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Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you…
IP and Licensing Fundamentals: How and Why to Safeguard Your Technology
116 Upson Hall 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NYHaving a working knowledge of intellectual property (IP) and licensing is essential for safeguarding your technology and ensuring the long-term success of your commercialization endeavors. The Cornell Engineering Commercialization Fellowship…
Weill Institute Career Workshop Alumni Panel
ZoomJoin the Weill Institute for a chance to hear the tips and tricks of job searching from alumni. Featuring: Alex Batrouni, BERG LLC Melanie Maurer, 23andMe Heather Meyer, Mozza Foods…
Cornell Engineering Luncheon: Leveraging the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
116 Upson Hall 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NYFor engineers looking to explore the commercialization potential of their technology, it can be challenging to know where to turn first. Cornell Engineering and the Entrepreneurs in Residence program offers…
Founder-led Biotech Summit
Virtual Session NY, United StatesFounder-led Biotech Summit is a free online summit that convenes biotech founders, PhDs, scientists, investors and leaders. Taking place Oct 31-Nov. 4. A great way to expand your network to…
Careers for PhDs: UX Research
Zoom NY, United StatesAmong the most rapidly growing and dynamic job sectors in which to apply your doctoral-level research background is the UX (User Experience) domain. PhDs in the humanities and humanistic social…
Careers for PhDs: UX Research
ZoomAmong the most rapidly growing and dynamic job sectors in which to apply your doctoral-level research background is the UX (User Experience) domain. PhDs in the humanities and humanistic social…
Career Path Series: Start-Ups
Zoom NY, United StatesRecently, there has been a surge in start-up spinoffs from academic institutions, creating opportunities for PhD and postdoc fellows to take their research into the commercial space. This rise of…
Financial Literacy
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesOn Monday, Nov. 14th, we will be having an alumnus come to speak to Careers Beyond Academia for anyone who wants to get exposure to Financial Literacy! The session will…
Grow-NY Food & Ag Summit 2022
The Oncenter Convention Center 800 South State St, Syracuse, NY, United StatesThe 2022 Grow-NY Food & Ag Summit is a two-day event showcasing food and ag innovations that have the power to change the path of our industry. The event brings…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you…
Imposter Syndrome, Overwhelm, and Getting Unstuck
WebinarThe Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) is delighted to begin this year’s Women Innovator Initiative (WI2) programming with this webinar from Vanessa Hagerbaumer, CEO of V & CO Coaching &…
Building Backwards to Biotech-Driving Cutting Edge Science to Market
Stocking Hall, Room 148Ever wondered how research makes it out of the lab and to patients? Start-ups, entrepreneurship, and biotechnology are proven methods for bringing novel science off the bench and to the…
Purposeful Industry Careers for PhDs: Learn to network effectively
WebinarMost people have heard about informal interviews, but do you know how impactful they can be? This type of networking, which we will teach in this critical workshop, is the…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
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…
Purposeful Industry Careers for PhDs: Connect with industry experts
WebinarPractice networking and interviewing skills with real industry professionals. This session with ProPhounD will feature round robin discussion sessions with PhDs in industry who work in various roles at an…
Flagship Pioneering Fellowship info session
WebinarWhether your goal is to pursue a career at the intersection of science and business, try something different, or gain exposure to Flagship’s world class network, the Fellows Program offers…
BioCareers: Creating a LinkedIn Profile That Will Enhance Your Career Marketability
WebinarWorking as a professional recruiter in the Life Sciences, Laura Bailey spends a good chunk of each day working on the LinkedIn platform to find top talent. Laura is going…
NYAS Career Path Series: Science Policy
WebinarCareers in science policy exist in a wide variety of settings including government, international, professional associations, academia, industry, lobbying firms, and law firms. Policy influences our lives across various issues…
Job Search Discussion
ZoomThe Job Search Discussion is designed to get graduate students and postdoctoral scholars together to talk about concerns that job seekers share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you…
Ask GFI: Alt Protein Careers
WebinarAre you interested in working in the alternative protein field? Join The Good Food Institute to learn more about what it takes to pursue an academic or industry career in…
CNY Humanities Corridor: Book Publishing Workshops
WebinarScholars from all eleven Central New York (CNY) Humanities Corridor institutions (including Cornell) are invited to sign up for one or both sections of a free Book Publishing Workshop with Laura Portwood-Stacer, Friday, December 16,…
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
OnlineOnline, self-paced training to gain a deeper understanding of Lean and Six Sigma tools within the DMAIC* methodology. Held between December 20, 2022 and January 17, 2023. Read about other…
Job Search Discussion
ZoomThe Job Search Discussion is designed to get graduate students and postdoctoral scholars together to talk about concerns that job seekers share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each…
Preparing for Interviews with Industry
Stocking Hall, Room 148Cornell Institute for Food Systems and Careers Beyond Academia invite you to a brown bag workshop for STEM graduate students and postdocs with Christophe Galopin, Ph.D. ’99, VP Global Sensorial…
PhD level STEM-focused employer networking
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…
Enroll in GRAD 9110 Professional Career Foundations
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…
Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
Zoom NY, United StatesDoes 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…
Grants administration skills/career info
Virtual Session NY, United StatesAre 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.…
Policy Fellowships in NY and NJ State Govt.
Zoom NY, United StatesAre 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?…
Black Entrepreneurs in Training (BET) Community Day
eHub Collegetown 409 College Ave, IthacaThe 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…
CV To Resume Workshop
ZoomThis 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…
SAi forum featuring Martina G. Efeyini
Zoom NY, United StatesJoin 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. …
NYAS Career Path Series: Science Public Relations
WebinarAre 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…
Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
Zoom NY, United StatesDoes 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…
Entrepreneur First lunch and learn, 1:1s
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…
Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile
341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United StatesIn 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…
Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry
WebinarCome 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…
Explore Careers Outside of Academia
ZoomIn 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…
Information Session on the Cornell Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
ZoomLearn 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…
Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry
WebinarCome 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…
NYAS Career Path Series: Intellectual Property & Patent Law
WebinarPatent 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.…
DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Awards Info Sessions
WebinarThinking 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…
Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Programs info session
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…
ASAP Networking Event with Shaughnessy Naughton
224 Weill Hall 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NYCurious 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…
Choate Cocktails & Careers Event
WebinarChoate 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,…
Science and Technology Policy Writing Workshop Series
Zoom NY, United StatesInterested 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…
Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry
WebinarCome 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…
Digital Ag Hackathon Mar. 17-19
Schurman HallDo 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…
PRIME Education: Career Paths in Scientific Writing and MedEd
OnlineAre 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…
Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset for PhDs
116 Upson Hall 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NYAre 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…
Financial Planning 101: How to Grow the Strongest Foundation
G01 Biotech 215 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesAre 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,…
Presenting Your Best Self workshop
224 Weill Hall 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NYJoin 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…
Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
Zoom NY, United StatesDoes 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…
Careers in intellectual property: Meet Eldora Ellison, Ph.D.
Myron Taylor Hall, Room 279 524 College Ave, Ithaca, NY, United StatesJoin 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…
Making the Transition to Industry
Stocking Hall 146 (the PepsiCo Auditorium)Cornell Institute for Food Systems and Careers Beyond Academia invite you to a workshop for STEM graduate students and postdocs with Christophe Galopin, Ph.D. ’99, VP Global Sensorial Experience Technologies,…
Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile
341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United StatesIn 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…
Science and Technology Policy Writing Workshop Series
Zoom NY, United StatesInterested 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…
2023 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
ZoomThree Minute Thesis (3MT) is a competition for doctoral students to develop and showcase their research communication skills. The 2023 final round competition will be held on Thursday, March 30,…
NYAS Career Path Series: Consulting
WebinarA career in Consulting is a lucrative transition for individuals receiving degrees in STEM. Consulting firms value STEM-trained individuals for their critical thinking skills, and their ability to develop strategies…
DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Awards Info Sessions
WebinarThinking 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…
Meet and Greet with Andrew Morse
220 White Hall 123 Central Ave, Ithaca, NY, United StatesJoin Andrew Morse ’96 for an informal “drop-in” session to discuss career opportunities in media and his experience as executive vice president and chief digital officer at CNN and in…
Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile
341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United StatesIn 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…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, 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…
Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
Zoom NY, United StatesDoes 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…
Bring Ideas to Life: Learn about Biotech Entrepreneurship
WebinarWhat does it take to become an entrepreneur in biotech? Join the National Cancer Institute SBIR Development Center on April 27th for a special seminar for Black and African American…
Beyond the Professoriate Online Career Conference
WebinarBeyond the Professoriate's 10th Annual Online Career Conference for PhDs will be held My 1 - 6, 2023. Registration live attendance is free. May 1st through May 5th will feature…
NYAS Career Path Series: Data Analysis
WebinarData practitioners are valuable assets to organizations and decision making. Individuals with knowledge in data analytics utilize several technical tools to manage information and develop a succinct story that supports…
16th Annual NIH Career Symposium – A Virtual Event
WebinarThe NIH Career Symposium highlights the diversity of career choices available to your generation of biomedical researchers. Whether you are a new graduate student, postdoc, or clinical fellow just beginning to consider…
NY Ventures online info session
Have you wondered where you can find matching pre-seed funding for your experiment or prototype? Does New York State invest directly in life sciences startups? Learn the answers to these…
Careers for PhDs: Consulting
WebinarFor a growing number of humanities (and other) PhDs, the field of consulting represents an opportunity to translate their love of and expertise in research into a rewarding career path.…
Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
ZoomDoes 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…
Preparing Scientists for Industry Careers
WebinarThis four-part, free, online career development workshop will provide you with interactive experiences and guidance as you prepare to move beyond academia and pursue your career, and an opportunity to…
ComSciCon-NY-apply by May 8
WebinarCalling all STEM graduate and post-doctoral researchers! The Annual ComSciCon-NY two-day science communication workshop will be held at Cornell University this June 1st and 2nd. The workshop is free to…
Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
ZoomDoes 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…
Become a Patent Examiner
Virtual Session NY, United Stateshosted by the US patent and trademark office (USPTO) Do you want a job that is challenging? The opportunity to work from home nationwide with a flexible schedule? A culture…
The job search process: What companies look for when evaluating talent
WebinarThis webinar from Bio Careers will provide insight on the job search process and discuss what companies look for when evaluating talent. There will be tips on how candidates can…
Thinking of going into investment banking?
WebinarMorgan Stanley is hosting a webinar series for their Asia Internship positions. If you are graduating between October 2024 and July 2025 and looking for internships in 2024 in the…
ASM Networking Session
240 Carpenter Hall 313 Campus Rd, Ithaca, United StatesMeet a member of ASM's Talent Acquisition Programs team and also their Corporate Vice President and Cornell Alum. ASM is focused on attracting Engineering talent across multiple graduate fields: MAE,…
Industry site visit to Corning
Corning Sullivan Park 184 Science Center Drive, Painted Post, NYThanks to a Cornell Engineering and Careers Beyond Academia collaboration with Corning, 15 lucky individuals will be able to tour the Corning Sullivan Park Science & Technology Center Address: Sullivan…
Information Session on Careers with Merck
128 Olin Hall 113 Ho Plaza, Ithaca, NY, United StatesBiologics Process Research and Development (BPR&D) at Merck is looking to hire PhD students who will attain their PhD in 2023 or Post-Docs completing their work in 2023. Relevant fields…
Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
ZoomDoes 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…
Finding Your Research Voice Workshop
August 18 and August 25 (9am-4pm both days, must attend both) Learning to tell a compelling research story can have a significant impact on your career. It can make you…
ProPhounD Workshop – Bringing in PhD talent: Creating a clear path to overcome hiring challenges
Virtual Session NY, United StatesA solution-driven, design-thinking workshop to uncover the biggest hurdles facing employers hiring PhD level talent and PhDs on the job hunt, and redesign the system to bolster this niche workforce. …
Finding Your Research Voice Workshop
August 18 and August 25 (9am-4pm both days, must attend both) Learning to tell a compelling research story can have a significant impact on your career. It can make you…
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Developing Entrepreneurial Mindset
WebinarLearn how to think like a successful startup founder in this introductory workshop. You’ll find out from the experts what it takes to launch a startup that solves real-world problems…
CV To Resume Workshop
ZoomThis 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…
Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
ZoomDoes 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…
Online info session: Cornell Technology Licensing Practicum
The Center for Technology Licensing at Cornell University (CTL) has historically benefited greatly from working with Cornell’s bright, passionate, and creative students whose many contributions have helped CTL translate Cornell’s…
Food Industry Mixer
148 Stocking Hall 411 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NYFree - For all graduate students and Faculty with an interest in food Interdiscplinary Networking: Forge invaluable connections with graduate students and faculty from diverse disciplines all focused on the…
Entrepreneurship Kickoff
eHub Collegetown 409 College Ave, IthacaThe annual Entrepreneurship Kickoff hosted by Entrepreneurship at Cornell will be held September 6, 2023, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at eHub in Collegetown. Open to all members of the Cornell…
ProPhounD Workshop – From Academic Training to Drug Discovery: Where Are They Now?
Virtual Session NY, United StatesHave you ever wondered about the careers of successful postdocs and graduate students who decided not to pursue a career as a professor? Are you interested in learning more about…
Food Systems Career Fair
148 Stocking Hall 411 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NYCornell Institute for Food Systems (CIFS) will host a career fair on Monday, September 11, 2023 in the Stocking Hall Conference Center (Rm. 148). The fair will run 10:00 a.m.…
Live Immune Podcast Recording with Ellen Rothenberg
Lecture Hall 4 Veterinary Education Center 606 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, United StatesInterested in Science Communication? Curious how podcasting works? The Immune podcast will host a conversation with Cornell's A.D. White Professor-at-Large Ellen Rothenberg Tuesday, September 12, 2-3 p.m. Learn about Dr.…
Online University-wide Career Fair Days
Virtual Session NY, United StatesVirtual University-wide Career Fair Days Day 1 - STEM Handshake Registration Day 2 - All Industries Handshake Registration All graduate students are automatically added to Handshake; interested postdocs should contact…
Vaccination Conversations with Scientists General Body Meeting
100 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United Statesin-person in Caldwell 100 or via Zoom Join us to learn about how to volunteer with VaCS to advocate for vaccines through one-on-one conversations with local Tompkins County residents, in…
2023 Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility (CNF) Annual Meeting
Biotechnology Building 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThe 46th CNF Annual Meeting will be a full day with a keynote speaker, many presentations from current CNF users, "anchor" presentations from current CNF principal investigators, and bring back…