‘Workshops and Seminars’
Vanderbilt’s CCTC and Innovation Center now offering 8 week entrepreneurship program – apply today!
Aug. 22, 2016—As part of its “Startup Vanderbilt” initiative, the Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization and the Vanderbilt Innovation Center, in collaboration with the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, is pleased to offer the Entrepreneur Center’s Pre-Flight Program for aspiring entrepreneurs. The program will be held at the Vanderbilt Innovation Center. Pre-Flight will be an 8 to 10 week program...
Opportunities and Resources in Clinical Research
Aug. 19, 2016— Join us in welcoming esteemed partner Jim Kremidas, Executive Director of ACRP, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. Mr. Kremidas will discuss future opportunities and resources for PhD trainees interested in clinical research as a career option. Friday, September 30, 2016 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Light Hall, Room 214 Registration requested.
PhD Career Connections: Medical and Science Writing and Healthcare Communication
Aug. 19, 2016—Join us in welcoming Karen Ventii, PhD and Dr. Abby Olena, PhD, to campus. Dr. Karen Ventii is the Vice-President of Medical Communications at Gold Star Communications. Dr. Ventii has worked as a full time medical writer since 2005. After realizing her passion for empowering other medical writers, she launched Gold Star Communications in 2011 to support the training...
Event: Gold Star Communications Medical Writer Workshop
Aug. 19, 2016— The Gold Star Communications Medical Writer Workshop will focus on demonstrating how to parlay the skills you already have for a job as a medical writer within a healthcare communications agency. During the workshop, participants will be provided with a framework on which to develop a portfolio that may be used for job interviews. Additionally, general preparedness insights will...
Apply now for an ASPIRE Externship opportunity in STEM policy and advocacy
Aug. 18, 2016—If you're interested in a career in science policy, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity to participate in an expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. for Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look. Federal STEM Policy & Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look October 13-14, 2016 Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Vanderbilt University...
Academic Job Search Workshop & Panel
Aug. 18, 2016—Thursday, August 25 Alumni Hall 201 11:45 am – 2:00 pm (lunch provided) Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/SIymO4K2Rp9KVm5z2 · 11:45 am – 1:15 pm: We Got Jobs! Advice from Junior Faculty Get advice from recent hires at Vanderbilt—clearly, they did something right in their job search. Bring your questions, too! We will have panelists from the Humanities,...
What to Look for When Searching for a Postdoc Position; a Perspective from St. Jude
Aug. 18, 2016—Dr. Linda Harris, PhD, Director of Postdoctoral Talent Acquisition, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will present, “What to look for when searching for a postdoc position; a perspective from St. Jude” on Wednesday, October 5, at 12:00pm, in Light Hall 512. Lunch will be provided, so advance registration is required. Register here. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,...
PhD Career Connections: Preclinical Research Services
Aug. 10, 2016—Join us in welcoming back alumnus Chris Rogers, PhD. Dr. Rogers is the Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder of Exemplar Genetics, a company focused on the development and study of improved models of human disease. Dr. Rogers received his PhD from Vanderbilt University and completed post-doctoral training at the University of Iowa. While at Iowa,...
PhD Career Connections: Liberal Arts College Faculty
Aug. 10, 2016—Join us in welcoming back alumna Kelli Kazmier, PhD, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Hillsdale College. Friday, October 14 9:00am Light Hall 214 Register here. Dr. Kelli Kazmier is a 2014 graduate of the Vanderbilt Chemical and Physical Biology program and former trainee of Dr. Hassane Mchaourab in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics. Upon...
Postdoctoral Cafe: Crafting a Compelling Elevator Pitch
Jul. 22, 2016—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. Our next meeting will be: Tuesday, July 26th 9:00-10:00am 306 A&B Light Hall...
August Beer and Biotech with Life Science TN Academic Alliance
Jul. 19, 2016—Beer and Biotech is a monthly event held by Life Science Tennessee's Academic Alliance chapters in Nashville and Memphis that provides networking opportunities for students, researchers and industry professionals. To register, click here! Mid-TN Beer & Biotech- Academic Alliance Nashville | August 2, 6 p.m. | Craft Brewed
PhD Career Connections: Technology Commercialization with Jeff Keller, PhD
Apr. 21, 2016— Join us in welcoming back alumnus Jeff Keller, PhD, CEO and founder of Element Diagnostics Friday, April 29, 2016 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM PRB 206 REGISTRATION REQUESTED. Jeff Keller is the CEO and founder of Element Diagnostics. He graduated from the Vanderbilt IGP program in 2006 in the laboratory of Bob Coffey. Since...
Seminar: Outstanding Biology Teacher Dr. Kimberly Tanner
Apr. 13, 2016—Dr. Kimberly Tanner, Professor of Biology at San Francisco State University and 2012 national Outstanding University Science Teacher, will give a seminar in the Biological Sciences Department Monday, April 18, 4:10-5:15 in Medical Research Building III, room 1220. Professor Tanner directs the Science Education Partnership and Assessment Laboratory, which facilitates and investigates the impact of scientist-teacher partnerships...
Event: How To Use Your Research to Change the World
Apr. 5, 2016—M.V. Lee Badgett, Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Co-sponsored by the Department of Economics, College of Arts and Science April 12th, 2016 Calhoun Hall Rm 109, 4:10-5:30 pm with reception to follow How To Use Your Research to Change the World M. V. Lee Badgett, Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts...
STEM Pedagogy Journal Club: Speaker Derek Bruff
Mar. 21, 2016—STEM Pedagogy Journal Club is a monthly meeting of grad students and postdocs interested in science education and the latest practices in teaching. On Tuesday, April 19th from 4-5pm in MRBIV 11455, Vanderbilt’s STEM Pedagogy Journal Club will be welcoming Dr. Derek Bruff, Director of the Center for Teaching at Vanderbilt. We will be...
Peter Fiske and alumnus David Shifrin to give career talks at 2016 PDA Symposium
Mar. 21, 2016—The 10th Annual Postdoc Association & Shared Resources Symposium Friday, April 29, 2016, 9 AM – 5 PM 208 Light Hall Keynote Address at 2:30 PM “Put your PhD to work” Dr. Peter Fiske, CEO, Pax Water Technologies Featured Talk at 10:15 AM “Unexpected: Using Random Results and Chance Encounters to Build a Career” Dr. David Shifrin, Owner,...
PhD Careers in Consulting, hosted by VUADCC
Mar. 21, 2016—The Vanderbilt University Advanced Degree Consulting Club invites you to: PhD Careers in Consulting Wednesday, March 30 12-1PM Featheringill Hall, Room 136 Lunch served! Want to apply your PhD training in the real world? Have passion for solving problems? Want to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Come learn what consulting has to offer!
PhD Career Connections: Working at the CDC
Mar. 5, 2016—PhD Career Connections is excited to welcome Jennifer Anstadt, Team Lead Microbiologist, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Friday, March 11, 2016 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Light Hall 214 REGISTRATION REQUESTED. Dr. Jennifer Anstadt joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2015 as Team Lead of...
Making Communication Effective Workshop on 2/25
Feb. 23, 2016—This Thursday night, before the 3-Minute Thesis competition on Friday, February 26, the 3MT keynote speaker, Alan Kantrow, Chief Learning and Communications Officer of The Governance Lab at NYU, will lead a professional development workshop on effective communication. Seats are limited so please register here. Making Communication Effective Thursday, February 25 5:30-7pm Buttrick Hall 205 ...
PhD Career Connections: Medical Communications
Feb. 4, 2016—PhD Career Connections is excited to host the Medical Communications-focused seminar on Friday, February 12, in PRB 206. The panel will feature three medical communicators: Leah Case, Syncrogenix Kim Korwek, HCA Tristin Abair, prIME Oncology REGISTRATION REQUESTED.