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Creating an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile

250 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work…

eShip Kickoff!

eHub Collegetown 409 College Ave, Ithaca

This Entrepreneurship@Cornell Kickoff event is free and open to all. It will feature eLab students, commercialization fellows and 20 information booths, including Careers Beyond Academia/BEST. Free food and t-shirts. Come…

Careers Beyond Academia/BEST Roundtable Discussion

3308 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall Cornell University, Ithaca, United States

Discussion of what services Careers Beyond Academia/BEST offers for PhD and postdoc students and how we can help explore opportunities.

ASAP Networking event

First networking event of the semester at the Bickering Twins. Learn about what areas of science and policy other members are interested in, learn about ASAP semester plans, and consider…

A Job Interviewing Workshop

116 Upson Hall 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NY

Careers Beyond Academia will present an overview and tips on interviewing for jobs in industry, government and non-profits. This workshop is for PhD students and postdocs from all STEM fields.…

Industry Recruiting Information Session for Doctoral Students and Postdocs

Hollister Hall – McManus Lounge, room 166 527 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Meet with P&G Doctoral Recruiting for a fireside chat with Henrique Aveiro about technical careers in industry. Refreshments provided. All fields are welcome, but specific fields of interest include Life…

Global Biotechnology Policies and the Role of Scientists

100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

A talk with Pablo Orozco, Legal Affairs Fellow at the Alliance for Science. Come learn about the Alliance, a non-profit housed right here at Cornell that is doing incredible work…

Information Session about P&G Careers

206 Hollister Hall 167 College Ave., Ithaca, NY, United States

Meet with P&G to learn about technical careers in industry. Open to undergrads, graduate students and postdocs. All fields are welcome, but specific fields of interest include Life Science (Micro,…

Networking at Rev

Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca 314 E State St, Ithaca, NY

Join this community event to meet with entrepreneurs, both new and established. Immerse yourself in an evening of entrepreneurial ideas, if you seek social impact and want to make the…

Communication Workshop

Plant Sciences 143

This weekend workshop trains researchers in the sciences (including natural sciences, engineering, experimental social sciences, etc.) to communicate effectively with nonscientists such as policy makers, political stakeholders, the media, and…

Opportunities for Public Communication of Science

143 Plant Science 236 Tower Rd., Ithaca, NY

All are welcome to attend this panel discussion event for the Science Communication Workshop-COMM 5660* Featuring: Elodie Smith, Communications Specialist, Cornell Institute of Biotechnology Juan Hinestroza, Associate Professor, Fiber Sciences…

ASAP Science Policy Work Session (2020 Election Initiative)

104 Olin Library 161 Ho Plaza, Ithaca, NY

As part of the NSPN 2020 Election Initiative, we'll work in groups to compile meta-reviews on different science policy topics, which will serve as easy references for candidates and laypersons…

CV to Resume

703 Olin Library 161 Ho Plaza, Ithaca, NY

Please join us for this hands-on workshop. Bring your CV and questions with you. The workshop will focus on basics, key words and topics that highlight your PhD skillsets for…

Recruiter shares “Why we need people in STEM”

Join this New York Academy of Life Sciences webinar to learn from a recruiter's perspective on why they feel they need people in STEM. Presented by PepsiCo and the Science…

Sustainable Global Enterprise Immersion Program

141 Sage Hall NY, United States

The SGE Immersion Program in the Johnson School within the College of Business is now accepting applications from non-Johnson graduate students from any Cornell school/college/program through Friday, October 11th. Launched…

Creating an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile

250 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work…

UNY I-Corps Short Course

Interested in exploring the market potential of your work and learning entrepreneurial skills? Attend one of the many free, 2-week I-Corps short courses New York has to offer this fall!…

On (Not Quite) Leaving Academia: Navigating a Post-PhD Professional Life

Goldwin Smith Hall – English Lounge 232 East Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Dr. Colesworthy will speak to graduate students in the humanities about how she navigated her career beyond the PhD.  She will describe her employment history and work experiences in the…

Sustainable Global Enterprise Immersion

153 MVR NY, United States

The SGE Immersion Program in the Johnson School within the College of Business is now accepting applications from non-Johnson graduate students from any Cornell school/college/program through Friday, October 11th. Launched…

Pie with the Deans

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Pie with the Deans sessions are open to first year graduate or professional students interested in chatting with the deans at the Graduate School. Stop by for pie (including a…

Creating Impact Beyond Publishing Papers

Statler Auditorium

Cornell Engineering Public Seminar and Discussion on "Academic Entrepreneurship: Creating Impact Beyond Publishing Papers." Stephen Quake, PhD, is Professor of Bioengineering and Applied Physics at Stanford University, Co-President, Chan Zuckerberger…

ASAP Collaborative Science Policy Work Sessions

100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

We started Cornell ASAP's contribution to the NSPN 2020 Election Initiative with two meta-reviews: Regulating Genetic Modification Technology Outside Healthcare, and Coastal Flooding and Resilience. We modeled our efforts on…

CTL IP & Pizza: Startup

401 Physical Sciences Building 245 East Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Learn from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati about the nuts and bolts of University-based Startups. Join us for an overview and active discussion with deeply experienced professionals from Silicon Valley,…

ComSciCon-NY 2020 Information Session

321 Weill Hall 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, United States

Calling all science communicators, recruitment for the 2020 ComSciCon-NY Organizing Committee is now underway! If you are interested in participating and/or receiving more information about the responsibilities, commitment, and event…

Sustainable Global Enterprise Immersion

The SGE Immersion Program in the Johnson School within the College of Business is now accepting applications from non-Johnson graduate students from any Cornell school/college/program through Friday, October 11th. Launched…

Workshop: Ethnographic and Semiotic Approaches in Consulting

Zoom NY, United States

Emily Levitt (PhD 2018 Cornell, Anthropology) made the transition from academia to commercial consulting. In this workshop, she’ll provide an overview of how ethnography and other methods from the humanities…

Day of Data

ILR Conference Center King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join data experts and researchers to find solutions for data problems, share and learn effective tools and techniques, and network with colleagues from across the university. For more information and…

Medical Devices for Humanity, Fun and Profit

Kimball Hall B-11

Alumnus David Fischell, '75, MS '78, PhD 80', Chairman and CEO Angel Medical Systems, will be speaking at the Enterprise Engineering Colloquium on October 16 @ 4:30 pm, B-11 Kimball…

Consulting 101 with Randy Allen

226 Weill Hall 237 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

Randy Allen is a senior lecturer of management and consultant in residence at the SC Johnson Graduate School of Management, and a former Partner and 22-year alumna of Deloitte. She has…

Exponent Lunch Talk

Hollister Hall – McManus Lounge, room 166 527 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Who: Graduate students with STEM backgrounds Why: Learn about exciting paths you can take with your STEM graduate degree! Whether you're a PhD who is interested in non-academic paths, or…

A Talk with John Howard

Mann Library, Room 102 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, New York

Hear about the inner workings of the state government and the role of scientific evidence in policy making, plus how researchers can be involved in decision making in NYS. No…

Frame Yourself – How to Present Yourself as an Ideal Job Candidate

Big Red Barn Sciences Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

An informational workshop to help Ph.D. students and postdocs frame themselves as ideal job candidates. Workshop includes defining your brand (marketing terminology that refers to your identifiable skills and expertise,)…

Baptism by fire: Oh I mean a systematic approach to talking good

201 Stocking Hall 411 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

Science is so much more than lab tests, experiments and analysis – it’s about our ability to resonate with peers, media, decision makers, industry, and the public. Perhaps more than…

ASAP Collaborative Science Policy Work Sessions

100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

We started Cornell ASAP's contribution to the NSPN 2020 Election Initiative with two meta-reviews: Regulating Genetic Modification Technology Outside Healthcare, and Coastal Flooding and Resilience. We modeled our efforts on NSPN's recently…

Networking at Rev: Go solo or grow your team?

Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca 314 E State St, Ithaca, NY

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Want to know what entrepreneurs do and think about? Come to this evening of networking to find out. Grad students and postdocs in all disciplines…

Creating an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile

100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work…

Job Search Refresher

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Cover job search process for careers beyond academia, networking and cold emailing, build resume with experiential opportunities and framing yourself for next steps. Light refreshments will be served. This event…

National Science Policy Network (NSPN) Annual Conference

The National Science Policy Network (NSPN) is hosting its annual science policy conference in at the University of Wisconsin, Madison on November 1-3, 2019. ASAP recently joined NSPN, entitling our…

Creating an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile

100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work…

Science Policy Social

Big Red Barn Sciences Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Do you ever feel like you're interested in science policy but can't make the time to read and think about these topics, aren't sure how to take action, or lack…

Careers in Industry

Mann Library, Room 102 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, New York

Learn about different types of industry careers.  Come join this panel discussion and interactive networking session with PhDs who represent various sectors.  The speakers will share their advice, pros and…

Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) Office hours

404A Weill Hall 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, United States

Do you have questions about the intellectual property associated with your science? Do you need guidance on what steps to take to protect your idea? If so, this is the…

From Genes and Genomes to Biology and Health

Kennedy Hall, Call Auditorium

The Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics announces the 2019 Racker Lectures in Biology & Medicine Richard P. Lifton, M.D., Ph.D. President of The Rockefeller University Carson Family Professor and Head…

Learn how to make meaningful connections

Brought to you by the Cornell Entrepreneur Network & Cornell University Northeast Corridor Alumni Affairs Connections are important. Period. But the truth is, one meaningful connection can take you so…

Winter Pathways to Success Symposium

Biotechnology Building, Room G10 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

This one-day event is a professional development opportunity for doctoral, professional degree, and research master’s students and postdoctoral scholars that will provide participants with information and tools useful for their time at Cornell and beyond.

Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates (GSMU) Mentor Social

Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates (GSMU) program is a collaborative initiative between The Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives (OADI) and the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) and…

NextGen Professors: December Cohort Meeting

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral…

Orientation

Biotechnology Building, Room G10 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

Congratulations on your acceptance to Cornell…and welcome! We are excited that you will be joining us in beautiful Ithaca this January. You have a special invitation to the Graduate School’s…

A Peek Behind the Employment Curtain

Biotechnology Building, G01 Ithaca, NY, United States

Insider Tips From a PhD Hiring Manager You see a job on a company’s website that interests you. You gather your materials, apply with enthusiasm to their online portal, and…

Your Career, Your Community

100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

As a PhD student or postdoc would you like to use your expertise to work on local projects that you can then leverage for future career opportunities? A collaboration between…

Your Career, Your Community

100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

As a PhD student or postdoc would you like to use your expertise to work on local projects that you can then leverage for future career opportunities? A collaboration between…

Academic Job Search Discussion

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Are you a postdoc or graduate student applying for academic jobs now or in the near future? Come join a lunch discussion with others in the same stage, facilitated by…

Creating an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile Workshop

100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

We'll start with a short overview presentation with tips on how to use LinkedIn, exercises to identify a good tagline, and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive…

Careers In and Beyond Academia

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Information sessions for PhD students and Postdocs on resources and career pathway exploration opportunities. Presented by CIRTL, Careers Beyond Academia and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies. To Register Accessibility Requests…

Careers In and Beyond Academia

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Information sessions for Ph.D. students and postdocs on resources and career pathway exploration opportunities. Presented by CIRTL at Cornell, Careers Beyond Academia, and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies. Register

Google career info session

If you're interested in non-academic careers (including a career in user experience research), you should consider going! A networking event not to miss.networking Google's engineers work on an incredibly wide…

Interviewing and Negotiation for Academic Positions

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

An important part of the academic job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Come learn about the art of interviewing! Presenters: Yael Levitte, associate vice provost for faculty…

NCFDD: How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities

Webinar

Grab your strategic plan and learn the secret to making it work day-to-day and week-to-week! How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities is a step-by-step guide to holding a…

Finding Your Research Voice Workshop

Learning to tell a compelling research story can have a significant impact on your career. It can make you stand out at professional conferences, on the job market, or during…

Explore Careers Outside of Academia

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

What do you think about when you think about careers outside of academia? How do you feel when the idea is something you end up with? Come join us with…

Intellectual Property and Sponsored Projects at Cornell

If you are thinking of a career in academic administration, as a grants & contract officer, or a field involving intellectual property management, consider this event. Network with professionals in…

NextGen Professors: February Cohort Meeting

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral…

Academic Job Search Discussion

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Are you a postdoc or graduate student applying for academic jobs now or in the near future? Come join a lunch discussion with others in the same stage, facilitated by…

Creating an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile Workshop

100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

We will start with a short overview presentation with tips on how to use LinkedIn, exercises to identify a good tagline, and an interactive session to work on profiles and…

Merck “Synthetic Innovations for Drug Discovery”

Baker Laboratory 119

The Chemistry seminar series features Drs. Emma Edelstein from Merck Rahway and Dan Lehnherr, Cornell postdoc who will speak on Synthetic Innovations for Drug Discovery on Monday March 2 at…

Understanding the U.S. Job Market and the Work Authorization

Goldwin Smith Hall G64

Excited about start working after graduation but don’t know how U.S. job market will be? Still have questions about your work authorization or visa status? Come join Career Services and…

Opportunities for Public Communication of Science

Opportunities for Public Communication of Science panel discussion Friday March 6 at 4:30-7:00pm-this session is open to the public and will feature panelists from Cornell and the community. Held in…

Communication Workshop (COMM 5660)

143 Plant Science 236 Tower Rd., Ithaca, NY

Starting with a public panel discussion on Opportunities for Public Communication of Science, this weekend workshop trains researchers in the sciences (including natural sciences, engineering, experimental social sciences, etc.) to…

How to Practice the Art of Grantwriting

Writing successful grants is a creative process and requires a compelling narrative. This workshop will help you understand the process and provide tips for success. It will cover methods of…

CV to Resume Workshop

Zoom NY, United States

This hands-on workshop is geared towards Humanities PhD students and postdocs that are exploring career options. It will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs;…

CV to Resume Workshop

Zoom NY, United States

This hands-on workshop is geared towards Humanities PhD students and postdocs that are exploring career options. It will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs;…

Alumni Panel from Beyond Academia

Corson-Mudd Hall A106

Join BESS (Biogeochemistry Environmental Science and Sustainability) alumni who have pursued on-academic careers to hear their stories and advice. Held in A106 Corson Hall (Morrison Room) at 4pm March 13…

Insight Fellow Program – deadline March 16

Apply to the Insight Fellows Program by March 16 The Insight Fellows Programs are fellowships for graduating students looking to transition to thriving careers as data scientists, engineers, and other…

Sustainable Biodiversity Fellow Lunch – Postponed

300 Rice Hall 200 Rice Hall, Ithaca, NY, United States

Event Postponed - new date will be announced later on. Topical Lunches, a popular Atkinson Center program, bring together faculty and researchers from across campus in an informal setting to…

Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile Workshop

Zoom

We will start with a short overview presentation with tips on how to use LinkedIn, exercises to identify a good tagline, and an interactive session to work on profiles and…

Tips for a Memorable 5 Minute Research Pitch

Webinar

In this webinar, Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director Cornell University Graduate School's Careers Beyond Academia will provide tips for a memorable research pitch. The learning objectives for the webinar: Given a…