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…
Policy Fireside Chat
Fireside Chat with Dr. Gretchen Goldman (White House Office of Science & Technology Policy) Cornell ASAP and the Energy Systems Club are hosting alum Dr. Gretchen Goldman, who was recently appointed Assistant Director for Environmental Science, Engineering, Policy, and Justice at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). She'll chat informally about…
Your Dream Job: Acing Your Interview as a PhD
103 Mann LibraryAre you getting ready to interview with an industry employer? Join Careers Beyond Academia and Cornell Libraries to learn how to better navigate library resources to give yourself a competitive advantage and locate resources you can’t find using Google or from the company itself. In this workshop, you’ll gain strategies to find insights about your…
NIH Webinar: Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series – Self-advocacy and Assertiveness
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 3 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…
Info Session 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…
Writing Beyond the Academy
Guerlac Room, A.D. White House 29 East Ave, Ithaca, United StatesWriting Beyond the Academy The Society for the Humanities presents a freelance criticism workshop for Cornell graduate students With panelists: Oumar Ba is an editor at the online magazine Africa Is a Country. His writings have appeared in Foreign Affairs, the Washington Post, the New York Review of Books, and Al Jazeera. He is an assistant professor of international relations in the…
Career Chat: From English PhD to Instructional Technologist
ZoomPlease join recent graduate Malcolm Bare, PhD’21 for an informal chat about how he leveraged his English skills and discovered a whole new field of job opportunities in instructional design, instructional technology, training and learning development departments in industry. Malcolm will share his interviewing experiences, questions asked and how he combined skills and passion into…
Consulting case preparation workshop-online
If you are interested in exploring the nuts and bolts around what it's like to have a career in consulting, this workshop is for you! The Cornell Graduate Consulting Club is having a first virtual Case Preparation Workshop on November 3rd at 2 PM with Craig Jones from Career Services. This workshop will talk about firm-specific cases and…
NIH Webinar: Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series – Developing Feedback Resilience
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 4 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…
Leaving Academia: A Practical Guide with Dr. Christopher Caterine
ZoomAn estimated ninety-three percent of graduate students in the humanities and social sciences won’t get a tenure-track job, yet many still assume that a tenured professorship is the only successful outcome for a PhD. With the academic job market in such crisis, this lecture from PhD and former academic Christopher Caterine helps grad students and…
Practical Steps for the Post-Academic Job Search: a workshop with Dr. Christopher Caterine
ZoomYou may have heard that a PhD prepares you for anything and that a perfect job awaits you outside the academy. But how do you find suitable roles and convince others that you’re the right person to fill them? This workshop will lead you through the practical steps of identifying your strengths, using information interviews…
W.E. Cornell STEM Founders Series
W.E. Cornell is an entrepreneurship program that helps STEM women commercialize their innovations and overcome the challenges of leading a growing technology-based business. The upcoming STEM Founders Series centers conversations with successful STEM women founders. The first virtual talk is on Friday, November 5, and we hope you can tune in with Sanchali Pal, Founder and CEO of Joro, an organization that…
Thinking Flexibly about Building Skills and Adding Opportunities to Your Resume
ZoomCareers Beyond Academia presents this skill building workshop for all disciplines! 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…
Licensing “Back” University Technology
Cornell Engineering's Entrepreneurs-in-Residence will host a virtual panel discussion on November 9 (12:00pm ET) to learn how to fast-track the licensing process for university technology. Cornell Engineering alumni will share best practices and common obstacles in completing the licensing process and highlight the progress they have made in their own commercialization journeys. Speakers include: Gregory…
Consulting Alumni Panel Discussion
On Nov.11 (Thursday) from 7-8 PM the Cornell Graduate Consulting Club will be hosting an Alumni Panel with alumni currently working in McKinsey, BCG, and Deloitte. This event is tailored to CGCC members as all of our panelists have graduate degrees. Come to learn why they chose to be consultants, how they prepared to get the offer, and what they like…
Career Chats: Data Scientists and Nielsen Media
Ever wonder about how monitoring TV watchers and data connect? Join Careers Beyond Academia on Tuesday, November 16 at 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm for an information session about careers at Nielsen and why your skills – across PhD disciplines! – are in demand. What is media measurement? How does data science fit into the…
Ivy+ Three Minute Thesis Competition
ZoomIn this virtual event, Ph.D. students from Yale, Cornell University, Princeton University, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth College, University of Chicago, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will present their thesis research-in just 3 minutes! Join us for this celebratory showcase of the diverse and innovative work Ph.D. students are doing across our campuses. Cornell participants:…
NIH Webinar: Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series – Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships
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 5 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…
Career Chat: Graduate Student to Higher Ed Administrator
ZoomHave you ever wondered how you can make a meaningful difference in students’ lives and impact change? Join our panel discussion on Friday, November 19 @ 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET and hear the journeys that these Cornell Administrators took that led them to their jobs today. Register now Panelists: Carolyn Chow Carolyn Chow…
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!) in a language that is relevant to that sector. Staff at Careers Beyond…
Careers Beyond Academia Live Q&A
Zoom NY, United StatesLive 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…
FGSS Careers Beyond the Professoriate
ZoomPlease join us for a panel discussion and workshop on pursuing careers beyond the professoriate in FGSS and the humanities. This event will feature a conversation with Liz M. Alexander, Stephen Kim, Lynne Stahl, and Cameron Scott about their journeys to their current careers, followed by a short workshop on identifying transferrable skills with Denise DiRienzo, the…
Small Group Discussion to Explore Career Options in Industry
Zoom NY, United StatesStarting to explore Careers in Industry? Careers Beyond Academia Information Session on Tuesday, December 7 @ 2 pm. 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…
Thinking of a career in Academic Publishing?
Zoom NY, United StatesThis webinar features two professionals from Cornell University Press. Martyn Beeny is Marketing and Sales Director at Cornell University Press after holding the same role at University of Nebraska Press. Martyn entered publishing while completing his Ph.D. in history. He never intended to be a book marketer, but when a job opened at the South Dakota…
Practical Tips to Prepare for a Job Search
ZoomPlease join Careers Beyond Academia for Three Practical Tips to start your Job Search over break. This thirty minute discussion will help you focus on exploring what matters to you, tips on how to spend a few minutes each day on introspection and exploration. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/96748451601?pwd=OTFUQk9OcDN1VHNjSlhIYnJyUVNNdz09 Meeting ID: 967 4845 1601 Passcode: 588053
Lunchtime Chat: 3 Tips for your Job Search
ZoomJoin Careers Beyond Academia and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies for an engaging discussion about the why, what and how of starting a job search. This discussion will feature three tips that will get you started. Join us for this 30 minute chat to start off 2022! Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95279482572?pwd=YStpSk9QRVdQL29YZ1o0K1ZNTnVPQT09&from=addon Meeting ID: 952 7948…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
ZoomStarting with a short overview presentation with LinkedIn tips, staff at Careers Beyond Academia will lead exercises to identify a good tagline, summary discussion and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. Register Now
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…
Flagship Pioneering Summer Fellowship Information Session
ZoomFlagship Pioneering is a venture origination firm, based in Cambridge, MA, dedicated to life science innovation. They perform their own R&D in what they call Flagship Labs, and have created and built more than 100+ companies over the past 18 years including Moderna Therapeutics. Flagship is currently recruiting for the 2022 Fellows Program. It’s a 12-week…
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 2022. Register online to attend an information session.
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 2022. Register online to attend an information session.
Career Chats
ZoomCareers Beyond Academia and Office of Postdoctoral Studies Live 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.…
Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry-info sessions
PhD students and postdocs, come learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (they’re hiring!), one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. WHEN: Feb 4 @ 2 ET, Feb 9 @ 5 ET,…
Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry-info sessions
PhD students and postdocs, come learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (they’re hiring!), one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. WHEN: Feb 4 @ 2 ET, Feb 9 @ 5 ET,…
Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry-info sessions
PhD students and postdocs, come learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (they’re hiring!), one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. WHEN: Feb 4 @ 2 ET, Feb 9 @ 5 ET,…
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 2022. Register online to attend an information session.
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 2022. Register online to attend an information session.
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 2022. Register online to attend an information session.
Tips for a Memorable 5 Minute Research Presentation
ZoomThis event will provide practical tips for creating a memorable research pitch to hook your audience. The learning objectives for the webinar: Given a short presentation, participants will be able to analyze it for specific improvements in their performance. Participants will be able to explain three qualities that make a pitch memorable. At the end…
Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Session
ZoomTo get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia, join us at a small group session if you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role.
Career Chat: UX Career Panel
ZoomLearn about UX careers at this panel presented by Careers Beyond Academia. User Experience Design is the process of creating systems between human users and websites and/or apps. This design is driven by research, data analysis and results. Moderated by Megan Sawey, PhD candidate and researcher at Cornell University! Panelists: Susan Campbell '94, VP, UX Research,…
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…
Getting involved in science policy as a grad student
Warren Hall 138Curious how you can get involved in science policy as a STEM grad student? Join Cornell Advancing Science and Policy for a panel discussion via Zoom or in person with graduate students who have written and edited policy memos, coordinated and participated in local and federal advocacy, and worked with science policy professionals all while…
2022 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
ZoomThree Minute Thesis (3MT) is a competition for doctoral students to develop and showcase their research communication skills. The 2022 final round competition will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Register to attend and vote for the people’s choice award. 3MT challenges research degree students to present a compelling story on their dissertation or…
What Can Your Professional Society Do For You? Resources for Navigating the Humanities Careers Landscape
ZoomSponsored by Careers Beyond Academia and featuring two professional societies: the Modern Language Association and the American Historical Association. Humanities PhD students and post doctoral scholars, please join us to learn tips and resources from Modern Language Association (MLA) and American Historical Association (AHA) on your job search beyond academia. Tons of resources from connections, events,…
How to Build an Awesome Career with Your Humanities PhD
Zoom NY, United StatesWhat the heck can you do with a Ph.D., anyways? In this session, “Humanities Beyond the Academy” working group (Cornell University, Syracuse University and University of Rochester) mini-resident Chris Cornthwaite will talk about some of the avenues you can choose, from governments to NGOs to non-profits to tech. Attendees will come away with some new…
Mastering LinkedIn
Zoom NY, United StatesIn this workshop (Part 2) with “Humanities Beyond the Academy” working group mini-resident Chris Cornthwaite, we’ll do a deep dive on LinkedIn (bring your profile!). We’ll learn how you can find roles, position yourself, and meet cool people in all sorts of fields. By the end of the workshop, you’ll know how to use job…
From PhD to Publishing Career
Did you know a PhD is great training for a career in academic publishing? Join staff from Cornell University Press to learn about this less-traditional use of your PhD. Hear from the director of the Press, Jane Bunker and acquisitions editor Bethany Wasik as they share insights into what a life in publishing can look…
Career Paths in Regulatory Affairs
Join the Science Alliance for the fifth in this National Academies of Science series on Tuesday, April 25, 2022, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET. The career path discussion on regulatory affairs will be followed by a virtual networking opportunity with the panelists. Almost all scientific innovations related to human health are subject to…
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. Register online for the April 26 workshop.
Careers protecting human health and the environment
Join a panel of experts from the NIH, EPA, and two academic institutions to learn about careers protecting human health and the environment, a biosafety fellowship, on-campus mentors, and resources to help you see if this sector is for you, within or outside academic settings. We will discuss career paths, mentorship, resources, connections and opportunities. We'll…
NAGS 2022 3MT Competition
ZoomThe Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools (NAGS) s pleased to announce the 2022 Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. This year, the virtual event will be hosted by the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS). The 3MT competition will feature winners of each NAGS member’s local competitions, including Cornell’s 2022 3MT champion, Bruno Shirley. The NAGS…
Opportunities for Public Communication of Science
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. This public panel session kicks off the…
Prepare for the NIH Career Symposium
Get ready for the NIH Career Symposium! 1. all zoom links to attend will be in the whova app 2. join this pre-conference orientation on HOW TO USE THE CAREER SYMPOSIUM EFFECTIVELY May 09, 2022 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Register Now Join for 30 minutes to prepare yourself for the symposium. Learn why the…
NIH Career Symposium: Academic Careers
A great forum to network across an astounding array of employment sectors, have conversations with professionals, learn what kinds of positions are in those sectors, how to be a competitive applicant, and resources to help you on your job hunt! Over 260 speakers to network with! Learn more and register now. All sessions are online.…
NIH Career Symposium: Industry Careers
A great forum to network across an astounding array of employment sectors, have conversations with professionals, learn what kinds of positions are in those sectors, how to be a competitive applicant, and resources to help you on your job hunt! Over 260 speakers to network with! Learn more and register now. All sessions are online.…
NIH Career Symposium: Policy, Communication, Government Careers
A great forum to network across an astounding array of employment sectors, have conversations with professionals, learn what kinds of positions are in those sectors, how to be a competitive applicant, and resources to help you on your job hunt! Over 260 speakers to network with! Learn more and register now. All sessions are online.…