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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Value | Translating Your Ph.D. Beyond the Faculty Job Market
DESCRIPTION:Your Ph.D. has prepared you for far more than the faculty job market—but how do you communicate that to employers? \nHear from humanities Ph.D. alumni who have built meaningful careers across government\, higher education\, nonprofit\, and corporate sectors. They will share how they reframed their doctoral training\, presented their skills in application materials and interviews\, and found work aligned with their interests and values. \nThe event features a moderated panel and followed by small group breakout conversations\, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and learn from alumni in a more personable setting. \nThis event is open to all graduate students\, postdocs\, and alumni. \nFeatured Alumni: \nMark Barber\, Ph.D. Philosophy | Head of Product at XQ Message \n \nMark Barber is a product leader with a PhD in analytic philosophy and currently serves as Head of Product at XQ Message. He has spent much of his career working with emerging technologies\, including blockchain\, smart cities\, asynchronous education\, and cybersecurity. Today\, he leads a product group building and delivering enterprise software into high-security environments\, with responsibility spanning product strategy\, commercialization\, and taking complex security and compliance products from concept through deployment. Before moving into technology\, Mark taught philosophy at the university level\, giving him firsthand experience of the transition from academia into industry\, and he has since been actively involved in promoting academic engagement within industry\, including chairing a committee focused on non-academic career pathways for philosophers. \nLinda Louie\, Ph.D. Translation Studies\, Department of French  | Career & Workforce Development Coach & Consultant at Berkeley Lab \n \nLinda Louie is a Career Development Specialist at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab\, and leads a boutique research workforce mobility consultancy. She holds a PhD in Translation Studies from the Department of French at UC Berkeley\, and a BA in Comparative Literature and Linguistic Anthropology from Cornell University. Her work experience spans human rights nonprofits\, higher education\, and government. For the past five years\, she has focused on leadership development for scientists. Highlights of this work include training postdocs to deliver three-minute research talks before members of Congress\, designing and delivering an organization-wide mentoring curriculum\, and convening discussions on AI and scientific data privacy. She has two children\, 3 and 5\, and was raised in Tucson\, AZ.  \nDaniel Singleton\, Ph.D. English\, Film\, & Media Studies | Education & Partnerships Associate at Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh \n \nDan Singleton earned his Ph.D. in English from the University of Rochester and has taught courses in film\, literature\, and writing at colleges across the country\, including the University of Rochester\, the University of Iowa\, and the University of Pittsburgh. More recently\, he has worked for nonprofit organizations in the Pittsburgh area. He believes strongly in using story to foster empathy and civic understanding\, and he is excited to bring his expertise in curriculum design\, Holocaust cinema\, and nonprofit work to the Holocaust Center’s education and community programs. Dan lives in Squirrel Hill with his wife\, daughter\, and two cats. Outside of work\, he enjoys reading postmodern novels\, listening to classic rock music on vinyl\, going to art and history museums\, and cheering for Pittsburgh sports teams. \nThis event is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. \nClick HERE to register for the event. \nCo-hosted by Cornell University\, Syracuse University\, and the University of Rochester. \nCo-sponsored by the Central New York Humanities Corridor. \n \nTo request accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility contact mm2478@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least 3 days in advance.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/understanding-your-value-translating-your-ph-d-beyond-the-faculty-job-market/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:Career Value Storytelling with Amy Cheney
DESCRIPTION:How do you respond when someone asks\, “Tell me about yourself?” \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn a practical framework for developing a compelling career story “hook” that communicates their unique value. Graduate students and postdocs will practice translating their research and academic experiences into language that resonates with employers\, gaining greater confidence in interviews\, networking\, and professional conversations. \nJoin Amy Cheney and Careers Beyond Academia for an interactive workshop to improve your skills to network and interview:\nDate: Monday\, September 14\, 2026\nTime: noon-2pm\, with opportunities for questions until 2:15pm Eastern\nLocation: online; Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the event\nRegister now: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Er3X4Nkiw8ZZLU\nTarget audience: Ph.D.\, research Master’s\, MBA students in any discipline seeing to improve networking and interviewing skills\nOpen to: graduate students and postdocs from Cornell University and other IVY+ institutions \nSome pre-work will be offered to help prompt reflection prior to the workshop so you can get the most out of the practice! \nAbout the facilitator\nAmy Beth Cheney is a Career Storytelling and Leadership Communication Strategist with more than 25 years of sales and leadership experience in companies\, including executive roles at Bloomberg and Dataminr. Throughout her career\, she has hired\, coached\, and mentored professionals at every stage\, from recent graduates to senior executives\, helping them communicate their value and advance their careers. \nAmy is a Visiting Lecturer at Cornell University’s Johnson School of Management and Cornell Tech\, where she teaches Personal Selling and develops workshops on career storytelling\, networking\, and interview communication. Her work helps graduate students translate their research\, experiences\, and strengths into stories that resonate with employers. \nShe holds an MBA from Cornell University\, is a Certified Professional Coach (iPEC)\, and works with individuals and organizations to strengthen communication\, build confidence\, and navigate pivotal career moments. \nAbout the host\nCareers Beyond Academia is in Cornell’s Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development. Serving over 5000 doctoral and research master’s students in 100 fields of study\, we provide resources\, skill-building workshops and 1:1 consultations to empower you\, and help you explore and try on different career options so you can set yourself apart from other candidates to succeed in the role of your dreams. \nSusi Sturzenegger Varvayanis is Executive Director of the Careers Beyond Academia initiative at Cornell University\, where she dedicates her work to empowering graduate students to confidently navigate and thrive in diverse careers across employment sectors. With a deeply interdisciplinary approach\, her cross-sector career balances early-stage startup\, academic and National Institutes of Health (NIH) research with extensive business and workforce development experience in the U.S. and abroad. She leverages her expertise across science\, business\, and academia to design innovative experiential learning that equips the next generation of scientists and scholars with the tools\, confidence\, and career agency to thrive across academia\, industry\, government and non-profits.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/career-value-storytelling-with-amy-cheney/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:Cornell Career Fair Days
DESCRIPTION:Cornell Career Fair Days provides a forum for Cornellians to meet with a wide variety of employers over a three-day period\, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government and not-for-profits. Organizations are invited to attend one or all fair days to increase visibility\, to illustrate the benefits of employment with them\, and to provide information to Cornell students about entry-level jobs\, co-op opportunities\, and internships. \nRegister in Handshake to access career fair preparation resources\, receive important employer updates\, and maximize your career fair experience. You MUST have your Cornell ID to enter this event. \nMore information on schedule.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/cornell-career-fair-days-2/
LOCATION:Barton Hall\, 117 Statler Drive\, Ithaca\, New York\, 14853
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:Careers Beyond Academia partners with Nucleate for info session
DESCRIPTION:Applications for Nucleate’s Activator Program are now open! This flagship program begins with a “mutual-matching” team formation phase\, followed by workshops and mentor office hours\, culminating in a final pitch showcase before world-renowned judges. \nAre you an academic trainee (Post-doc/PhD/MBA/MD/JD/MS) eager to build a life science startup? Whether your passion lies in therapeutics\, diagnostics\, medtech\, synthetic biology\, or fields like food\, energy\, agriculture\, or consumer products\, this is your opportunity to transform your research into a groundbreaking venture! \nTo learn more\, please register to attend: \nCornell Virtual Info Session: Friday\, October 9th from 12:00pm-1:00pm (Registration Link). \nThe Offer: \n\nCompletely Free: Nucleate never takes equity or charges fees for its programs\nMentorship from Industry Leaders: Receive guidance from experienced mentors.\nComprehensive Educational Programming: Learn from the best in workshops and seminars.\nGlobal Community – Join a network of peers\, alumni\, and leaders across 18+ cities worldwide.\nInvestor Introductions: Get connected with investors ready to support your breakthrough.\nLocal ecosystem access: Get connected to partners and resources across the local biotech and startup ecosystem\nNo Forced Incorporation: Focus on your venture at your own pace.\n\nIf you have an idea (i.e.\, you’re an Inventor)\, you can apply for either the Bio or Eco track: \n\nBio Track: For innovators in therapeutics\, diagnostics\, or tools.\nEco Track: Focused on food & agriculture\, chemicals & energy\, or consumer products.\n\nDon’t have an idea yet? No worries! You can still join a team as a scientific\, business\, or clinical contributor through our matching process. \nGot a team already? Your collaborators can come on board as team affiliates\, so you all get the chance to learn and build together. \nApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis through October 20. Early submission is encouraged for early team matching. \nWhat about IP? Nucleate Activator is an education-focused\, non-dilutive program. Nucleate does not take any equity or IP\, and all programming is designed to be non-confidential. The program does not involve any research and development\, so no new inventive work takes place during the Activator itself. Nucleate collaborates closely with Cornell Technology Licensing to ensure intellectual property is managed appropriately\, and applicants must get approval from their PI and technology transfer officer before final acceptance into the cohort. \nCan’t make this session? Sign up for other virtual info sessions: \n\nNucleate Virtual Info Session: Friday\, September 25th from 12:00pm-1:00pm EST (Registration Link).\nTri-I Hybrid Info Session: Monday\, October 12th from 5:30pm-7:00pm EST (Registration Link).\n\nAbout Nucleate \n\n\nNucleate is a student-run nonprofit organization that facilitates the formation of new life science ventures as featured in Medium\, STAT\, Endpoints\, and the Boston Business Journal.. Our equity-free Activator program supports companies that tackle the biggest challenges in human health (Bio Track) and sustainability (Eco Track). The program connects scientific trainees and business students with a world-class advisor network of startup founders\, executives\, venture investors\, and renowned scientists. Over the years\, the Activator has formed and supported more than 180 startup teams that have raised over $550M in funding to develop technologies such as protein sequencing (Glyphic)\, drug design (Manifold Bio)\, microbiome-based (Concerto) and self-delivering RNA therapeutics (Dub Therapeutics)\, and biomanufacturing (Foray Bio). You can see our full impact report here. \nApply before Oct. 20\nApply here before October 20th\, 2026.  \nTo learn more about Nucleate\, visit Linktree \nAbout the host\nCareers Beyond Academia is in Cornell’s Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development. Serving over 5000 doctoral and research master’s students in 100 fields of study\, we provide resources\, skill-building workshops and 1:1 consultations to empower you\, and help you explore and try on different career options so you can set yourself apart from other candidates to succeed in the role of your dreams.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/careers-beyond-academia-partners-with-nucleate-for-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:Learn about a career in engineering and scientific consulting
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a career that’s never boring. At Exponent\, you’ll work on a variety of exciting projects\, where you can\nflex your skills\, collaborate\, learn\, and make a positive impact on people and communities. From day one\, you will\ncontribute to solving some of the most urgent and prominent engineering problems in the world.\nOur Electrical Engineering practice invites you to learn more about how you can make an impact through engineering\nand scientific consulting. \nAll levels of PhD students\, postdoctoral associates and fellows are welcome to join Careers Beyond Academia for an exciting conversation and opportunity for Q&A with an ECE PhD alumnus and an additional PhD professional in Electrical Engineering. More info via Handshake. \nPlease RSVP now \nSpeakers\nDaniel Palmer\, Ph.D.’22\, FSE\, P.E.; Managing Engineer Electrical Engineering\nDr. Palmer has extensive experience in many aspects of electrical and computer engineering. Built on primary expertise in integrated circuit (IC) design\, his knowledge extends into control theory\, robotics\, and data analysis. \nHusna Anwar\, Ph.D.\, Senior Associate Electrical Engineering\nDr. Anwar has extensive experience in interdisciplinary engineering and materials science\, specializing in the areas of photovoltaics (PV) and distributed energy systems. She has over a decade of expertise in project management\, energy infrastructure and next-generation optoelectronic device development. \nDATE: Thursday\, October 15th\, 2026\nLOCATION: Plant Sciences – Room 404\nVIRTUAL ACCESS for CornellTech: CORNELL ZOOM LINK\nPASSWORD: Gradcareers \n 
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/learn-about-a-career-in-engineering-and-scientific-consulting/
LOCATION:Plant Science 404
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SUMMARY:Cornell Startup Recruitment and Networking Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cornell Startup Recruitment and Networking Expo on Tuesday\, October 20th\, an event connecting undergrad\, graduate\, and PhD students with early-stage companies! Meet startup team members\, discover new and growing companies\, and explore opportunities to launch your career in the startup world. \nRegister on Handshake and get ready to make connections! \nWhat: Cornell Startup Recruitment & Networking Expo\nWhen: Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026\, from 3:00pm – 7:00pm\nWhere: Bowers CIS Building\,127 Hoy Road\, Ithaca\, NY (in person only)\nExpo Registration:  in Handshake \nCheck back for more employer registrants throughout September. \nQuestions?: Please email StartupExpo@cornell.edu
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/cornell-startup-recruitment-and-networking-expo/
LOCATION:Bowers CIS\, 127 Hoy Rd\, ithaca\, NY\, 14053\, United States
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:Design Your Hustle: Building a Career on Your Own Terms with Dr. Erica Machulak
DESCRIPTION:How can you translate your PhD training into meaningful work beyond academia? Join Erica Machulak\, PhD for a practical conversation about recognizing the value of your academic expertise\, exploring career possibilities\, and using entrepreneurial thinking to create opportunities. Whether you are considering entrepreneurship or simply looking for new ways to shape your career\, this session will help you think creatively about how your skills\, interests\, and ideas can translate beyond the traditional academic path. \nErica  founded Hikma to help clients bring complex ideas to new contexts. She has a decade of experience designing and teaching courses and workshops for students\, faculty\, and other professionals. Erica has a PhD in English from University of Notre Dame and has held several roles in the Vice-President\, Research and Innovation Office at the University of British Columbia. \n \nClick HERE to register for the virtual event. \nCo-hosted by Cornell University\, Syracuse University\, and the University of Rochester. \nCo-sponsored by the Central New York Humanities Corridor. \n \nTo request accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility contact mm2478@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least 3 days in advance. \n 
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/design-your-hustle-building-a-career-on-your-own-terms-with-dr-erica-machulak/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Career and Professional Development":MAILTO:CareerAndProfDev@cornell.edu
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