Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
2022-07-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Does 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 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.

Taking Action: How Do I Become an Ally?
2022-07-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Racial bias and prejudice can be present in all sectors of business and institutions. Since the uprisings of 2020, many professionals have wondered how to get involved in social justice and anti-racism. If you ever asked yourself, “How do I become an ally,” this webinar is for you.
Anti-Hate Training Coordinator Cat Shieh will integrate Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago’s organizing model to discuss the impact of racism and tangible actions to become an ally.
This workshop is part of he Association for Women in Science (AWIS) What’s Next Webinar Summer Series. Register now.

Free Individual Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Membership Available for Cornell Graduate Students
Available to all Cornell graduate, professional, and undergraduate students
Cornell University is an institutional partner of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS). Create an account to enjoy number of professional development programs and services such as newsletters, the AWIS career center, and various webinars.
Activate your account by completing the Cornell University AWIS Membership Form.

Leaving Academia? Here's what you need to do to prepare
2022-07-22 12:00 - 13:00
Leaving academia can feel overwhelming. It’s a big decision, and you want to make sure that you’re making the right choice. Plus it takes a lot of time (about 6 months to find a job).
You want to make sure you’re planning and preparing well in advance so that you can make a successful career transition from your current position to a new, meaningful, career where you can be paid for your education and training.
Join L. Maren Wood, PhD (Founder of Beyond the Professoriate) for this interactive webinar so that you can be confident in your decision and knowledgeable about the steps you need to take. In this webinar, Maren will:
• Explain the importance of the 4 stages of PhD career transition to your job search.
• Describe how this 4-step process can land you a rewarding career that is intellectually engaging.
• Identify your next steps.
• Explain how Beyond Prof’s programming can help you in your career transition.
Register now and submit a question for the speaker!

Resume Workshop for Humanists & Social Scientists
2022-08-09 18:00 - 19:15 | Online
This workshop will introduce participants to the genre of the resume and discuss how to translate your graduate-level humanities and social science experience for employers outside academia. The focus will be on job searches within the U.S.
The workshop will be led by Derek Attig (they/them), a History PhD with more than 7 years’ experience in graduate student career development.
For more information and to register, visit the event registration page.

Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
2022-08-11 09:00 - 10:30, 2022-09-22 14:00 - 15:30, 2022-10-06 11:00 - 12:30
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. A location will be sent to you prior to the session. All will be held in person.
August 11 @9:00am-10:30am-this session will be held in 341 Caldwell Hall
September 22 @2pm-3:30pm
October 6 @11am-12:30pm
November 29 @2:30pm-4:00pm

Leveraging Social Media for Professional Opportunities
2022-08-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
How do you present yourself to the world? Are you effectively promoting your brand on social media? Jazmine Benjamin will teach you how to navigate social media to promote your personal brand, grow your network, and maintain consistency across your platforms for better opportunities.
This workshop is part of he Association for Women in Science (AWIS) What’s Next Webinar Summer Series. Register now.

Free Individual Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Membership Available for Cornell Graduate Students
Available to all Cornell graduate, professional, and undergraduate students
Cornell University is an institutional partner of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS). Create an account to enjoy number of professional development programs and services such as newsletters, the AWIS career center, and various webinars.
Activate your account by completing the Cornell University AWIS Membership Form.

AWIS Virtual Career Fair
2022-08-24 13:00 - 16:00
Seeking STEM career opportunities?
The Association of Women in Science (AWIS) is delighted to host this unique, free opportunity for STEM professionals on August 24! At the AWIS Virtual Career Fair, you’ll expand your network, and connect directly with hiring managers in private, one-on-one conversations.
For more information and to register, visit the AWIS Virtual Career Fair website.

Finding Your Research Voice Workshop
2022-08-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-27 09:00 - 17:00
August 26 and August 27 (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 stand out at professional conferences, 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.
“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 Friday Aug. 26 and Saturday Aug. 27, with an hour lunch break on your own. 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
Homework for the Finding Your Research Voice Workshop:
In advance of the workshop:

Record your 10 minute research talk and upload it to YouTube (if you have a previously recorded talk that’s fine, just the first 10minutes 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. 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 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 private link by August 19 (or public if you are using a prior recording) to Itai Cohen (itai.cohen@cornell.edu), Melanie Dreyer-Lude (Melanie@melaniedreyer.com) and Susi Varvayanis (sv27@cornell.edu). We will review your talk, speak about what we see during the workshop, and offer concrete tips for improvement. This is an essential way you will get the most out of this workshop!
Create 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. You may write it down and email it to us ahead of time if you would like feedback prior to the workshop.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
Melanie Dreyer-Lude, Associate Professor
Chair, Department of Drama
University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada
see her video
www.melaniedreyer.com
melanie@melaniedreyer.com 412-512-4446
Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director
Careers Beyond Academia
Cornell University Graduate School
Home

sv27@cornell.edu

Register now:
Complete the online registration form. Questions can be directed via email to: sv27@cornell.edu. Location will be in the Physical Sciences Building. 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!
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.

CV To Resume Workshop
2022-09-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
This webinar will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your PhD skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate.
This webinar is open to all PhD students and postdocs.
To Register
For more events, please visit gradcareers.cornell.edu.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) Virtual Info Session
2022-09-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-09-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
PhD Students and Postdocs: Learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program, one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry.
Info Sessions
VIRTUAL:

WHEN: Sept 8th @ 2 PM ET, Sept 14th @ 5 PM ET, or Sept 20th @ 7 PM ET
WHERE: Teams Video Call (link to follow from RSVP)
RSVP: here (you will register here and receive a link to register for a specific date within 24 hours)

IN-PERSON: We’re looking forward to being able to connect with you in-person; we will provide food and drink during the presentation/ Q&A!

When: September 21st @ 5-6PM
WHERE: Weill Hall 226
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/vbwvMM04vf

Cornell Entrepreneurship Kickoff
2022-09-08 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 select 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

Visit the Eship Kickoff website for more information.

2022 Resource Fair for Graduate and Professional Students
2022-09-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Barton Hall, 117 Statler Drive, Ithaca, New York, 14853
This collaborative resource fair and welcome reception will provide an opportunity for graduate and professional degree students from across programs to engage with each other while also learning more about the resources, office, and organizations that help to support their development and progression at Cornell.
Please sign up here if you have any accommodations requests for the Resource Fair.

Careers Beyond Academia gives you a leg up
2022-09-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you in your strategy and get the most out of our services. 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.

University-Wide Career Fair Days
2022-09-15 | Zoom, NY, United States
Career Fairs: Cornell Career Services is hosting online University-Wide Career Fair Days on September 14 (STEM) and September 15 (All Industries).
Employers will continue to be added up until the date.
To prepare, consider looking over these Canvas modules (especially the Current Graduate Students module) available to all Cornellians: current students and postdocs, alumni, faculty and staff.

Understanding the Technology Transfer Process
2022-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, NY, United States
Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) IP Series #1
For this first of the season series, the CTL team will present the technology transfer process at Cornell and will outline:

The groups at CTL (Ithaca and Weill Cornell in NYC) and the services offered to the research community,
University Technology Transfer – Bayh-Dole Act,
Patent Law Primer,
and Marketing and Evaluating Your Invention.

Presenters:

Lisa Placanica, Senior Managing Director, CTL@WCM
Bill Pegg, Director for IP, CTL
Phil Owh, Director, Licensing BD – Life sciences, CTL
Martin Teschl, Director, Licensing BD – Physical sciences, CTL
Lynda Inséqué, Assistant Director, Technology Initiatives & Outreach, CTL

Visit the CTL website for more information.

P&G Virtual Info Session
2022-09-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
P&G is hiring qualified doctoral and postdoctoral scientists for a variety of challenging Research & Development positions in Cincinnati, Ohio. If you are interested in learning more about R&D scientists and career opportunities within P&G, register online for the virtual informal info session with Q&A on Thu 9/15 from 4-6 pm with P&G Doctoral Recruiters Drs. N. Sevieux, K. Osorio, and B.M. Aguilera.

Cornell Service Fair
2022-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Arts Quad, Ithaca, NY, United States
Participate in the 2022 Cornell Service Fair on Tuesday, September 20 from 1-4 p.m, hosted by the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement, along with the Office of Students and Government Relations and Cornell Career Services. This is a great way to connect with community partners. The fair also provides opportunities to meet with more than 30 local nonprofit and community agencies, all of whom are looking to work with Cornellians on a range of issues to build healthy communities.

ASAP General Body Meeting
2022-09-20 17:00 - 18:00 | 102 Mann Library, 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Looking for opportunities to do science policy/advocacy during graduate school? Or are you just exploring career options and curious about the intersection of science and policy?
Part of the mission for Advancing Science and Policy (ASAP) is to help early career scientists at Cornell engage with science policy while doing research (and expanding to connect scientists and policy students). ASAP wants to hear how you want to be involved in science policy!
Come network with other students at the first ASAP general body meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20th from 5-6 PM in Mann Library Room 102. If you are interested in attending, register online. There will be discussion on ASAP advocacy work at the local, state, and federal level, opportunities to get involved, and ASAP organization plans for this semester and beyond.
A tentative agenda will be sent prior to the meeting with more details for registered attendees.

Non-Academic Job Search Resources for Positions In and Outside of the U.S.
2022-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Are you considering career options beyond academia? Are you wondering if there are jobs outside of the U.S. that you might be interested in? Do you have questions about where to start the process? Join us in a session that we discuss some resources and tips for your job search for the positions both in and outside of the U.S.
Register now.

BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) In-Person Info Session
2022-09-21 17:00 - 18:00 | 226 Weill Hall, 237 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
PhD Students and Postdocs: Learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program, one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry.
Info Sessions
IN-PERSON: We’re looking forward to being able to connect with you in-person; we will provide food and drink during the presentation/ Q&A!

When: September 21st @ 5-6PM
WHERE: Weill Hall 226
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/vbwvMM04vf

VIRTUAL:

WHEN: Sept 8th @ 2 PM ET, Sept 14th @ 5 PM ET, or Sept 20th @ 7 PM ET
WHERE: Teams Video Call (link to follow from RSVP)
RSVP: here (you will register here and receive a link to register for a specific date within 24 hours)

GRASSHOPR Power Hour Social
2022-09-28 16:00 - 18:00 | 321 Weill Hall, 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Interested in designing your own short course to teach to K-12 students? Please join GRASSHOPR (Graduate Student School Outreach Program) at our Power Hour to work together to design your courses, socialize, and eat pizza!
If you plan to attend, please register for our Power Hour Social (4 pm on Wednesday, Sept 28th in 321 Weill) through Campus Groups following this link: https://cglink.me/2ee/r1804163
Visit the GRASSHOPR website for more information: https://sites.google.com/view/grasshopratcornell/home

NYAS Webinar: Career Paths: What does it take to be a successful Data Scientist?
2022-09-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Data science is the systematic study of data to understand patterns and develop models to predict impacts, outcomes and avenues for growth. How is a global food and beverage company leveraging this skill to advance innovations?
Join us for a 60-minute panel discussion with a group of PepsiCo data professionals from R&D, HR and Communications to learn about careers in data science and the exciting and innovative ways PepsiCo is utilizing data to drive its digital transformation. Each of our five panelists has a story to tell about how their careers put them in the hottest field on the planet. They will also discuss their unique career journeys, the skills that have helped them along the way, and the work they oversee at PepsiCo. We are looking forward to a lively and engaging moderated discussion with you, our community, asking great questions.
During this panel, you will learn about:

The exciting work that Data Scientists at PepsiCo are responsible for across different functions.
Career Paths in Data Science and advice for success in a Data Science career.
How is this field evolving and what have we learned so far?
How is PepsiCo leveraging Data Science to help understand impact of products and lead the transformation in the digital space?

Panelists: Qi Wang, VP of R&D Data and Digital Solutions, James Yuan, Sr. Director of R&D Data Scientist and Analytics, Ying Li, Global Head of People Analytics, Angela Huang, Sr. Director Digital Communications
Register online for the webinar.
Sign up for free a Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences
To support your professional and career development, Cornell University will sponsor a complimentary 1-year Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences for any interested undergraduate and graduate student, postdoc, faculty and staff member. For over 200 years, the Academy has helped scientists, engineers, and innovators pursue successful careers. To request a sponsored membership, sign up at NYAS.ORG/CORNELL

Pitching 101: How to Present Your Startups and Technology Innovation to Potential Funders
2022-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, NY, United States
Pitching an early-stage science- and technology-based startup to potential funders can be intimidating. Learning how to tailor your presentation and understanding what motivates funders to say yes, or at least not give you an outright no, are important aspects of preparing for your initial pitch. This talk is structured around Osage University Partners’ many years of experience in hearing pitches and reviewing pitch decks to provide insight on creating and presenting an initial startup pitch to funders.
Speakers:

Margalit Haber, Ph.D., Associate, Life Sciences, OUP
Ajay Rayasam, M.S., Associate, Technology, OUP

Visit the CTL website for more information.

Learn to Tell Your Story
2022-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Session, NY, United States
The first question you will likely get in an interview situation: “Tell me about yourself and why you are interested in our company.” Don’t miss your first opportunity to shine! Attend this workshop to gain the skills to adapt your story to any audience.
Register now for this free event.

NYAS Webinar: Career Paths: Funding & Grantsmanship
2022-10-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
The ability to write successful research grants is a skill that needs to be worked on. As university budgets are shrinking and external funding sources are becoming more and more competitive, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and scientists should gain experience in this critical skill of successful grant writing early in their careers by applying for extramural funding, especially individual fellowships. Grant writing is a skill that requires guidance and advice from those who have successfully applied for these type of grants. In fact, grant writing can be more difficult than the actual research proposed. Join Science Alliance for “Transition to Research Independence: Funding and Grantsmanship” to learn the skills for concise and persuasive writing that is not only vital in academia, but essential for any career path. During this evening seminar given by Dr. Jaime Rubin and follow up by a panel with recipients of these fellowships, we will focus on best practices for effective grant writing, specifically applied to individual pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship applications in the biomedical fields.
During this seminar you will learn about:

Types of funding agencies (government and private)
Types of private agencies (e.g. voluntary health organizations, professional societies, private foundations)
Review criteria for fellowship applications
Key components of fellowship applications
Strategic approaches for competitive applications
Common but overlooked mistakes made by new investigators
Tips to increase your chances for success

Following the seminar, we will have a panel discussion with graduate students and postdocs who have successfully applied for various types of individual fellowships.
Register online for the webinar.
Sign up for free a Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences
To support your professional and career development, Cornell University will sponsor a complimentary 1-year Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences for any interested undergraduate and graduate student, postdoc, faculty and staff member. For over 200 years, the Academy has helped scientists, engineers, and innovators pursue successful careers. To request a sponsored membership, sign up at NYAS.ORG/CORNELL
