap)
Oct. 6, 2014—New online Data Management course will start October 27, 2014. The course is available to anyone at no cost (regardless of location or institution affiliation) and will run approximately 5-weeks. We understand this is a busy time of year for most, so have structured assignments and due dates to be relatively flexible. This course is designed...
Online Webinar: “Freelance Medical Writing: How to Use Your Scientific Background to Make a 6-Figure, Work-At-Home”
Sep. 26, 2014—This webinar will describe some of the basics you need to know to get your freelance medical writing business up and running, and will answer some general questions, including the following: • What is the scope of medical writing? • How do I get work if I have no samples or experience?• How feasible/realistic is it...
PhD Jobs: How To Transition From Academia Into Business
Sep. 17, 2014—“I sent resumes to over 200 companies during my last year of graduate school and heard back from exactly zero of them. It was embarrassing. And confusing. I guess I just assumed that big corporations would fall all over themselves trying to hire me once I had a PhD. Not so much. Getting my PhD turned...