Careers Beyond Academia

A Talk with John Howard
2019-10-21 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Mann Library, Room 102, 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, New York, 14853
Hear about the inner workings of the state government and the role of scientific evidence in policy making, plus how researchers can be involved in decision making in NYS.
No need for registration! For any special arrangements required to attend, please contact Kara Fikrig at kmf227@cornell.edu. Funded by GPSAFC. Open to the Graduate Community.

Organized by Advancing Science And Policy (ASAP) Cornell University
from his website:
On July 19, 2019, John B. Howard was appointed Commissioner of the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission), his term runs through February 1, 2024. Mr. Howard brings over 37 years of New York State service, serving in various roles in the Legislature and Executive branches, with vast experience in the energy sector to the Commission. At the New York Power Authority, he was responsible for monitoring relevant activities at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Environmental Conservation and the Commission. He served as Executive Deputy Director at the New York State Consumer Protection Board where he oversaw the Board’s utility intervention filings to the Commission, FERC and the Federal Communications Commission. He was also responsible for the Board’s consumer advocacy and public outreach programs.
As Executive Director for then Member of Assembly Paul D. Tonko, Chair of the Assembly Energy Committee he developed and led the Chairman’s program in energy policy and legislation including low cost energy programs, electric deregulation, authority reform and energy taxes. Mr. Howard served as Deputy Chief of Staff to then Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo where he developed and oversaw implementation of the Attorney General’s Community Partnership Initiative and worked on the Attorney Generals’ Wind Energy Industry initiative.
Since 2011 he served as Director of Chamber Operations to Governor Cuomo where he was responsible for the execution of Governor Cuomo’s public appearances across the State, requiring detailed knowledge of the Governor’s policy initiatives, New York’s geo-politics, including Federal, State and local officials as well as every State agency and authority.
On September 23, 2019 Commissioner Howard was appointed as member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ Subcommittee on Nuclear Issues-Waste Disposal.
Commissioner Howard received Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and resides in Duanesburg, New York.

Frame Yourself - How to Present Yourself as an Ideal Job Candidate
2019-10-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Big Red Barn, Sciences Drive, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
An informational workshop to help Ph.D. students and postdocs frame themselves as ideal job candidates. Workshop includes defining your brand (marketing terminology that refers to your identifiable skills and expertise,) transferrable skills, keywords, and a chance to share what future workshops would help you interview for your ideal job. Workshop will be 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm and the event will end with a mixer, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm with light refreshments served.

Baptism by fire: Oh I mean a systematic approach to talking good
2019-10-22 15:30 - 17:30 | 201 Stocking Hall, 411 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Science is so much more than lab tests, experiments and analysis – it’s about our ability to resonate with peers, media, decision makers, industry, and the public. Perhaps more than ever, communicating our science effectively and succinctly can be the difference between making an impact vs. missing opportunities to make the world a better place. This workshop will focus on science communication – drawing from lessons learned and hands-on training opportunities. Case studies, data on communication, and the “message box” will be discussed, all in a highly participatory and interactive way. All fields are welcome — from novices to experts — and be prepared to be an active participant!
Dr. Ben Houlton is the Director of the John Muir Institute of the Environment at the University of California. This two-hour workshop for graduate students and post docs will focus on science communication and being an effective scientist in the 21st century.
To register please contact Jed Sparks jps66@cornell.edu
Hosted by Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Careers Beyond Academia/BEST. See more events here

ASAP Collaborative Science Policy Work Sessions
2019-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | 100 Mann Library, 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
We started Cornell ASAP’s contribution to the NSPN 2020 Election Initiative with two meta-reviews:

Regulating Genetic Modification Technology Outside Healthcare, and
Coastal Flooding and Resilience.

We modeled our efforts on NSPN’s recently published reports, which can be found here, but there’s still a long way to go! To that end, we have scheduled two additional events:

Tuesday, 10/8 at 6-9 pm to finalize our reports and prepare for external collaborations in the future.
Wednesday, 10/23 at 6-9 pm to launch our advocacy efforts in these areas.

Both meetings will be held in Room 100 Mann Library.
Please RSVP with the following link: 10/23 work session RSVP.
Anyone is welcome to join the collaboration for as much or as little time as they can spare; no problem if you couldn’t attend the previous event.
Feel free to contact Andy Sanchez (aps268) with any questions, and don’t forget to sign up for the 2019 NSPN Symposium, with our 50% registration discount code: 2019NSPSMD!
About Advancing Science And Policy (ASAP)
Cornell Advancing Science and Policy (ASAP) is a group of graduate students, postdocs, and faculty interested in the intersection of science and policy. We engage our members in the policymaking process and educate the public about the role of scientific input in advancing society.
Visit the ASAP website and connect via ASAP Facebook page or email cornellasap@gmail.com

Democracy, Today: Fake News, Social Networks, and Algorithms (David Lazer, Northeastern)
2019-10-24 16:30 - 18:30 | Statler Auditorium
The 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, and is co-director for the NULab for Texts, Maps, and Networks.
The talk will discuss the informational and social logics of the Internet – What is our democracy, today? For more details about this free lecture click this link.

Networking at Rev: Go solo or grow your team?
2019-10-24 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca, 314 E State St, Ithaca, NY
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Want to know what entrepreneurs do and think about? Come to this evening of networking to find out. Grad students and postdocs in all disciplines are welcome.
As startups gain customers and identify new markets, the burning question is ever-present—Is it time to hire? Hiring too early can crush cash-strapped startups and hiring too late could mean lost revenue. Learn from investors and startup founders on when, who, and how to make hiring successful.
All are welcome to network, hear pitches, and engage with a panel of investors and entrepreneurs focused on the issues facing startups as they grow. Complimentary food and drink will be served.
