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Medical Devices for Humanity, Fun and Profit
Kimball Hall B-11Alumnus 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 StatesRandy 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…
Society for the Humanities: Energy Fall Conference
Zoom NY, United StatesAn exploration of the Society for the Humanities 2019-2020 focal theme of energy. For more details.
Exponent Lunch Talk
Hollister Hall – McManus Lounge, room 166 527 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United StatesWho: 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 YorkHear 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 StatesAn 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 StatesScience 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 StatesWe 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…
Democracy, Today: Fake News, Social Networks, and Algorithms (David Lazer, Northeastern)
Statler AuditoriumThe annual Cornell Center for Social Sciences' Distinguished Lecture in the Social Sciences speaker David Lazer is a Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Computer and Information Science, Northeastern University,…
Networking at Rev: Go solo or grow your team?
Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca 314 E State St, Ithaca, NYAre 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 StatesWe’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 StatesCover 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…
NYAS Webinar: Science Beyond Borders–How to Get Involved in International Science Policy
WebinarAre You Interested in a Career in Science Policy or Diplomacy? If so, you might want to consider engaging in activities that support the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).…
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…
My Career Journey: The Intersection of Journalism, Science and Media ~ Joe Brown ’02
120 Physical Sciences Building 245 East Ave, Ithaca, NY, United StatesJoin A&S Career Development for a speaker event with alumnus Joe Brown '02. He is the VP, Editorial Director of Bonnier Corporation's New York brands, where he oversees print and…
Creating an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesWe’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 StatesDo 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 YorkLearn 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 StatesDo 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…
Creating an Employer Ready Linked In Profile and Online Presence
Zoom NY, United StatesThis interactive workshop provides tips to differentiate yourself and create a profile that appeals to employers on LinkedIn. We will discuss how you can frame yourself and skills online. The…
Engineering, Entrepreneurship and the Renewable Energy Revolution
Olin Hall 165Renewables are in the midst of transforming the world’s energy landscape. How and why is this happening, and why are we, the engineers, so uniquely positioned to influence and participate…
From Mendel To Medicines: New therapeutics from genetics and genomics
Kennedy Hall, Call AuditoriumThe 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…
From Genes and Genomes to Biology and Health
Kennedy Hall, Call AuditoriumThe 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…
Graduate and Faculty Holiday Celebration
Biotechnology Building, Room G10 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesProductive Writing Strategies and Tools
341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United StatesPre-Registration Required
Winter Pathways to Success Symposium
Biotechnology Building, Room G10 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis 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 StatesThis 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…
Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Program (SMDP) call for 2020 applicants.
Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Program (SMDP) call for 2020 Applicants. SMDP Biotech in San Diego @June 6-10 or SMDP MedTech in Toronto @October 3-7. The application deadline is April 3.…
Orientation
Biotechnology Building, Room G10 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesCongratulations 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 StatesInsider 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…
Networking and Why Every PhD Should Do It – Free Webinar
Beyond the Professoriate is an online resource that helps PhDs build impactful careers. They are offering a free 30 minute webinar to earn how to effectively network for job search…
Your Career, Your Community
100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesAs 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 StatesAs 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 StatesAre 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 StatesWe'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…
How to Get Hired: Advice to PhDs from Hiring Managers – free Webinar
Beyond the Professoriate is a free online resource for PhDs exploring options to build impactful careers. They are offering this free webinar that discusses what hiring managers look for in…
Careers In and Beyond Academia
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesInformation 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 StatesInformation 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 StatesAn 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
WebinarGrab 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 StatesWhat 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…
Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course
This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through…
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 StatesThis 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 StatesAre 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 StatesWe 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…
Elevator Pitch and Networking Tools for International Students and Postdocs
Goldwin Smith Hall G64As international students, do you find it hard to talk about who you are and what you do in school? Have you had trouble building your network beyond your major/department?…
Merck “Synthetic Innovations for Drug Discovery”
Baker Laboratory 119The 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…
Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course
This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through…
Understanding the U.S. Job Market and the Work Authorization
Goldwin Smith Hall G64Excited 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, NYStarting 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…
Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course
This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through…
CV to Resume Workshop
Zoom NY, United StatesThis 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 StatesThis 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 A106Join 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…
5 Things Every Founder Should Know about Social Enterprise
SAI - STEM Advocacy Institute - invites you to join this free and open to the public seminar. Please take a moment to register here: ZOOM
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…
Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course
This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through…
The Sounds of Silence – The role of science in shaping U.S. public policy
WebinarThe role of science in shaping U.S. public policy is being diminished. From environmental laws to healthcare regulations, scientists and other experts are being sidelined from the decision-making process. webinar presented…
Overcoming “Alternative Facts” Advocating for Truth in Science, Society, and Your Startup
WebinarAlthough the term is rooted in politics, “alternative facts” have moved beyond the political arena to weaken and warp decision-making across the economy. Whether spreading misinformation about vaccine safety or…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session – Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies
170 Uris HallThis event is CANCELLED. It will be rescheduled in Fall 2020. Join us for an information session about how we can help you make informed decisions for career choices in…
Sustainable Biodiversity Fellow Lunch – Postponed
300 Rice Hall 200 Rice Hall, Ithaca, NY, United StatesEvent 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…
Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship: A Mindset for Startup Success
WebinarIt’s no secret that most startups fail. Many assume that this is because they were unable to successfully create the product or service that they had in mind. In reality,…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile Workshop
ZoomWe 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
WebinarIn 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…
The New MSL Board Certification: What it Means for You and the MSL Community
WebinarIn response to requests from the Medical Science Liaison community, the MSL Society developed the MSL-BC® - Medical Science Liaison-Board Certification. The goal of the MSL-BC® is to set industry-recognized…
Virtual Chemistry Careers Oriented Webinar Series
ZoomAll graduate students, post-docs and chem majors are welcomed to participate in our Virtual Chemistry Careers Seminar Series. Keynote speaker is Jennifer Novotney, American Chemical Society Congressional Fellow, Office of…
Remote Leadership in Startups and Small Business
ZoomEntrepreneur in Residence Steve Sauer will lead an interactive webinar focused on leading remote teams and how theories and science apply to startups and small businesses. Further discussions will include…
Insights from the National Academies Report on Integrative Learning
WebinarConnecting the Branches: Insights from the National Academies Report on Integrative Learning The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the Alliance for the Arts and Research Universities, and the…
Academic Job Search – Evaluating Positions and Negotiating Offers
WebinarSo you've got the job offer! Now, what do you do? In this workshop, learn what you should consider when beginning negotiations. Also, learn what you can and cannot negotiate…
Reframing Your Job Search
ZoomThis event will be available via Zoom. Please email gradcareers@cornell.edu if you are interested in participating and we will send you a Zoom link. This workshop is structured for PhD…
Entrepreneurship Celebration – CANCELLED
April 16th and 17th, 2020 – CANCELLED This 2-day entrepreneurship conference is conducted annually on the Ithaca campus to bring together more than 700 students, alumni, faculty, staff and community participants. Multiple colleges…
Job Search Strategies (Non-faculty Jobs)
WebinarA job search involves more than just applying to job postings. Successful job searches require planning. You will need to complete four key activities: building a productive network, creating resumes…
Tips for 5 Minute Memorable Research Presentation Pitch
Zoom NY, United StatesThis event will provide tips in creating a memorable research presentation. The learning objectives for the webinar: Given a short presentation, participants will be able to analyze it for specific…
How to Practice for Case Interviews – CGCC Zoom Workshop
ZoomTrying to figure out how to take the first crack at this Case Interview thing? Join us for a 1-hour, hands-on workshop, where we'll guide you through ideas and practices…
Public writing and inclusive teaching workshops
POSTPONED –details to follow– Speaker Dr. David M. Perry is a columnist for Pacific Standard Magazine and a freelance journalist, covering politics, history, education, and disability. Dr. Perry will lead two interactive workshops–open…
Social Media for Scientists
WebinarSocial media for scientists: It may seem like all the cool kids are just doing it, but there are data-supported methods for using social media to talk about your research.…
Transition to Research Independence: Funding and Grantsmanship
ZoomPresented by The New York Academy of Sciences - Science Alliance During this seminar, we will discuss grant writing strategies for the scientific community to have research independence. You will…
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even…
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even…
Creating an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Workshop
ZoomThis event will be available via Zoom. Please email gradcareers@cornell.edu if you are interested in participating and we will send you a Zoom link. We will start with a short…
MSL Board Certification – Why Is It Important?
WebinarThree MSL Leaders Who Helped Develop the MSL Board Certification Discuss Why It's Important. Numerous MSL leaders and experts in certification testing participated in the development of the program. The…
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even…
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even…
Global Online Startup Weekend – COVID-19
Toe the water in entrepreneurship by contributing to working teams for a hands-on startup weekend. Come together with inventors, innovators, developers and anyone with a passion to tackle COVID-19 in…
Essential Leadership Skills for Scientists
WebinarGain leadership skills as a scientist. We will discuss understanding yourself and how you relate to others. Good communication skills and developing your emotional intelligence. Speaker, Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director,…
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even…
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even…
Creating An Employer Ready LinkedIn Workshop
ZoomWe 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…
Creating An Employer Ready LinkedIn Workshop
ZoomWe 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…
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even…
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even…
CV To Resume Workshop
Zoom NY, United StatesThis 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;…