1. Careers Beyond Academia
  2. Events
  3. Careers Beyond Academia

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

Celebrate Summer with Speed Networking

Zoom NY, United States

Join MassMEDIC and MedTech NY for an hour of virtual breakout networking groups! About this Event Celebrate summer with an hour of speed networking! (Tiki drinks and Hawaiian shirts are optional) Where: Zoom (link will be sent 24 hours before) Who: Anyone looking to connect in the Medtech Ecosystem To Register. 

International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion

Zoom

It’s been three months since we started working from home, and the job market/outlook also has been changing. The International Student/Postdoc Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get international students/postdocs who are seeking for jobs together to talk about concerns that all share, and strategize about how to move forward.   During this…

Grow-NY Startup Competition

Grow-NY Startup Competition is accepting applications with a deadline of July 15. Food and agriculture startup businesses will compete to win up to $1 million and receive mentorship and business development support. Visit grow-ny.com details and application form.

Strategies for Securing Early Career Research Funding

This webinar is focused on sharing services, solutions and strategies supporting early-career researchers’ discovery of funding opportunities—how to find them, and how to maximize proposal success. To Register.

Art Science Evening Rendezvous Experiment

Interested in the intersection of Art and Science? Then join the Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences for a D.C. Art Science Evening Rendezvous (DASER) Experiment online on July 16 @ 12 pm to 1 pm ET. Launched in 2011, DASER is a discussion forum providing a snapshot of multidisciplinary projects and fostering…

Beyond the Professoriate: Making the Most of Graduate School

Webinar

Are you just starting your PhD? Or are you in your first few years and Covid-19 has drastically chanced your graduate school experience? Are you trying to get back into a groove and continue your research now that things have changed? Join faculty and recent graduates in this panel on making the most of graduate…

Insight Fellows Fall Application Deadline

Insight Fellows Fall Application Deadlines is July 20. This year will be fully remote. FAQs on the program. The Insight Fellows Program is a seven-week professional training fellowship for graduating students and working professionals looking to transition to thriving careers as data scientists, engineers, and other cutting-edge professionals. Insight takes a unique approach, working closely…

Virtual Career Development Workshop ~ Leadership Alliance National Symposium

Join the Leadership Alliance for  a National Virtual Career Development Workshop on July 25. To Register with password - ASPS3_2020. For more information and agenda. The LANS Career Development Workshop is an opportunity for graduate students and postdocs to learn more about potential career paths, build their professional network, and apply practical advice to the…

Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat

Zoom

We are entering month 5 of working remotely with some labs gradually reopening. Everything has changed a lot, especially on the job front. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session…

Eli Lilly is recruiting

Interested in an industry career? Eli Lilly will hold an info session August 6 at noon Open to all doctoral students and postdocs! Hear a brief corporate overview of Eli Lilly and Company’s vision and values, locations, therapeutic areas of interest, and approved medicines. Presenters Renato Bauer, a Cornell Chemical Biology Interface Program alumnus and Gaying Zhao…

International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion

Zoom

This is the last Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat specific to international student issues for the summer. Things are moving a lot on the job search side as well as the immigration side. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs…

NCFDD: Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors & Collaborators

Webinar

Do you have a reliable and strong network of mentors? Are you struggling to cultivate mentoring relationships? Do you know the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? Are you moving to a new stage of your career and wondering how to find new mentors and sponsors that are appropriate to the next level? If…

Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat

Zoom

This is the last Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat in the summer. If you have more questions about the job search as graduate students or postdocs, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students…

Entrepreneurship Kickoff 2020

The Entrepreneurship at Cornell annual Kick-Off event is open to anyone interested in learning more about entrepreneurship resources at Cornell. Visit the Careers Beyond Academia booth to meet near peer mentors (graduate students, postdocs and alumni) who will share what they have gotten out of the entrepreneurial ecosystem while at Cornell. All undergraduate, graduate students, and…

Job Search Virtual Discussion Group

Zoom

The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared,…

Tell Your Story! Developing Your Presentation’s Design and Message

Zoom

Join us to learn how to design format and develop content for an effective presentation, especially for virtual presentations this year. We’ll provide tips for virtual job talks, conference presentations, and competitions such as the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) and other graduate student research competitions. The primary audiences for this event are graduate students and postdoctoral…

Making Online Presentations Accessible

Zoom

You need to make your online presentations accessible to all participants. Join us to learn how to do just that with guest speaker and communications assistant Katya Hrichak.

Job Search Virtual Discussion Group

Zoom

The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared,…

Presenting Research Effectively at a Distance: Technology and You

Zoom

Think you need help using technology more effectively for presentations, job talks and other virtual academic and professional opportunities. Join the club! And join us for this session to talk about smart and effective use of technology for class, job talks, interviews, and conference presentations. We will focus on preparing a professional digital footprint online,…

Slide Design and Graphics

Zoom

Join us to focus on the important role that well-designed slides and graphics play in effective job talks, teaching and conference presentations. We’ll demonstrate good ones as well as pitfalls to avoid.  Pre-register here.

Get the Most out of Careers Beyond Academia

Zoom NY, United States

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 session on November 2 @ 12:30 pm, November 19 @ 10 am, December 2 @ 11 am or December 9 @ 12 pm ET. Doctoral students and postdocs from all…

How to Approach Professionals in Industry

Zoom

Networking starts with simple connections. Who do you know in industry – not the hiring manager but a former classmate or Cornell alum. This workshop will explore how you can find professional allies, steps to ask for a conversation and tips to utilize connections. To Register A zoom link will be sent to all registrants…

Overcoming Stage Fright and Improving Your Presence

Zoom

Who doesn’t get at least a little nervous when preparing and presenting for audiences of any size when the stakes are high? (No one!) Thinking about a class presentation? A job interview? A presentation at a colloquium or conference? Join us to learn ways to manage nervousness and anxiety about presenting and to develop and…

NYAS-Career Paths in Consulting and Beyond

Consulting is a popular career path that's open to individuals with diverse professional degrees and backgrounds—including those with PhDs in STEM. Consulting provides the opportunity to learn about business strategy and operations in the corporate world, and allows you to use the problem-solving skills you learned as a trainee in Academia while you gain project…

Leadership Insights & Making Tough Decisions

Student Leadership Educators Network (SLEN)

Join the Student Leadership Educators Network (SLEN) for an outstanding panel of Cornell Deans as they discuss and share compelling stories and insights about making tough decisions as leaders. This 'fireside chat' will allow for your questions, submitted in advance by email to gradcareers@cornell.edu or during the session. Leadership Insights and Making Tough Decisions Three of…

Job Search Virtual Discussion Group

Zoom

The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared,…

Transferrable Skills – How to Communicate Your Job Ready Skills to Industry

Zoom

The workshop will identify the skills that hiring managers are seeking and work with YOU to identify the skills you already possess. The workshop will explore ways to effectively communicate skills and training to industry (non-profits, business, government, think tanks and more!) This workshop will teach you how to recognize the difference between technical skills,…

Get the Most out of Careers Beyond Academia

Zoom NY, United States

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 on November 19 @ 10 am, December 2 @ 11 am or December 9 @ 12 pm ET. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines…

Extending the Reach of Your Research

Zoom

Better understand how to design experiments for developing new devices, diagnostics, or drugs. Whether you are looking for potential industry collaborations or targeting industry as a career option, it is important to know what key questions are addressed in industry compared to academia. This working group is intended for participants to discuss how to better…

Get the Most out of Careers Beyond Academia

Zoom NY, United States

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 on December 2 @ 11 am or December 9 @ 12 pm ET. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share…

Create an Employer Ready LinkedIn Profile

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 receive feedback. We will email a worksheet and the zoom link the day prior to the event. To Register. Accessibility Requests We strive to make…

International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion

Zoom

The International Students/Postdocs Job Search Virtual Chat is designed to get international students/postdocs who are seeking for jobs together to talk about questions and concerns that all share, and strategize about how to move forward. During this session, we will first have a brief introduction of all the career and immigration staff present, and then…

Get the Most out of Careers Beyond Academia

Zoom NY, United States

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 on December 9 @ 12 pm ET. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive…

Careers In.. Data Analysis

Come hear about the creative work done by professionals in core facilities who are responsible for collecting, processing, and maintaining samples for research and other purposes. Speakers are from Humanities and STEM fields who do critical work that allow their respective organizations and units to thrive. Find out how data analysis careers are essential for…

Advanced LinkedIn Profile Workshop and Discussion

Zoom

This is an advanced level workshop. Prerequisite would be the Create Your LinkedIn Profile. In this advanced workshop we will exchange feedback and keywords. Share your profile and expand the body to highlight your transferrable skills for your professional future. Each participant should have a basic profile they are willing to share. To Register. A…

How to Start Your Industry Job Search

Zoom

This workshop is for PhD students and postdocs that are exploring opportunities in industry – NGOs, government, businesses and more. The workshops answers basic questions, explores Cornell resources and discusses steps you can take right now – whether you are just beginning your Cornell journey, going on the job market or simultaneously job hunting in…

Adopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset

Zoom

This session will explore how an entrepreneurial mindset can help you in any profession, and why employers seek people who embrace this mindset. We will define some qualities that will help you thrive in any professional environment and self-assess whether you are an entrepreneur. Many PhD graduates have gone on to discover fulfilling roles in…

LinkedIn for Beginners: Create an Employer Ready Profile

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 receive feedback. We will email a worksheet and the zoom link the day prior to the event. To Register. Accessibility Requests We strive to make…

Flagship Fellowship Information Session

Zoom

Flagship is a venture capital firm dedicated to life science innovation. We perform our own R&D in the Flagship Labs, and we created over 100 companies (including Moderna) in the past 18 years. The 2021 Fellows Program is a 12-week paid fellowship sponsored over the summer at Flagship’s offices in Cambridge, MA. The fellowship is…

Pathways to Success Symposium: Getting Your Foot in the Door

Getting Your Foot in the Door Presented by Careers Beyond Academia Join us for a panel discussion with alumni and other professionals who will share how they got their foot in the door to explore unexpected pathways for their career success. This discussion will also include an exploration of some of the key resources, strategies,…

Frame Yourself as a Top Job Candidate

Zoom

This workshop is structured for PhD students and Postdocs entering the Industry market. We will focus on career options, strategies and techniques to explore career options in industry, non-profit and government. Ever wonder what skills transfer? Or if you could be a consultant? Bring a job advertisement for your Dream Job, computer and spirit of…

Information Session on the Three Minute Thesis (3MT)

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 2021.

Careers in… Librarianship

Zoom

Learn about different types of industry careers in Libraries. Come join this panel discussion and interactive networking session with professionals. The speakers will share their advice, pros and cons of working in this environment, educational/experience requirements and how they transitioned into this field. Come armed with your own questions which will be discussed throughout the…

Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia

Zoom NY, United States

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. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on…

Sculpting Your Career

Zoom

Join Careers Beyond Academia for an interactive workshop to identify opportunities and activities to expand your resume, gain experience and grow your network. Discussion about how to potentially create activities, expand writing and explore experiences.  To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to…

Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia

Zoom

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. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on…

How to Approach Professionals in Industry

Zoom

Networking starts with simple connections. Who do you know in industry – not the hiring manager but a former classmate or Cornell alum. This workshop will explore how you can find professional allies, steps to ask for a conversation and tips to utilize connections. To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible…

Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia

Zoom NY, United States

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. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on…

Starting Your Job Search in Industry

Zoom

This workshop is for PhD students and postdocs that are exploring opportunities in industry – NGOs, government, businesses and more. The workshops answers basic questions, explores Cornell resources and discusses steps you can take right now – whether you are just beginning your Cornell journey, going on the job market or simultaneously job hunting in…

Transferrable Skills – How to Communicate Your Job Ready Skills to Industry

Zoom

The workshop will identify the skills that hiring managers are seeking and work with YOU to identify the skills you already possess. The workshop will explore ways to effectively communicate skills and training to industry (non-profits, business, government, think tanks and more!) This workshop will teach you how to recognize the difference between technical skills,…

Engineering and Scientific Consulting Careers

Ph.D. Recruitment Event At Exponent, we work on many of the most challenging and prominent engineering and scientific problems in the world. If you are a Ph.D. candidate with strong communication skills, are motivated to learn on the job, and have a desire to apply your education in unexpected and innovative ways, Exponent will be…

Opportunities for Public Communication of Science

Join us for a panel of speakers who will share the diverse ways in which they communicate science to public audiences. The time on March 5 is 4:30-6:30pm, with the virtual happy hour and informal discussion beginning at 6pm. Panelists: Julia Nolte, PhD student in Human Development at Cornell. An alum of this course just…

Diverse perspectives on leadership

March 8, at 9-10:30am Diverse perspectives on leadership with Melanie Abreu, Cassandra Victoria Innocent and Elvis Cao Come prepared with questions and get ready to engage in discussion with alumni and student leaders who will share their perspectives on what they have learned about leadership at Cornell. Innocent, CV Abreu, M Cao XE Join the Zoom Meeting.…

Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia

Zoom NY, United States

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. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on…

2021 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Zoom

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a competition for doctoral students to develop and showcase their research communication skills. Cornell’s 2021 3MT final round competition will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Register to attend and you can vote on the People’s Choice Award Winner from among the eight finalists! 3MT challenges research degree students…

Job Search Virtual Discussion Group

Zoom

The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared,…

Test Driving Career Options

Zoom

Please join Careers Beyond Academia for a workshop designed for PhDs and Postdocs from all disciplines to explore options to expand their resumes and networks in industry, NGOs, government and more. This workshop will help you explore  different pathways and rule in — and rule out options! To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make…

Wondering how to make data visually exciting and what tools to use?

Zoom

Then join us for the Data Visualization Toolkit webinar. Presenters will share good and bad examples, as well as discuss why these concrete skills and tools would be useful in your work. PhD students on Careers Beyond Academia Advisory Board –  Cassi Wattenburger, Soil and Crop Sciences and Conrad Smart, Physics will present the webinar.…

Women Innovators Initiative (WI2): Running a Startup

According to the Silicon Valley Bank report , 28% of U.S. startups have a female founder and only 14% have a female CEO. While venture capital is their most likely next source of funding regardless of the gender makeup of the founding team, the startups with a female founder are slightly less likely to rely…

Appreciative Inquiry for positive leadership and social change

Brought to you in partnership by Dyson's Leadership by Design, CALS, SLEN, and Graduate School Careers Beyond Academia. David Cooperrider Appreciative Inquiry for leadership and positive change: an awakening The workshop is open to faculty, staff and students. Join by Zoom. Please note this is a new link from the one we advertised previously. Dr.…

Learn from a Scientist about Drafting Legislation

with Dr. Drew Harvell, Cornell Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. RSVP here. Learn about how scientists can help draft legislation! Cornell Professor Dr. Drew Harvell has a wealth of experience in advocacy and policy work in addition to her science. Dr. Drew Harvell is Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University and…

Tell Your Story – How to Translate Your PhD Education to Research in Industry

Zoom

Wondering how to use business lingo and what industry is looking for in a PhD job candidate? We can help! Join us at this workshop to learn what employers are looking for and how you can illustrate your transferrable skills from earning your PhD. We will also work with you to translate your research into…

Turning Biology into Billions. Twice.

A Cornell Entrepreneur Network and Entrepreneurship at Cornell production. Serial Entrepreneur, Dr. Leslie Leinwand ’72 LIVE From Cornell to Colorado to Cofounder to Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Leslie Leinwand '72 has a fascinating story that she'll share with us LIVE on April 8th. Hear how this molecular, cellular, and developmental biologist founded multiple companies, two…

Fireside Chat with Petri Bio – Identifying Opportunities for PhDs in Life Sciences, Food, and Agriculture Startups

Co-sponsored by Careers Beyond Academia, eShip at Cornell, and the Cornell Institute for Food Systems Institute Partnership Program. Please join us for a Fireside Chat with Petri Bio, a formation-stage venture capital firm focused on companies at the intersection of biology and engineering, with deep experience developing ideas into successful companies across human health and…

Workshop about Public Writing with David M. Perry

Sponsored by:  Historians are writers! (HAW!), Cornell's History Department and Careers Beyond Academia There’s no such thing as the Ivory Tower. Colleges and universities are not isolated enclaves, and they probably never were. Public engagement is an essential part of the core mission of higher education. But how do we reach the public? This age…

Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile

We will start with a short overview presentation with LinkedIn tips, exercises to identify a good tagline, summary discussion and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact…

Let’s Talk about Mentoring at Cornell

Co-sponsored by: CALS: Office of Academic Programs, Office of Student Services, & School of Integrative Plant Science; Graduate School: Careers Beyond Academia; and the Office of Engagement Initiatives. Are you a mentor? Do you support student mentors?  This event might be for you. Join the conversation to talk about mentoring at Cornell. Our goals for…

Science Communication workshop

COMM 5660 (1 cr. B. Lewenstein, course #13779) A weekend workshop offered fall and spring that trains researchers in the sciences (including natural sciences, engineering, experimental social sciences, etc.) to communicate effectively with non-scientists such as policymakers, political stakeholders, the media, and the general public. Training activities may include role-play, reading/discussion, writing press releases and other…

Science Communication workshop

COMM 5660 (1 cr. B. Lewenstein, course #13779) A weekend workshop offered fall and spring that trains researchers in the sciences (including natural sciences, engineering, experimental social sciences, etc.) to communicate effectively with non-scientists such as policymakers, political stakeholders, the media, and the general public. Training activities may include role-play, reading/discussion, writing press releases and other…

Job Search Virtual Monthly Discussion

Zoom

The Job Search Virtual Monthly Discussion is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration within and beyond academia. After…

Interviewing 101: The Lingo, The Process and The Options

Join us to explore the fundamentals of interviewing in industry (government, NGO, think tanks, for profits.) This workshop will present an overview of interviews, types of interviews you may encounter and advice on how to articulate your research and PhD work into professional experience. To Register   Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events…

Careers in Data Visualization – Panel Discussion

Zoom

The professionals on this panel will share insights into the growing field of Data Visualization. This skill  is a useful communication tool as professionals in organizations across the globe are faced with the challenge of large data sets of  numbers and the need to present them in a way that makes them easy to understand.…

Network at the NIH Career Symposium May 3-7

In 2021- the NIH Career Symposium will run from May 3 to May 7 and highlights the diversity of career choices available to your generation of biomedical researchers. Whether you are just beginning to consider career options or a senior student/fellow ready to look for a job, the NIH Career Symposium is for you.  All…

Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile

We will start with a short overview presentation with LinkedIn tips, exercises to identify a good tagline, summary discussion and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact…

PhD alumni discuss patent law careers

Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology alumni discuss their patent law careers Elysa Goldberg Amanda Murphy   4-5pm: OPEN TO ALL!  Join an informal "Fireside Chat" on careers in patent law by two former BMCB students. Elysa Goldberg was in Bill Brown’s cell biology lab and Amanda (Dalton) Murphy was in Volker Vogt's virology lab. Both…