Careers Beyond Academia

Leveraging Alternatives to Animal Models to Transform Drug Development
2024-05-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
The Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) at Weill Cornell is pleased to present the next in the CTL@WCM Special Panel Series.
A new generation of non-animal model systems are coming to the forefront of drug development, including organoid, chip-based, and in silico platforms. These cutting-edge technologies are gaining increasing scientific, commercial, and regulatory acceptance, accelerated by the passage of the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 in 2022. But just how far can these systems go in displacing animals, and what commercial and regulatory challenges stand in their path? Join us as we convene a panel of experts in alternative model systems to discuss their changing role in science and business.
Register to attend this webinar.

Upstate New York Microphysiological Systems Symposium 2024
2024-06-03 09:00 - 17:30 | Robert B. Goergen Hall, 480 Intercampus Dr, Rochester, NY, 14620, United States
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester and the Microphysiological Systems (MPS) Network group will host the inaugural Upstate New York MPS Symposium (UNY-MPSS 2024) on June 3rd, 2024 at the UR campus.
Event Highlights:

Advancements in 3D cultures, organoids, and MPS for in vitro disease/tissue modeling and drug discovery
Faculty and trainee talks, an alumni insight presentations, clinical and outreach, workshops, and poster presentations
Networking with SIMPore Inc., Emulate Inc., and ALine Inc representatives

Featured Speakers:

Dr. Benjamin Miller, Professor, Department of Dermatology and Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester
Dr. Vinay Abhyankar, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT
Dr. Gretchen Mahler, Professor, Biomedical Engineering Department, Interim Dean of the Graduate School, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Dr. Travis Block, UR Alumni, Founder, and Partner at Et Al BioCapital

Register and submit your abstract through the external event link! https://linktr.ee/unympss2024

Abstract and registration deadline: May 3rd, 2024
Registration is free and includes breakfast and lunch
Outstanding abstracts will be selected for podium presentations and awards
Abstract requirement can be found in the provided link

About MPS Network:
The MPS Network provides peer support and professional development for rising MPS researchers at UR and RIT. For any questions, please contact Azmeer Sharipol (msharipo@ur.rochester.edu) or Kevin Ling (kling4@ur.rochester.edu). Consider joining our mailing list!

Pathways to Success Symposium
2024-06-04 09:30 - 16:30 | 148 Stocking Hall, 411 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14853
Pathways to Success is the Graduate School’s framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers.
The Summer P2S Symposium is a professional development opportunity for doctoral, professional degree, and research master’s students and postdoctoral scholars that will provide participants with information and tools useful for their time at Cornell and beyond. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered on the symposium day.
For more information on speakers, visit the Pathways to Success Symposium webpage
Register now to attend.

SBIR/STTR Workshop: Application Process & Funding Options for Startups (NYC)
2024-07-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Weill Cornell Medicine BioVenture eLab, 1157 York Ave, New York, NY, 10065, United States
Wondering how to secure non-dilutive funding to take your startup to the next level?
Join Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement, the Weill Cornell Medicine BioVenture eLab, and Kirk Macolini, President of InteliSpark, LLC, for this in-person workshop providing insights into the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) application process. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with a member of the InteliSpark team for a free 30-minute consultation at 12:30 p.m. ET.
During the workshop, Macolini will share an overview of the SBIR/STTR programs, discuss eligibility requirements, and tell you how to use SBIR/STTR to enhance your company’s value. He’ll also answer questions regarding:

Writing and submitting a successful SBIR/STTR proposal
Locating additional non-dilutive funding sources
Applying to the SBIR/STTR Assistance Program, which can help eligible companies, based in upstate New York, hire a qualified grant writing consultant to help them develop a proposal

This event is free and open to the public. If interested in a 1:1 consultation, please indicate your availability on the RSVP form and a member of the SBIR/STTR Assistance Program team will reach out confirming your appointment. Space is limited – register to reserve your spot.

Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
2024-08-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
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!

Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator Demo Day (NYC)
2024-08-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Cornell NYC ILR Conference Center, 570 Lexington Ave 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10022, United States
Join the 2024 Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator (JSSA) companies as they pitch their business ideas and share their progress made over the course of the 10-week summer program. Attendees with learn about the MBA students’ new product ideas, as well as how they plan to scale them for market.
The pitches will be followed by networking with the cohort of entrepreneurs over complimentary bites and beverages. The event is free and open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. Please register if you plan to attend.

NSF I-Corps Information Session
2024-08-13 12:00 - 12:45 | Virtual Session, NY, United States
Are you a STEM researcher interested in translating your technology innovation to impact? The National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program can provide you with entrepreneurial training, mentoring, and up to $50,000 in funding for customer discovery.
Hosted by the Interior Northeast I-Corps Hub (IN I-Corps), the virtual NSF I-Corps Information Session on Tuesday, August 13 (12:00 – 12:45 p.m. ET) is designed for busy graduate students, postdocs, and faculty interested in learning more about I-Corps regional and national programming. I-Corps instructors and alumni will be in attendance to share their experiences and answer questions.
The NSF created I-Corps (Innovation Corps) to bridge the gap between fundamental research discoveries in science and engineering and the commercialization of technologies, products, and processes with the potential to benefit society.
Register: https://bit.ly/I-Corps-Aug24

Finding Your Research Voice workshop
2024-08-19, 2024-08-20 | Clark Hall 247
Two days August 19 & 20 (9am-4pm both days, must attend both)

Register now before August 9
Complete the online registration form to hold a spot on the roster. To confirm a spot in the workshop, submit your video link as directed below in step 2; it will serve as your confirmation of attending both days of the workshop. Questions can be directed via email to: sv27@cornell.edu.
Location will be face-to-face in Clark Hall 247 on Monday August 19 and Tuesday August 20. Sessions are only held in person and participants must commit to attending both full days. If you were to pay professionals for this kind of training after leaving Cornell, registration would be at least $500-$1,000. Thanks to sponsorship by Cornell Graduate School’s Careers Beyond Academia, the cost to you is nothing!
Location will be on central campus in Clark Hall 247. Lunch will be provided both days thanks to the continued support of our partners in Cornell’s Technology Licensing Office.
About the workshop

Learning to tell a compelling research story can have a significant impact on your career. It can make you stand out at professional conferences, pitch competitions, on the job market, or during an ideal networking opportunity. It is easy to tell a research story badly. We provide specific presentation ideas and field tested exercises that will help you improve your talk. Once you’ve learned how to create a dynamic live performance of your research story, you may come to enjoy presenting in public.
This workshop will intensively work your own research presentation and hone your engaging story through a core message. We incorporate theatrical/improv techniques and video feedback to improve your use of body, voice, gesture and to capture wording that resonates with your audience. These workshops have led to a published book that summarizes the exercises and serves as a step-by-step guide to Finding Your Research Voice – Storytelling and Theatre Skills for Bringing Your Presentation to Life. It is fully accessible through the Cornell Library System.

“There are faculty who give terrible talks, and some who make captivating, engaging talks. I want to be in the latter category. That’s why I signed up for this workshop.”–Benjamin Rosche, PhD student, Sociology”
This opportunity is open to PhD students and postdocs in all disciplines, with priority given to those who are ready to present their research. Time: 9 am to 4 pm Monday Aug. 19 and Tuesday Aug. 20, with an hour lunch break. You must attend both sessions. Due to the intensive, personalized, mentored interactions during the workshop, participation numbers are limited.
This two-day workshop is designed for any grad student or postdoc in the social sciences, STEM, humanities and arts disciplines interested in an immersion to improve their research communication skills.
“We were an image-oriented species way before development of the written word. The way we include pictures in our presentations can determine if a story will bring us together.”–Itai Cohen, Professor, Physics
Learning outcomes for Finding Your Research Voice:
Creating a Core Message
Applying the Dramatic Arc
Connecting with Your Audience
Expressing Passion for Your Research
Finding a Great Beginning
Chaptering Your Story
Signaling the End
Improving Your Voice
Controlling Your Body Language
Incorporating Gesture Effectively
In advance of the workshop:

Record your 10 minute research talk draft and upload it to YouTube (if you have a previously recorded talk that’s fine, just the first 10 minutes will be viewed). Don’t worry about professional quality, it can be done informally on your computer with Zoom. Make sure the audio can be heard. Ideally your slides are visible and so are you as you speak. Your 10 minute talk should cover something you would present at a conference, perhaps in a longer format. An hour long talk is often comprised of three separate but linked 10 minute talks. Choose the research/scholarly/business idea that you are most passionate about as the subject for your talk. Make sure you do not disclose any proprietary information (hopefully you consider this with every talk).
Send the video link before August 9 to confirm your attendance to Itai Cohen (itai.cohen@cornell.edu) and Susi Varvayanis (sv27@cornell.edu). Prior to the workshop we will review your talk, speak generically about what we see during the workshop, and offer you concrete tips for improvement individually. This is an essential way you will get the most out of this workshop! Please honor this deadline so we have sufficient time to review all submissions.
Draft a 1 minute (approximate) Elevator Pitch of your core research message to bring to the workshop. We will use your Elevator Pitch to hone your core message and to work on your performance skills. It should include who you are, what you do, what you’ve found, and why it is important. This is a short persuasive speech about you and your work. It should last no longer than an elevator ride (30 seconds to 2 minutes) and should be carefully crafted to maximize both information and interest during short encounters with important contacts. An elevator pitch is a 3-4 sentence summary of the main point of your talk. Briefly:

Identify the problem and why it is so important
Explain why this has not yet been solved
Explain how you will solve and why you are the person to do it

Facilitated by:
Itai Cohen, Professor of Physics
Cornell University
http://cohengroup.lassp.cornell.edu
itai.cohen@cornell.edu 617-304-2131

Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director
Careers Beyond Academia
Cornell University Graduate School
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 sufficiently in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Entrepreneurship Kickoff 2024
2024-09-05 16:30 - 18:30 | eHub Collegetown, 409 College Ave, Ithaca
An event open to all members of the Cornell community during which you will:

Receive an overview of the rapidly growing Entrepreneurship at Cornell ecosystem
Watch a selection of eLab applicants’ pitches
Interact with live representatives from over 20 academic and entrepreneurship programs
Connect with other students interested in developing entrepreneurial skills and doing eship

Learn more

Building a Better Biotech Company: the story of Regeneron
2024-09-06 13:30 - 17:00 | Lecture Hall 4 Veterinary Education Center, 606 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Biomedical & Biological Sciences PhD Program
Douglas D. McGregor Research Lecture & 3MT Competition
Friday, September 6, 2024, 1:30pm to 5:00pm
CVM-LH4
RSVP HERE https://tinyurl.com/yd2tbn4u
Schedule of events:
1:30-2:15pm Keynote lecture: Journey Through Science
Dr. George Yancopoulos, MD, PhD, Regeneron Board Co-Chair, President and Chief Scientific Officer
Yarnell Lecture Hall (CVM LH-4)
2:15-2:45pm Three Minute Thesis Competition
2:45-3:30pm Douglas D. McGregor research lecture
Dr. George Yancopoulos
3:30-3:45pm Q&A and 3MT Winner Announcement
Dr. George Yancopoulos
3:45-5pm Reception
Takoda’s Run Atrium, CVM

Science Policy Discussion with Mark Bayer, hosted by ASAP
2024-09-06 16:30 - 18:00 | 226 Weill Hall, 237 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Are you a STEM graduate student or postdoc interested in science policy?
For the inaugural event of the year, the Cornell Advancing Science and Policy Club (ASAP) will be hosting science communication educator and former Congressional Chief of Staff Mark Bayer to discuss misinformation, strategies to advocate for scientifically informed policy, and insights on the recent SCOTUS Chevron decision. Join in on:
September 6th at 4:30 p.m. in Weill Hall 226. A social reception will follow. Light refreshments will be provided.
No prior science policy knowledge required!
Click here for more info and to register.
About ASAP
Cornell Advancing Science And Policy Club (ASAP) is a student-run non-partisan group that connects STEM graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other members of the Cornell community with science policy on and off campus. We strive to provide opportunities to engage with decision making, meet other policy-interested scientists, communicate science, and learn about careers in science policy.
Please feel free to reach out to eks88@cornell.edu or ibd5@cornell.edu with any questions or ideas about this upcoming semester. Additionally, we will soon be sharing more info about other upcoming events!
Isako, Emma, and Kara
ASAP E-Board

SBIR/STTR Workshop: Application Process & Funding Options for Startups
2024-09-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Ready to secure non-dilutive funding to take your startup to the next level?
Join Kirk Macolini, President of InteliSpark, LLC, for this virtual workshop providing insights into the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) application process and how to find other non-dilutive funding sources. During the workshop, Macolini will discuss and answer questions regarding:

Writing and submitting a successful SBIR/STTR proposal
Identifying strategies for making your SBIR/STTR proposal more competitive
Applying to the SBIR/STTR Assistance Program, which can help eligible companies, based in New York state, hire a qualified grant writing consultant to help them develop a proposal

Upon registering, participants will receive access to the SBIR/STTR video series, a set of short videos containing valuable background information, which they are encouraged to view prior to the workshop. The pre-workshop video series covers:

An overview of the SBIR/STTR programs
Program eligibility requirements
Differences between SBIR and STTR agencies
Using SBIR/STTR to enhance your company’s value

The event is free and open to the public. Register to reserve your spot.

Rev Content Session: Crafting Entrepreneurial Ideas for the Community
2024-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca, 314 E State St, Ithaca, NY
Are you eager to start your entrepreneurial journey but haven’t found that breakthrough idea yet? Or do you have a startup concept but are unsure about the next steps? Join the Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) for the Rev Content Session: Crafting Entrepreneurial Ideas for the Community!
This interactive content session will be led by Brad Treat, Director of the Southern Tier Startup Alliance, and Ken Rother, Director of Rev: Ithaca Startup Works. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your idea to the next level, this event offers valuable guidance, collaborative discussions, and expert advice to help you transform your entrepreneurial aspirations into reality.
Aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators are encouraged to join us with your creativity and visions to walk away with an actionable plan. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to attend, and arrive promptly as the session will begin on time.

CV To Resume Workshop
2024-09-11 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop – A Scientist’s Dilemma: Am I the CEO or CTO?
2024-09-12 11:45 - 13:00 | Webinar
Cornell innovators are welcome to explore research translation and entrepreneurship at this free workshop! Focused on the roles that startup founders with scientific backgrounds can take in their new ventures, this workshop is the perfect fit for researchers interested in pursuing commercialization of their innovative technologies.
Find out how to maximize the impact of your innovations and play the most effective part in your company at this free event. Stephanie Wisner, a former chemical biology researcher now serving as the Chief Business Officer at Centivax, will moderate a panel with other scientific startup founders.
Register now: https://bit.ly/IEWorkshop12
This workshop is part of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Series presented by Cornell Research and Innovation. Designed to explore the entrepreneurial journey from ideation to operation, the series is open to anyone with a vision for a startup, including researchers, faculty, staff, doctoral students, graduate students, undergraduates, and alumni across Cornell’s campuses.
To view all upcoming workshops for the 2024-25 academic year and register, please visit https://bit.ly/CornellEntrepreneurshipSeries.

BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) online info session
2024-09-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
Are you considering a transition to the medtech industry? Doctoral alumnus Rob Swanda PhD’21 is working with Careers Beyond Academia to help you pinpoint next steps to set yourself apart as a candidate. These info sessions are for you to learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) and get insider interview and resume tips!
The TLDP is one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities for PhDs in the med tech industry. BD is excited to announce that they’re hosting 3 virtual TLDP information sessions this fall 2024 cycle! Please attend one of the upcoming informational sessions if you are interested to learn more about this career opportunity (for soon to graduate PhDs and Postdocs), and if you have any questions you can reach out to Rob directly at rob.swanda@bd.com.
RSVP for Info Sessions (click on date):

September 12th at 2 pm ET
September 18th at 5 pm ET,
September 24th at 7 pm ET.

Apply at Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)
Application closes September 30th for this cycle
Please note that applicants are encouraged to apply for the program 6 months – 1 year prior to their intended start date for optimal timing.

Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
2024-09-16 12:00 - 13:30 | 341 Caldwell Hall, 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
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. Handy tips will be shared among participants at 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.
Register via this Google form for the date that works for you with your Cornell netID.

Vaccination Conversations with Scientists (VaCS)
2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:00 | 226 Weill Hall, 237 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
VaCS connects scientists with community members to engage in conversations with people in the Ithaca and surrounding communities about the COVID-19 vaccine and other critical vaccinations. It began in 2021 as a grad student-led initiative as part of ASAP, and is now transitioning to become a non-profit organization.
Traditional public health messaging alone is insufficient to promote uptake of COVID-19 vaccines; among New York State residents, less than 12 % are completely up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. VaCS members help build trust between scientists and the community by initiating compassionate conversations about vaccines with people in our local area to promote educated heath decisions.
If you attended ASAP’s first event this year–a really interesting discussion with science communication educator and former Congressional Chief of Staff Mark Bayer–Mark talked a lot about how to leverage your position as a scientist to combat misinformation. You can put this into practice for a good cause by volunteering with VaCS! No specific vaccine or immunology background is necessary; we provide robust training and materials on vaccine and COVID-19 science, combatting misinformation, and science communication.
Grad Student & Staff Orientation Meeting
Weill Hall Room 226 on Sept. 19 @ 6pm
Learn more about VaCS and how you can get involved. For more info, register on CampusGroups here, or visit the VaCS website. Hope to see you there!
Kara Rode Webber, VaCS Co-Director
What does VaCS do?
VaCS is a collaboration between several county departments of health and Cornell Advancing Science and Policy, with funding support from the Provost’s Office. Our goal is to engage the community and answer questions about vaccine safety and COVID-19. We reach people through phone-banking (remote/hybrid) and tabling/canvassing (in-person).
Who can join?
Scientists of any level are welcome: grad students, postdocs, advanced undergraduates, laboratory staff, and faculty! Scientists at the Ithaca Campus and at Weill Cornell are all invited to join.
What is the time commitment?
It’s up to you! We expect that you will attend at least 1 event per month, however your commitment is flexible. You can also get more involved by joining VaCS leadership to help with behind-the-scenes work, such as organizing events and managing the data.
What are some types of outreach opportunities?

tabling at community events
phone-banking (virtual–held twice a week)
door-to-door canvassing
information sessions

What has VaCS accomplished so far?
We have made over 10,000 phone calls, have a network of over 100 Cornell scientists, and hosted numerous tabling and canvassing events jointly with the Tompkins County Health Department, Cayuga Medical Center, and health departments from surrounding counties.
While it might seem like an impossible task, 29% of our conversations with unvaccinated people have actually increased the self-reported likelihood of vaccination!
You do NOT need to be an expert in COVID-19! We will provide training to prepare you on the science, as well as communication strategies to deal with controversial topics.

Merck Research Labs Intern and Co-Op Workshop
2024-09-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
Come learn why Merck has been ranked as one of the top 100 internship programs in the US by National Intern Day. Our scientists will walk you through a brief overview of our company and it’s more than 120 year history of drug discovery and innovation, including an overview of our summer internship and co-op programs, their eligibility requirements and how to apply. You’ll hear directly from former interns and co-ops about their training experience and how they leveraged that experience into further opportunity. Merck interns are exposed to cutting-edge research and innovative bio-manufacturing through our immersive and dynamic training program and work alongside scientists developing medicines and vaccines that prevent and treat diseases that threaten people and animals. This event is perfect for students seeking summer research experience in 2025 – applications open September, 2024, don’t miss out!
Who: Open to all undergraduate and graduate students
What: 2025 MRL Intern and Co-Op Workshop
Where: Virtual Meeting on Microsoft Teams
When: Monday September 23, 5:00-6:30pm ET
Registration Link: 2025-MRL-Intern-and-Co-Op-Workshop
Please consider joining to learn more about these exciting summer research programs!
Monday September 23, Merck Research Labs will be hosting the virtual 2025 MRL Intern and Co-Op Workshop from 5:00-6:30 pm ET/ 2-3:30 pm PT to discuss our 2025 summer research program opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Connect via Teams (so be sure to download the app beforehand).
This event is open to all students interested in learning more about paid summer research programs at Merck and will be led by Associate Principal Scientist Alan Goggins.
Specific openings in the departments of Kristen Roosa-Beck PhD’15 and Peter Zhiping Zhang PhD’21 are listed below. Students can learn more about other departments as well in the workshop.
Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism and Bioanalytics (PDMB) openings
Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK)

Type
Site
Req ID
Function

Co-op
South San Francisco
R310523
DMPK

Co-op
SHIP
R310522
Reg BA

Intern
West Point
R310155
DMPK

Intern
SHIP
R310517
Reg BA

Intern
South San Francisco
R310518
DMPK

Intern
SHIP
R310292
Reg BA

Intern
Cambridge
R310521
DAT

Intern
West Point
R310154
DMPK

Intern
West Point
R310514
DAT

Intern
SHIP
R310296
DAT

Intern
SHIP
R310515
Reg BA

Intern
South San Francisco
R310520
DAT

Intern
South San Francisco
R310243
DMPK

Intern
West Point
R310516
Reg BA

Intern
West Point
R310519
OSL

Nonclinical Drug Safety (NDS) Intern Openings

Title
Slots
Req ID

Bioinformatics Intern NDS
2
R308919

Computational Toxicology Intern NDS
1
R308927

Vivarium Intern
2
R308930

DART intern
1
R308931

Systemics Toxicology Informatics
1
R308933

In Vitro Toxicology internship NDS
1
R308936

Vivarium coop NDS
2
R308938

See past visits by Merck at Cornell

Cornell Career Fair Days
2024-09-24 - 2024-09-25 | Barton Hall, 117 Statler Drive, Ithaca, New York, 14853
Career Fair Days provides a forum for Cornellians to meet with more than 250 employers over a two-day period. A wide variety of employers attend, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government and not-for-profit organizations. These organizations attend Cornell University’s Career Fair Days to increase visibility, to illustrate the benefits of employment in their organization, and to provide information to Cornell students about entry- level jobs, co-op opportunities, and internships. Many of these organizations also participate through Cornell’s On-Campus Recruiting Program and use Career Fair Days as a kick-off for their recruiting season. Others attend to introduce Cornell students to their organization; some collect resumes for future openings.
September 24 and 25 @11am-4pm both days in Barton Hall
More info and how to register via Handshake
Tips to make the best use of Career Fair Days
Before:

Review relevant modules in the Career Development Toolkit, especially the module on in-person Career Fair tips to help you prepare
Update Your Resume: Prepare a strong resume to bring with you (bring 15-20 copies) that highlights your experience and transferrable skills, and is not too narrowly focused
Research employers on Handshake & plan your time to make a strategy for which employers you want to speak with
Download the Handshake app to your phone so you can capture QR codes and other information as you meet employers
Prepare your introduction (aka Elevator Pitch): Practice how you want to spend the 1-2 minutes you will have to speak with a recruiter. Let them know who you are and what you are interested in. Include your name, degree and when you will graduate, field of study, career interests, and why you are interested in them specifically
Prepare questions to ask recruiters at the fair
Dress the part: Recommended attire is business professional, however business casual is okay as well. Review the module on Dressing Professionally for more information
Meet with a career advisor: schedule an appointment with a full-time or peer advisor

During:

Ditch your backpack: Find the designated areas for bags and jackets and leave your non-essentials behind
Greet the recruiters: Make eye contact, have a firm but not crushing handshake, and launch into your introduction. Be sure to pause so the exchange is more of a discussion/conversation vs. a monologue. Listen intently to their response and follow up with some tailored questions.
Ask for the appropriate contact person and email to followup

After:
Follow Up: Be sure to send an email to employers who interest you, thank them specifically (reference your conversation), and ask potential questions
Another way to get involved with the career fair is to volunteer! Check out opportunities with your career office staff.

SynBioBites Symposium postponed
2024-09-26
UPDATE: this event has been postponed

Join us for industry networking, a poster competition, keynotes, panel discussion and Q&As with professionals in companies who leverage synthetic biology, food science, microbiology, biochemistry and more to create their products. We invite research poster submissions from students and postdocs and anticipate a lively competition judged by industry professionals for the awards!
SynBioBites Symposium 2024 is organized by the USDA NIFA Synthetic Biology Training for Next Generation Food Scientists to Address Safety and Sustainability in Food and Agriculture Systems grant cohort.
SynBioBites Symposium 2024
Connecting Industry and Academia for Sustainable Food System Innovation
A one-day event showcasing interdisciplinary research on leveraging synthetic biology to enhance sustainability in food systems.
Event Details

Date: POSTPONED

Agenda Overview

Light Lunch
Keynote Presentation
Panel Discussion with key industry stakeholders
Poster Competition and Industry Feedback
Networking Opportunities over Posters and Pints (held at the Cornell Dairy Bar, where we playfully embrace the double-entendre)

Read more about Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Moonshot projects in Synthetic Biology.
For any questions do not hesitate to reach out to Matt Smardz at mcs383@cornell.edu.

Engineering Luncheon: Entrepreneurship for Researchers
2024-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | 116 Upson Hall, 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NY, 14853
Looking for support to commercialize your technology? Cornell Engineering and the Entrepreneurs in Residence program offer connections to mentorship, funding opportunities, legal information, entrepreneurship programs, and other commercialization resources in Cornell’s robust entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Join us for this exclusive lunchtime discussion hosted by the college’s Entrepreneurs in Residence program to learn about the resources available to you as you explore entrepreneurship and commercialization.
Cornell Engineering alumni who have leveraged college resources to found and scale successful startups will be in attendance. This event is open to Cornell PhD candidates and postdocs in the College of Engineering only. Lunch will be served.
Register now: https://bit.ly/4e2wVNK

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop – Attracting Investment & Prepping for Business Plan Competitions
2024-10-02 11:45 - 13:00 | Webinar
Interested in securing funding for your startup? The Cornell community is invited to find out what investors and competition judges look for at this free Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop.
Led by Olivia Goldstein, CEO of Upstate Venture Connect, this workshop will delve into the importance of market validation, team composition, intellectual property, and more when it comes to attracting investment and preparing for business plan competitions. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain exclusive insights from a panel of experts on venture capital, startup support, and pitch competitions.
Register now: https://bit.ly/IEWorkshop13

This workshop is part of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Series presented by Cornell Research and Innovation. Designed to explore the entrepreneurial journey from ideation to operation, the series is open to anyone with a vision for a startup, including researchers, faculty, staff, doctoral students, graduate students, undergraduates, and alumni across Cornell’s campuses.

To view all upcoming workshops for the 2024-25 academic year and register, please visit https://bit.ly/CornellEntrepreneurshipSeries.

Ignite Innovation Acceleration Information Session
2024-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, NY, United States
The Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) at Cornell University recently announced the opening of the Ignite Innovation Acceleration Fall 2024 Cycle, designed to propel Cornell University research innovations from the lab to the marketplace. As part of the Ignite: Cornell Research Lab to Market gap funding series, this program is dedicated to fostering the next generation of scientific breakthroughs.
Don’t miss one of our upcoming information sessions to learn about the program and the application process. All sessions held via Zoom. Click on the session to register:

Info Session #1: Oct 9, 2024 @ Noon
Info Session #2: Oct 18, 2024 @ Noon
Info Session #3: Nov 1, 2024 @ Noon

Innovation Acceleration Key Highlights:

Selected projects will be awarded up to $50K in grants, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical research and real-world application.
This funding is tailored to advance your inventions towards vital milestones, including licensing, startup formation, and industry partnerships.
Open to research labs across Ithaca, Geneva, and Cornell Tech campuses, focusing on disclosed, active CTL inventions.

Applications open on September 24, 2024, and will be accepted until November 8, 2024.
Visit the Innovation Acceleration website for more information about the program and application form.

Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
2024-10-17 14:30 - 16:00 | 276 Caldwell Hall, 121 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
