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?…
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 &…
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 &…
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 &…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you…
ComSciCon-NY
Calling all science communicators! Apply now to join June 3 and 4, 2022. The 2022 ComSciCon-NY conference will be held online with in-person networking in Ithaca and Buffalo. Learn more…
Pathways to Success Symposium
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…
Options are Power – bookclub
Join us in person Friday June 10 from noon-1:30pm over lunch with author Donna Peters MBA'99 for a discussion of Options are Power: Career Strategies for High Performers Who Want…
Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Career Summit
Registration is now open for Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Career Summit, Research!America’s second annual summit for early career researchers, on June 15, 2022, from 11-6 p.m. ET. During…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you…
Creating an Employer Ready LinkedIn Profile
We'll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you…
Taking Action: How Do I Become an Ally?
OnlineRacial bias and prejudice can be present in all sectors of business and institutions. Since the uprisings of 2020, many professionals have wondered how to get involved in social justice…
Leaving Academia? Here’s what you need to do to prepare
Leaving academia can feel overwhelming. It’s a big decision, and you want to make sure that you’re making the right choice. Plus it takes a lot of time (about 6…
Resume Workshop for Humanists & Social Scientists
OnlineThis workshop will introduce participants to the genre of the resume and discuss how to translate your graduate-level humanities and social science experience for employers outside academia. The focus will…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work…
Leveraging Social Media for Professional Opportunities
OnlineHow do you present yourself to the world? Are you effectively promoting your brand on social media? Jazmine Benjamin will teach you how to navigate social media to promote your…
AWIS Virtual Career Fair
Seeking STEM career opportunities? The Association of Women in Science (AWIS) is delighted to host this unique, free opportunity for STEM professionals on August 24! At the AWIS Virtual Career…
Finding Your Research Voice Workshop
August 26 and August 27 (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…
Finding Your Research Voice Workshop
August 26 and August 27 (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…
CV To Resume Workshop
ZoomThis webinar will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your PhD skillsets to position YOU as the…
BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) Virtual Info Session
OnlinePhD Students and Postdocs: Learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program, one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that…
Cornell Entrepreneurship Kickoff
eHub Collegetown 409 College Ave, IthacaAn event open to all members of the Cornell community, during which you will: Receive an overview of the rapidly growing Entrepreneurship at Cornell ecosystem Watch select eLab applicants’ pitches…
2022 Resource Fair for Graduate and Professional Students
Barton Hall 117 Statler Drive, Ithaca, New YorkThis collaborative resource fair and welcome reception will provide an opportunity for graduate and professional degree students from across programs to engage with each other while also learning more about…
Careers Beyond Academia gives you a leg up
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you in your strategy and get the most out of…
BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) Virtual Info Session
OnlinePhD Students and Postdocs: Learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program, one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that…
University-Wide Career Fair Days
Zoom NY, United StatesCareer Fairs: Cornell Career Services is hosting online University-Wide Career Fair Days on September 14 (STEM) and September 15 (All Industries). Employers will continue to be added up until the…
Understanding the Technology Transfer Process
Zoom NY, United StatesCenter for Technology Licensing (CTL) IP Series #1 For this first of the season series, the CTL team will present the technology transfer process at Cornell and will outline: The…
P&G Virtual Info Session
OnlineP&G is hiring qualified doctoral and postdoctoral scientists for a variety of challenging Research & Development positions in Cincinnati, Ohio. If you are interested in learning more about R&D scientists and…
Cornell Service Fair
Arts Quad Ithaca, NY, United StatesParticipate in the 2022 Cornell Service Fair on Tuesday, September 20 from 1-4 p.m, hosted by the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement, along with the Office of Students and Government…
ASAP General Body Meeting
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesLooking for opportunities to do science policy/advocacy during graduate school? Or are you just exploring career options and curious about the intersection of science and policy? Part of the mission for…
BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) Virtual Info Session
OnlinePhD Students and Postdocs: Learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program, one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that…
Non-Academic Job Search Resources for Positions In and Outside of the U.S.
ZoomAre you considering career options beyond academia? Are you wondering if there are jobs outside of the U.S. that you might be interested in? Do you have questions about where…
BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) In-Person Info Session
226 Weill Hall 237 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesPhD Students and Postdocs: Learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program, one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work…
GRASSHOPR Power Hour Social
321 Weill Hall 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, United StatesInterested in designing your own short course to teach to K-12 students? Please join GRASSHOPR (Graduate Student School Outreach Program) at our Power Hour to work together to design your…
NYAS Webinar: Career Paths: What does it take to be a successful Data Scientist?
ZoomData science is the systematic study of data to understand patterns and develop models to predict impacts, outcomes and avenues for growth. How is a global food and beverage company…
Pitching 101: How to Present Your Startups and Technology Innovation to Potential Funders
Zoom NY, United StatesPitching an early-stage science- and technology-based startup to potential funders can be intimidating. Learning how to tailor your presentation and understanding what motivates funders to say yes, or at least…
Learn to Tell Your Story
Virtual Session NY, United StatesThe first question you will likely get in an interview situation: “Tell me about yourself and why you are interested in our company.” Don’t miss your first opportunity to shine!…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work…
NYAS Webinar: Career Paths: Funding & Grantsmanship
ZoomThe ability to write successful research grants is a skill that needs to be worked on. As university budgets are shrinking and external funding sources are becoming more and more…
Unstuck: Become the Writer You Already Are
ZoomThe CNY Humanities Corridor will host a free 90-minute virtual session with Michelle Boyd (Inkwell Academic Writing Retreats), open to all interested faculty and graduate students: Friday, October 7, 2022…
Biotech Networks Webinar & Networking
Virtual Session NY, United StatesAre you interested in drug discovery work in industry? Attend this free webinar for a chance to learn what the drivers are, and to network with professionals in the sector.…
Culture in the Workspace for International Students
ZoomWebinar presented by Careers Beyond Academia and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies. Any questions, please email us at gradcareers@cornell.edu. Register now.
ASCB: Tips for a Killer Scientific Poster Presentation
ZoomIn this webinar from the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB), experts will talk about the tips and tricks to prepare the best poster and pitch it perfectly to the…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you…
IP and Licensing Fundamentals: How and Why to Safeguard Your Technology
116 Upson Hall 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NYHaving a working knowledge of intellectual property (IP) and licensing is essential for safeguarding your technology and ensuring the long-term success of your commercialization endeavors. The Cornell Engineering Commercialization Fellowship…
Weill Institute Career Workshop Alumni Panel
ZoomJoin the Weill Institute for a chance to hear the tips and tricks of job searching from alumni. Featuring: Alex Batrouni, BERG LLC Melanie Maurer, 23andMe Heather Meyer, Mozza Foods…
Cornell Engineering Luncheon: Leveraging the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
116 Upson Hall 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NYFor engineers looking to explore the commercialization potential of their technology, it can be challenging to know where to turn first. Cornell Engineering and the Entrepreneurs in Residence program offers…
Founder-led Biotech Summit
Virtual Session NY, United StatesFounder-led Biotech Summit is a free online summit that convenes biotech founders, PhDs, scientists, investors and leaders. Taking place Oct 31-Nov. 4. A great way to expand your network to…
Careers for PhDs: UX Research
Zoom NY, United StatesAmong the most rapidly growing and dynamic job sectors in which to apply your doctoral-level research background is the UX (User Experience) domain. PhDs in the humanities and humanistic social…
Careers for PhDs: UX Research
ZoomAmong the most rapidly growing and dynamic job sectors in which to apply your doctoral-level research background is the UX (User Experience) domain. PhDs in the humanities and humanistic social…
Career Path Series: Start-Ups
Zoom NY, United StatesRecently, there has been a surge in start-up spinoffs from academic institutions, creating opportunities for PhD and postdoc fellows to take their research into the commercial space. This rise of…
Financial Literacy
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesOn Monday, Nov. 14th, we will be having an alumnus come to speak to Careers Beyond Academia for anyone who wants to get exposure to Financial Literacy! The session will…
Grow-NY Food & Ag Summit 2022
The Oncenter Convention Center 800 South State St, Syracuse, NY, United StatesThe 2022 Grow-NY Food & Ag Summit is a two-day event showcasing food and ag innovations that have the power to change the path of our industry. The event brings…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you…
Imposter Syndrome, Overwhelm, and Getting Unstuck
WebinarThe Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) is delighted to begin this year’s Women Innovator Initiative (WI2) programming with this webinar from Vanessa Hagerbaumer, CEO of V & CO Coaching &…
Building Backwards to Biotech-Driving Cutting Edge Science to Market
Stocking Hall, Room 148Ever wondered how research makes it out of the lab and to patients? Start-ups, entrepreneurship, and biotechnology are proven methods for bringing novel science off the bench and to the…
Purposeful Industry Careers for PhDs: Learn to network effectively
WebinarMost people have heard about informal interviews, but do you know how impactful they can be? This type of networking, which we will teach in this critical workshop, is the…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work…
Purposeful Industry Careers for PhDs: Connect with industry experts
WebinarPractice networking and interviewing skills with real industry professionals. This session with ProPhounD will feature round robin discussion sessions with PhDs in industry who work in various roles at an…
Flagship Pioneering Fellowship info session
WebinarWhether your goal is to pursue a career at the intersection of science and business, try something different, or gain exposure to Flagship’s world class network, the Fellows Program offers…
BioCareers: Creating a LinkedIn Profile That Will Enhance Your Career Marketability
WebinarWorking as a professional recruiter in the Life Sciences, Laura Bailey spends a good chunk of each day working on the LinkedIn platform to find top talent. Laura is going…
NYAS Career Path Series: Science Policy
WebinarCareers in science policy exist in a wide variety of settings including government, international, professional associations, academia, industry, lobbying firms, and law firms. Policy influences our lives across various issues…
Job Search Discussion
ZoomThe Job Search 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…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you…
Ask GFI: Alt Protein Careers
WebinarAre you interested in working in the alternative protein field? Join The Good Food Institute to learn more about what it takes to pursue an academic or industry career in…
CNY Humanities Corridor: Book Publishing Workshops
WebinarScholars from all eleven Central New York (CNY) Humanities Corridor institutions (including Cornell) are invited to sign up for one or both sections of a free Book Publishing Workshop with Laura Portwood-Stacer, Friday, December 16,…
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
OnlineOnline, self-paced training to gain a deeper understanding of Lean and Six Sigma tools within the DMAIC* methodology. Held between December 20, 2022 and January 17, 2023. Read about other…
Job Search Discussion
ZoomThe Job Search 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…
Preparing for Interviews with Industry
Stocking Hall, Room 148Cornell Institute for Food Systems and Careers Beyond Academia invite you to a brown bag workshop for STEM graduate students and postdocs with Christophe Galopin, Ph.D. ’99, VP Global Sensorial…
PhD level STEM-focused employer networking
An online opportunity to meet with a wide variety of employers--targeted at PhD students and postdocs. In partnership with Cornell Career Services, please register through Handshake. (for postdocs: please contact…
Enroll in GRAD 9110 Professional Career Foundations
Practical tips to focus a job search, develop strategies to identify a meaningful career and empower you to make an impact. Through discussions, immersive activities and professional networking, participants will…
Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
Zoom NY, United StatesDoes 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…
Grants administration skills/career info
Virtual Session NY, United StatesAre you interested in program management, grants management or academic administration? This no-cost online event might be worth tuning in to learn more about NIH funding processes, policies and careers.…
Policy Fellowships in NY and NJ State Govt.
Zoom NY, United StatesAre you a doctoral-level scientist, engineer, or health professional interested to learn how you can use your technical skills to serve state government and build your career in science policy?…