‘Workshops and Seminars’
Event: Careers in Campus Administration and Education: the Alternate Academic Path
Jan. 31, 2014—Using your graduate degree in a university setting may take multiple paths. Join our alternate-academic panel, all of whom have used their degrees in non-faculty careers on a college campus. Thursday, Feb. 274:00 – 5:30 pmLocation: Alumni Hall, Room 201 Panelists include: Mona Frederick, Director, Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities Todd Hughes, Director...
Writing and Publishing Research Manuscripts with Dr. Vivian Siegel
Jan. 24, 2014—Thursday, February 20, 2014 9am-10:30am Light Hall, Room 411 ABCD Dr. Vivian Siegel will discuss how understanding the audience is key to the success of writing and publishing papers. By considering the perspective of the reader(s), which include both scientists in the same field (including reviewers), scientists in other fields, and others (including editors), different...
Third Resume 101 seminar added, Feb 6
Jan. 24, 2014—In this seminar, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling résumé that showcases your professional skills and accomplishments. We’ll discuss the differences between CVs and résumés, strategies for turning your CV into a résumé, and tips for clearly and concisely presenting your experience. Then, in a mock hiring exercise, you’ll play the role of hiring...
How to Create a Plan for RCR Education for Your NIH Fellowship or Career Development Award
Jan. 15, 2014—Friday, Jan 17, 2014 How to Create a Plan for RCR Education for Your NIH Fellowship or Career Development Award(Elizabeth Heitman) SummaryRCR CREDIT AVAILABLE. This presentation will explore the criteria of and recommendations for creating a Responsible Conduct of Research education plan for an NIH Fellowship or Career Development Award application. The weekly CRC Research-Skills...
PhD Career Connections: Taking Charge of Your Career: Reflections of a Mentor-Scientist
Jan. 14, 2014—PhD Career Connections presents Taking Charge of Your Career: Reflections of a Mentor-Scientist A discussion withDr. Kathy GouldAssociate Dean for Biomedical Sciences Thursday, February 13, 2014 8:30-9:30am Location: Preston Research Building Room 206 Advance registration requested. Kathy Gould, Ph.D., is the Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences, the Director of the Vanderbilt International Scholar Program,...
ASM Kadner Institute for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scientists in Preparation for Careers in Microbiology
Dec. 16, 2013—The goal of the ASM Kadner Institute is to give senior graduate students and early-career postdoctoral fellows hands-on training to develop the skills needed for a successful career in microbiology, and to introduce them to the broad range of careers in the field. The Institute takes place as an intensive, five-day workshop that mixes formal presentations,...
Kenny Gibbs to discuss science policy and research on career choice of STEM PhDs
Oct. 26, 2013—Don’t miss the November PhD Career Connections seminar about Science Policy on Wednesday, November 13! The speaker is Dr. Kenny Gibbs, who recently finished a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship at the National Science Foundation. During his AAAS Fellowship, Kenny conducted research about factors that influence career choice of STEM PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. He also...
What Every International Student Needs to Know about the US Job Search
Oct. 18, 2013—International students and postdocs, you don’t want to miss this upcoming workshop on the US Job Search by author Dan Beaudry! On Wednesday, November 13 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall Room 103, Dan Beaudry will present, “What Every International Student Should Know about U.S. Employment: A Recruiter’s Perspective.” Following his presentation, Mr. Beaudry will...
PhD Career Connections: Science Outreach (October)
Sep. 12, 2013—PhD Career Connections presents Science Outreach Panel Discussion Speakers include: ReGina Etter, Melissa Fischer, and Kimberly Mulligan Thursday, October 10, 2013 8:30-9:30am Location: PRB, Room 206 Co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach. Advance registration requested. Bios for the speakers: Melissa A. Fischer, Ph.D.Dr. Fischer received her B.S. in Genetic Bioengineering from...
PhD Career Connections: Policy (November)
Sep. 9, 2013—PhD Career Connections presents Science Policy Discussion with: Dr. Kenneth Gibbs Wednesday, November 13, 2013 12:15-1:15 PM Location: Light Hall, Room 208 Advance registration requested. Kenneth Gibbs is currently serving as a Cancer Prevention Fellow with the National Cancer Institute (NCI). From 2011-2013, he served as a Science and Technology Policy Fellow with the...
Life Science Tennessee Academic Alliance announces Fall events
Aug. 28, 2013—“The Virtues of Virtual: Outsourcing (Cloud Sourcing) Your Development Programs”A discussion on the future of drug development and the changing business models of pharma companies.Sept 18, 2013, 5:30pm, Owen, Room 218Accelerate Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship Seminar hosted by the Life Science Tennessee Academic Alliance and co-sponsored by BRET Office of Career Development, Owen Graduate School...
PhD Career Connections: Patent Law (September)
Aug. 27, 2013—PhD Career Connections presents Patent Law Discussion with: Dr. Seth Ogden, PhD, JD Attorney at Law Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett, and Dunner, LLP Washington, DC Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:30-9:30am Location: PRB, Room 206 Advance registration requested. Seth Ogden focuses his practice on patent litigation, patent prosecution, and client counseling primarily in the areas...
Informal Roundtable with Robert Dobbins, MD, PhD
Aug. 20, 2013—Please join us for an Informal Roundtable with Robert Dobbins, MD, PhD Co-sponsored by the BRET Office of Career Development and Certificate in Molecular Medicine Friday, September 27 2:00-3:00pm Light Hall, 411 A-D Register here. Dr. Dobbins is the Director of the Academic Discovery Performance Unit at GlaxoSmithKline. Prior to working at Glaxo, he was an...
How to Create an RCR Education Plan for your Fellowship or Career Development Award Application
Aug. 8, 2013—Friday, Aug 09, 2013 How to Create an RCR Education Plan for your Fellowship or Career Development Award Application(Elizabeth Heitman) SummaryRCR CREDIT AVAILABLE. This presentation will explore the criteria of and recommendations for creating a Responsible Conduct of Research education plan for an NIH Fellowship or Career Development Award application. The weekly CRC Research-Skills Workshop...
Etiquette Express
May. 1, 2013—Come get a crash course in entering and exiting conversations, wine etiquette, and thank you note and follow-up protocol. Etiquette Express Monday, May 20 4:00-5:00PM Light Hall, Rm 512 Registration is kindly requested. **If you missed out on the event, please check out the Etiquette Express Tip Sheet for your use! Presented by Kate Stuart, program...
2013 BRET Career Symposium
Apr. 30, 2013—The BRET Office of Career Development, along with the Vanderbilt Medical Alumni Association, invite you to this year’s annual career symposium on July 31, 2013, in Light Hall. This year’s theme is “Influencing Human Health with Your PhD Degree.” This year’s keynote speaker will be Linda Distlerath, PhD, JD, senior counselor for APCO Worldwide. ...
Big Pharma
Apr. 22, 2013—PhD Career Connections presents… Dr. Terrence KenakinProfessor, Department of PharmacologyUniversity of North Carolina Wednesday, May 29, 2013 4:00-5:00pm Location: Light Hall, Room 214 Advance registration requested. Terrence Kenakin, Ph.D., is Professor in the Department of Pharmacology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Until August of 2011, Dr. Kenakin was director of research at...