Mirzayan Science Policy Fellowship info session
2025-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Register for the informational webinar on July 16, 2:00 PM ET to learn more about the Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program and gain insights about the application process. Ask any questions you might have.about the selection process, program structure, alumni network, and more.
Whether you’re considering a career in science policy or just beginning to explore the field, this session will provide key information to help you determine if the Mirzayan Fellowship is the right next step in your journey.
The Mirzayan Fellowship provides the opportunity to:

Spend 12 weeks in Washington, D.C.
Work with a National Academies program team
Be paired with a mentor from their assigned host unit
Learn about science and technology policy
Network with experts from around the country
Join a cohort and alumni network of driven, like-minded individuals

T‍he application for the 2026 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is now open! Seeking current graduate students or recent graduates who are interested in exploring career options in science policy. A typical candidate is in the final years of their PhD program or has defended their thesis within the past five years, and is excited to spend time in D.C., learn about science policy, and network with science and technology policy experts. The Fellowship will run from March 2 – May 22, 2026.
International students already based in the United States are welcome, and those with strong interest but limited experience in policy are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline:
August 20, 2025, 11:59 PM ET (DC Time)
Learn More & Apply

Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, The Messy, and The Pivot
2025-07-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, the Messy, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring guests who hold doctoral degrees and have pursued diverse careers beyond academia.
In this session, you’ll hear from Dr. Yvonne Masters, Ph.D. (Food Science, Cornell), a food safety & quality leader with nearly two decades of global CPG experience and technical expertise in compliance, auditing, and supplier risk mitigation. Dr. Jenny Valentine, Ph.D. (Chemistry, Yale) is a Senior Principal Scientist at Regeneron, where she leads bioanalytical strategy for oncology programs using both traditional and emerging drug modalities.
What to expect:

Candid, informal conversation—no slides, just real stories
Insights on working in industry, biotech, and food safety
Q&A and advice from experienced Ph.D. professionals

Whether you’re actively exploring careers beyond academia or simply curious about what’s possible, this session offers a unique opportunity to hear from those who’ve charted new paths—with all the complexity, creativity, and learning that comes with it.
Register to attend.

Dr. Yvonne Masters, Director of Food Safety and Quality Policy at John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., brings nearly two decades of leadership in food safety across the nut, dairy, and snack food sectors. A Cornell alumna, she has also served as a Senior Microbiologist and Quality Leader, earning recognition through the 2022 IAFP Harold Barnum Industry Award and her company’s 2024 Vision Award. Her academic foundation from the University of Illinois and Cornell continues to inform her impactful work in advancing industry standards.

Dr. Jenny Valentine currently works in the Bioanalytical Sciences Department at Regeneron. In her role, she leads bioanalytical strategy for multiple programs in oncology that utilize both traditional and emerging drug modalities. She has eight years of experience in large molecule bioanalysis, with previous roles focusing on immunogenicity assay development, validation, and sample testing. Jenny earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Yale University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell University in the Matthew DeLisa Laboratory from 2012–2015. She is an active participant in several AAPS working groups.

NSF I-Corps Information Session
2025-07-22 12:00 - 12:45 | Webinar
Are you a STEM researcher interested in making an impact with your technology innovation? The National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program can provide you with professional 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, July 22 (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. NSF I-Corps instructors and alumni will be in attendance to share their experience 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-Info-Session

Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, The Messy, and The Pivot
2025-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Session, NY, United States
Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, the Messy, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring Cornell alumni who hold doctoral degrees and have built dynamic careers beyond academia.
In this session, you’ll hear from Susan Korbel, Ph.D. (Owner, Core Research Inc.) and Michael Vernick, Ph.D. (Customer Solutions Architect, Vonage), two seasoned professionals whose paths span social science research, strategic consulting, product development, and tech innovation.
With decades of experience across sectors, Susan and Michael will reflect on how their graduate training shaped their work, how they’ve navigated career shifts, and what they’ve learned along the way.
What to expect:

Informal, real talk—no slides, just stories
Candid insights from two Ph.D.-trained professionals
Q&A and advice for students exploring diverse pathways

Whether you’re actively exploring careers beyond academia or simply curious about what’s possible, this session offers a unique opportunity to hear from those who’ve charted new paths—with all the complexity, creativity, and learning that comes with it.
Register to attend.
Since receiving her Ph.D. in Public Administration from University of Michigan and her bachelor’s from Cornell, Dr. Korbel has been conducting market research and consulting with hundreds of public and private organizations. After many years working in broadcast and public media, Susan Korbel founded Core Research in 1989 when she had her first child. Core Research conducts consumer, voter, and business-to-business research. Dr. Korbel has been behind the scenes helping some of the premiere South Texas businesses and charitable organizations chart successful courses with strategic and tactical planning.

Michael Vernick is a seasoned product strategist, inventor, and solutions architect with over 30 years of experience spanning startups, enterprise tech, and research labs. He specializes in building scalable systems for real-time communication, live video, and streaming technologies, and currently works as a Customer Solutions Architect at Vonage. Michael earned his doctorate in Computer Science from Stony Brook and his bachelor’s and M.Eng. from Cornell and holds 9 U.S. patents.

Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, The Messy, and The Pivot
2025-07-30 16:30 - 17:30 | Online
Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, the Messy, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring Cornell alumni who hold doctoral degrees and have built dynamic careers beyond academia.
In this session, you’ll hear from Yingyu Liu, Ph.D. (Scientific Editor, Cell Press) and Wing (Yingyi) Zhong, Ph.D. (Clinical Dietitian, Mass General Hospital), two Ph.D.-trained professionals who have translated their academic training into impactful careers in science publishing and clinical nutrition.
They’ll reflect on how they navigated their transitions, applied their research skills in new contexts, and built meaningful work at the intersection of science, communication, and patient care.
What to expect:

Candid, informal conversation—no slides, just real stories
Insight into non-academic career paths in STEM and health
Q&A and reflections on navigating career transitions as international students

Whether you’re actively exploring careers beyond academia or simply curious about what’s possible, this session offers a unique opportunity to hear from those who’ve charted new paths—with all the complexity, creativity, and learning that comes with it.
Register to attend.

As a clinical pediatric dietitian at Mass General Hospital, Wing (Yingyi) Zhong specializes in medical nutrition therapy for children with epilepsy, with a focus on the ketogenic diet and the low glycemic index treatment (LGIT). She works closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that supports seizure management and overall well-being. Wing earned her Ph.D. in Nutrition Sciences from Cornell in 2022.

Yingyu Liu joined Cell Press in 2021, now working as an editor for the journal Cell Host & Microbe and supporting researchers across various journals. She received her doctoral degree from Cornell University in 2020, studying the relationship between plants and pathogens. Yingyu is passionate about scientific communication, collaborative problem-solving, and supporting diverse voices in STEM.

Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, The Messy, and The Pivot
2025-08-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Online
Curious about how a social science Ph.D. can open doors to meaningful careers beyond the tenure track? Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, the Messy, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series spotlighting Cornell alumni who have translated their doctoral training into impactful roles inside and outside academia.
In this session, you’ll hear from three professionals working across urban policy, service design, AI ethics, visual anthropology, and community-based research. Whether they’re leading research at nonprofits, producing documentary films, teaching at universities, or advising on emerging technologies, each guest brings a unique perspective on building a career that blends human-centered values with impact-driven work.
What to expect:

Honest, informal conversation—no slides or scripts
Balancing university teaching with consulting or freelance work
Practical insight into navigating uncertainty, finding direction, and translating academic training into impact

If you’re actively exploring life beyond the academy or curious about hybrid paths that combine teaching, research, and creative work, this event will offer clarity, connection, and inspiration.
Register to attend.

Sena Aydin Bergfalk, Ph.D. is a cultural anthropologist who works at the intersection of design research, strategy, and facilitation. She shapes service design projects across B2B and B2C ecosystems using a critical ethnographic lens to uncover assumptions and design services that connect business goals with human experiences. Sena earned a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Cornell in 2023 and is currently the Lead Service Designer at Sngular.

Marisa Turesky, Ph.D is a community-based researcher and educator focused on equity in urban policy. She is Director of Research at Mockingbird Analytics, a Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley, and serves on the Board of Drag Performers United. Her work integrates trauma-informed and participatory action research to explore how identity shapes access to space and services. She holds a Ph.D. in Urban Planning & Development from the University of Southern California and a M.R.P. from Cornell University.

Mariangela Mihai, Ph.D. is a political and visual anthropologist whose work bridges generative AI, collaborative documentary, and social justice. She is an Assistant Professor at Western Washington University, a Red Teamer on Meta’s Generative AI Trust Team, and co-founder of the Ethnocine Film Collective, where she produces feminist films and impact campaigns. Her research and teaching focus on refugee rights, queer activism, Indigenous resistance, and ethical media practices across global contexts.

Learn about 3M and R&D career opportunities
2025-08-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Meet Abhishek Srivastava PhD’16 /MAE, currently part of 3M R&D in St. Paul as an Advanced Research Specialist in the Corporate Research Laboratory. He is leading the R&D University Recruiting for Cornell at 3M this year. He will be joined by Cornell PhD alumnus Bo Yang, Product Development Specialist at 3M.
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About the event
Join us to learn about 3M and our R&D career opportunities.
Where you begin your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life. It is important to choose a company with leaders who support and guide your growth. With diverse products, global locations, and technologies, 3M is a place where new employees collaborate with 61,000 other curious, creative 3Mers. Here, you’ll elevate your career.
E-Information Session: Join via Teams
5:30PM EST, Aug 26, 2025 scheduled in Cornell’s Handshake system, where you can register to attend.
We will be collecting resumes via this URL for screening interviews on a rolling basis. Please note that this URL is not attached to a particular job posting. Candidates selected after the screening interviews will be requested to apply to the particular job posting for continuing the recruitment process.
Learn more and begin your application package today!

Explore Job Opportunities in the UK Beyond Academia: For Advanced Degree Candidates
2025-08-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Considering an international move for your next step? This session, led by Dr. Chris Jeffs from the University of Oxford’s Careers Service, will introduce you to the UK job market across various employment sectors for master’s and PhD students and postdocs. You’ll gain knowledge and key tools for deepening your independent research into your future career path options in the UK.
By the end of the session you should be able to:

Locate resources for researching UK employment sectors matching your interests
Recognise key jobs boards and methods for finding UK employment opportunities
Recognise conventions for UK application materials

DATE: August 28, 2025
TIME: 10:00–11:00 AM EST
Discover non-academic career options in the UK and strategies for leveraging your advanced degree: Register here

Debunking academia vs. industry myths: Be the entrepreneur of your own career
2025-08-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Less than a third of PhDs get tenure-track jobs. The vast majority of PhDs are left to figure out the labyrinth of a non-academic job market on their own. Yet, the industry job market is far from the panacea it was touted to be: intense competition, mass layoffs, dwindling job security, lack of intellectual rigor, lack of time freedom, discriminatory treatment of international job candidates. This talk will take an honest look at the challenges faced by PhDs in both academia and industry. We will explore ways to design a fulfilling career that provides financial stability for doing what you enjoy.
Date & Time
Aug 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Speaker:
Kaidi Wu, Founder, Academic Trailblazer
I help PhDs create the careers they want beyond academia. At 16, I booked a one-way flight to the U.S. to study to become a concert pianist. I obtained my piano performance degree from the University of Michigan, went on to receive my PhD in social psychology, and completed my postdoc at UC San Diego. Faced with an abysmal job market in the middle of a pandemic, I did what every other academic did: breaking into industry and getting myself a good ol’ 9-to-5. I worked at Amazon, Meta, and Match. I was rewarded with a great salary. I was also deeply unfulfilled. I discovered a world of people living life outside the box, academics outside of traditional academia, who create and attract opportunities that come to them, not the other way around. I realized: Wealth is abundant. Paths are infinite. You are in the driver’s seat of designing the life you want to live. I am here to help you see your PhD has tremendous value beyond the traditional career paths we have been sold.
Registration
Register here

From Ph.D. to Future Success: Master LinkedIn & AI to Unlock Your Next Chapter
2025-08-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
You’ve spent years mastering complex research, contributing groundbreaking insights to your field, and developing expertise that few possess. But now you’re facing a different kind of challenge: translating your academic achievements into career opportunities in an increasingly competitive job market. Whether you’re considering industry transitions, academic positions, or exploring entirely new paths, the landscape of career discovery has been revolutionized by AI and strategic networking—and LinkedIn sits at the center of it all.
What You’ll Learn in This Hands-On Webinar:

AI-Powered Career Discovery. Transform uncertainty into clarity using cutting-edge AI tools that map your research skills to unexpected career opportunities across industry, academia, government, and entrepreneurship. Stop wondering “what’s out there” and start strategically targeting roles that match your unique expertise.
LinkedIn Profile Optimization. Learn insider tips on crafting a profile that makes recruiters take notice. We’ll cover everything from headline optimization to showcasing your research impact in language that resonates with hiring managers—not just other academics.
Strategic Network Expansion. Master the art of meaningful professional connections without awkward small talk or cold calls. Discover proven frameworks for engaging with alumni, industry professionals, and thought leaders who can provide career insights, mentorship, and even job referrals.
Authentic Personal Branding. Build an online presence that authentically reflects your unique strengths while highlighting the transferable “PhD superpowers” that make you invaluable in any workplace—critical thinking, project management, research methodology, and complex problem-solving.

Why This Webinar Is Different:
This isn’t another generic LinkedIn profile workshop. You’ll receive actionable strategies specifically designed for graduate students and PhDs, based on real success stories and current market insights. Plus, this is an interactive experience—come prepared to work on your own profile and leave with concrete next steps.
Perfect for: Current PhD students, recent graduates, postdocs, and anyone with advanced research experience ready to take control of their career trajectory. You don’t have to plan your future alone. Join us and discover how the right tools, advocates, and strategies can transform your professional development from overwhelming to empowering.
This event is open to graduate students from the Ivy+ institutions.
Registration for Non-Princeton Students:

CV to Resume Workshop
2025-09-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
This online workshop will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your Ph.D. skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate.
This webinar is open to all doctoral students and postdocs in any discipline.
Presenters: Christine Holmes, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Studies; and Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia
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.

CIFS Food Systems Career Fair
2025-09-08 10:00 - 17:30 | Weill Hall Atrium, 237 Tower Road, Ithaca
Interested in exploring a career in the food industry? Meet with the Cornell Institute for Food Systems’s industry partner representatives at this annual in-person event. Meet in person with representatives from: Beech-Nut Nutrition, Gallo, Ingredion, Nestlé Health Science, Siena Development, PepsiCo and more!
Students from all degree programs/majors interested in food industry careers are invited to attend!
Register now
Event registration will open on August 25, 2025. Registration is not required to attend this event, but is strongly recommended – registered attendees will receive follow-up information from the attending companies.
More info/register in CampusGroups
Date: Monday Seotember 8, 2025
Times: 10am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-5:30pm
Location: the atrium in Weill Hall [the white building across the road from Plant Sciences/adjacent to Corson-Mudd Hall].
Questions? Contact cifs-ipp@cornell.edu
About CIFS
The Cornell Institute for Food Systems (CIFS): Synergistic Thinking. Innovative Food Solutions.
Today’s society, and specifically global food systems, is faced with the challenge of feeding seven billion people – nine billion by 2050. The Cornell Institute for Food Systems (CIFS) comprises a multidisciplinary group of Faculty Fellows who tackle diverse issues in the food industry to meet this challenge. CIFS Faculty Fellows engage with the Institute and its industry partners in a variety of mechanisms including collaborative research, scientific advisory roles, and the development of student talent pipelines.

DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research
2025-09-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Have you wondered how to explore career options in national labs? Perhaps you are a Ph.D. student looking to energize your dissertation with world-class scientific power at a Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory or facility. Attend the upcoming workshops to learn more about the DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program, receive application guidance, and field questions to program area scientists.
The DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for 2025 Solicitation 2, due November 5, 2025, 5:00 PM ET Get a leg up directly from program area scientists to increase your chances of success by attending these workshops on abstract preparation, selecting a priority area that aligns with their mission, on application and proposal guidance.
Workshop 1: DOE SCGSR Program Overview, Abstract Preparation, and Selecting a Priority Area
September 11, 2025, 2:00-3:00PM ET
Register here for workshop 1
Workshop 2: Application and Proposal Guidance
October 9, 2025, 2:00PM-4:00PM ET
Register here for workshop 2

info session: BD Technology Leadership Development Program
2025-09-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Considering transitioning to the medtech industry? Get insider tips to boost your chances. BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) provides PhD grads with three 1.5-2 year rotations tailored to their interests in medical device development. As a TLDP associate, you shape a personalized career path targeting your skills and interests, while gaining broad exposure to the business. The program is open to PhD graduates in STEM with between 0-3 years of post-grad experience. You are welcome to apply leading up to your defense, or as a postdoc within three years of graduation.
Apply by Tuesday, September 30th at BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP)
To learn more about the program and help guide your application, register to attend one of our information sessions below:
September 11, 2025 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST
September 17, 2025 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST
September 23, 2025 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST
Unfortunately no visa sponsorship is available for this program, but you are encouraged to apply for scientist/sr. scientist and engineer positions within BD.
Connect with previous TDLP Cornellians:
Tibra Wheeler PhD’21 Biomedical Engineering
Karla García-Martínez, PhD’23 Immunology & Infectious Diseases
Rob Swanda PhD’21 Biochemistry
Courtney Jackson PhD Microbiology
Watch a short video summarizing the value of the TDLP from the perspective of past participants.

2025 Cornell Career Fair Days - Human Capital & HR Career Fair
2025-09-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Statler Hotel Ballroom, 130 Statler Dr, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
2025 Cornell Career Fair Days is a multi-day event designed to connect students with employers across a wide range of careers and industries. This series of career-focused fairs provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to explore career pathways, network with recruiters, and learn about internships, co-ops, and full-time positions.
Each fair highlights different career fields, allowing employers to engage with students who have specific interests and expertise:

Human Capital & HR Career Fair: Monday, September 15th 10AM – 3PM | This fair focuses on career opportunities in Human Resources, HR Corporate Labor Relations, and HR Consulting.

This fair is taking place in the Statler Hotel Ballroom.
Career Paths:

Human Capital
Human Resources

Visit Handshake to register and find more details.

Lab to Impact series
2025-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
This fall, the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) invites you to Lab to Impact, an educational series designed to help Cornell researchers, inventors, and partners take their innovations from lab to marketplace.
We’re starting the season with a foundational session focused on intellectual property and the full journey of technology commercialization. Whether you’re new to IP or already navigating disclosure, this virtual session will offer tools, examples, and guidance tailored to Cornell innovators.
What you’ll learn
🗺️ The commercialization roadmap: Understand the full lifecycle — from invention disclosure to licensing and beyond.
💡 IP fundamentals, simplified: Get grounded in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
✨ Telling the story of your tech: Learn how CTL positions innovations to attract licensees, collaborators, and investors.
🤝 How CTL supports your journey: Hear directly from CTL leadership about the resources available to help bring your work to the world.
About the Series
Explore real-world paths to impact this fall, with sessions grounded in Cornell’s 13 technology pillars and led by internal and external experts:

Monday, Sept. 15: Understanding the Technology Commercialization Process
Wednesday, Oct. 29:From Idea to Prototyping and Design in Medical Devices
Tuesday, Nov. 18:The Path to Commercializing Semiconductor Technology
Tuesday, Dec. 16:Realizing Impact through Commercialization

2025 Cornell Career Fair Days - Real Estate & Hospitality Career Fair
2025-09-16 09:00 - 13:30 | Bartels Hall, 554 Campus Rd, Ithaca, 14850, United States
2025 Cornell Career Fair Days is a multi-day event designed to connect students with employers across a wide range of careers and industries. This series of career-focused fairs provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to explore career pathways, network with recruiters, and learn about internships, co-ops, and full-time positions.
Each fair highlights different career fields, allowing employers to engage with students who have specific interests and expertise:

Real Estate & Hospitality Career Fair: Tuesday, September 16th 9AM – 1:30PM | This fair focuses on career opportunities in Hotel Management, Hospitality Consulting, and Real Estate Investment & Asset Management.

This fair is taking place in Bartels Hall.
Career Paths:

Real Estate
Hospitality
Entrepreneurship

Visit Handshake to register and find more details.

2025 Cornell Career Fair Days - All Industries Career Fair
2025-09-16 15:00 - 19:00 | Bartels Hall, 554 Campus Rd, Ithaca, 14850, United States
2025 Cornell Career Fair Days is a multi-day event designed to connect students with employers across a wide range of careers and industries. This series of career-focused fairs provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to explore career pathways, network with recruiters, and learn about internships, co-ops, and full-time positions.
Each fair highlights different career fields, allowing employers to engage with students who have specific interests and expertise:

All Industries Career Fair: Tuesday, September 16th 3PM – 7PM | This fair welcomes employers from a broad range of industries and career opportunities, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

This fair is taking place in Bartels Hall.
Career Paths:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Business and Finance
Communications, Media, and Entertainment
Consulting
Government, Policy, and International Relations
Social Impact
And More!

Visit Handshake to register and find more details.

2025 Cornell Career Fair Days - STEAM Career Fair
2025-09-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Bartels Hall, 554 Campus Rd, Ithaca, 14850, United States
2025 Cornell Career Fair Days is a multi-day event designed to connect students with employers across a wide range of careers and industries. This series of career-focused fairs provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to explore career pathways, network with recruiters, and learn about internships, co-ops, and full-time positions.
Each fair highlights different career fields, allowing employers to engage with students who have specific interests and expertise:

STEAM Career Fair: Wednesday, September 17th 10AM – 3PM | This fair focuses on career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture, and Mathematics (STEAM) industries.

This fair is taking place in Bartels Hall.
Career Paths:

Architecture, Planning and Design
Computing, Information Science, and Tech
Energy, Environment and Sustainability
Engineering and Manufacturing
Entrepreneurship
Science and Biotechnology

Visit Handshake to register and find more details.

Nucleate online info session for future life science startups
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Are you an academic trainee (Post-doc/DVM/PhD/MBA/MD/JD/MS/MEng) 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! Applications for Nucleate’s Flagship Activator Program are NOW OPEN!
To learn more, sign up for a virtual info session or Live Q&A session with Activator Alumni and Mentors:

Virtual Info Session: Thursday, September 18, at 12 PM
Nucleate Activator – Insider Session: Tuesday, October 7, at 6 PM
Alternatively, join Nucleate at events in NYC: Connect and Collab: Fall Mixer with NYAS Thursday, September 25, at 6 PM at NYAS

The Offer:

Completely Free: Nucleate never takes equity or charges fees for its programs
Mentorship from Industry Leaders: Receive guidance from experienced mentors.
Comprehensive Educational Programming: Learn from the best in workshops and seminars.
Global Community: Join a network of peers, alumni, and leaders across 18+ cities worldwide.
Investor Introductions: Get connected with investors ready to support your breakthrough.
No Forced Incorporation: Focus on your venture at your own pace.

If you have an idea (i.e., you’re an Inventor), you can apply for either the Bio or Eco track:

Bio Track: For innovators in therapeutics, diagnostics, or tools.
Eco Track: Focused on food & agriculture, chemicals & energy, or consumer products.

Don’t have an idea yet? No worries! You can still join a team as a scientific, business, or clinical contributor through Nucleate’s matching process.
Got a team already? Your collaborators can come on board as team affiliates, so you all get the chance to learn and build together.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis through October 20. Early submission is encouraged for early team matching.
Check out Nucleate’s FAQs page if you have any questions.
What about IP? Nucleate Activator is an education-focused, non-dilutive program that does not take any equity or IP, and all programming is designed to be non-confidential. Inventors applying to the program must secure approval from their PI and TTO before final acceptance.
About Nucleate
Nucleate is a student-run nonprofit organization that facilitates the formation of new life science ventures. Nucleate’s equity-free Activator program supports emerging bioentrepreneurs coming from academia who plan to tackle the biggest challenges in human health (Bio Track) and sustainability (Eco Track) by building life science companies. Since inception seven years ago, Nucleate has guided 600+ scientific teams through their earliest stages, leading to the formation of more than 180 companies that have collectively raised over $500M. Alumni of the program are commercializing breakthrough technologies such as protein sequencing (Glyphic), AI drug design (Manifold Bio, Concerto), biomanufacturing (Foray Biosciences) and many more.
Apply
Apply here before October 20th, 2025.
To learn more about Nucleate visit Linktree
Questions
Adithya Prabakaran (ap767@cornell.edu) is happy to help answer questions!
Adithya Prabakaran
B.S. ‘25 Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University
PhD Student, Cancer Engineering, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Technology Sourcing Lead | Nucleate New York

From industry to faculty, entrepreneur, consultant, and faculty back to industry
2025-09-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Kimball Hall B-11
MSE Seminar Series
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Kimball B11
About the speaker
Leo Schowalter was employed by the GE Global Research Center after receiving his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Illinois in 1981. He was a professor in the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Physics Department from 1987 and became Department Chair in 1997, the same year that he co-founded Crystal IS with another former GE colleague. Crystal IS commercialized single-crystal AlN substrates and UVC LEDs based on pseudomorphic AlGaN on these substrates for disinfection and instrumentation applications. Crystal IS was acquired by Asahi Kasei in 2011 and is now a wholly owned subsidiary.
Starting in 2017, Dr. Schowalter was appointed the Asahi Kasei Innovative Devices Industry-Academia Collaborative Chair at Nagoya U. This team, led by Prof. Amano and with Asahi Kasei and Crystal IS support, announced the world’s first UVC laser diode in 2019 and, in early 2020, announced the best performance for far UVC LEDs in the 230nm to 240nm wavelength range. Dr. Schowalter continues the collaboration with Prof. Amano as a Visiting Professor but has also now joined the Florida-based startup company Visium (formally Lit Thinking) which is developing cost-effective far UVC for human-safe disinfection of shared spaces. Most recently, he has established the Visium Ultralabs in the Cornell Tech Park to further push the AlGaN ultrawide bandgap semiconductors into the far-UVC.
Abstract
The development of AlGaN ultrawide bandgap (UWBG) semiconductors on native AlN substrates for UVC and far UVC device applications
Ultrawide bandgap semiconductors (bandgaps greater than 4.5 eV) have attracted recent attention for new applications in high power switches (EV and smart grid) and high-power rf. UWBG semiconductors are also being used to make novel light emitters at wavelengths shorter than 280nm. However, the UWBG semiconductors still present big challenges in growth and doping. One of the best examples are the pseudomorphic AlGaN alloys gown on high quality AlN substrates where 2-inch diameter is now widely available and 100mm are being sampled. These single-crystal AlN substrates have enabled growth of high quality Al1-xGaxN alloys that are pseudomorphically strained to match the lattice of the underlying AlN substrate. The low extended defect density has made it possible to take advantage of a new kind of conductivity (distributed polarization doping) made possible in materials that have a spontaneous polarization. Most significantly, p-type Al1-xGaxN has now been demonstrated in Al1-xGaxN without the use of impurity doping. This breakthrough solved the critical problem of unacceptable resistivities in the doped layers with increasing band gap (particularly for p-type dopants).
Pseudomorphic growth and distributed polarization doping have made the achievement of new devices possible, such as the UVC laser diode which we first demonstrated in 2019 as part of a Asahi Kasei/Nagoya University joint effort. These laser diodes open new possibilities for optical instruments which will benefit from very compact sources of radiation which are coherent and nearly monochromatic. It is also possible to precisely direct laser radiation in ways that simply are not possible for LEDs. As this technology develops, it may even be possible to achieve higher wall plug efficiencies than are achievable with UVC LEDs due to improved photon extraction efficiencies. However, the lifetime of these diodes (which operate at much higher current densities than LEDs) is still an important issue that needs to be addressed.
Finally, I would like to introduce our new UWBG semiconductor effort at the Visium UltraLabs in the Cornell Tech Park to enable far UVC (shorter than 235nm) LEDs.

Career Paths in Pre-Clinical Development
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Join scientists involved in preclinical development at Merck for a session where you will learn how a variety of disciplines are involved in bringing pharmaceuticals from discovery, through development, and to the clinic. You’ll hear from Merck scientists about their career paths and how you might leverage your training for exciting positions in pharmaceutical development. The session will include a Q&A session with Merck scientists, and you’ll learn how to stay up to date about openings in Preclinical Development. Broadly, this session will be of interest to trainees in a variety of fields of biological sciences, chemistry, and/or data science who would like to learn more about careers in the pharmaceutical industry.
Hosted by Merck in collaboration with Cornell, Rutgers, Brown, and the University of Chicago.
Registration
Register for this online event by joining the Merck community. The meeting will be used on Microsoft’s Teams platform, so be sure to download access beforehand. It is optional to upload your resume.
About the panelists
Rupesh P. Amin, PhD,is an Executive Director in Nonclinical Drug Safety at Merck. He has 23 years of experience from both small and large pharmaceutical companies across various aspects of toxicology, investigative toxicology, nonclinical drug discovery and development across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities. Rup has successfully supported the advancement of Cardiometabolic, Anti-inflammatory, Oncology and RNA therapeutic drugs. In his current role as Head of Program Development, Dr. Amin provides nonclinical drug safety scientific, operational, and strategic oversight for Merck’s development programs across all therapeutic areas and modalities. His team supports programs entering Phase 1 through registration and post-marketing, ensuring nonclinical drug safety aspects support the clinical program. Additionally, Dr. Amin’s team provides oversight of Occupational Toxicology aspects of Merck’s portfolio. This involves critically assessing the potential hazardous effects of chemicals and drugs to guide the implementation of measures to protect employee health and safety. Before joining industry in 2002, Dr. Amin completed a Ph.D. in Toxicology at the Joint Graduate Program in Toxicology at Rutgers University/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He further pursued a post-doctoral fellowship applying toxicogenomic approaches to elucidate molecular mechanisms in drug-induced renal toxicity and studied cell cycle defects at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Rup enjoys travelling, hiking and exploring diverse cuisines with his wife and 3 kids.
Melissa Dsouza, PhD, is a Director in Digital Operations and Innovation within Nonclinical Drug Safety at Merck Research Labs. She specializes in applying data science and machine learning to drug safety assessment. She earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Auckland in New Zealand in 2015, where she also completed her B.Tech in Biotechnology with First-Class Honors.
With over 10 years of experience spanning academia and the microbiome industry, Melissa brings her expertise in bioinformatics, microbial ecology, and statistical modeling to her role at Merck. Before joining Merck in 2021, she held leadership positions at microbiome therapeutics companies, including Vedanta Biosciences and Commense Inc., where she developed novel analytical methods for microbial drug characterization and led clinical bioinformatics efforts supporting Phase 1/2 trials for live biotherapeutic products. At Merck, she provides technical leadership for data science initiatives, builds predictive models using diverse datasets, and collaborates across research teams to develop AI solutions for drug safety assessment. She is passionate about leveraging historical datasets and advanced analytics to generate meaningful insights that advance drug development.
Kara Pearson, PhD’00 Chemistry, is the Director of Analytical & Biochemical Toxicology in the Investigative Toxicology group within Nonclinical Drug Safety at Merck where she manages a group of analytical chemists, biochemists and cell biologists who perform investigative studies to understand mechanisms of toxicity and support development of alternative models for safety testing. During her 24 years in Nonclinical Drug Safety, Kara has worked at the bench, lead interdepartmental investigations into mechanisms of toxicity, and served as a departmental representative to program Discovery and Development Teams. The challenges of drug development are always evolving, so interdisciplinary collaboration is key to our success and one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. Ensuring the safety of our new therapeutics is another. Kara completed her PhD in bioorganic chemistry at Cornell University in 2000 and followed that with postdoctoral research in the NIH’s National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Lab of Biophysical Chemistry before joining the Merck team.
Kristen A. Roosa, PhD’15 Biological and Biomedical Sciences is an Associate Principal Scientist in the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology group, part of the Nonclinical Drug Safety division, at Merck. She conducts animal studies to assess potential risks of new pharmaceuticals to human fertility, embryo-fetal and postnatal development and serves as a subject matter expert for teams developing strategies for nonclinical safety assessment programs. She completed her PhD in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences program at Cornell in 2015, started her career in academia at a primarily undergraduate institution, and then made the move to industry in 2021.
Ketal Shah, BA, is an Associate Principal Scientist at Merck with over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and CRO sectors. She specializes in biochemistry, molecular biology, and immuno-analytical techniques, with a strong track record of leading outsourcing collaborations and advancing complex research programs. Throughout her career, Ketal has held scientific roles at Roche, Elusys Therapeutics, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, and Tandem Labs before joining Merck in 2014. She is recognized for her critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships in fast-paced environments. Ketal holds a B.A. in Biochemistry from Rutgers University.
Event Date, Time and Location
Online: Thursday, September 25, 2025 , 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (EDT)
The event is a follow-up to a successful Cornell University campus visit in 2023, broadening it this year to include additional university collaborators and partners.

Fellowship Grant Applications
2025-09-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Online
The University of Pittsburgh will host an online session in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Fellowship grant applications. This event is open to trainees nationwide, will be held on Sept. 29th from 3-5pm, and will feature NIH presenters sharing insider guidance to help them:
✅ Identify the right NIH fellowship
✅ Navigate the peer review process
✅ Connect with NIH program officers
✅ Strengthen their application strategy
Space is limited. Registration link: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/pZJjTBykTI6vroHBfm6cSQ#/registration

Explore Careers Outside Academia
2025-10-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
In today’s day and age, more and more postdocs and graduate students are open to the idea of careers beyond academia. Have you ever wondered how to start this transition and what are some things you need to think about before taking action? In this session, we will talk about how to start exploring career options outside of academia and some of the thought process behind it. Register to attend.
Presented by Graduate School Career and Professional Development staff and aimed at Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars.
Presenters: Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies; and Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia

From Lab to Industry Funding Panel
2025-10-01 13:30 - 15:00 | Atkinson Hall rm. 121
In-person panel to learn strategies from colleagues who have successfully partnered with industry. Panelists will share success stories and discuss how to navigate funding opportunities, leverage Cornell’s expert support staff, and amplify research impact. This session applies for faculty in any research field and college/school, including but not limited to those with wet/dry lab and field-based research. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1:30-3 p.m. EDT. Registration required. Remote participation only for Cornell Tech and AgriTech campuses.
Brought to you through a partnership of the Provost’s Office of Faculty Development & Diversity, AAD University Foundation Relations & Corporate Philanthropy, and Cornell Research & Innovation.

Panelists

Alyssa Apsel
Laura Batten
Lawrence Bonassar
Phillip Milner
Marius Weigert
Fengqi You

Ellis L. Phillips Sr. Director of Electrical and Computer Engineering; IBM Professor of Engineering
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Cornell Bowers College of Computing & Information Science
Daljit S. and Elaine Sarkaria Professor in Biomedical Engineering and in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Associate Professor of Chemistry & Chemical Biology
Director of Innovation and Engagement, CALS Office of Research and Innovation
Roxanne E. and Michael J. Zak Professor in Energy Systems Engineering; CIDA and AI +Science Institute, Co-director

Note: If you’re looking to connect your research with industry partners, explore new pathways for collaboration, or brainstorm strategy, schedule a meeting with Kat Schaff, interim director of strategic external engagement.

U.S. Immigration Options
2025-10-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The Arkell Immigration Team at Dunn Law
Cornell University presentation on U.S. immigration options and updates
Oct 6, 2025, 12:00 PM Eastern time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84200475453
Meeting ID: 842 0047 5453

Nucleate Activator insider session for future life science startups
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Online

Learn about career opportunities in Denmark
2025-10-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Attend this online information session to explore research and industry career opportunities in Neuroscience, Biosolutions (Biotech), Power-to-X (Green Energy) and most recently Quantum (thanks to a project expansion by the Novo Nordisk Foundation) in Denmark. Join Science Hub Denmark for this event with Cornell University’s Office of Career and Professional Development. Hear from the Head of Science Hub Denmark Alexander Watts, Power-to-X and Biosolutions Project Manager Ralph Johannesen and Neuroscience Project Manager Caitriona Organ as they discuss careers and life in Denmark. The information session will be immediately followed by a casual Q&A.
Discover how Denmark is shaping the future of science, and explore exciting career paths within a thriving research and innovation ecosystem. Learn about Denmark’s world-renowned work-life balance, vibrant research environment, and high quality of life—making it an ideal place to build your career and enjoy life beyond work. Whether you’re interested in academia or aiming for a career in industry, this event will be insightful.
Prior to the program, explore open research positions and industry jobs in Denmark.
Calling all PhDs and Post Docs – Tune in to learn about career opportunities in Denmark
Please register for this online event using this link
This event is open to graduate students and postdocs. Held online Oct 8 @ 11am-12:30pm
More information at research.state-of-denmark.com and Copenhagen Capacity
This event is being hosted by the Office of Career and Professional Development in the Graduate School at Cornell University. Facilitated by Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies and Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia.
Denmark ranks:
#1 European Commission, “European Innovation Scoreboard 2024”
#1 Time Out: “Happy City Index 2025”
#2 United Nations “World Happiness Report 2025”
#1 The Economist, “The World’s Most Liveable Cities 2025”
#4 IMD, “World Competitiveness Ranking 2025”
#3 United Nations, “Sustainable Development Report 2025”
