‘Volunteer Opportunity’
Check out Vanderbilt Students Volunteer for Science (VSVS)
Dec. 7, 2017—Having some time away from research is important. Getting to visit a local middle school and show kids how to do the experiments that inspired us? That's just fun. Only having to do two hours a week while getting a very good-looking resume for fellowships? That's just smart. Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science (VSVS) is...
Adventure Science Center Eclipse Festival Volunteers Needed!
Aug. 15, 2017—Eclipse Festival Volunteers Needed! Did you know on August 21, a rare, total solar eclipse will sweep across the continental U.S for this first time since 1918, and Nashville is the biggest city in its path?! The Adventure Science Center will be hosting the Music City Solar Eclipse Festival & Viewing Party on August 19th,...
Volunteer Opportunity: Co-Editor-in-Chief for BRET Newsletter, “Results and Discussion”
Aug. 15, 2017—The BRET Office of Career Development is seeking a volunteer Content Editor to assist in the preparation and publication of the biannual newsletter, "Results and Discussion". This newsletter highlights research accomplishments of BRET graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and features stories on activities and resources available to BRET trainees. See past issues here: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/results-and-discussion-newsletter For...
Health:Further Festival August 22-25 in Nashville; Student/Postdoc Tickets only $99 for Aug 23-24.
Jul. 20, 2017—This year the Health:Further Festival takes place August 22 – 25, 2017. Join thousands of others in Music City this year as we take health further, together. Student/Postdoc Tickets ($99) and Educator Tickets ($199- faculty with a .edu address) available . The ticket mirrors the regular attendee ticket with access to all programming on the middle two...
MEGAMicrobe Event Volunteers Needed
Jul. 19, 2017—Interested in outreach? Volunteers and booth presenters are needed for VI4’s MEGAMicrobe event Oct 28th. This event will showcase microbes and microbe research to kids (6-14) and adults from the Nashville community. For more information, see www.vumc.org/viiii/outreach or contact edward.j.van.opstal@vanderbilt.edu. There will be an information meeting Thursday, Aug 3rd at 2:00 in MRBIII 1220.
Skype a scientist – opportunity to connect with students around the world without having to leave your lab!
Jul. 18, 2017—Skype a scientist gives you the opportunity to connect with students around the world without having to leave your lab! We match scientists with k-12 classrooms, and once matched, you will video chat into the classroom for a 30-60 minute session (you don’t have to use skype). The format is Q and A style so...
Writers needed for Fall 2017 BRET Newsletter: Results and Discussion (deadline to apply: Friday, July 28, 2017)
Jul. 6, 2017—The BRET Office of Career Development is seeking volunteers to write articles that will be published in the biannual newsletter, "Results and Discussion." (Spring 2017, Issue 5)This newsletter highlights research accomplishments of BRET graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and features stories on BRET trainee and alumni activities as well as BRET faculty. If you choose to volunteer,...
Judges needed for VSSA Student Research Symposium
Jun. 11, 2017—Judges needed for VSSA Student Research Symposium The Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy (VSSA) is looking for graduate students and post-docs to help coordinate the VSSA 15th Annual Student Research Symposium. The symposium will be held August 3rd, 2017 in the Wond'ry. Coordinators will work closely with the VSSA co-Director, Beth Bowman, to review abstracts for oral...
Atlanta BEST Magazine: Call for articles
Apr. 25, 2017—The Atlanta BEST Magazine came out with its first Issue in August 2013. This magazine, for the most part, is run by trainees in the Atlanta BEST program and other BEST institutions. Contributing writers and inspiration come from firsthand Atlanta BEST program experiences, the nationwide consortium of BEST institutions, and engaged people who have messages to share with...
Call for bloggers – NIH Extracellular RNA Communication Program Blog Series
Apr. 10, 2017—Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training & NIH Extracellular RNA Communication Program Call for Bloggers Your school’s BEST career development program is part of a national NIH effort to help biomedical PhDs and postdocs prepare for a variety of career options. Only a handful of schools have programs like yours and we want to reach...
Volunteers needed for The Destination Imagination State Tournament
Mar. 15, 2017—Destination Imagination (DI) (https://www.destinationimagination.org) is a creative problem solving program designed to inspire the global community of learners to utilize diverse approaches in applying 21st century skills and creativity. K-12 students form teams and compete in various themed challenges. Challenges are in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), fine arts and service learning....
Volunteer with the BRET Office of Career Development
Feb. 15, 2017—The BRET Office of Career Development wants your help! Help us with the Reunion efforts! Help us write articles about alumni, faculty, and events! Let us know how you want to help. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BRETVOlunteerSurvey2017
Job and Volunteer Opportunities relating to science policy and advocacy
Jan. 24, 2017—AMS Recruiting Volunteers for Climate Science Day on Capitol Hill The American Meteorological Society Policy Program is recruiting volunteers to participate in Climate Science Day on Capitol Hill on March 20 and 21. The purpose of the visits is to provide members of Congress the best possible access to scientific information on climate science for...
Volunteer Opportunity: Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science
Jan. 9, 2017—Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science is a service organization in which Vanderbilt students go out in groups of 4 or 5 to teach middle school children in metro Nashville schools science lessons. These lessons are quite simple and are all detailed in a manual which is provided for every team member. VSVS requires a VERY...
Write for the NIH BEST Blog
Dec. 2, 2016—Call for Bloggers Your school’s BEST career development program is part of a national effort to help biomedical PhDs and postdocs prepare for a variety of career options. Only a handful of schools have programs like yours and we want to give others a taste of your experience. We are looking for two new bloggers...
Volunteer Opportunity: Co-Editor-in-Chief for BRET Newsletter, “Results and Discussion”
Nov. 21, 2016—The BRET Office of Career Development is seeking a volunteer Content Editor to assist in the preparation and publication of the biannual newsletter, "Results and Discussion". This newsletter highlights research accomplishments of BRET graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and features stories on activities and resources available to BRET trainees. See past issues here: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/results-and-discussion-newsletter For...
Volunteer Opportunity: Writing Submissions for the Atlanta BEST magazine
Nov. 21, 2016—Are you looking for opportunities to have your writing published? The Atlanta BEST Magazine is seeking submissions for articles for inclusion in the Winter 2017 issue! The Atlanta BEST Magazine is a trainee run magazine that features articles for, by, and about BEST trainees. We welcome articles on a range of topics from anyone involved in...
Adventure Science Center’s TWISTER (Tennessee Women in Science Technology Engineering and Research) Seeking STEM Women Presenters
Nov. 15, 2016—Adventure Science Center's annual TWISTER (Tennessee Women in Science Technology Engineering and Research) is a daylong professional conference for high school girls, presented by women working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) professions. During a 55-minute session, presenters share details about their careers, answer questions, help steer participants to the right educational pathway, and give...
Be a Scientist on Site at the Adventure Science Center
Sep. 9, 2016—The Adventure Science Center is gathering a cohort of STEM professionals for their “Scientist on Site” Program. This program was created to connect guests with local STEM professionals to foster enthusiasm for all aspects of science, technology, engineering, and math. This is a year-long commitment, with a two month training period, followed by at least...
Volunteer with VSVS!
Aug. 26, 2016—Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science is a service organization in which Vanderbilt students go out in groups of 4 or 5 to teach middle school children in metro Nashville schools science lessons. These lessons are quite simple and are all detailed in a manual which is provided for every team member. VSVS requires a VERY LOW TIME COMMITMENT: only about...