Careers In.. Data Analysis
Come hear about the creative work done by professionals in core facilities who are responsible for collecting, processing, and maintaining samples for research and other purposes. Speakers are from Humanities and STEM fields who do critical work that allow their respective organizations and units to thrive. Find out how data analysis careers are essential for…
Advanced LinkedIn Profile Workshop and Discussion
ZoomThis is an advanced level workshop. Prerequisite would be the Create Your LinkedIn Profile. In this advanced workshop we will exchange feedback and keywords. Share your profile and expand the body to highlight your transferrable skills for your professional future. Each participant should have a basic profile they are willing to share. To Register. A…
How to Start Your Industry Job Search
ZoomThis workshop is for PhD students and postdocs that are exploring opportunities in industry – NGOs, government, businesses and more. The workshops answers basic questions, explores Cornell resources and discusses steps you can take right now – whether you are just beginning your Cornell journey, going on the job market or simultaneously job hunting in…
Adopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset
ZoomThis session will explore how an entrepreneurial mindset can help you in any profession, and why employers seek people who embrace this mindset. We will define some qualities that will help you thrive in any professional environment and self-assess whether you are an entrepreneur. Many PhD graduates have gone on to discover fulfilling roles in…
LinkedIn for Beginners: Create an Employer Ready Profile
ZoomWe will start with a short overview presentation with tips on how to use LinkedIn, exercises to identify a good tagline, and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. We will email a worksheet and the zoom link the day prior to the event. To Register. Accessibility Requests We strive to make…
Flagship Fellowship Information Session
ZoomFlagship is a venture capital firm dedicated to life science innovation. We perform our own R&D in the Flagship Labs, and we created over 100 companies (including Moderna) in the past 18 years. The 2021 Fellows Program is a 12-week paid fellowship sponsored over the summer at Flagship’s offices in Cambridge, MA. The fellowship is…
Pathways to Success Symposium: Getting Your Foot in the Door
Getting Your Foot in the Door Presented by Careers Beyond Academia Join us for a panel discussion with alumni and other professionals who will share how they got their foot in the door to explore unexpected pathways for their career success. This discussion will also include an exploration of some of the key resources, strategies,…
Frame Yourself as a Top Job Candidate
ZoomThis workshop is structured for PhD students and Postdocs entering the Industry market. We will focus on career options, strategies and techniques to explore career options in industry, non-profit and government. Ever wonder what skills transfer? Or if you could be a consultant? Bring a job advertisement for your Dream Job, computer and spirit of…
Information Session on the Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
ZoomLearn 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 an all-virtual competition in Spring 2021.
Careers in… Librarianship
ZoomLearn about different types of industry careers in Libraries. Come join this panel discussion and interactive networking session with professionals. The speakers will share their advice, pros and cons of working in this environment, educational/experience requirements and how they transitioned into this field. Come armed with your own questions which will be discussed throughout the…
Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia
Zoom NY, United StatesIf 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. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on…
Sculpting Your Career
ZoomJoin Careers Beyond Academia for an interactive workshop to identify opportunities and activities to expand your resume, gain experience and grow your network. Discussion about how to potentially create activities, expand writing and explore experiences. To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to…
Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia
ZoomIf 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. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on…
How to Approach Professionals in Industry
ZoomNetworking starts with simple connections. Who do you know in industry – not the hiring manager but a former classmate or Cornell alum. This workshop will explore how you can find professional allies, steps to ask for a conversation and tips to utilize connections. To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible…
Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia
Zoom NY, United StatesIf 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. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on…
Starting Your Job Search in Industry
ZoomThis workshop is for PhD students and postdocs that are exploring opportunities in industry – NGOs, government, businesses and more. The workshops answers basic questions, explores Cornell resources and discusses steps you can take right now – whether you are just beginning your Cornell journey, going on the job market or simultaneously job hunting in…
Transferrable Skills – How to Communicate Your Job Ready Skills to Industry
ZoomThe workshop will identify the skills that hiring managers are seeking and work with YOU to identify the skills you already possess. The workshop will explore ways to effectively communicate skills and training to industry (non-profits, business, government, think tanks and more!) This workshop will teach you how to recognize the difference between technical skills,…
Engineering and Scientific Consulting Careers
Ph.D. Recruitment Event At Exponent, we work on many of the most challenging and prominent engineering and scientific problems in the world. If you are a Ph.D. candidate with strong communication skills, are motivated to learn on the job, and have a desire to apply your education in unexpected and innovative ways, Exponent will be…
Opportunities for Public Communication of Science
Join us for a panel of speakers who will share the diverse ways in which they communicate science to public audiences. The time on March 5 is 4:30-6:30pm, with the virtual happy hour and informal discussion beginning at 6pm. Panelists: Julia Nolte, PhD student in Human Development at Cornell. An alum of this course just…
Diverse perspectives on leadership
March 8, at 9-10:30am Diverse perspectives on leadership with Melanie Abreu, Cassandra Victoria Innocent and Elvis Cao Come prepared with questions and get ready to engage in discussion with alumni and student leaders who will share their perspectives on what they have learned about leadership at Cornell. Innocent, CV Abreu, M Cao XE Join the Zoom Meeting.…
Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia
Zoom NY, United StatesIf 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. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on…
2021 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
ZoomThree Minute Thesis (3MT) is a competition for doctoral students to develop and showcase their research communication skills. Cornell’s 2021 3MT final round competition will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Register to attend and you can vote on the People’s Choice Award Winner from among the eight finalists! 3MT challenges research degree students…
Job Search Virtual Discussion Group
ZoomThe Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared,…
Test Driving Career Options
ZoomPlease join Careers Beyond Academia for a workshop designed for PhDs and Postdocs from all disciplines to explore options to expand their resumes and networks in industry, NGOs, government and more. This workshop will help you explore different pathways and rule in — and rule out options! To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make…
Wondering how to make data visually exciting and what tools to use?
ZoomThen join us for the Data Visualization Toolkit webinar. Presenters will share good and bad examples, as well as discuss why these concrete skills and tools would be useful in your work. PhD students on Careers Beyond Academia Advisory Board – Cassi Wattenburger, Soil and Crop Sciences and Conrad Smart, Physics will present the webinar.…
Women Innovators Initiative (WI2): Running a Startup
According to the Silicon Valley Bank report , 28% of U.S. startups have a female founder and only 14% have a female CEO. While venture capital is their most likely next source of funding regardless of the gender makeup of the founding team, the startups with a female founder are slightly less likely to rely…
Appreciative Inquiry for positive leadership and social change
Brought to you in partnership by Dyson's Leadership by Design, CALS, SLEN, and Graduate School Careers Beyond Academia. David Cooperrider Appreciative Inquiry for leadership and positive change: an awakening The workshop is open to faculty, staff and students. Join by Zoom. Please note this is a new link from the one we advertised previously. Dr.…
Learn from a Scientist about Drafting Legislation
with Dr. Drew Harvell, Cornell Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. RSVP here. Learn about how scientists can help draft legislation! Cornell Professor Dr. Drew Harvell has a wealth of experience in advocacy and policy work in addition to her science. Dr. Drew Harvell is Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University and…
Tell Your Story – How to Translate Your PhD Education to Research in Industry
ZoomWondering how to use business lingo and what industry is looking for in a PhD job candidate? We can help! Join us at this workshop to learn what employers are looking for and how you can illustrate your transferrable skills from earning your PhD. We will also work with you to translate your research into…
Turning Biology into Billions. Twice.
A Cornell Entrepreneur Network and Entrepreneurship at Cornell production. Serial Entrepreneur, Dr. Leslie Leinwand ’72 LIVE From Cornell to Colorado to Cofounder to Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Leslie Leinwand '72 has a fascinating story that she'll share with us LIVE on April 8th. Hear how this molecular, cellular, and developmental biologist founded multiple companies, two…
Fireside Chat with Petri Bio – Identifying Opportunities for PhDs in Life Sciences, Food, and Agriculture Startups
Co-sponsored by Careers Beyond Academia, eShip at Cornell, and the Cornell Institute for Food Systems Institute Partnership Program. Please join us for a Fireside Chat with Petri Bio, a formation-stage venture capital firm focused on companies at the intersection of biology and engineering, with deep experience developing ideas into successful companies across human health and…
Workshop about Public Writing with David M. Perry
Sponsored by: Historians are writers! (HAW!), Cornell's History Department and Careers Beyond Academia There’s no such thing as the Ivory Tower. Colleges and universities are not isolated enclaves, and they probably never were. Public engagement is an essential part of the core mission of higher education. But how do we reach the public? This age…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
We will start with a short overview presentation with LinkedIn tips, exercises to identify a good tagline, summary discussion and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact…
Let’s Talk about Mentoring at Cornell
Co-sponsored by: CALS: Office of Academic Programs, Office of Student Services, & School of Integrative Plant Science; Graduate School: Careers Beyond Academia; and the Office of Engagement Initiatives. Are you a mentor? Do you support student mentors? This event might be for you. Join the conversation to talk about mentoring at Cornell. Our goals for…
Science Communication workshop
COMM 5660 (1 cr. B. Lewenstein, course #13779) A weekend workshop offered fall and spring that trains researchers in the sciences (including natural sciences, engineering, experimental social sciences, etc.) to communicate effectively with non-scientists such as policymakers, political stakeholders, the media, and the general public. Training activities may include role-play, reading/discussion, writing press releases and other…
Science Communication workshop
COMM 5660 (1 cr. B. Lewenstein, course #13779) A weekend workshop offered fall and spring that trains researchers in the sciences (including natural sciences, engineering, experimental social sciences, etc.) to communicate effectively with non-scientists such as policymakers, political stakeholders, the media, and the general public. Training activities may include role-play, reading/discussion, writing press releases and other…
Job Search Virtual Monthly Discussion
ZoomThe Job Search Virtual Monthly Discussion is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration within and beyond academia. After…
Interviewing 101: The Lingo, The Process and The Options
Join us to explore the fundamentals of interviewing in industry (government, NGO, think tanks, for profits.) This workshop will present an overview of interviews, types of interviews you may encounter and advice on how to articulate your research and PhD work into professional experience. To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events…
Careers in Data Visualization – Panel Discussion
ZoomThe professionals on this panel will share insights into the growing field of Data Visualization. This skill is a useful communication tool as professionals in organizations across the globe are faced with the challenge of large data sets of numbers and the need to present them in a way that makes them easy to understand.…
Network at the NIH Career Symposium May 3-7
In 2021- the NIH Career Symposium will run from May 3 to May 7 and highlights the diversity of career choices available to your generation of biomedical researchers. Whether you are just beginning to consider career options or a senior student/fellow ready to look for a job, the NIH Career Symposium is for you. All…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
We will start with a short overview presentation with LinkedIn tips, exercises to identify a good tagline, summary discussion and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact…
PhD alumni discuss patent law careers
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology alumni discuss their patent law careers Elysa Goldberg Amanda Murphy 4-5pm: OPEN TO ALL! Join an informal "Fireside Chat" on careers in patent law by two former BMCB students. Elysa Goldberg was in Bill Brown’s cell biology lab and Amanda (Dalton) Murphy was in Volker Vogt's virology lab. Both…
Careers Beyond Academia Live Q&A
ZoomLive Q&A Session for any job search questions! Wondering about applications, interviews and job opportunities? Have a quick question about timing? Thinking about skill building or how to build experiences into your resume? Please pop in to ask a question, hear tips from colleagues and more. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95929822629?pwd=aVN1UVA2K3lRck0vSStJL0NtZWY5Zz09 Meeting ID: 959 2982 2629…
Job Search Virtual Monthly Discussion
ZoomThe Job Search Virtual Monthly Discussion is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration within and beyond academia. After…
Executive Presence in a Virtual World
Zoom NY, United StatesPathways to Success Summer Symposium - Part I Session Summary: Virtual meetings are here to stay. How do you put your best foot forward when you are presented to others in a 1” x 1” Zoom frame? Learn how what you say and how you say it can impact your ability to be seen as a…
2021 Summer P2S Symposium: Linguistic and Cultural Diversity as Critical Assets
ZoomPathways to Success is the Graduate School’s framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers. The Summer P2S Symposium is a professional development opportunity for doctoral, professional degree, and research master’s students and postdoctoral scholars that will provide participants…
Linguistic and Cultural Diversity as Critical Assets
Pathways to Success Summer Symposium - Part II Jonathan Rosa With a large proportion of Cornell’s postdoctoral and graduate student body hailing from other nations, it’s important to embrace the assets that this linguistic and cultural diversity brings to our campus community. Join speaker Jonathan Rosa, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University at…
Thinking Flexibly about Experiential Opportunities and Skill Building
Zoom NY, United StatesPathways to Success Summer Symposium - Part III Session Summary: Doctoral career outcomes survey data reveal Cornell graduates contribute valuably in all employment sectors. Professional skills are sought by employers in addition to discipline-specific knowledge and expertise. But how to highlight these skills you already have and how to carve out time to build the ones…
Careers Beyond Academia – Live Q&A
ZoomLive Q&A Session for any job search questions! Wondering about applications, interviews and job opportunities? Have a quick question about timing? Thinking about skill building or how to build experiences into your resume? Please pop in to ask a question, hear tips from colleagues and more. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95929822629?pwd=aVN1UVA2K3lRck0vSStJL0NtZWY5Zz09 Meeting ID: 959 2982 2629…
Tell Your Story – How to Translate Your PhD Education to Research in Industry
ZoomWondering how to use business lingo and what industry is looking for in a PhD job candidate? We can help! Join us at this workshop to learn what employers are looking for and how you can illustrate your transferrable skills from earning your PhD. We will also work with you to translate your research into…
Climb to the Top of the Heap: Essential Job Application Best Practices
Shared by a Ph.D. Hiring Manager Free and open to the public-don't miss this one! Josh Henkin has partnered with AAAS ScienceCareers to bring you a 60-minute webinar jam packed with the best advice on how to… Break down a job description so you can tailor your resume to the role Understand how to identify…
Transferrable Skills – How to Communicate Your Job Ready Skills to Industry
The workshop will identify the skills that hiring managers are seeking and work with YOU to identify the skills you already possess. The workshop will explore ways to effectively communicate skills and training to industry (non-profits, business, government, think tanks and more!) This workshop will teach you how to recognize the difference between technical skills,…
Careers Beyond Academia – Live Q&A
ZoomLive Q&A Session for any job search questions! Wondering about applications, interviews and job opportunities? Have a quick question about timing? Thinking about skill building or how to build experiences into your resume? Please pop in to ask a question, hear tips from colleagues and more. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95929822629?pwd=aVN1UVA2K3lRck0vSStJL0NtZWY5Zz09 Meeting ID: 959 2982 2629…
Job Search Virtual Monthly Discussion
ZoomThe Job Search Virtual Monthly Discussion is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration within and beyond academia. After…
Interviewing 101: The Lingo, The Process and The Options
ZoomJoin us to explore the fundamentals of interviewing in industry (government, NGO, think tanks, for profits.) This workshop will present an overview of interviews, types of interviews you may encounter and advice on how to articulate your research and PhD work into professional experience. To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events…
How To Approach Professionals In Industry
Networking starts with simple connections. Who do you know in industry – not the hiring manager but a former classmate or Cornell alum. This workshop will explore how you can find professional allies, steps to ask for a conversation and tips to utilize connections. Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to all…
Careers Beyond Academia – Live Q&A
ZoomLive Q&A Session for any job search questions! Wondering about applications, interviews and job opportunities? Have a quick question about timing? Thinking about skill building or how to build experiences into your resume? Please pop in to ask a question, hear tips from colleagues and more. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95929822629?pwd=aVN1UVA2K3lRck0vSStJL0NtZWY5Zz09 Meeting ID: 959 2982 2629…
Innovation Beyond the Bench
It’s 4pm on August 11, do you know where your career is? Come explore the opportunities for careers beyond the bench that relate to technology transfer and innovation management. Hear from people like you who have transitioned after their PhD to achieve the benefits of science, have fun, and get paid to use their skills.…
Sculpt Your Career
ZoomJoin Careers Beyond Academia for an interactive workshop to identify opportunities and activities to expand your resume, gain experience and grow your network. Discussion about how to potentially create activities, expand writing and explore experiences. The event will be held via Zoom. To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to all…
Online info session with P&G doctoral recruiters
Are you within 12 months of completing your doctoral program or post-doc appointment at Cornell and interested in a career of applied research beyond academia? If you are interested in learning more about R&D scientists and career opportunities within P&G, sign up here or with Susi Varvayanis by 8/25 for a virtual informal info session…
Consider a Career in Consulting
Join the upcoming informational session to discuss the Cornell Graduate Consulting Club and the Associate program on Friday, August 27th from 4-5 PM. Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Cornell's Graduate School university-wide initiative Careers Beyond Academia, will be joining us during this meeting to discuss the resources that are available to graduate students through this…
Career Fair (online)-STEM
Cornell University Career Fair Days 2021 will be on September 1 & 2, 2021. Handshake is the fair platform. To see the list of employers you need to register via handshake by creating a student account at: Handshake . If you are a postdoc, also create a student account and email Christine Holmes at ch18@cornell.edu,…
LinkedIn Professional Photographs
Biotechnology Building, G01 Ithaca, NY, United Statesfor PhD students and postdocs in any discipline Careers in Academia is bringing back award winning portraitist Roger William Theise to take a professional headshot so you can look your best for your LinkedIn profile, and more. Dress professionally and be prepared to arrive 10 minutes early for your appointment. One reminder will be sent…
Career Fair (online)- all industries
Cornell University Career Fair Days 2021 will be on September 1 & 2, 2021. Handshake is the fair platform. To see the list of employers you need to register via handshake by creating a student account at: Handshake . If you are a postdoc, also create a student account and email Christine Holmes at ch18@cornell.edu,…
What is consulting?
Join this upcoming informational session to discuss the Cornell Graduate Consulting Club and the Associate program on Thursday, Sept. 2 from 5-6 PM. Please fill out the form here and a zoom link will b (CGCC)e sent out to you. We look forward to seeing you in CGCC! Join the CGCC Info Session Topic: CGCC…
Going from PhD to CEO in the Life Sciences
This webinar features a stellar panel of PhD-CEOs who each founded a company within 2 years of their PhDs and who have collectively raised more than $275M for these companies. The panelists will discuss the foundation of these companies and the learnings they had as they have scaled up their businesses. This webinar is free…
Careers Beyond Academia Live Q&A
ZoomLive Q&A Session for any job search questions! Wondering about applications, interviews and job opportunities? Have a quick question about timing? Thinking about skill building or how to build experiences into your resume? Please pop in to ask a question, hear tips from colleagues and more. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/92158428410?pwd=L2tLUnIvK1NzOEt3eUczb3pmNEF3Zz09&from=addon Meeting ID: 921 5842 8410…
Vaccine Conversations with Scientists
Join the training for new members this week! Please feel free to join the training Sept. 8 from 6:30-8pm if you would like a refresher. You can also review the updated training materials and talking points. Zoom link for optional refresher training Zoom link pwd=TkRXWmFUdUdkcHJiaVJSbDNSMHNiQT09 Meeting ID: 946 6132 1993 Passcode: 872829 This week we…
Building a Better Graduate Education
ZoomThe CNY Humanities Corridor “Humanities Beyond the Academy” working group hosts a series of mini-residencies for publicly engaged humanistic scholars, bringing together those interested in public humanities and careers outside the academy. Current mini-resident Leonard Cassuto, author of The Graduate School Mess: What Caused It and How We Can Fix It and (with Robert Weisbuch)…
Cornell Entrepreneurship Kickoff
eHub Collegetown 409 College Ave, IthacaEveryone is invited to attend this in-person event designed to connect you with the vibrant Entrepreneurship at Cornell community. During the event you will: Receive an overview of the rapidly growing Entrepreneurship at Cornell ecosystem Watch pitches from student startup teams who have applied to the very competitive eLab accelerator program Interact with live representatives from over 20 academic and entrepreneurship programs Connect with…
Leadership Insights & Making Tough Decisions
Join the Student Leadership Educators Network (SLEN) for a panel of Cornell deans as they discuss and share compelling stories and insights about making tough decisions as leaders. Leadership Insights and Making Tough Decisions Three of our distinguished campus leaders will hold an informal fireside chat about their personal leadership insights, lessons learned, and instances…
Empowering Graduate Students to Advocate for Change
ZoomThe CNY Humanities Corridor “Humanities Beyond the Academy” working group hosts a series of mini-residencies for publicly engaged humanistic scholars, bringing together those interested in public humanities and careers outside the academy. Current mini-resident Leonard Cassuto, author of The Graduate School Mess: What Caused It and How We Can Fix It and (with Robert Weisbuch)…
Black Entrepreneurs in Training (BET) Recruitment
116 Upson Hall 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NYBlack Entrepreneurs in Training (BET) at Cornell University is hosting its BET Recruitment Event this Friday, September 10 (6-7 PM ET), in Upson Lounge (Room 116) and encourages students interested in learning more about BET and/or connecting with other Black entrepreneurs to attend. RSVP to attend BET is a community dedicated to inspiring, informing, and initiating the next wave of Black…
Career Paths: PepsiCo
A one hour panel followed by a 30 min. networking session with panelists and peers. New opportunity for those interested in a career in the data science field! Webinar with PepsiCo on Monday at 10am ET. REGISTER NOW This 60-minute panel event includes data professionals from R&D, IT, E-Commerce, and Shop Insights who will explore…
NRMN Webinar: Re-Examining Your Mentoring Relationship in the Current Moment
ZoomThe National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) Career Development Webinar Series presents “Re-Examining Your Mentoring Relationship in the Current Moment.” The webinar presenters are Dr. Christine Pfund, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Dr. Ruth Gotian, Weill Cornell Medicine. The start of the new semester sparks the time for new ideas and explorations—it’s also a time for taking…
Practice interviewing with Corteva employees
SIGN UP NOW to take part in an interactive, live mock interview with Corteva employees. Put your interview skills to the test, practice in small groups and receive instant feedback. We will use the exact kinds of questions you would see in a real interview. This is a virtual, mock interview experience that you do…
Online Info Session with P&G Doctoral Recruiters
Are you within 12 months of completing your doctoral program or post-doc appointment at Cornell and interested in a career of applied research beyond academia? If you are interested in learning more about R&D scientists and career opportunities within P&G, sign up here or email Susi Varvayanis (gradcareers@cornell.edu) by 9/14 for a virtual informal info…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
ZoomCareers Beyond Academia staff will start with a short overview presentation with LinkedIn tips, exercises to identify a good tagline, a summary discussion and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. Even if you don't yet have a profile, please register and we will send you some starter tips to get going.…
Difficult Conversations, Conflict and Feedback
ZoomFaculty, academic staff, postdocs, and graduate students are encouraged to participate in this workshop, led by Dr. Sharon Milgram, Director, Office of Intramural Training and Education at NIH. She believes that having both mentors and mentees present at the workshop will lead to a more helpful and productive discussion. Dr. Milgram lectures widely on science…
How to Approach Professionals In Industry
ZoomNetworking starts with simple connections. Who do you know in industry – not the hiring manager but a former classmate or Cornell alum. This workshop will explore how you can find professional allies, steps to ask for a conversation and tips to utilize connections. Join Careers Beyond Academia for tips to expand your network. Accessibility…
NPA Webinar: Connecting for Career Success
ZoomLooking for tips to find and secure a job you will enjoy and thrive in after your postdoc? Want to learn about careers where you can apply the skills and knowledge gained through your postdoc training? Then join us to meet former postdocs who have found success in their chosen professions and learn about their…
NPA Webinar: Centering Your Identity and Interests While Preparing for Your Next Career Step
ZoomAttend a professional development online workshop from the team behind The Postdoc Academy courses offered via EdX from Boston University. The focus of the workshop is Centering Your Identity and Interests While Preparing for Your Next Career Step. Register for September 22 NPA session Cornell University is a sustaining member of the National Postdoctoral Association…
BioEntrepreneurship Information Session
on September 22 (4:30 p.m. ET) in Sage Hall to learn more about the initiative: Cornell’s BioEntrepreneurship Initiative offers Johnson MBA students and life science researchers from across Cornell’s campuses the opportunity to immerse themselves in real-world startup creation. Participants receive the tools, training, and connections they need to launch their own life science startups through…
Lessons Learned from SBIR Awardees
116 Upson Hall 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NYInterested in learning more about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding? Join us on Thursday, September 23 (12:00 p.m. ET) in Upson Lounge (Room 116) for a panel discussion hosted by Cornell Engineering’s Entrepreneurs in Residence. A panel of successful Cornell Engineering alumni and SBIR awardees will be present to share their experiences with SBIR…
NIH Webinar: Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series – An Introduction to Resilience and Wellness
ZoomSpeaker(s): Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director, OITE This event is recommended for: Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientists/Staff Clinicians Register for Session 1 Accessibility Information: Sign language interpreting services and live captioning will be provided for this event. Individuals who need other reasonable accommodations to participate in this event should contact Jackie Newell (newellj@nih.gov) or…
The National Cancer Institute: Leading Cancer Research in 2021 and Beyond
Open to all, this lecture is a must for anyone thinking about a career in research with an interest in leadership. SPEAKER: Norman Sharpless, M.D. Director, National Cancer Institute This DISTINGUISHED LECTURE IN CANCER BIOLOGY is sponsored by the Sandra Atlas Bass Endowment for Cancer Research and the Comparative Cancer Biology Program at the College…
Job Search Virtual Monthly Discussion
ZoomThe Job Search Virtual Monthly Discussion is designed to get graduate students and postdoctoral scholars together to talk about concerns that job seekers share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration within and beyond academia. Participants will…
Opportunities for Public Communication of Science panel discussion
MVR 1101Starting 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…
Science communication workshop (COMM 5660)
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…
Science communication workshop (COMM5660)
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…
Your Dream Employer: Finding Your Best Fit as a PhD
703 Olin Library 161 Ho Plaza, Ithaca, NYLocation, size, industry – what are your priorities when identifying a potential employer? Whether you’re dreaming of a startup, nonprofit, or established company, you can surface your future employer by leveraging library resources. In this workshop hosted by Careers Beyond Academia, you’ll gain strategies to generate a list of employers based on the criteria that’s…
NIH Webinar: Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series – Exploring Our Self-talk: Cognitive Distortion and Imposter Fears
ZoomSpeaker(s): Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director, OITE This event is recommended for: Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientists/Staff Clinicians Register for Session 2 Accessibility Information: Sign language interpreting services and live captioning will be provided for this event. Individuals who need other reasonable accommodations to participate in this event should contact Jackie Newell (newellj@nih.gov) or…
Insights to prepare a consulting resume
The Cornell Graduate Consulting Club (CGCC) is holding an online resume workshop on October 12th at 3 PM with Craig Jones from Career Services. The Zoom information is below. This workshop will be tailored to enhance your resume for consulting work. Topic: CGCC Resume Workshop Join Zoom Meeting, Meeting ID: 993 4348 8100, Passcode: 126618…
The Art of Partnership
eHub Collegetown 409 College Ave, IthacaCome join a discussion on the art of partnership with Professor of Entrepreneurship Matt Marx, who will present a high-level view of what you should consider in co-founders, what is needed in a founder's agreement, how to allocate equity ownership, when/what to use a lawyer for, how to raise venture funding without losing your job,…
NYAS Webinar: Career Paths: Academic Workforce Development
ZoomThe growth and prosperity of society depends on nurturing intellectual STEM talent that drives innovation and solves real world problems, This requires creating a culture that nurtures, fosters and accepts diverse ideas, problem solving approaches and individuals. The panelists at this webinar will discuss how STEM professionals can pave the path by creating programs and…
Careers Beyond Academia Live Q&A
ZoomLive Q&A Session for any job search questions! Wondering about applications, interviews and job opportunities? Have a quick question about timing? Thinking about skill building or how to build experiences into your resume? Please pop in to ask a question, hear tips from colleagues and more. All graduate students and postdocs from any field are…
Info sessions on Cornell Technology Licensing Practicum
The Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) is launching another recruitment cycle of its flagship internship program, CTL Practicum. This is an experiential program where you gain valuable exposure to the process of commercialization of university-based research. The selected students will receive a robust training, will get exposure to a wide range of emerging technologies coming…
Best Practices for Fundraising
eHub Kennedy Hall (106b)Join Black Entrepreneurs in Training (BET) at an upcoming community gathering and roundtable discussion. Chinasa T. Okolo, a Ph.D student in the Department of Computer Science at Cornell University and an entrepreneur, will be leading the discussion on Oct. 15 on best practices for fundraising. The topic for Oct. 29 will be shared soon. Come with questions and…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
Zoom NY, United StatesDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia - Tuesday, October 19 @ 11 am. If you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a…