PhD level STEM-focused employer networking
2023-01-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
An online opportunity to meet with a wide variety of employers–targeted at PhD students and postdocs. In partnership with Cornell Career Services, please register through Handshake. (for postdocs: please contact Christine Holmes to manually enter your contact info to access Handshake privileges)

Enroll in GRAD 9110 Professional Career Foundations
2023-01-27 10:00 - 12:00
Practical tips to focus a job search, develop strategies to identify a meaningful career and empower you to make an impact. Through discussions, immersive activities and professional networking, participants will hone communication of their strengths and fit to employers’ needs to set themselves apart as top candidates. Enrollment preference given to second- and third-year doctoral students in any discipline. Invest seven Friday mornings for great impact on your career planning. We invite you to join this 1 cr. practicum facilitated by Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia Susi Varvayanis.

Learning outcomes include:

Feel empowered to actively imagine and chart several professional paths beyond the university
Describe pros and cons of several career options and potential match
Have increased confidence to reach out to professionals, ask for advice, and build connections

Enroll in class number 19776. Runs Jan. 27-Mar. 16. In person only in Kennedy Hall 105 @10am to noon on Fridays during the first seven week session. Priority given to 2nd-4th year PhD students–ALL DISCIPLINES WELCOME!

Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
2023-01-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom, NY, United States
Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us online to find out how we can help you get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session. Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on your career search, and specific advice on how to approach your advisor or make a career decision. We’ll exchange tips, tricks, and tools to efficiently explore your options, build your skills and take action to prepare for your future. Feel free to pop in anytime during this hour that suits your schedule. ALL DISCIPLINES WELCOME!
Discussion dates:

Monday, January 30, 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 21, 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 23, 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 26, 9:00 a.m.

Grants administration skills/career info
2023-02-01 08:00 - 2023-02-02 17:00 | Virtual Session, NY, United States
Are you interested in program management, grants management or academic administration? This no-cost online event might be worth tuning in to learn more about NIH funding processes, policies and careers. Whether you are interested in a career in or beyond academia this is an event not to miss! The National Institutes of Health will host this virtual grants conference on February 1 and 2, 2023. You can view the agenda and register for the event here.
Explore the 2023 NIH Grants Conference agenda:

2-days of sessions designed to clarify the NIH grants process and policies, and share tips for grant writing and peer review
25 sessions for new administrators & new investigators on topics from pre- and post-award management to career paths
the opportunity to engage with presenters, administrators, and managers through Q&A and chats with experts and mentors

Explore the 2-day agenda; once registered and logged into the conference site, you are free to view the on-demand library of related resources, and create your personal schedule!
The Exhibit Hall: encounter NIH staff and an abundance of resources located at our NIH Institute, Center, and Special Program booths. Take advantage of the 1:1 Meet the Experts which are 20-minute chats between attendees and NIH staff, designed for more specific research and administrative questions.
The conference is targeted to individuals new to NIH grants and/or looking to better understand the processes and policies behind NIH funding. During the event, experts will share policies, resources, guidance, and case studies. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Michael S. Lauer, NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research.

Policy Fellowships in NY and NJ State Govt.
2023-02-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Zoom, NY, United States
Are you a doctoral-level scientist, engineer, or health professional interested to learn how you can use your technical skills to serve state government and build your career in science policy?
Come learn about policy fellowship opportunities in New York state and New Jersey state governments from the directors and fellows of the NYS Senate Fellowship and the NJ Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship!
REGISTER HERE by Feb. 6 for this online event.
For any questions, please email nysst.policy@gmail.com

Black Entrepreneurs in Training (BET) Community Day
2023-02-11 10:00 - 15:00 | eHub Collegetown, 409 College Ave, Ithaca
The day’s agenda includes a fireside chat with Jehron Petty ’20, the co-founder of BET and founder and CEO of ColorStack, and Jerry Raphael, CFO of the cybersecurity platform Axonius and former CFO of Stack Overflow, in addition to a panel of student entrepreneurs, an entrepreneurship content session, there will also be introductions to entrepreneurship opportunities at Cornell.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with likeminded students — and potential mentors — over a complimentary lunch.
Black Entrepreneurs in Training Community Day
Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | eHub Collegetown Multipurpose Room (S305A)

Register for the event.

Join Black Entrepreneurs in Training (BET) at Cornell for BET Community Day! All students interested in building and strengthening the black entrepreneurship community are welcome.

Register here if you plan to attend!

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CV To Resume Workshop
2023-02-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
This webinar will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your PhD skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate.
This webinar is open to all PhD students and postdocs.
To Register
For more events, please visit gradcareers.cornell.edu.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

SAi forum featuring Martina G. Efeyini
2023-02-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom, NY, United States
Join the monthly SAi forum featuring Martina G. Efeyini, 2021 Science News Civic Science Fellow, as she shares how she uses civic science and journalism to reach Gen Z audiences. The forum will take place Thursday, February 16, 2023, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Join the Zoom session.
Civic Science Fellow project:
Martina is working to help understand how to better engage with young people through science journalism, particularly those historically underrepresented in science, including people of color and those in low-income urban and rural areas.
https://civicsciencefellows.org/fellows/martina-g-efeyini/
About the Speaker:
Martina G. Efeyini is a toxicologist, science communicator, and STEM education advocate. She is passionate about intersecting STEM, communication, and education to make science accessible for the next generation of scientists. She earned her master’s degree in toxicology from St. John’s University and her bachelor’s degree in toxicology from the Pennsylvania State University. Previously, Martina worked for the UMB CURE Scholars Program. There, she was a College and Career Readiness Coordinator, STEM Expo Manager, and Program Assistant. As a science writer, Martina occasionally writes for the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as an alternative career columnist, and has written for various professional scientific societies including the Scientista Foundation, the National Society of Black Engineers, the Society for Women Engineers, and for Mademoiselle Scientist, her STEM digital platform.
https://thenextscientist.com/
https://www.niemanlab.org/2022/12/talk-to-gen-z-theyre-the-experts-of-gen-z/
Twitter: @mefeyini; @mademoisellesci
TikTok: @mademoiselle_scientist

NYAS Career Path Series: Science Public Relations
2023-02-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Webinar
Are you looking for a career that interfaces science, scientific writing, promotion, and public relations? Public Relations is a great opportunity to work with individuals across a range of industry and provide communication strategies to effectively communicate services and products.
The rise in diagnostics, drugs, therapeutics, vaccines, and medical technologies means a greater need for individuals who need to work in the intersection of science, communication, and the healthcare industry. In this webinar, you will learn the roles played by a science PR professional and the skills a graduate or postdoctoral fellow needs to be successful in this field.
Brought to you by the NY Academy of Sciences
To learn about these, join the next Career Path Series on February 16 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EST. This session, like all of the Career Path series, is FREE to Academy members. Cornell membership is accessible to all grad students and postdocs. (Free memberships for Cornell graduate students and postdocs.)
During this panel you will hear about:

Opportunities for individuals to understand how to transition into the role of Public Relations.
What kind of “side-hustles” should one pursue to gain more knowledge and position yourself as a suitable candidate?
What are the challenges to consider when pursuing a career in Public Relations?

REGISTER
The event will be followed by a virtual networking opportunity with the panelists at 6:30 PM.
If you have specific questions you would like the panelists to address during the discussion – please email siyer@nyas.org to incorporate them into this conversation.

Entrepreneur First lunch and learn, 1:1s
2023-02-22 - 2023-02-23 | eHub Kennedy Hall (106b)
Entrepreneur First is the best place in the world to meet a co-founder that can join you to tackle global problems. It’s where ambitious people who know that finding the right partner is more important than the right idea gather. The best of the best exclusively, recruited from all across North America.
For the first time, Entrepreneur First is coming to Ithaca. Alice Bentinck, Co-Founder of Entrepreneur First and Derek Jouppi, a former nanotech founder from Entrepreneur First, are offering to meet PhDs, Masters and undergraduates who will be defending/graduating this year at Cornell. They want to learn about your research and aspirations for founding a startup.
Date: Wednesday, February 22nd and Thursday, February 23rd
Location: Kennedy Hall eHub space on the 1st floor
Schedule: Lunch & Learn 2/23@noon-1pm; 1:1 meetings 2/22 9am-noon or 1:30-4:00pm, 2/23 9am-noon or 1:30-7:30pm
How: Sign up for 30 minute one-on-one sessions and attend lunch for an overview of the possibilities.
REGISTER NOW for the Lunch and Learn Entrepreneur First noon-1 event (please indicate by Feb. 20 whether you will want a lunch so we don’t have wasted food)
Come Prepared: Derek and Alice want to hear about your research and what drives you.
Are you someone who:

Challenges convention?
Has the drive to achieve?
Embraces followership?
Is smart, with clarity of thought?
Has technical knowledge plus applicability or commerciality on your mind?

About the speakers
Alice Bentinck MBE is cofounder and General Partner at Entrepreneur First, a talent investor. Entrepreneur First (EF) was founded in London in 2011 by Matt Clifford and Alice Bentinck to support the world’s most ambitious individuals to build their own tech startups from scratch. EF has $350m+ under management and has built more than 500 startups in across the globe.
She also set up Code First: Girls, a not-for-profit that has taught 5,000+ women to code for free while at university. She advised Prime Minister Cameron at the Northern Future Forum on startup strategy and currently sits on Imperial College’s Computer Science Industrial Liaison Board. Alice previously worked at McKinsey & Company and for the former Prime Minister, Tony Blair, after he left office.
Derek Jouppi, P. Eng, is the former COO & co-founder of Suncayr (2014-2020, the inventors of SPOTMYUV). A nanotechnology engineer by trade, his entrepreneurial journey started in the lab; filing patents, to clinical trials, and developing manufacturing processes. Eventually he turned commercial, specializing in retail sales & e-commerce before Suncayr was acquired by Dig It in late-2020. Some major accomplishments include a granted US patent, selling into 7000+ retail stores including Walmart, CVS, Boots, and 40+ major retail chains, as well as winning over 50+ pitch and technology awards. Listen to Derek’s exit story here.
Hosted by
Life Changing Labs (LCL) Pam Silverstein
Careers Beyond Academia Susi Varvayanis
Email gradcareers@cornell.edu with any questions.

Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile
2023-02-23 12:00 - 13:30 | 341 Caldwell Hall, 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
In person only, held in 341 Caldwell Hall. Sessions limited to 15 people, as it is highly interactive.
Sign up for your preferred date to join Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile on this google sheet
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 on their own profiles and critique others’ –so you will need to bring your own computer. We plan to send out some handy tips to registrants prior to the event if people want to get even more out of the hands-on session.
Due to the interactive nature of this in-person workshop, we will limit the number of participants to 15. So if something comes up after you register, be sure to let us know so we can invite someone else to take your place.
Dates available:
February

Thursday, 2/23 @12-1:30pm

March

Tuesday, 3/28 @11-12:30pm

April

Tuesday, 4/25 @9:30-11am

Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry
2023-02-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
Come learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program , one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry.

WHEN: Feb 28 @ 2 ET, March 8 @ 5 ET, or March 16 @ 7 ET
WHERE: Teams Video Call (link to follow from RSVP)
RSVP: here (you will register here and receive a link to register for a specific date within 24 hours)

The TLDP vision is to develop future leaders of BD’s R&D organization.

The program consists of three successively more challenging assignments (~18 months each) that span multiple businesses and / or locations within BD.
A personalized and dynamic career path is sculpted for each TLDP associate with the influence of senior R&D leaders and your personal skills and interests.

Program Qualifications:

Outstanding Ph.D. graduates with significant leadership experience and technical depth in engineering, life sciences, or natural sciences fields:

Mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, biology, and related fields

Early-stage career (less than 3 years of industry or postdoc experience outside the pursuit of a degree)
Willingness and ability to relocate to different geographic locations
To qualify for this position, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction to duration.

Postdocs and PhD students at all stages are welcome. Application closes March 20th at 11:59 PM PST for the 2023 spring cycle.

Explore Careers Outside of Academia
2023-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
In today’s day and age, more and more postdocs and graduate students are open to the idea of careers beyond academia. Have you ever wondered how to start this transition and what are some things you need to think about before taking action? In this session, we will talk about how to start exploring career options outside of academia and some of the thought-process behind it.
Register to attend.

Information Session on the Cornell Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
2023-03-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Learn about the Three-Minute Thesis competition: history, format, judging, prizes, and how Cornell offers the chance to participate. Organizers will field your questions about competing in an all-virtual competition in Spring 2023.
Register online to attend an information session.

NYAS Career Path Series: Intellectual Property & Patent Law
2023-03-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Webinar
Patent Law is a growing career opportunity for scientists to transition into after obtaining their PhD or after a postdoctoral fellowship and continue to learn the cutting-edge research being developed. As scientific research progresses, the need for scientific input is critical to developing patent applications and supporting the intellectual property needs of scientific organizations and individuals. For graduate or postdoctoral fellows interested in this line of work, a critical understanding of the scientific impact is needed to assess the intellectual merit to pursue a patent. In this webinar, you will learn how other researchers and scientists have transitioned into the patent law and intellectual property space.
Brought to you by the NY Academy of Sciences
Join the next Career Path Series on March 8 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EST. This session, like all of the Career Path series, is FREE to Academy members. Cornell membership is accessible to all grad students and postdocs. (Free memberships for Cornell graduate students and postdocs.)
During this panel you will hear about:

Opportunities for individuals to understand how to transition into the role of intellectual property and patent law
What kind of skills to highlight to be a suitable candidate for such positions
What kind of growth opportunities exist in such a career
How to transition to being a patent lawyer

REGISTER
The event will be followed by a virtual networking opportunity with the panelists at 6:30 PM.
If you have specific questions you would like the panelists to address during the discussion – please email siyer@nyas.org to incorporate them into this conversation.

DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Awards Info Sessions
2023-03-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Thinking of working at a national lab? DOE’s Office of Science is now Accepting Applications for Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Awards

The Office of Science is pleased to announce that the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for the 2023 Solicitation 1 cycle
Applications are due 5pm ET on Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Two workshops will be held to assist with applications:

March 9, 2023, 2pm ET. The first workshop will provide a general overview of the program and the application requirements and will include a time for discussing potential research topics with the program managers. Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItd-2gqTktG8eAM0148p2vN6i8-vHJW_o
April 20, 2023, 2pm ET. The second workshop will guide attendees through the application process, answer general questions, provide guidance on proposal writing, and feature discussions with scientists and former awardees. Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsfuqgpzwsGIZ8jRnEMJ-sOHrwUD20Duc

The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate students’ overall graduate thesis while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the host DOE laboratories
The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to conduct part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national laboratory or facility in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist — with the goal of preparing graduate students for scientific and technical careers critically important to the DOE Office of Science mission
The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate students’ overall doctoral thesis while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the host DOE laboratories
SCGSR is open to current Ph.D. students in qualified graduate programs at accredited U.S. academic institutions, who are conducting their graduate thesis research in targeted areas of importance to the DOE Office of Science

Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Programs info session
2023-03-10 14:00 - 15:00
Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Programs (SMDP) is one year career mentoring program pairs ethnically diverse students (Baccalaureate, Master or Ph.D.) and early career researchers with industry mentors who work at companies in the medical technology, biotechnology and consumer healthcare industries. With their mentors, Scholars attend a 5-day training session to learn about career opportunities in industry and receive career development coaching. They also attend a major industry conference.
The Program Director, Dustielyn Savage will be hosting an SMDP Info Session on March 10th at 2pm ET (11am PST). Students may use this Zoom link to register for the information session: https://icpdprograms-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlce6ppzwsEtEQIX7k1mYxDjXbFkgvWrXK
Cornell affiliated SMDP recipients
Those from the Ithaca campus in contact with Careers Beyond Academia have always been eager to share their experiences concerning the program and application process.
Ithaca PhD:
Christa Heyward
Marysol Luna
Oriana Teran Pumar
Victoria Ortega
Karla Garcia-Martinez
Weill PhD: Josue Barnes
Undergrad Cornell alumni:
Ashley (Christensen) Smith
Joyce Rhoden
Ashley Gleaton
Applications due
by April 7th, 2023

ASAP Networking Event with Shaughnessy Naughton
2023-03-10 14:30 - 15:30 | 224 Weill Hall, 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14853
Curious about what it takes to run for public office as a scientist? Cornell Advancing Science and Policy (ASAP) is hosting an informal networking event with Shaughnessy Naughton (@VoteShaughnessy), the founder of 314 Action and 314 PAC. The event will be held in Weill 224 at 2:30 PM on Friday, March 10th. Register here to let ASAP know you are coming!

Choate Cocktails & Careers Event
2023-03-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Webinar
Choate will host a patent and intellectual property virtual cocktail reception and career exploration event on Tuesday, March 14, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Graduate students and post-docs in Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering are invited to attend.
Meet with Partners, Associates, Patent Agents and Staff Scientists from Choate, and learn how their expertise in science translates into a legal career in Intellectual Property.
Spots are limited. Please contact Kaela Laughlin at klaughlin@choate.com by Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Be sure to confirm your preferred specialty breakout room choice: Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering

Science and Technology Policy Writing Workshop Series
2023-03-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom, NY, United States
Interested in science and technology (S&T) policy writing but don’t know where to start? Join this writing workshop series led by Dr. Deborah D. Stine, founder of the Science and Technology Policy Academy. Dr. Stine has worked on numerous policy issues as the Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors on S&T (PCAST) at the Obama White House, and as a S&T policy specialist with the Congressional Research Service.
Workshop #1: Policy Writing 101: A How-to Guide
March 15, 2023, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. EST
The first workshop will focus on identifying compelling science policy topics, and how to write policy briefs and memos.
Workshop #2: Individualized Feedback Session
March 29, 2023, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. EST
The second workshop will focus on workshopping the writing pieces and receiving individual feedback.
Click on the session title to sign up either individually or as a group interested in NYS science policy! All experience levels are welcome.
Hosted by New York State Science and Technology Policy Network (NYSST), Cornell Advancing Science and Policy (ASAP), University of Rochester Science Policy Initiative, Mount Sinai Science Policy Group
For any questions, please email nysst.policy@gmail.com

Digital Ag Hackathon Mar. 17-19
2023-03-17 08:00 - 2023-03-19 17:00 | Schurman Hall
Do you know you don’t have to be a coder to participate in a hackathon? The ‘hack’ refers to quickly and creatively getting to a viable solution to a pressing problem. A weekend commitment might change your mind that you’d like to work in a fast-paced innovative environment and let future employers know that you have experience solving problems in this way.
Cornell hackathons are inclusive of everyone, psychological safety is of utmost importance, and everyone has a place at our events. All students and postdocs in all fields are encouraged to participate in this competition, which is also a ‘coopetition’ to see how far we can stretch the applications of technology. This event has broad appeal and offers a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with plant scientists, data scientists, engineers, developers, and more in an interdisciplinary team.
Clear your calendar – It’s going down – and you’re invited! Friday, March 17, 2023 at 5:00pm in Schurman Hall

Join us for an unforgettable weekend at the original, the oldest, Digital Ag Hackathon in the world.
🌾 March 17 – 19, 2023 | Schurman Hall 🚜
📅 Event runs Friday 5-9:30pm, Saturday 9am-7:30pm, and Sunday 9am-3pm
We do NOT work all night.
In partnership with Cornell’s Institute for Digital Agriculture and support from 🚛 VM Agritech 🌿 Microsoft 🐄 Bayer 🌦 Tata Institute Corteva 🌱 Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Co 🌰 Hygiena 🐷🐔
🍽Food, 🎁 swag, and 🤝mentorship provided. $8,000 cash prizes. You bring the creativity and energy.
This marks our 5th time organizing this one-of-a kind event. Cornell started it, and it only happens once a year, so don’t miss your chance!
Still unsure? View this Hackathon Video series to experience our hackathon model in mere minutes! Additional videos of each hackathon are available on this playlist.
Don’t miss out on your chance to experience SIGN UP NOW before the waitlist starts. 👉 https://digitalaghackathon.com 👈
This is a fun and inter-disciplinary event meant to provide you real-life experience in forming teams, pitching ideas, problem-solving, public speaking, and networking. All in an environment with tons of support and resources. (Good food, professional mentors, faculty, staff and more all at the ready to support and assist)
ALL STUDENTS, from any degree, any major, any year in school from ANY school, college, or department is absolutely welcome at Cornell hackathons.

More info and to apply

PRIME Education: Career Paths in Scientific Writing and MedEd
2023-03-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Are you a Postdoctoral Fellow or graduating this spring with a PhD in the biomedical sciences? Looking for a remote career where you can apply your scientific expertise and passion for scientific writing? PRIME Education is seeking candidates who are interested in translating science into improved real-world clinical and healthcare outcomes. Come to this information session to learn more and connect with this opportunity!
Join this Zoom room at noon: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/5344975582?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 534 497 5582 Password: [REDACTED]
About PRIME
PRIME Education is a research and education company that advances the science of learning and behavior change among providers, patients, payers, and health ecosystems in order to improve competency, performance, and quality health outcomes. PRIME addresses gaps responsible for variations in care by leveraging real-world data, the latest clinical evidence, and innovative learning models to invoke positive change in health and wellness at the individual, system, and community levels. The scalable and sustainable solutions that PRIME delivers have measurably improved patient care since its founding in 1994.
We invite you to check out our published research at https://primece.com/publications/. In addition to a mission-driven Doing>Talking culture, PRIME offers a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, pregnancy and parental leave, flexible time off, volunteer time off, and fitness reimbursement, as well as employee-focused engagement and education programs, including employee resource groups.
Link to PRIME’s corporate website: https://primece.com/
Link to PRIME’s learner portal with some of our active programs: https://primeinc.org/
Laura Simone, PhD; Executive Director, Scientific Affairs; Pronouns: she/her
C (913) 449-6484
5900 N. Andrews Ave, Suite 802,Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
primece.com I primeinc.org
Now in our 29th year of advancing the science of learning and behavior change
Multi-Year Winner of the ACEhp William Campbell Felch Award (2021, 2019, 2016)
Full List of Awards: primece.com/awards
Publications in Education & Research: primece.com/publications
Recent Press Releases: primece.com/press

Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset for PhDs
2023-03-22 15:30 - 17:00 | 116 Upson Hall, 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NY, 14853
Are you an ambitious Cornell Ph.D. student considering how to maximize the impact of your research? Explore the process of going from a Ph.D. candidate to the founder of a technology company!
During this information session, you will discover how the skills required to conduct scientific research overlap with those required to become an entrepreneur. With an entrepreneurial mindset, you can both support your academic research and solve real-world problems with your discoveries.
You’ll also find out about the many entrepreneurship opportunities at Cornell, whether you’re just testing the waters to keep your options open or are ready to launch a company based on your research. Other Ph.D.s who have already embarked on their entrepreneurial journeys at Cornell will be in attendance to share their experiences.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how leverage your research skills in a new way and bolster your work’s impact — register now!
This event is hosted by Careers Beyond Academia in the Graduate School, the BioEntrepreneurship Initiative, and W.E. Cornell.
Contact:
Questions? Contact we-cornell@cornell.edu.
Accessibility:
Please contact Hope Spithaler (hbs63@cornell.edu) at least five days prior to the event with any accessibility needs.

Financial Planning 101: How to Grow the Strongest Foundation
2023-03-23 10:30 - 11:30 | G01 Biotech, 215 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Are you interested in gaining exposure to the financial strategies and techniques that every person should be confident with in order to set themselves up for long-term success? For example, did you know you can grow your money tax-free?
Join our fun and informative sessions to learn more financial hacks that should be on your radar!
Anticipated Material to be Covered

Building a Budget || Fixed vs Variable
Setting Financial Goals || Savings Plan
Why Invest? || Compounding vs Inflation
How to Invest? || Investment Types
Where to Invest? || Investment Vehicles
Long-Term Protection || Insurances & Employee Benefits

Register now to attend this session LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!
About the Speaker
Chase Wickenheiser, A&S ’19 & Football Alum, is a Financial Advisor with Magnus Financial Group. Chase partners with clients to help them organize their current Financial Picture, advance their future Financial Goals, and motivate them to continually achieve those goals.
Join Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) at noon!
Celebrate Empowerment Month, open to all gender identities, with a series with a keynote, panels and workshops on “Making Yourself Heard in Science”. Join Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia, in Weill Hall 224 in an interactive workshop to personalize your professional tools. Part of the workshop will focus on building and refining your CV/resume and LinkedIn profile. Starting with a short overview presentation with tips on presenting your best self on digital professional platforms, Susi will lead exercises to identify a good tagline and summary. The interactive session will continue with discussion and feedback on your materials. Bring a laptop with your LinkedIn and CV/resume. REGISTER NOW!
Funded by GPSA in collaboration with OISE. Open to the graduate and undergraduate community. Learn more and RSVP here: https://linktr.ee.gwiscornell

Presenting Your Best Self workshop
2023-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 | 224 Weill Hall, 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14853
Join Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) at noon!
Celebrate Empowerment Month, open to all gender identities, with a series with a keynote, panels and workshops on “Making Yourself Heard in Science”. Join Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia, in Weill Hall 224 in an interactive workshop to personalize your professional tools. Part of the workshop will focus on building and refining your CV/resume and LinkedIn profile. Starting with a short overview presentation with tips on presenting your best self on digital professional platforms, Susi will lead exercises to identify a good tagline and summary. The interactive session will continue with discussion and feedback on your materials. Bring a laptop with your LinkedIn and CV/resume. REGISTER NOW!
Funded by GPSA in collaboration with OISE. Open to the graduate and undergraduate community. Learn more and RSVP here: https://linktr.ee.gwiscornell

Careers in intellectual property: Meet Eldora Ellison, Ph.D.
2023-03-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Myron Taylor Hall, Room 279, 524 College Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Join Cornell Alumna & Board of Trustee member Eldora Ellison, who earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology at Cornell, for an engaging conversation about the intersection of science engineering and the law. Dr. Ellison is one of the country’s foremost attorneys in intellectual property (IP) in the biotechnology space. She will discuss her personal path from studying biology at Haverford College and receiving her doctorate at Cornell to earning her J.D. at Georgetown University Law Center. As a partner at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, a premier IP firm in Washington, DC, she will share information about career opportunities at her firm and in the broader IP landscape.
Register to attend.
*Capacity is limited to the first 30 registrants.
