Fireside chat with P&G alumni on career opportunities
2023-02-24 11:45 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Olin Hall 128
If you are interested in a career of applied research beyond academia and are within 24 months of completing your doctoral program or post-doc appointment at Cornell, please read on and sign up here to get your questions answered.
Procter & Gamble is hiring qualified doctoral and postdoctoral scientists for a variety of challenging Research & Development positions (including Ph.D. internships) in Cincinnati, Ohio. R&D professionals at P&G work with advanced technology to create products that improve the lives of the world’s consumers. Our P&G brands are trusted in millions of living rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and bathrooms—and have been recommended for generations. Over the course of more than 180 years, our brands and innovation have challenged convention, solved consumer tensions, and helped shape culture.
If you are interested in learning more about R&D scientists and career opportunities within P&G, sign up here (or QR code) for an in-person firechat with Q&A on Fri 2/24 from 11:45-1:00 pm at Olin Hall 128 with P&G Doctoral Recruiter Dr. Bernardo M. Aguilera.

We’re looking to hire talent for our R&D team, so browse the open positions below for PhDs and find a role that fits your educational background and skill set. If you’re excited about using integrative thinking to take on tough business problems and ready to flex your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, a P&G R&D career could be the perfect fit for you. Available openings (20+)–many are in the fields of Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Material Science, Food Science, and Biomedical Engineering–

General Posting

Ph.D. Scientist – FIRST Recruiting Conference

Life Sciences, Regulatory, Environmental Science, Biology, Bio Science & Engineering

Microbiologists (Internships 1 & 2) , Cell Biology
Environmental Scientist and Regulatory Toxicologist
Biomedical Engineer – PhD

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

Analytical Chemists (1, 2,3), Chemists or Chemical Engineer (1,2)
Gas Nucleation Internship – PhD Engineer
Surface Modification and Delivery Systems PhD Engineer

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

Data & Modeling Sciences (1,2,3,4,5,6)
Data Science & Robotics

Regards from the P&G Doctoral Recruiters – Cornell University – more open positions at: https://www.pgcareers.com/search-jobs/PhD

Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry
2023-02-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
Come 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 will give you a leg up for your transition to industry.

WHEN: Feb 28 @ 2 ET, March 8 @ 5 ET, or March 16 @ 7 ET
WHERE: Teams Video Call (link to follow from RSVP)
RSVP: here (you will register here and receive a link to register for a specific date within 24 hours)

The TLDP vision is to develop future leaders of BD’s R&D organization.

The program consists of three successively more challenging assignments (~18 months each) that span multiple businesses and / or locations within BD.
A personalized and dynamic career path is sculpted for each TLDP associate with the influence of senior R&D leaders and your personal skills and interests.

Program Qualifications:

Outstanding Ph.D. graduates with significant leadership experience and technical depth in engineering, life sciences, or natural sciences fields:

Mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, biology, and related fields

Early-stage career (less than 3 years of industry or postdoc experience outside the pursuit of a degree)
Willingness and ability to relocate to different geographic locations
To qualify for this position, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction to duration.

Postdocs and PhD students at all stages are welcome. Application closes March 20th at 11:59 PM PST for the 2023 spring cycle.

Explore Careers Outside of Academia
2023-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
In today’s day and age, more and more postdocs and graduate students are open to the idea of careers beyond academia. Have you ever wondered how to start this transition and what are some things you need to think about before taking action? In this session, we will talk about how to start exploring career options outside of academia and some of the thought-process behind it.
Register to attend.

BioEntrepreneurship Initiative Info Session
2023-03-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
Learn more about how you can benefit from participating in the the BioEntrepreneurship Initiative. RSVP now for this online info session. Even if you are not able to apply this year, get info to strengthen your application or help you decide it’s not for you and/or network to learn about the various offerings in the entrepreneurship ecosystem at Cornell.

Technology Innovation Workshop
2023-03-03 13:00 - 14:00
Today we’ll cover the essentials of intellectual property for startups. Led by Frank DeCosta and Phillip Owh, the presentation will include IP dos and don’ts, patent filing, and tips on how to leverage Cornell’s Center for Technology Licensing (CTL).
DeCosta is a widely regarded expert in patent litigation and a partner at Finnegan Henderson, a full-service IP firm where he leads the firm’s litigation section with experience in patent litigation, software, and client counseling. Owh serves as the Director of Business Development & Licensing for Life Sciences at CTL, where he draws on his background in biochemistry to manage a portfolio of inventions that span the life sciences spectrum from agriculture to health.
The session will conclude with information about the Commercialization Fellowship, an opportunity for Cornell Engineering Ph.D. candidates to take a deep dive into the commercialization process and potential real-world applications of university inventions.
RSVP for the 3/3/ workshop
Hosted by
The SC Johnson College of Business, College of Engineering, and the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL)

Information Session on the Cornell Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
2023-03-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Learn about the Three-Minute Thesis competition: history, format, judging, prizes, and how Cornell offers the chance to participate. Organizers will field your questions about competing in an all-virtual competition in Spring 2023.
Register online to attend an information session.

NYAS Career Path Series: Intellectual Property & Patent Law
2023-03-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Webinar
Patent Law is a growing career opportunity for scientists to transition into after obtaining their PhD or after a postdoctoral fellowship and continue to learn the cutting-edge research being developed. As scientific research progresses, the need for scientific input is critical to developing patent applications and supporting the intellectual property needs of scientific organizations and individuals. For graduate or postdoctoral fellows interested in this line of work, a critical understanding of the scientific impact is needed to assess the intellectual merit to pursue a patent. In this webinar, you will learn how other researchers and scientists have transitioned into the patent law and intellectual property space.
Brought to you by the NY Academy of Sciences
Join the next Career Path Series on March 8 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EST. This session, like all of the Career Path series, is FREE to Academy members. Cornell membership is accessible to all grad students and postdocs. (Free memberships for Cornell graduate students and postdocs.)
During this panel you will hear about:

Opportunities for individuals to understand how to transition into the role of intellectual property and patent law
What kind of skills to highlight to be a suitable candidate for such positions
What kind of growth opportunities exist in such a career
How to transition to being a patent lawyer

REGISTER
The event will be followed by a virtual networking opportunity with the panelists at 6:30 PM.
If you have specific questions you would like the panelists to address during the discussion – please email siyer@nyas.org to incorporate them into this conversation.

DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Awards Info Sessions
2023-03-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Thinking of working at a national lab? DOE’s Office of Science is now Accepting Applications for Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Awards

The Office of Science is pleased to announce that the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for the 2023 Solicitation 1 cycle
Applications are due 5pm ET on Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Two workshops will be held to assist with applications:

March 9, 2023, 2pm ET. The first workshop will provide a general overview of the program and the application requirements and will include a time for discussing potential research topics with the program managers. Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItd-2gqTktG8eAM0148p2vN6i8-vHJW_o
April 20, 2023, 2pm ET. The second workshop will guide attendees through the application process, answer general questions, provide guidance on proposal writing, and feature discussions with scientists and former awardees. Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsfuqgpzwsGIZ8jRnEMJ-sOHrwUD20Duc

The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate students’ overall graduate thesis while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the host DOE laboratories
The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to conduct part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national laboratory or facility in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist — with the goal of preparing graduate students for scientific and technical careers critically important to the DOE Office of Science mission
The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate students’ overall doctoral thesis while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the host DOE laboratories
SCGSR is open to current Ph.D. students in qualified graduate programs at accredited U.S. academic institutions, who are conducting their graduate thesis research in targeted areas of importance to the DOE Office of Science

Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Programs info session
2023-03-10 14:00 - 15:00
Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Programs (SMDP) is one year career mentoring program pairs ethnically diverse students (Baccalaureate, Master or Ph.D.) and early career researchers with industry mentors who work at companies in the medical technology, biotechnology and consumer healthcare industries. With their mentors, Scholars attend a 5-day training session to learn about career opportunities in industry and receive career development coaching. They also attend a major industry conference.
The Program Director, Dustielyn Savage will be hosting an SMDP Info Session on March 10th at 2pm ET (11am PST). Students may use this Zoom link to register for the information session: https://icpdprograms-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlce6ppzwsEtEQIX7k1mYxDjXbFkgvWrXK
Cornell affiliated SMDP recipients
Those from the Ithaca campus in contact with Careers Beyond Academia have always been eager to share their experiences concerning the program and application process.
Ithaca PhD:
Christa Heyward
Marysol Luna
Oriana Teran Pumar
Victoria Ortega
Karla Garcia-Martinez
Weill PhD: Josue Barnes
Undergrad Cornell alumni:
Ashley (Christensen) Smith
Joyce Rhoden
Ashley Gleaton
Applications due
by April 7th, 2023

ASAP Networking Event with Shaughnessy Naughton
2023-03-10 14:30 - 15:30 | 224 Weill Hall, 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14853
Curious about what it takes to run for public office as a scientist? Cornell Advancing Science and Policy (ASAP) is hosting an informal networking event with Shaughnessy Naughton (@VoteShaughnessy), the founder of 314 Action and 314 PAC. The event will be held in Weill 224 at 2:30 PM on Friday, March 10th. Register here to let ASAP know you are coming!

Choate Cocktails & Careers Event
2023-03-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Webinar
Choate will host a patent and intellectual property virtual cocktail reception and career exploration event on Tuesday, March 14, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Graduate students and post-docs in Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering are invited to attend.
Meet with Partners, Associates, Patent Agents and Staff Scientists from Choate, and learn how their expertise in science translates into a legal career in Intellectual Property.
Spots are limited. Please contact Kaela Laughlin at klaughlin@choate.com by Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Be sure to confirm your preferred specialty breakout room choice: Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering

Science and Technology Policy Writing Workshop Series
2023-03-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-03-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom, NY, United States
Interested in science and technology (S&T) policy writing but don’t know where to start? Join this writing workshop series led by Dr. Deborah D. Stine, founder of the Science and Technology Policy Academy. Dr. Stine has worked on numerous policy issues as the Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors on S&T (PCAST) at the Obama White House, and as a S&T policy specialist with the Congressional Research Service.
Workshop #1: Policy Writing 101: A How-to Guide
March 15, 2023, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. EST
The first workshop will focus on identifying compelling science policy topics, and how to write policy briefs and memos.
Workshop #2: Individualized Feedback Session
March 29, 2023, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. EST
The second workshop will focus on workshopping the writing pieces and receiving individual feedback.
Click on the session title to sign up either individually or as a group interested in NYS science policy! All experience levels are welcome.
Hosted by New York State Science and Technology Policy Network (NYSST), Cornell Advancing Science and Policy (ASAP), University of Rochester Science Policy Initiative, Mount Sinai Science Policy Group
For any questions, please email nysst.policy@gmail.com

Digital Ag Hackathon Mar. 17-19
2023-03-17 08:00 - 2023-03-19 17:00 | Schurman Hall
Do you know you don’t have to be a coder to participate in a hackathon? The ‘hack’ refers to quickly and creatively getting to a viable solution to a pressing problem. A weekend commitment might change your mind that you’d like to work in a fast-paced innovative environment and let future employers know that you have experience solving problems in this way.
Cornell hackathons are inclusive of everyone, psychological safety is of utmost importance, and everyone has a place at our events. All students and postdocs in all fields are encouraged to participate in this competition, which is also a ‘coopetition’ to see how far we can stretch the applications of technology. This event has broad appeal and offers a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with plant scientists, data scientists, engineers, developers, and more in an interdisciplinary team.
Clear your calendar – It’s going down – and you’re invited! Friday, March 17, 2023 at 5:00pm in Schurman Hall

Join us for an unforgettable weekend at the original, the oldest, Digital Ag Hackathon in the world.
🌾 March 17 – 19, 2023 | Schurman Hall 🚜
📅 Event runs Friday 5-9:30pm, Saturday 9am-7:30pm, and Sunday 9am-3pm
We do NOT work all night.
In partnership with Cornell’s Institute for Digital Agriculture and support from 🚛 VM Agritech 🌿 Microsoft 🐄 Bayer 🌦 Tata Institute Corteva 🌱 Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Co 🌰 Hygiena 🐷🐔
🍽Food, 🎁 swag, and 🤝mentorship provided. $8,000 cash prizes. You bring the creativity and energy.
This marks our 5th time organizing this one-of-a kind event. Cornell started it, and it only happens once a year, so don’t miss your chance!
Still unsure? View this Hackathon Video series to experience our hackathon model in mere minutes! Additional videos of each hackathon are available on this playlist.
Don’t miss out on your chance to experience SIGN UP NOW before the waitlist starts. 👉 https://digitalaghackathon.com 👈
This is a fun and inter-disciplinary event meant to provide you real-life experience in forming teams, pitching ideas, problem-solving, public speaking, and networking. All in an environment with tons of support and resources. (Good food, professional mentors, faculty, staff and more all at the ready to support and assist)
ALL STUDENTS, from any degree, any major, any year in school from ANY school, college, or department is absolutely welcome at Cornell hackathons.

More info and to apply

PRIME Education: Career Paths in Scientific Writing and MedEd
2023-03-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Are you a Postdoctoral Fellow or graduating this spring with a PhD in the biomedical sciences? Looking for a remote career where you can apply your scientific expertise and passion for scientific writing? PRIME Education is seeking candidates who are interested in translating science into improved real-world clinical and healthcare outcomes. Come to this information session to learn more and connect with this opportunity!
Join this Zoom room at noon: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/5344975582?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 534 497 5582 Password: [REDACTED]
About PRIME
PRIME Education is a research and education company that advances the science of learning and behavior change among providers, patients, payers, and health ecosystems in order to improve competency, performance, and quality health outcomes. PRIME addresses gaps responsible for variations in care by leveraging real-world data, the latest clinical evidence, and innovative learning models to invoke positive change in health and wellness at the individual, system, and community levels. The scalable and sustainable solutions that PRIME delivers have measurably improved patient care since its founding in 1994.
We invite you to check out our published research at https://primece.com/publications/. In addition to a mission-driven Doing>Talking culture, PRIME offers a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, pregnancy and parental leave, flexible time off, volunteer time off, and fitness reimbursement, as well as employee-focused engagement and education programs, including employee resource groups.
Link to PRIME’s corporate website: https://primece.com/
Link to PRIME’s learner portal with some of our active programs: https://primeinc.org/
Laura Simone, PhD; Executive Director, Scientific Affairs; Pronouns: she/her
C (913) 449-6484
5900 N. Andrews Ave, Suite 802,Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
primece.com I primeinc.org
Now in our 29th year of advancing the science of learning and behavior change
Multi-Year Winner of the ACEhp William Campbell Felch Award (2021, 2019, 2016)
Full List of Awards: primece.com/awards
Publications in Education & Research: primece.com/publications
Recent Press Releases: primece.com/press

Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset for PhDs
2023-03-22 15:30 - 17:00 | 116 Upson Hall, 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NY, 14853
Are you an ambitious Cornell Ph.D. student considering how to maximize the impact of your research? Explore the process of going from a Ph.D. candidate to the founder of a technology company!
During this information session, you will discover how the skills required to conduct scientific research overlap with those required to become an entrepreneur. With an entrepreneurial mindset, you can both support your academic research and solve real-world problems with your discoveries.
You’ll also find out about the many entrepreneurship opportunities at Cornell, whether you’re just testing the waters to keep your options open or are ready to launch a company based on your research. Other Ph.D.s who have already embarked on their entrepreneurial journeys at Cornell will be in attendance to share their experiences.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how leverage your research skills in a new way and bolster your work’s impact — register now!
This event is hosted by Careers Beyond Academia in the Graduate School, the BioEntrepreneurship Initiative, and W.E. Cornell.
Contact:
Questions? Contact we-cornell@cornell.edu.
Accessibility:
Please contact Hope Spithaler (hbs63@cornell.edu) at least five days prior to the event with any accessibility needs.

Financial Planning 101: How to Grow the Strongest Foundation
2023-03-23 10:30 - 11:30 | G01 Biotech, 215 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Are you interested in gaining exposure to the financial strategies and techniques that every person should be confident with in order to set themselves up for long-term success? For example, did you know you can grow your money tax-free?
Join our fun and informative sessions to learn more financial hacks that should be on your radar!
Anticipated Material to be Covered

Building a Budget || Fixed vs Variable
Setting Financial Goals || Savings Plan
Why Invest? || Compounding vs Inflation
How to Invest? || Investment Types
Where to Invest? || Investment Vehicles
Long-Term Protection || Insurances & Employee Benefits

Register now to attend this session LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!
About the Speaker
Chase Wickenheiser, A&S ’19 & Football Alum, is a Financial Advisor with Magnus Financial Group. Chase partners with clients to help them organize their current Financial Picture, advance their future Financial Goals, and motivate them to continually achieve those goals.
Join Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) at noon!
Celebrate Empowerment Month, open to all gender identities, with a series with a keynote, panels and workshops on “Making Yourself Heard in Science”. Join Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia, in Weill Hall 224 in an interactive workshop to personalize your professional tools. Part of the workshop will focus on building and refining your CV/resume and LinkedIn profile. Starting with a short overview presentation with tips on presenting your best self on digital professional platforms, Susi will lead exercises to identify a good tagline and summary. The interactive session will continue with discussion and feedback on your materials. Bring a laptop with your LinkedIn and CV/resume. REGISTER NOW!
Funded by GPSA in collaboration with OISE. Open to the graduate and undergraduate community. Learn more and RSVP here: https://linktr.ee.gwiscornell

Presenting Your Best Self workshop
2023-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 | 224 Weill Hall, 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14853
Join Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) at noon!
Celebrate Empowerment Month, open to all gender identities, with a series with a keynote, panels and workshops on “Making Yourself Heard in Science”. Join Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia, in Weill Hall 224 in an interactive workshop to personalize your professional tools. Part of the workshop will focus on building and refining your CV/resume and LinkedIn profile. Starting with a short overview presentation with tips on presenting your best self on digital professional platforms, Susi will lead exercises to identify a good tagline and summary. The interactive session will continue with discussion and feedback on your materials. Bring a laptop with your LinkedIn and CV/resume. REGISTER NOW!
Funded by GPSA in collaboration with OISE. Open to the graduate and undergraduate community. Learn more and RSVP here: https://linktr.ee.gwiscornell

Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
2023-03-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom, NY, United States
Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us online to find out how we can help you get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session. Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on your career search, and specific advice on how to approach your advisor or make a career decision. We’ll exchange tips, tricks, and tools to efficiently explore your options, build your skills and take action to prepare for your future. Feel free to pop in anytime during this hour that suits your schedule. ALL DISCIPLINES WELCOME!
Discussion dates:

Monday, January 30, 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 21, 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 23, 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 26, 9:00 a.m.

Careers in intellectual property: Meet Eldora Ellison, Ph.D.
2023-03-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Myron Taylor Hall, Room 279, 524 College Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Join Cornell Alumna & Board of Trustee member Eldora Ellison, who earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology at Cornell, for an engaging conversation about the intersection of science engineering and the law. Dr. Ellison is one of the country’s foremost attorneys in intellectual property (IP) in the biotechnology space. She will discuss her personal path from studying biology at Haverford College and receiving her doctorate at Cornell to earning her J.D. at Georgetown University Law Center. As a partner at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, a premier IP firm in Washington, DC, she will share information about career opportunities at her firm and in the broader IP landscape.
Register to attend.
*Capacity is limited to the first 30 registrants.

Making the Transition to Industry
2023-03-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Stocking Hall 146 (the PepsiCo Auditorium)
Cornell Institute for Food Systems and Careers Beyond Academia invite you to a workshop for STEM graduate students and postdocs with Christophe Galopin, Ph.D. ’99, VP Global Sensorial Experience Technologies, Human and Animal Nutrition S&T, Archer-Daniels-Midland. This workshop will focus on resume development.

Topics covered will include:

structuring your resume,
the importance of communicating achievements vs. duties
translating your research experience for non-academic employers, and
which other non-research skills and experiences should be included (e.g., project management, teamwork, digital tools, language skills, etc.).

Open to all STEM graduate students and postdocs. Please register.
Sponsored by the Cornell Institute for Food Systems & Careers Beyond Academia.

Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile
2023-03-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-04-25 09:30 - 11:00 | 341 Caldwell Hall, 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
In person only, held in 341 Caldwell Hall. Sessions limited to 15 people, as it is highly interactive.
Sign up for your preferred date to join Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile on this google sheet
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 on their own profiles and critique others’ –so you will need to bring your own computer. We plan to send out some handy tips to registrants prior to the event if people want to get even more out of the hands-on session.
Due to the interactive nature of this in-person workshop, we will limit the number of participants to 15. So if something comes up after you register, be sure to let us know so we can invite someone else to take your place.
Dates available:
February

Thursday, 2/23 @12-1:30pm

March

Tuesday, 3/28 @11-12:30pm

April

Tuesday, 4/25 @9:30-11am

2023 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
2023-03-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a competition for doctoral students to develop and showcase their research communication skills.
The 2023 final round competition will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023. 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 thesis and its significance in just three minutes, in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. In addition to the first place and second place winners from among the finalists, audience members on March 30 will be asked to select a People’s Choice Award Winner.

NYAS Career Path Series: Consulting
2023-04-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Webinar
A career in Consulting is a lucrative transition for individuals receiving degrees in STEM. Consulting firms value STEM-trained individuals for their critical thinking skills, and their ability to develop strategies to resolve business problems.
Consulting firms vary in size from boutiques that specialize in a particular industry to larger firms that consult on wider range of issues. In this webinar, you will learn how researchers and scientists transitioned into consulting.
Brought to you by the NY Academy of Sciences
Join the next Career Path Series on April 12 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EST. This session, like all of the Career Path series, is FREE to Academy members. Cornell membership is accessible to all grad students and postdocs. (Free memberships for Cornell graduate students and postdocs.)
During this panel you will hear about:

Opportunities for individuals to understand how to transition into the role of consulting
What kind of “side-hustles” should one pursue to gain more knowledge and build a network to understand this career path?
What are the challenges to consider when pursuing a career in consulting?

REGISTER
The event will be followed by a virtual networking opportunity with the panelists at 6:30 PM.
If you have specific questions you would like the panelists to address during the discussion – please email siyer@nyas.org to incorporate them into this conversation.

Meet and Greet with Andrew Morse
2023-04-20 17:00 - 18:30 | 220 White Hall, 123 Central Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Join Andrew Morse ’96 for an informal “drop-in” session to discuss career opportunities in media and his experience as executive vice president and chief digital officer at CNN and in multiple roles for Bloomberg and ABC News. He was recently appointed president and publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, to lead the digital transformation of the South’s largest newspaper. Morse is this semester’s Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalist in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
2023-04-25 09:30 - 11:00 | 341 Caldwell Hall, 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
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 on their own profiles and critique others’ –so you will need to bring your own computer. Handy tips will be shared among participants at the hands-on session.
Due to the interactive nature of this in-person workshop, we will limit the number of participants to 15. So if something comes up after you register, be sure to let us know so we can invite someone else to take your place.
Register via this Google form for the date that works for you with your Cornell netID.
Session dates:

Thursday, February 23, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 28, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 25, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

All sessions will be held in Caldwell 341
