Careers Beyond Academia

P&G Information Session
2023-10-18 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Online
If you are interested in a career of applied research beyond academia and are within 24 months of completing your doctoral program or post-doc appointment at Cornell, please keep reading.
P&G is hiring qualified doctoral and postdoctoral scientists for a variety of challenging Research & Development positions (including Ph.D. internships) in Cincinnati, Ohio. R&D professionals at P&G work with advanced technology to create products that improve the lives of the world’s consumers. P&G brands are trusted in millions of living rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and bathrooms—and have been recommended for generations. Over the course of more than 180 years, P&G brands and innovation have challenged convention, solved consumer tensions, and helped shape culture.
Register for the Oct 18 info session
If you are interested in learning more about R&D scientists and career opportunities within P&G, sign up for a virtual info session with Q&A on Wed 10/18 from 5:00-6:30 pm with P&G Doctoral Recruiters. Additionally, you will learn the steps and tips on how to apply to the P&G job postings and increase your chances of success.
Open positions at P&G
P&G is looking to hire talent for their R&D team, so browse the open positions for PhDs and find a role that fits your educational background and skillset. If you’re excited about using integrative thinking to take on tough business problems and ready to flex your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, a P&G R&D career could be the perfect fit for you. Below are a few examples of the current postings for PhDs.
Life Sciences, Regulatory, Environmental Science, Biology, Bio Science & Engineering

R&D Microbiologist – PhD, Biotechnology Scientist or Engineer – PhD, and Biosciences – Senior Scientist
Environmental Sustainability Leader and Life Cycle Expert – PhD
Global Safety Surveillance and Analysis Product Vigilance Manager – PhD / PharmD
Scientist (Ph.D.), Human Safety Toxicologist, Global Grooming

Physical Sciences and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering

Analytical & Measurement Science – PhD, Chemists, Material Scientists or Chemical Engineers
Liquid Detergents Product Design Scientist – PhD, Chemists, Material Scientists or Chemical Engineers
Chemical Engineer with Experience in Polymers – PhD Chemical Engineers
Experimental & Computational Polymer Chemist – PhD Chemists, Material Scientists or Chemical Engineers

Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Computational Chem/Bio, Chemometrics, Bioinformatics, Modeling

PhD Data Scientist (Machine Learning and Operations Research)
Data Scientist (PHD Degree) Internship, Senior Data Scientist – Model Risk, and Data Scientist
Bayesian Statistician (Mason, OH)

View more open positions.

Food Hackathon
2023-10-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Stocking Hall
There are only limited spots still available to participate in this October’s Food Hackathon. Join the more than 90 Cornell students already registered who will be tackling a variety of food innovation challenges and competing for cash prizes generously provided by our event sponsors.
No team? No problem. Kinda nervous? No worries, most students are. We’re here to support you every step of the way. It’s fun, memorable, and you’ll meet new people, make new friends, and increase your confidence.
For more information, including the weekend schedule and registration link, see https://foodhackathon.splashthat.com/.
See how synergistic thinking can drive innovative solutions. Pitch an idea or join a team Wednesday and Thursday October 18&19, then participate in the Hackathon Friday evening October 20 starting at 5pm, continuing Saturday and Sunday October 21-22, all in Stocking Hall.
A hackathon acts as a catalyst to spur innovation, collaboration, and discovery through a highly facilitated event that enables teams to design and prototype solutions. Over the course of a weekend, approximately 150 Cornell undergraduate and graduate students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds will develop a broad range of ideas and skills as they address challenges in the hackathon’s focal areas in food innovation and sustainability.
We help you find a team, come up with an idea, and support you with mentorship, workshops, food, swag, and more.
About the food hackathon
Food systems, safety, upcycling, waste reduction, nutrition, CPG. The world population is expected to exceed 9 billion by the middle of this century. Nearly a billion people around the world still suffer from hunger and poor nutrition. Major changes to food production, processing, and distribution systems are needed to ensure people everywhere have access to safe, sufficient, affordable, and nutritious food.
The transformation of global food systems will rely on the combined expertise, vision, experience, and commitment of researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, and consumers as well as industry practitioners working collectively to catalyze new ideas, drive innovation, and motivate change. Skills and knowledge from food scientists, nutritionists, engineers, social scientists, manufacturers, and more are needed to foster solution-oriented scientific discoveries to advance our transformative goals.
With the resources and mentors we gathered, it’s your opportunity to explore the impact you can make in food innovation and sustainability. It’s time to take your ideas from concept to reality. Workshops, speakers, sponsors, mentors, networking, cash prizes, and more!
150 students + 50 mentors + $10,000 in cash prizes = 1 life changing weekend Join us for ~36 hours to cook up your food innovation! From a previous Hackathon student participant:
“A HACKATHON IS RUNNING A MARATHON AND THEN A MENTOR COMES ALONG AND GIVES YOU A BICYCLE”
The schedule
October 18 – Wednesday
7:30 – 9:00PM Team Formation Session I (in-person)
Attend if you are interested in pitching an idea or challenge and discussing it to recruit prospective teammates. Those without an idea who prefer in-person discussion with potential teammates should attend. Slack and the Google Sheet are used to facilitate meeting other hackathon participants.
You will have 90 seconds to pitch an idea, after which participants can approach the person(s) whose idea they’re interested in.
October 19 – Thursday
6:00 – 7:30PM Team Formation Session II (via Zoom)
Those who were not able to attend Wednesday’s session should attend this one. If you are interested in pitching an idea or challenge, you will have 90 seconds to do so. Those without an idea or team should join this session to meet with other participants to form a team. You may continue to use Slack and the Google Sheet to facilitate meeting other hackathon participants. Jump into breakout rooms of your choice based on which idea or challenge you’re interested in.
October 20 – Friday
5:00 PM Welcome & Kick-Off
Rajni Aneja MS ’85 MBA, Managing Director, CIFS-IPP, Food Science
Hackathon introduction with Ami Stuart ’10, MS ’23 – Director-Hackathons, Entrepreneurship at Cornell
6:00 PM Dinner
Teams bond over the dinner hour
7:15 PM Fast Start Workshop
Teams participate in this interactive workshop. We run through a series of sprint exercises for teams to complete. This design-driven workshop sets teams up to successfully dive into solution development and effective teamwork over the weekend.
October 21 – Saturday
9:00 AM Breakfast, Hacking Starts, Team Registration Due
Pick up your swag! Breakfast is available to participants, mentors, sponsors, and invited guests
Student teams work in reserved spaces in Stocking Hall, Atrium, and surrounding classrooms
Each team must complete this form by 9am
10:00 AM Mentor Training
Mentors join this training session to review guidelines, process, and expectations.
Delivering feedback: There are countless ways to make a point. But being a logic bully is going to shut down the receiver. We need empathy to realize the other person doesn’t know what you know, believe what you believe, or want what you want. When we make a point, we establish our power in one way or another, but we probably don’t change very much. If all you do is make a point, you’ve handed them a story about yourself. When you make a change, you’ve helped them embrace a new story about themselves.
10:30 AM – 12:30 PMTeam Updates & Mentoring
One member of every team reports to an audience of mentors their teams: Progress, Needs, and Goals. This session creates efficiency in the mentorship process. After the updates, mentors visit teams to provide 1-on-1 guidance.
12:30 PM Lunch
Available to participants, mentors, sponsors, and invited guests.
2:00 – 2:30 PM Mentor Training
Mentors join this training session to review guidelines, process, and expectations.
2:30 – 4:30 PM Team Updates & Mentoring
One Member of every team reports to an audience of mentors their teams: Progress, Needs, and Goals. This session creates efficiency in the mentorship process. After the updates, mentors visit teams to provide 1-on-1 guidance.
4:30 – 6:00 PM Networking Break
Grab a drink, mix and mingle with students, sponsors, faculty, and mentors.
6:30 PM Dinner
Available to participants, mentors, sponsors, and invited guests
6:45 – 7:15 PM Pitch Workshop
Grab dinner and join this 20 minute session for best practices to narrate your solution, create your slides, and prepare a compelling four minute demo.
October 22 – Sunday
9:00 AM Breakfast & Team Submissions
Teams MUST complete their final project submission by 9am. One submission per team.
9:30 – 11:30 AM Team Demos
Teams are sorted into one of four rooms to pitch live to a panel of judges. Pitches are 4 minutes, followed by 4 minutes of Q&A. Judges are assigned to each room.
11:30 AM Lunch & Retrospective
Participants, mentors, sponsors, and judges – grab lunch and join us for the interactive retrospective.
12:15 – 2:30 PM Finalist Demos
The highest scoring teams from the morning, present again during this final round
2:45 PM Conclusion
Winners announced and prizes awarded

BD Technology Leadership Development Program Info Session
2023-10-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Webinar
BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP), a premiere R&D rotational program for PhDs in the STEM fields is hiring! Attend one of the virtual info sessions to learn more about the role, and to get inside tips on the application process.
Info dates:

October 12, 7PM ET
October 19, 5PM ET

RSVP for Info Sessions at BD | Event Registration (yello.co) search ‘TLDP’ on the left side
Apply at jobs.bd.com (Job ID R-474326)
Application closes October 26th at 11:59 PM PST for the 2023 fall cycle

Public Communication of Science panel
2023-10-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Warren Hall 101
To kick off the weekend workshop COMM5660, there is a panel of professionals who communicate science with various publics, in many forms.
Join a panel of speakers to be inspired about how as a graduate student or postdoc you could take advantage of opportunities to engage in communication of your research, science in general, and best of all, share your passion with public audiences! Q&A and informal discussion will follow.
Learn about the wide range of opportunities for incorporating public engagement and science communication in your professional activities. Speakers will share how they got into science communication, reasons why they continue to do so, opportunities and challenges integrating communication activities as a doctoral student or postdoc. The panelists will also share specific skill to work on that are useful elsewhere, and goals they have for future science communication activities. There will be opportunities to ask questions of the panelists and informal discussion will follow.
This public panel session kicks off the COMM5660 weekend 1 credit workshop led by Bruce Lewenstein, Professor of Science Communication and Cornell Ombuds.
Panelists

Steve Strogatz, Winokur Distinguished Professor of Public Understanding of Science and Mathematics
Lisa Kaltenegger, Associate Professor of Astronomy and Director, Carl Sagan Institute
Michelle Kortenaar from the Sciencenter
Facundo Torres, PhD student in microbiology, science rapper
About COMM 5660
Starting with an in-person public panel discussion on Opportunities for Public Communication of Science, this weekend workshop trains researchers in the sciences (including natural sciences, engineering, experimental social sciences, etc.) to communicate effectively with nonscientists such as policy makers, political stakeholders, the media, and the general public. The public panel discussion on Opportunities in Science Communication kicks off the COMM 5660 course and is held Friday 4:30-6:30pm. This session is open to the public.
Learn about the range of opportunities for public engagement and ways to integrate public engagement with your other professional activities. The speakers will share how they got into science communication, reasons why they continue to do so, opportunities and challenges of integrating communication activities with other professional activities, specific skills to work on that are useful elsewhere, and goals they have for future science communication activities. There will be opportunities to ask questions of the panelists and informal discussion will follow.
All events will take place in Warren Hall 101
4:30pm Friday Opportunities for Public Communication of Science panel discussion, followed by
6:00(ish) pm Informal discussion
If you’ve enrolled in COMM 5660:
9-5 Saturday COMM 5660 continues with writing science for the public, developing and writing your own stories, a presentation on Integrating communication with your graduate research, discussion of pictures and video, and learning about the science communication system
9-5 Sunday COMM 5660 continues with re-writing press releases/blog posts following critique, developing and delivering media messages with guest speaker from Cornell Media Relations, being interviewed, science policy
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.
Starting with a public panel discussion on Opportunities for Public Communication of Science, this weekend workshop trains researchers in the sciences (including natural sciences, engineering, experimental social sciences, etc.) to communicate effectively with nonscientists such as policy makers, political stakeholders, the media, and the general public. Training activities may include role-play, mini lectures, reading/discussion, hands-on writing blog posts and other outreach materials, real-time practice being interviewed for the media, and discussion with invited speakers. Several guest speakers will be featured throughout the weekend. The below public panel discussion on Opportunities in Science Communication kicks off the COMM 5660 course and is held Friday 4:30-6:30pm. The weekend workshop runs 9-5pm Saturday and Sunday. Lunch is on your own. Must attend all three sessions for credit.
Learning Objectives:
After participating in this workshop, students will be able to:
Discuss science communication opportunities, both within traditional scientific careers and as standalone careers
Begin identifying characteristics of potential audiences for science communication
Write drafts of short texts (such as blog posts, tweets, and similar items) for non-scientific audiences
Begin planning for media interviews
Discuss social, ethical, and scholarly issues associated with science communication
Credit:
To get credit for the class you must attend all sessions. Enroll now via class roster. If past the add/drop deadline, please email Susi Varvayanis (sv27@cornell.edu) with your Cornell netID.
Testimonial:
“One of the most engaging Careers Beyond Academia/BEST experiences for me was a science communication workshop that I attended taught by Bruce Lewenstein. This was an excellent crash course on science communication and forced me to think through how the public receives and perceives scientific news and how I could best communicate my own work to the public without over complicating it.”-Felicity Emerson, Biomedical and Biological Sciences
Supported by Cornell’s Department of Communication and Careers Beyond Academia in the Graduate School.

What Can You Be with a PhD?
2023-10-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Session, NY, United States
What Can You Be With a PhD? is the longest-running and largest biomedical career symposium in the US, and this year’s event will take place exclusively online on October 21st and 22nd. Historically, every major academic research institution in the New York City metro area has been a co-sponsor, with considerable support from local and regional corporate sponsors. It is a fantastic way to network early with individuals in the industries you wish to explore, learn more about the day-to-day work, gain skills relevant to your job search, and see the breadth of options where your PhD skills are desperately needed in and beyond academia. It is open to all fields, all graduate students and postdocs.
“What Can You Be” is a uniquely large and wide-reaching PhD career exploration event. Graduate students and postdocs across the New York region have the opportunity to attend a range of panel discussions over two days covering careers inside and outside of academia. In addition, you can attend specific hands-on workshops on CV/resume writing, networking, conflict resolution and other leadership skills. Career sessions are spread out over the two-day conference to allow you to attend the events relevant to your career goals or avenues you would just like to explore.
Please visit the 2023 agenda to see the amazing line-up of industries, professions, and workshops lined up!
Career Panels
Consulting Careers
Careers in Science Policy
Careers in Non-Profits and Foundations
Government Careers
Public Health Careers
Careers in Disciplinary Societies
Non-Research Industry Careers
Research Careers In Industry
Careers in Bioinformatics and Genomics
Careers in Patent Law and Tech Transfer
Careers in Technology and Business Development
Careers in Finance & Equity Research
Medical Science Liaison Careers
Careers in Sales and Field Application Specialties Careers in Marketing
Careers in Data Science, Analytics & Visualization
Careers in Science Outreach and Informal Education
Careers in Publications
Careers in Medical Communications
Academia; Non-Profit & Government
Academic Careers Beyond the Tenure Track
Careers in K-12 Education
Careers in STEM Undergraduate Education
Choosing a Traditional or Non-Traditional Postdoc
Faculty Positions in Academia
Cornell is a sponsoring institution; this means you will only pay a nominal fee of $10 (which has dramatically increased attendance rates). Please use this link to register: https://whova.com/portal/registration/wcybw_202306/ and enter “cornell_2023” for the discount code that gives you the reduced admission fee of $10 using your cornell.edu email.
Workshop Topics
A Strong CV Is Not Enough: What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You
Can I Stay, Or Should I Go?: A Visa Workshop
Career Satisfaction
Confidence Coaching for PhDs
Getting Your First Job: How To Become “Business-Ready”
Grant Writing Workshop
Humble PhD and Postdoc: Overcoming Career Challenges
Interview on Zoom: Perfecting the Small Screen
Negotiations Workshop
NRSA Fellowships
Professional Development on a PhD’s Schedule
Resume Workshop

Rafael Luna, Novartis Institutes of BioMedical Research
2023-10-23 14:00 - 16:00
Science, entrepreneurship, higher education administration, strategy and mentoring all in one career? Dr. Luna will briefly introduce the Novartis Institute of BioMedical Research (NIBR) and its role in contributing towards biomedical education, research, and innovation. He will further discuss his career journey and give insights on how to most effectively share your research narrative. We will end with a fireside chat that will give participants a chance to ask questions and discuss graduate school, research, careers, etc.
Organized by Subash Bhandari and Ashley Cardenas, moderators, In partnership with the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Diversity Programs in Engineering, and the Department of Food Science. Hosted by Careers Beyond Academia.
About the speaker
Rafael Luna is Head of Biomedical Education & Innovation at Novartis Institutes of BioMedical Research (NIBR). He currently serves on the Advisory Council for the National Postdoctoral Association and leads several initiatives to advance biomedical research, promote career mentoring and bring together academic and industry partners to achieve these objectives. He authored the book “The Art of Scientific Storytelling” that helps readers rethink and rephrase how to share research orally and in written form so that others will read and cite your work. Copies of his book will be given away to early attendees, and to those who ask excellent questions at the talk so you too can follow his step-by-step formula to tell your research story to the public as well as scientific peers.
Register now
Lunch registration for a small group to meet with the speaker, specially for DPE and Food Science grad students, extra slots available open to all (11:30-1:30 in M24 Stocking Hall)
Event registration open to everyone! (2-4pm) Held in Stocking Hall 148.
The first 15 attendees and 5 great questions will receive a copy of his book “The Art of Scientific Storytelling“!
About the organizers
Organizers Subash Bhandari and Ashley Cardenas will be moderating the questions. They serve as the professional development team for the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) at Cornell. They made use of the Careers Beyond Academia Create Your Own Activity to fund their idea.
Host and partners
In partnership with the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Diversity Programs in Engineering, and the Department of Food Science. Hosted by Careers Beyond Academia.
Follow BMES
Twitter/X: CUbmes
Email: cornellbmes@cornell.edu
About Careers Beyond Academia
Based in Cornell Graduate School’s Office of Career and Professional Development, Careers Beyond Academia coaches research doctoral/masters students and postdocs in all disciplines to increase awareness of the myriad of careers in industry, non-profits, startups and government where your skills are needed. We help you engage with people in your targeted industry to gain understanding of the workplace to rule in or rule out certain sectors and maximize fit. We also help you develop skills and experiences to set yourself apart from other candidates and reframe the skills you have into the language of the employer (or funder). We do this through interactive workshops (e.g. improving your research communication, networking and advocacy skills), career panels and referrals to alumni or professionals in your field, and small group and individual consultations to tailor opportunities to your interests. Hop on when you’re ready to test-drive your next career step after Cornell! Tell us more about your needs by filling out this very brief intake survey.

Integrating Degree Completion and Market Preparation
2023-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, NY, United States
You do not have to put off market preparation to finish your degree. Strategically chosen professional development activities will improve the quality of your dissertation and help you complete your work on time. With proper synergy, you can start preparing for the market early – even in the first years of your degree.
Christopher L. Pallas earned his PhD from the London School of Economics and is a Professor of Political Science at Kennesaw State University, near Atlanta (US). He has been creating professional development trainings for doctoral students for more than 10 years. In this webinar, he will draw on insights from his book, Doctoral Student Skills: Using Your Comparative Advantage to Succeed in Grad School and Prepare for the Job Market (Routledge, 2023).
This free event is hosted by Versatile PhD.
Register to attend

Private Contributions for the Public Good: The Role of Philanthropy in Science
2023-10-24 15:00 - 16:15 | Lecture Hall 5 Veterinary Education Center, 606 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Lecture by Stephen Quake, Ph.D. (Andrew D. White Professor-at-Large at Cornell; Chan Zuckerberg Initiative) followed by panel discussion.
Dr. Stephen Quake is a scientist, inventor and entrepreneur whose research is at the nexus of biology, physics and technology development. Dr. Quake has received numerous awards for his work and has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, The National Academy of Medicine, and the National Academy of Inventors.
Dr. Quake was the co-president of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub from 2016-2022 and currently serves as the Head of Science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, roles in which he helps make strategic decisions about funding scientific initiatives.
This special seminar takes you behind the scenes of such organizations and decisions through a talk by Dr. Quake followed by a panel discussion including additional experts with experience at other funding entities.
Dr. Quake visits Cornell as an A.D. White Professor-at-Large from October 23-27, 2023.

Careers for PhDs: Nonprofits
2023-10-27 15:00 - 16:15 | Zoom, NY, United States
Beyond academia, few employers align better with the interests and values of PhDs than nonprofit organizations, where advanced research skills, ability in project management, and a commitment to general welfare are all in demand. But what is it really like to work for a nonprofit? Three PhD alums will share their professional journeys, daily working lives, and advice for those considering a career in the sector.
The panelists:

Andreas Kuehn, Senior Fellow, Observer Research Foundation America(PhD, Information Science and Technology, 2016)
Rikki Sargent McLaren, Director of Research & Experimentation, WorkMoney (PhD, Social Psychology, 2021)
Raed Sharif, Senior Regional Programme Manager, The SecDev Foundation (PhD, Information Science and Technology, 2013)

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Corteva-Cornell Networking Program Info Session
2023-10-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Do you have an interest in industry or growing your network? The Corteva-Cornell Networking Program (CCNP) is a virtual networking program between Corteva Agriscience employees and graduate students to provide you with the opportunity to learn more about industry careers.
Join the informational session on Monday, October 30th from 4pm to 5pm virtually to hear Corteva representative, Ronda Hamm, PhD ’08 (Entomology) discuss her time at Corteva and answer your questions about careers in industry. Participants will also discuss the CCNP’s programming for 2023-24, which includes the opportunity to participate in 1-on-1 mentorship pairings with Corteva scientists and a possible in-person visit to Corteva HQ in Indianapolis in summer 2024!
Register for the informational session. Zoom link will be provided after registration.

Eclectic Convergence Cornell Entrepreneurship Summit
2023-11-03 08:45 - 17:00 | Verizon Executive Education Center at Cornell Tech, 2 West Loop Road, New York, NY, 10044, United States
Full day conference at Cornell Tech featuring an eclectic mix of speakers and their personal stories and
perspectives on building their iconic enterprises. This event is a fantastic way to rub shoulders with professionals in the field and get input on projects and ideas.
For more details, visit the Eclectic Convergence 2023 website.
Sponsorship for PhD students and Postdocs to attend is available through Careers Beyond Academia. Email gradcareers@cornell.edu to request sponsorship.

Microbiome Data Analysis Workshop
2023-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Corson-Mudd Hall A409, 215 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
The workshop will cover microbiome metadata management, F.A.I.R (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data standards, and workflow standardization tools offered by the National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC). Please bring a laptop if you would like to participate. Register to attend
Led by Daniel Sprockette, PhD. Learn more at: https://nmdc-edge.org

Women in Science Now: How to Use Science to Overcome the Remaining Hurdles to Equity Public Book Talk
2023-11-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Alice Statler Auditorium, Statler Hall
Speaker: Lisa M.P. Munoz, ‘00, author and science writer
Date: November 6, 2023
Time: 3:30-5:00 pm (dessert reception to immediately follow)
Location: Alice Statler Auditorium, Statler Hall
Registration: Register via Qualtrics.
Join us for a book talk with Cornell alumna Lisa M.P. Munoz, science writer and author of “Women in Science Now: Stories and Strategies for Achieving Equity.” During this talk, Lisa will pair stories of scientists with data to explore the obstacles facing women in science at virtually every step along their career paths. She will offer an examination of this persistent gender gap, and offer new perspectives on how to make science more equitable and inclusive for all.
About Our Speaker
Lisa M. P. Munoz is the author of “Women in Science Now: Stories and Strategies for Achieving Equity.” (Columbia University Press, 2023). She is a science writer and the founder and president of SciComm Services, a science communications consulting firm. A former journalist and press officer, she has more than twenty years of experience crafting science content for scientists and the public alike. Munoz holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Engineering at Cornell University (Lisa M. Pinsker, ’00, Science of Earth Systems with a specialty in science writing).
Sponsoring Partners
Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement, Graduate School Future Faculty and Academic Careers program, Diversity Programs in Engineering, Provost Office of Faculty Development and Diversity, an Engaged Curriculum Grant from the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement, and a grant from the President’s Council of Cornell Women.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Virtual Research Career, Education and Training Fair
2023-11-08 11:30 - 16:30 | Webinar
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be hosting a virtual Research Career, Education and Training Fair on Wednesday, November 8, from 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM CDT on the CareerEco platform. Registration is FREE through THIS LINK.
This event is geared towards students, trainees and professionals in biomedical research, clinical research and research information technology looking for a career that makes a difference.
Participants will learn from faculty members, researchers, employees, and students about cutting-edge research, available career and training opportunities, and benefits at St. Jude. There will be opportunities to interact one-on-one with recruiters and apply for job positions. The full agenda and schedule are available on the EVENT WEBPAGE.For questions please contact manali.ghosh@stjude.org.
St. Jude, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a top-ranked pediatric cancer hospital and a world-renowned basic science research institute with around 170 faculty members in the basic and translational research areas. Through the creation of collaborative consortia and investment in leading-edge technologies, St. Jude tackles the most complex challenges in science and medicine.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Attracting Investment
2023-11-08 11:45 - 13:00 | Webinar
Learn how to attract investors in this virtual session.
Register to attend.
This workshop is part of a virtual series presented in partnership with the Center for Regional Economic Advancement, a division of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. The series welcomes faculty, post-docs, graduate, and undergraduate students to explore the potential of launching a business grounded in their research and vision. Entrepreneurs are not required to attend every workshop, but the series is designed to explore the entrepreneurial journey from ideation to operation.
Upcoming workshops include:

Choosing an Accelerator or Incubator – Wednesday, November 29 at 11:45 a.m. ET

Careers Beyond Academia: Small group discussion
2023-11-14 14:30 - 15:30 | Zoom
Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us online to find out how we can help you get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session. Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on your career search, and specific advice on how to approach your advisor or make a career decision. We’ll exchange tips, tricks, and tools to efficiently explore your options, build your skills and take action to prepare for your future. Feel free to pop in anytime during this hour that suits your schedule. ALL DISCIPLINES WELCOME!
Facilitated by executive director of Careers Beyond Academia in the Graduate School, Susi Varvayanis.

Pursuing Careers in Business Development, Corporate Research and Sales
2023-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
From The Versatile PhD Pathways Series:
Business development and research roles inside companies draw from a range of skills, knowledge and domain expertise. They are also significantly populated by PhDs and post-graduates around the world and can offer terrific career mobility. Dr. Ray Price has worked across many roles and brings fresh insight into what these jobs entail, how you might land one.
Presenter Bio: Ray is a pharma/biotech business development executive responsible for increasing sales and managing collaborative R&D agreements for Neuroservices Alliance by leading the commercial team. He has an MBA from INSEAD (2009), and has work experience in Japan, the US, and France. He also has a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Vanderbilt University and extensive R&D experience. Finally, Ray is the founder and owner of a (profitable!) small business that performs solutions services (medical writing and editing) for non-native English speakers, with global clients in more than 10 countries.
Register to attend.
The Versatile PhD’s PhD Pathways Series provides and “outside the academy” perspective on career preparation and job opportunities across a range of skills, trends and industries.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Choosing an Accelerator
2023-11-29 11:45 - 13:00 | Webinar
Learn what to consider when choosing an accelerator or incubator in this virtual session.
Register to attend.
This workshop is part of a virtual series presented in partnership with the Center for Regional Economic Advancement, a division of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. The series welcomes faculty, post-docs, graduate, and undergraduate students to explore the potential of launching a business grounded in their research and vision. Entrepreneurs are not required to attend every workshop, but the series is designed to explore the entrepreneurial journey from ideation to operation.

Exponent Technical Consulting Seminar and Q&A Session
2023-11-30 12:00 - 13:00 | 331 Upson Hall
Exponent Engineering and Scientific Consulting invites all levels of Ph.D. students to attend this session featuring Daniel Palmer, Ph.D., ’22, and Zach Lamport, Ph.D.

Flagship Pioneering Summer Fellowships Info Session
2024-01-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Webinar
Attend the January 18th Info Session to learn about summer fellowships at Flagship Pioneering, a VC firm in Cambridge MA, known for starting 100+ biotech companies over the past two decades, including Moderna, Alltrna, and Cellarity.

NSF I-Corps Information Session
2024-01-23 12:00 - 12:45 | Webinar
Calling all researchers! If you have been working on a technology innovation and wish to explore its commercialization potential, I-Corps can provide you with entrepreneurial education, 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, January 23 (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. Laura Ray, an I-Corps instructor and Faculty Lead at Dartmouth College, along with I-Corps alum Devansh Agarwal of EchoSense, will be in attendance to share their experiences and answer questions.
The National Science Foundation 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/ICorpsJan24

Meet current & past Eagleton Science and Politics Fellows (ESPF)
2024-01-23 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Join current and past fellows who received the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship (ESPF) at the Meet the Science Fellows Roundtable on
Jan. 23 @ 12:30pm online

Finding Inclusive Community: Alumni Conversations on Thriving in the Workplace
2024-01-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom, NY, United States
As you start your job and internship search or consider that exciting job offer, do you ever wonder about the work/life balance and what defines an inclusive, safe community in the workplace and beyond? Join Cornell Career Services for an eye-opening event where you’ll gain the tools to navigate these crucial questions.
Learn how to decipher workplace cultures, understand the intricacies of work/life balance, and identify the markers of an inclusive and safe community. Connect with and learn from young alumni who have experienced early career success and challenges.
Conversations will focus on supporting students with marginalized identities, including BIPOC, LGBTQ and individuals with disabilities.
To foster an open and safe space for dialogue, the event will not be recorded. But all registered individuals will receive a document that will include advice from each alum.
Allies and students exploring equity and inclusion and community empowerment are also welcome to attend. Open to all Cornell students.
If you’d like to request accessibility accommodations, please contact mm2478@cornell.edu. (If possible, by Jan. 24).
Featured Alumni:

Abirami (Abi) Dandapani, B.S. Hotel & Restaurant Administration ’21 | Consultant at Capco, Charlotte, NC
Briana Fullwood, B.S. Urban & Regional Studies | Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility at NBCUniversal Media
Amairani Marin Tovar, B.S. Environmental and Sustainability Science | Analyst at Public Works Partners
Isaiah Murray, M.S. Urban & Regional Studies and Information Studies ’20 | Program Manager of Technology Training, NYC Dept. of Small Business Services
Don Singleton, B.S. Hotel Administration ’19 | Senior Analyst at Host Hotels & Resorts, Bethesda, MD

View event details and register to attend through Handshake.

I&E Workshop: Is Your Startup Technology Driven or Enabled?
2024-01-30 11:45 - 13:00 | Webinar
Does your startup harness cutting-edge technology as its core foundation, or leverage technology to enhance existing processes? Depending on your answer, you’ll encounter different strategies, market advantages, and challenges on your entrepreneurial journey. Learn how to shape your approach to business growth and development accordingly at this free workshop! Register to attend.
Hosted by Cornell Center for Regional Economic Advancement.

Information Session on the Cornell Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Learn about the Three-Minute Thesis competition: history, format, judging, prizes, and how Cornell offers the chance to participate. Organizers will field your questions about competing in the Cornell Graduate School competition in Spring 2024.
Register online to attend an information session.

Ignite Connect: Accelerating Impact
2024-01-31 12:00 - 15:00 | Online
Join online a world of groundbreaking innovation and collaboration:

an exclusive Executive Interview that’s set to inspire. Peggy Koenig, esteemed Chair of the Executive Committee at Cornell BOT and Chair Emeritus of Abry Partners, LLC, will take the stage with Dr. Greeshma Gadikota, Co-founder of Carbon To Stone and a shining example of what the Ignite Gap Funding Program helps achieve. This is your chance to gain insights from leading minds on how to innovate for impact.

Register Now
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Ignite Connect is an opportunity to explore and engage with researchers and founders around their technologies and ventures emerging from Cornell University. This dynamic virtual experience aims to create connections and serves as a catalyst, bridging innovative technologies with resources and opportunities for meaningful impact.
Agenda Highlights:
Welcome Remarks: From Krystyn Van Vliet, Vice President for Research & Innovation
Executive Interview: Innovating for Impact with Peggy Koeing and Greeshma Gadikota
Startup and Technology Pitch Sessions: Through interactive presentations, discover the latest innovations from Cornell labs and startups, recipients of Ignite awards.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with innovators and founders for impact (collaboration, mentoring, funding, and more).
Find Your Track:Therapeutics & Vaccines, Diagnostics & Biotech Tools, MedTech & Digital Health, Materials & Energy, High Tech & Hardware
With five to six technology or startup presentations per track, this intimate setting ensures a deep dive into the innovations that interest you most. Visit our website for more details.
How to RSVP:
To secure your spot at Ignite Connect, please RSVP here!
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative event that accelerates impact and fosters connections within the vibrant Cornell innovation ecosystem.
About Ignite: Cornell Research Lab to Market
Ignite Cornell Research Lab to Market gap funding series is supported by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (“OVPRI”). Its purpose is to accelerate technology commercialization, venture creation and growth, and corporate collaboration, create entrepreneurship training and career opportunities for students and researchers, and advance Cornell’s innovation for societal impact and university mission. Learn more about the programs’ impact and achievements.
Recent Ignite News
Second Cohort of Ignite Fellows: Unveiling Diverse Venture Potential Across Cornell’s Campus. More here.
Two founders graduate from the Fellow for New Ventures program and start a Cornell-licensed company. More here.

Animal Health Hackathon
2024-02-02 - 2024-02-04 | Schurman Hall
This only happens once a year. Don’t miss your chance! Any Cornell student, any degree program, any field of study is invited to join vet students in the animal health focused hackathon. Over a dozen sponsors onsite, tons of mentors for lots of networking. An IBM led Design Workshop, good food, merch, 50 mentors and a beautiful light filled space to work in. And $9,000 in cash prizes
View the Animal Hackathon details and apply to participate.

Job Search Strategies for International Non-STEM Students
2024-02-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom, NY, United States
Searching for jobs is difficult for international students. It’s all the more difficult for students outside of STEM and Finance fields. During this workshop from Cornell Career Services (CCS), we will focus on strategies to elevate your job search, key resources, and tips for locating international student-friendly internship and full-time employers. We will also discuss ways to maximize your 1 year of OPT (or 18 months of AT) through diverse employment options.
Zoom registration required. Find more information in Handshake.
This workshop will be recorded and saved to the Cornell Career Services Media Library (https://scl.cornell.edu/get-involved/career-services/presentations).
Students with accessibility needs can email Erica Ford at ef434@cornell.edu for accommodations. Please request accommodations no less than 3 business days prior to the event (2/2/24).

Finding Your Research Voice Workshop
2024-02-09 09:00 - 16:00
February 9 and 10 (9am-4pm both days, must attend both)

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

“There are faculty who give terrible talks, and some who make captivating, engaging talks. I want to be in the latter category. That’s why I signed up for this workshop.”–Benjamin Rosche, PhD student, Sociology”
This opportunity is open to PhD students and postdocs in all disciplines, with priority given to those who are ready to present their research. Time: 9 am to 4 pm Friday Feb.9 and Saturday Feb. 10, with an hour lunch break. You must attend both sessions. Due to the intensive, personalized, mentored interactions during the workshop, participation numbers are limited.
This two-day workshop is designed for any grad student or postdoc in the social sciences, STEM, humanities and arts disciplines interested in an immersion to improve their research communication skills.
“We were an image-oriented species way before development of the written word. The way we include pictures in our presentations can determine if a story will bring us together.”–Itai Cohen, Professor, Physics
Register now by Feb. 2:
Complete the online registration form. Questions can be directed via email to: sv27@cornell.edu. Location will be in Willard Straight Hall Room 414 on Friday and in the Physical Science Building 401 on Saturday. Sessions are only held in person and participants must commit to attending both full days. If you were to pay professionals for this kind of training after leaving Cornell, registration would be at least $500-$1,000. Thanks to sponsorship by Cornell Graduate School’s Careers Beyond Academia, the cost to you is nothing!
Learning outcomes for Finding Your Research Voice:
Creating a Core Message
Applying the Dramatic Arc
Connecting with Your Audience
Expressing Passion for Your Research
Finding a Great Beginning
Chaptering Your Story
Signaling the End
Improving Your Voice
Controlling Your Body Language
Incorporating Gesture Effectively
In advance of the workshop:

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

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

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

Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director
Careers Beyond Academia
Cornell University Graduate School
gradcareers@cornell.edu

Accessibility Requests:
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made sufficiently in advance to help ensure they can be met.
