Careers Beyond Academia

Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-10-19 15:00 - 16:00 (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.

Grow-NY Food & Ag Summit 2022
2022-11-15 - 2022-11-16 | The Oncenter Convention Center, 800 South State St, Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
The 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 together the top startups from around the globe to pitch their companies and world-class researchers, experts, and partners to discuss and share insight on the latest trends and innovations.
Grow-NY is a business competition focused on growing an enduring food and agriculture innovation cluster in the Grow-NY region. The competition attracts innovative, high-growth food and agriculture startups from across the globe and engages them in the region’s rapidly-growing startup ecosystem. Finalists pitch their business ideas for the chance to win their share of $3 million in prize money.
The event is designed for startups, companies, investors, resource providers, researchers, entrepreneurs, farmers, and students. Register here to attend.

Financial Literacy
2022-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 | 102 Mann Library, 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
On 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 be held in 102 Mann Library at 2:00pm ET. During his session, the speaker will target various topics such as Budgeting, Why to Invest, How to Invest, etc.
If you answer “No” to any of the below questions, we highly encourage you to attend the meeting:
1) Do you have a credit card?
2) Do you know the best way to raise your credit score?
3) Have you ever followed a budgeting plan?
4) Are you familiar with Inflation vs Compounding?
5) Do you know about the different types of Investment Accounts? Taxable, ROTH, 529, etc.
6) Do you know the pros and cons between types of Investments? Stock, Bond, ETFs, Mutual Funds, etc.
7) Do you have a plan to reach Financial Independency?
If you are interested in coming, please use this link to sign up: Cornell Careers Beyond Academia || Sign up to Learn Financial Literacy
About the speaker
Chase Wickenheiser’19 & Cornell Football Alum, has been speaking on Cornell’s campus for the past 3-semesters to the Athletic Department, and come this year, now also the Law School, Vet School, and Graduate School; he has offered to open this education to our group.
Chase stresses that this session will not be tedious or complicated. The goal is to have an interactive and somewhat entertaining meeting that will cover crucial topics anyone should know before heading into the workforce.

Career Path Series: Start-Ups
2022-11-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom, NY, United States
Recently, 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 start-ups requires individuals to play multiple roles such as creating the organization (i.e. identifying the employee structure), managing a lab, fundraising, communicating the mission to diverse audiences, creating short-term strategies to meet the long-term goals, and more.
Brought to you by the NY Academy of Sciences
To learn about these, join us for the next in our Career Path Series: Start-Ups on November 9 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EST. This session, like all of our Career Path series, is FREE to Academy members. Cornell membership is accessible to all grad students and postdocs. (Free memberships for Cornell graduate students and postdocs.)
During this one-hour webinar, you’ll hear about:

Opportunities available to individuals seeking a career in the start-up space
How one should plan and strategize to transition into this profession as an entrepreneur, as an R&D scientist and learn about the career growth opportunities
The challenges to consider when pursuing a career in a start-up.

REGISTER
The event will be followed by a virtual networking opportunity with the panelists at 6:30 PM. If you have specific questions you would like the panelists to address, please email siyer@nyas.org.

Careers for PhDs: UX Research
2022-11-02 17:00 - 18:15 | Zoom
Among 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 sciences bring a combination of analytic, problem-solving, and communication skills in high demand for UX positions across a huge range of fields and settings. A panel of PhD-holding UX researchers will describe their current and former work in the sector (including tech industry, nonprofits, government, health care, VR, ed tech, consulting and more) and how they leveraged their doctoral training to access this rewarding and intellectually stimulating career path.
This event is sponsored by the Central New York Humanities Corridor from an award by the Mellon Foundation.
The panelists
Emily Levitt, UX Researcher, Google (Cornell PhD, Cultural Anthropology)
Ashley Ruba, UX Researcher, Meta Reality Labs (U of Washington PhD, Psychology, 2019)
Lina Žigelytė, Senior UX Researcher, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (U of Rochester PhD, Visual & Cultural Studies, 2017)
Moderated by: Kirstan Brodie PhD student in Social Psychology, Cornell University
Register to attend!
About the Central NY Humanities Corridor
The Central NY Humanities Corridor is a dynamic research consortium linking 11 universities and colleges across the region, supported by an award from the Mellon Foundation. Our network cultivates innovative collaborative research, teaching, and programming. CORRIDOR INSTITUTIONS are Syracuse University (our administrative home), Cornell University, the University of Rochester, Colgate University, Hamilton College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Skidmore College, St. Lawrence University, Union College, Le Moyne College, and the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Careers for PhDs: UX Research
2022-11-02 17:00 - 18:15 | Zoom, NY, United States
Among 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 sciences bring a combination of analytic, problem-solving, and communication skills in high demand for UX positions across a huge range of fields and settings. A panel of PhD-holding UX researchers will describe their current and former work in the sector (including tech industry, nonprofits, government, health care, VR, ed tech, consulting and more) and how they leveraged their doctoral training to access this rewarding and intellectually stimulating career path.
This event is sponsored by the Central New York Humanities Corridor from an award by the Mellon Foundation.
The panelists
Emily Levitt, UX Researcher, Google (Cornell PhD, Cultural Anthropology)
Ashley Ruba, UX Researcher, Meta Reality Labs (U of Washington PhD, Psychology, 2019)
Lina Žigelytė, Senior UX Researcher, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (U of Rochester PhD, Visual & Cultural Studies, 2017)
Register to attend!
About the Central NY Humanities Corridor
The Central NY Humanities Corridor is a dynamic research consortium linking 11 universities and colleges across the region, supported by an award from the Mellon Foundation. Our network cultivates innovative collaborative research, teaching, and programming. CORRIDOR INSTITUTIONS are Syracuse University (our administrative home), Cornell University, the University of Rochester, Colgate University, Hamilton College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Skidmore College, St. Lawrence University, Union College, Le Moyne College, and the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
This land acknowledgement is a first step in explicitly recognizing sovereignty and the ongoing history of dispossession of Indigenous peoples.
Since location is core to our identity, in name and in practice, the CNY Humanities Corridor acknowledges, with respect, that our 11-institution consortium spans the ancestral lands and waterways of the Haudenosaunee people. Corridor partnerships take place on lands of the nations of the sovereign Haudenosaunee Confederacy, founded at least 1,000 years ago at Onondaga Lake. Central New York remains home to the Haudenosaunee: we acknowledge the ongoing history of dispossession across the Confederacy, and are grateful to live, work, and share ideas on these lands.

Founder-led Biotech Summit
2022-10-31 - 2022-11-04 | Virtual Session, NY, United States
Founder-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 learn about exciting new ventures to join and how to approach starting your own venture.
Speaker list and how to register: https://founderledbio.com/

Cornell Engineering Luncheon: Leveraging the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
2022-10-28 12:00 - 13:30 | 116 Upson Hall, 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NY, 14853
For 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 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 led by David Putnam, Associate Dean for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Cornell Engineering, and hosted by the college’s Entrepreneurs in Residence program to learn about the resources available to you as you explore entrepreneurship and commercialization.
In attendance will be Cornell Engineering alumni sharing the stories of how they successfully leveraged college resources and went on to found and scale successful startups. This event is open to Cornell PhD candidates and postdocs in the College of Engineering only. Lunch will be served. Please register if you plan to attend: https://bit.ly/3TNoPPT

Weill Institute Career Workshop Alumni Panel
2022-10-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Join 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
Arnold Muccini, Biogen
Ethan Sanfaord, IQVIA

Zoom link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/98425202275?p-#success
Meeting ID: 984 2520 2275
Passcode: [REDACTED]

IP and Licensing Fundamentals: How and Why to Safeguard Your Technology
2022-10-19 16:00 - 17:30 | 116 Upson Hall, 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NY, 14853
Having 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 invites the entrepreneurial community to attend IP and Licensing Fundamentals: How and Why to Safeguard Your Technology, a workshop led by Frank DeCosta and Phillip Owh.
DeCosta is a widely-regarded expert in patent litigation and a partner at Finnegan Henderson, a full-service IP firm where he leads the firm’s litigation section with experience in patent litigation, software, and client counseling. Owh serves as the Director of Business Development & Licensing — Life Sciences at the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) at Cornell University, where he draws on his background in biochemistry to manage a portfolio of inventions that span the life sciences spectrum from agriculture to human and animal health.
In this in-person workshop, participants will be provided with the knowledge and tools to protect their IP, as well as information on different strategies for patent filing. Participants will also gain insight into the process of commercializing and licensing their technology through the CTL framework. At the end of the session, there will be a Q&A session in which participants will have the opportunity to ask their most pressing IP and licensing questions.
For more information, or to register, visit the event website.

ASCB: Tips for a Killer Scientific Poster Presentation
2022-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
In this webinar from the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB), experts will talk about the tips and tricks to prepare the best poster and pitch it perfectly to the audience.
Speakers:

Mike Morrison, UX Designer, Researchable
Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director, Careers Beyond Academia, Cornell University

For more information and to register visit the event website.

Culture in the Workspace for International Students
2022-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Webinar presented by Careers Beyond Academia and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies. Any questions, please email us at gradcareers@cornell.edu.
Register now.

Biotech Networks Webinar & Networking
2022-10-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Session, NY, United States
Are you interested in drug discovery work in industry? Attend this free webinar for a chance to learn what the drivers are, and to network with professionals in the sector.
For more information and online registration, visit Biotech Networks Webinar & Networking: Your Roadmap for Expanding Drug Discovery Programs in 2023

Unstuck: Become the Writer You Already Are
2022-10-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
The CNY Humanities Corridor will host a free 90-minute virtual session with Michelle Boyd (Inkwell Academic Writing Retreats), open to all interested faculty and graduate students:
Friday, October 7, 2022
1:00-2:30 p.m. (ET)
Unstuck: Become the Writer You Already Are
Register by Oct. 6!
Visit the Corridor website and calendar for more information. Other questions? Email cnyhumanities@syr.edu.

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

Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
2022-10-06 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-09-22 14:00 - 15:30
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

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.

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.

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

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

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)

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) Virtual Info Session
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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
