‘Skill Development’
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...
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, May 16, 2024 11:00am Light Hal 411 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...
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...
AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship 2023 Application is Available
Oct. 11, 2022—AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship Providing career exploration for over 40 years. AAAS works every day to increase public understanding of science and technology and to enhance communication among scientists, engineers, and the public. Through the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows program, AAAS aims to strengthen the community of scientists who are...
ASPIRE Seminar: The Art of Giving Scientific Presentations
Sep. 7, 2022—The Art of Giving Scientific Presentations with Dr. Houra Merrikh Professor, Biochemistry, PMI, VI4 Wednesday September 28, 2022 2:30pm Light Hall 214 Learn how to engage your audience, how to tailor your talk for different audiences, how to organize scientific material into an effective presentation, and maximize on your scientific presentations. Registration is requested ...
NIH Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research 2022-2023 Course now open!
Sep. 7, 2022—The National Institutes of Health has developed the Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) course, a free online course which teaches registrants on how to conduct clinical research effectively and safely. Graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, medical, dental, pharmacy, and nursing students and other health professionals are encouraged to enroll. The 2022-2023...
VU Data Science Institute (DSI) Fall 2023 Data Science Workshops
Aug. 30, 2022—The DSI offers a series of workshops to get students, faculty, and community members familiar with data science tools. Workshops are open to the entire Vanderbilt community. Fall 2022 Offerings This year, the DSI is offering two series of workshops; The Knowledge series – which will cover critical concepts and skills in Data Science and AI, covering...
ASPIRE Biomedical Scientist’s Toolkit: Efficiency of information transfer – how to present a poster for interest and understanding
Aug. 30, 2022—Thursday, October 5, 2023 11:00am Location Light Hall 411 Christopher V. Wright, D. Phil. Louise B. McGavock Chair Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology Director, Vanderbilt University Program in Developmental Biology Associate Director, Vanderbilt Center for Stem Cell Biology Join Dr. Wright as he discusses important points in effective poster presentation, including: Making an...
ASPIRE Job Search Series: Decoding Your Story-Networking and Interview Success
Jul. 28, 2022—Thursday, March 9, 2023 **note this session will be from 10:30am-12pm Location 407 Light Hall with the ASPIRE Team Interested in developing your networking and interviewing skills? Join us for StoryMason, a card game designed to help students learn how to engage people, gain confidence in telling your story and navigating professional conversations. ...
ASPIRE Biomedical Scientist’s Toolkit: Preparing to Mentor
Jul. 20, 2022—Thursday, March 21, 2024 11am Light Hall 411 Join Ashley Brady, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships and Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration, as she shares tips and strategies for mentoring undergraduate and rotation students. Learning how to help others learn, grow, and be more effective will also help you...
ASPIRE Biomedical Scientist’s Toolkit: A Fair Look-How to Review a Paper
Jul. 15, 2022—Thursday, March 2, 2023 11:00 am Location Light Hall 350 Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research, Education and Career Development and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Reviewing scientific manuscripts is an important skill to develop during your training, is a critical service to the scientific community...