Skill Development

At Pfizer, we are changing lives by discovering, developing, and delivering breakthrough medicines and vaccines to the world.  Our scientists, clinicians, and R&D professionals are among the best in the industry, with the resources and scale to solve some of the world’s most complex health challenges. So, it’s no wonder… Read More

The upcoming ORISE Symposium, hosting by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. This inaugural event will take place  virtually from August 26-28 and is geared toward current and former ORISE participants and other members of the STEM research community. There will be exciting opportunities to learn about the… Read More

ASPIRE Up: Applying for Fellowships & NRSAs Looking for funding for your PhD or postdoctoral training? Join Kim Petrie, PhD and Aubrie Stricker, PhD for an informative session on applying for fellowships to support biomedical research training. This workshop will cover: An… Read More

Enrollment is now open for the Academic Communication for Postdocs self-paced course, offered by the English Language Center (ELC), in collaboration with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. This self-paced course allows enrollees to work independently on various aspects of academic speaking and writing. Participation in this course will… Read More

Project management is an essential skill that is needed across all career stages and career paths, academic or non-academic. This module is designed to help participants 1) understand the principles of project management and how to effectively break down projects into smaller parts; 2) get trained in using a project… Read More

The Academy of College Teaching (ACT) is a ten-week, cohort-based workshop series for Vanderbilt graduate students and postdocs who are preparing for careers in college-level teaching. The program covers course design, classroom techniques, and professional development strategies for early-career instructors. Participants leave the program with teaching resources they can use… Read More

The application window for the next Life Science Tennessee Foundation’s Scipreneur Challenge is open and we will be hosting the online cohort over the Summer. We are thrilled to expand our programming this year by adding an additional track that allows participants to bring their own intellectual property. (We… Read More

Break Into Biotech: A Virtual, Hands-On Course to Launch Your Career Virtual Course Dates: June 2-4, 2025 If you’re thinking about a move into biotech, medtech, or pharma, ASCB’s 3-day virtualBiotech Course is your launchpad. Through real-world case studies, networking, and a team-based… Read More

In a world where research is moving faster than ever, having technical expertise is not enough. Fortunately, you can stay ahead by integrating generative AI into your toolkit. Understanding how to use AI tools effectively for writing, planning, and editing is becoming a must-have skill. While many think generative AI… Read More

Applications for ASCB’s Faculty Research and Education Development (FRED) Mentoring Program will open soon! FRED is designed for postdocs and early-career scientists who are preparing a research or education grant for submission to the NIH, NSF, or other funding agencies. Through… Read More