‘Upcoming BRET Office of Career Development Events’
2015 ASPIRE Module: Technology Commercialization
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: Biomedical Research and Media
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: Effective Oral Communication Methods
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: 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.
Virtual Info Session with McKinsey and Co
Jul. 6, 2015—The Vanderbilt University Advanced Degree Consulting Club (VUADCC) and the BRET Office of Career Development present: Virtual Info Session with McKinsey and Company featuring Catherine O'Connor, PhD, Associate Principal with McKinsey & Co. Thursday, July 23 3-4pm Light Hall 350 Please register your attendance. Catherine O'Connor, is an associate principal with McKinsey and Company....
Special ASPIRE Postdoc Cafe featuring Andrea Stith
May. 15, 2015—Postdocs, join the ASPIRE Program and the Office of Career Development on Thursday, May 28th, 2015 for a special session (in lieu of the regular 9 am time slot) from 4:15-5:15 pm in 350 Light Hall: “Mentoring and Being Mentored- How to Develop this Essential Leadership Skill” Featuring special guest speaker, Andrea Stith, PhD Asst. Dir. for Interdisciplinary Education,...
From Vanderbilt to AAAS Fellowship Information Panel
May. 13, 2015—The AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships provide opportunities for scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking while contributing their knowledge and analytical skills in the federal policy realm. Learn about the opportunities, process, and outcomes from the personal experiences of alumni Hillary Hager Carter, Nicole Garbarini, and Efrain Garcia as well as current...
Career Case Session with Omari Bandele
Apr. 16, 2015—Join Omari Bandele, PhD, FDA, as he discusses in-depth his daily work-life activities. Wednesday, May 6 11:30am-1pm Light Hall 415 A&B Registration is required. The closed group will have an in-depth discussion with Dr. Bandele about his role with the FDA and skills needed to obtain and maintain the position. Event limited to 25 people. ...
2015 Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization
Apr. 15, 2015—Are you interested in a career in business, entrepreneurship, technology transfer, or consulting? If so, then SAVE THE DATES! This summer, the BRET Office of Career Development hopes to offer a free short course, the Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization, for biomedical sciences postdocs and PhD students (see attached syllabus). Limited to 20 participants and designed to...
April 23 Postdoc Cafe: Crafting a Compelling Elevator Pitch
Apr. 15, 2015—Dear Postdoctoral Fellows, If you have not already had the chance to attend, please come for coffee and pastries to a Postdoctoral ASPIRE Café for Career Planning session to learn more about the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program and to explore topics in career development and professionalism. Please join me for: “Crafting a Compelling Elevator Pitch” What’s an elevator pitch and why would...
2015 BRET Annual Career Symposium: Science Careers That Put Your Communication Skills to Work!
Apr. 3, 2015—The BRET Office of Career Development, in partnership with the Vanderbilt Medical Alumni Association and training grants in biomedical sciences, are happy to announce the annual Career Symposium – “Science Careers That Put Your Communication Skills to Work!” — on Friday, May 29, 2015, at the Student Life Center on the Vanderbilt University campus. Explore many...
Postdoc Cafe date change to April 2, Informational Interviews
Mar. 20, 2015—Attention Postdoctoral Fellows, If you have not already had the chance to attend, please come for coffee and pastries to a Postdoctoral ASPIRE Café for Career Planning session to learn more about the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program and to explore topics in career development and professionalism. Please note change of date and location! The Café Session originally scheduled for Thursday, March...
March 2015 ASPIRE Postdoctoral Cafe sessions
Mar. 6, 2015—Postdocs, if you have not already had the chance to attend, please come for coffee and pastries to a Postdoctoral ASPIRE Café for Career Planning session to learn more about the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program and to explore topics in career development and professionalism. New for 2015! The 2nd Thursday of the month serves as an "orientation" to ASPIRE by providing an overview...
The Art and Science of Job Offer Negotiation for Women with Dr. Rebecca Bryant
Mar. 6, 2015—Negotiation and the acceptance or rejection of an offer is the final step in the job search process. But only about 25 percent of job applicants attempt to negotiate even though negotiation is widely accepted and usually expected. Women are often more reluctant to negotiate than men, and this disinclination accounts, in part, for continuing...
Roundtable with Stephanie Dew: Teaching and Hiring in the Sciences at a Liberal Arts College
Feb. 23, 2015—The Office of Career Development presents: Teaching and Hiring in the Sciences at a Liberal Arts College A Roundtable, Brown Bag Lunch, Event Featuring Stephanie Dew, Centre College Bring your lunch and talk with alumna Stephanie Dew, a professor of Biology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. Monday, March 23,...
Career Case Session: Big Data with Elizabeth Ann Stringer
Feb. 23, 2015—Career Case Session with Elizabeth Ann Stringer Tuesday, March 10 11:30-1:00pm Light Hall 433 This small-group session will be an in-depth focus on Dr. Stringer’s day-to-day activities. Registration is required to attend. Elizabeth Ann Stringer, a Nashville native, graduated from Sewanee in 2003 with a B.S. in Physics and from Vanderbilt in 2010 with a...
Next Postdoctoral Cafe – “Writing a Better Cover Letter” – 2/26/15
Feb. 20, 2015—If you have not already had the chance to attend, please come for coffee and pastries to a Postdoctoral ASPIRE Café for Career Planning session to learn more about the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program and to explore topics in career development and professionalism. Please join us for our next meeting where we will be discussing: “Writing a Better Cover...
ASPIRE to Connect postponed to March 3
Feb. 16, 2015—Due to icy weather, the annual ASPIRE to Connect workshop has been rescheduled from February 17 to March 3, 2015. The speakers, agenda, and location for the new March 3 date will remain the same. See the ASPIRE to Connect website for session times and speakers. If you were registered for February 17 and can attend on...