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SUMMARY:Alumni Conversation about the Academic Writing Process
DESCRIPTION:The College of Arts and Sciences is hosting alumna Dr. Alison Miller on Tuesday\, July 15. Dr. Miller authored the book Finish Your Dissertation: Once and for All! and co-founded a virtual co-working community for graduate students and other academic professionals called The Academic Writers’ Space. She is focused on helping people shift from hustle and overwhelm to Relaxed Productivity\, a way of working that honors productivity\, purpose\, and well-being. Her approach is rooted in both science and lived experience. She holds a BA from Cornell and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from University of Illinois Chicago\, and has 25 years of entrepreneurial leadership\, including founding and leading The Dissertation Coach\, which helped over 15\,000 people earn their doctoral degrees before she sold the company after 24 years of impact. \nIn addition to presenting to undergraduate Nexus Scholars in their professional development class\, the Graduate School and Arts and Sciences Career Development are delighted to offer 1:1 meetings and an Academic Writing Process small group conversation hosted by Dr. Miller in the afternoon. Individual meetings are available for both undergraduates and graduate students\, while the Academic Writing Process event is open to students\, postdocs\, and interested faculty/staff. If you are interested in either of these opportunities\, please sign up via this SignUpGenius link as soon as possible. \nPlease send any questions about Dr. Miller’s events for graduate students on July 15 to Dr. Colleen McLinn (cmm252) or Jess Shapiro (js3845). \nSee also: \nMore resources for Graduate Student Writing Support
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/alumni-conversation-about-the-academic-writing-process/
LOCATION:172 Goldwin Smith Hall\, 232 Feeney Way\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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SUMMARY:Mirzayan Science Policy Fellowship info session
DESCRIPTION:Register for the informational webinar on July 16\, 2:00 PM ET to learn more about the Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program and gain insights about the application process. Ask any questions you might have.about the selection process\, program structure\, alumni network\, and more. \nWhether you’re considering a career in science policy or just beginning to explore the field\, this session will provide key information to help you determine if the Mirzayan Fellowship is the right next step in your journey. \nThe Mirzayan Fellowship provides the opportunity to:\n\nSpend 12 weeks in Washington\, D.C.\nWork with a National Academies program team\nBe paired with a mentor from their assigned host unit\nLearn about science and technology policy\nNetwork with experts from around the country\nJoin a cohort and alumni network of driven\, like-minded individuals\n\nT‍he application for the 2026 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is now open! Seeking current graduate students or recent graduates who are interested in exploring career options in science policy. A typical candidate is in the final years of their PhD program or has defended their thesis within the past five years\, and is excited to spend time in D.C.\, learn about science policy\, and network with science and technology policy experts. The Fellowship will run from March 2 – May 22\, 2026. \nInternational students already based in the United States are welcome\, and those with strong interest but limited experience in policy are encouraged to apply.\nApplication Deadline:\nAugust 20\, 2025\, 11:59 PM ET (DC Time) \nLearn More & Apply
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/mirzayan-science-policy-fellowship-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T170000
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SUMMARY:Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, The Messy\, and The Pivot
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, the Messy\, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring guests who hold doctoral degrees and have pursued diverse careers beyond academia. \nIn this session\, you’ll hear from Dr. Yvonne Masters\, Ph.D. (Food Science\, Cornell)\, a food safety & quality leader with nearly two decades of global CPG experience and technical expertise in compliance\, auditing\, and supplier risk mitigation. Dr. Jenny Valentine\, Ph.D. (Chemistry\, Yale) is a Senior Principal Scientist at Regeneron\, where she leads bioanalytical strategy for oncology programs using both traditional and emerging drug modalities. \nWhat to expect: \n\nCandid\, informal conversation—no slides\, just real stories\nInsights on working in industry\, biotech\, and food safety\nQ&A and advice from experienced Ph.D. professionals\n\nWhether you’re actively exploring careers beyond academia or simply curious about what’s possible\, this session offers a unique opportunity to hear from those who’ve charted new paths—with all the complexity\, creativity\, and learning that comes with it. \nRegister to attend. \n  \n \nDr. Yvonne Masters\, Director of Food Safety and Quality Policy at John B. Sanfilippo & Son\, Inc.\, brings nearly two decades of leadership in food safety across the nut\, dairy\, and snack food sectors. A Cornell alumna\, she has also served as a Senior Microbiologist and Quality Leader\, earning recognition through the 2022 IAFP Harold Barnum Industry Award and her company’s 2024 Vision Award. Her academic foundation from the University of Illinois and Cornell continues to inform her impactful work in advancing industry standards. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nDr. Jenny Valentine currently works in the Bioanalytical Sciences Department at Regeneron. In her role\, she leads bioanalytical strategy for multiple programs in oncology that utilize both traditional and emerging drug modalities. She has eight years of experience in large molecule bioanalysis\, with previous roles focusing on immunogenicity assay development\, validation\, and sample testing. Jenny earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Yale University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell University in the Matthew DeLisa Laboratory from 2012–2015. She is an active participant in several AAPS working groups. \n 
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/ph-d-career-stories-the-good-the-messy-and-the-pivot-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T120000
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SUMMARY:NSF I-Corps Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you a STEM researcher interested in making an impact with your technology innovation? The National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program can provide you with professional training\, mentoring\, and up to $50\,000 in funding for customer discovery.\n\nHosted by the Interior Northeast I-Corps Hub (IN I-Corps)\, the virtual NSF I-Corps Information Session on Tuesday\, July 22 (12:00 – 12:45 p.m. ET) is designed for busy graduate students\, postdocs\, and faculty interested in learning more about I-Corps regional and national programming. NSF I-Corps instructors and alumni will be in attendance to share their experience and answer questions.\n\nThe NSF created I-Corps (Innovation Corps) to bridge the gap between fundamental research discoveries in science and engineering and the commercialization of technologies\, products\, and processes with the potential to benefit society.\n\nRegister: https://bit.ly/I-Corps-Info-Session
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/nsf-i-corps-information-session-4/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, The Messy\, and The Pivot
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, the Messy\, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring Cornell alumni who hold doctoral degrees and have built dynamic careers beyond academia. \nIn this session\, you’ll hear from Susan Korbel\, Ph.D. (Owner\, Core Research Inc.) and Michael Vernick\, Ph.D. (Customer Solutions Architect\, Vonage)\, two seasoned professionals whose paths span social science research\, strategic consulting\, product development\, and tech innovation. \nWith decades of experience across sectors\, Susan and Michael will reflect on how their graduate training shaped their work\, how they’ve navigated career shifts\, and what they’ve learned along the way. \nWhat to expect: \n\nInformal\, real talk—no slides\, just stories\nCandid insights from two Ph.D.-trained professionals\nQ&A and advice for students exploring diverse pathways\n\nWhether you’re actively exploring careers beyond academia or simply curious about what’s possible\, this session offers a unique opportunity to hear from those who’ve charted new paths—with all the complexity\, creativity\, and learning that comes with it. \nRegister to attend. \nSince receiving her Ph.D. in Public Administration from University of Michigan and her bachelor’s from Cornell\, Dr. Korbel has been conducting market research and consulting with hundreds of public and private organizations.  After many years working in broadcast and public media\, Susan Korbel founded Core Research in 1989 when she had her first child.  Core Research conducts consumer\, voter\, and business-to-business research.  Dr. Korbel has been behind the scenes helping some of the premiere South Texas businesses and charitable organizations chart successful courses with strategic and tactical planning. \n  \nMichael Vernick is a seasoned product strategist\, inventor\, and solutions architect with over 30 years of experience spanning startups\, enterprise tech\, and research labs. He specializes in building scalable systems for real-time communication\, live video\, and streaming technologies\, and currently works as a Customer Solutions Architect at Vonage. Michael earned his doctorate in Computer Science from Stony Brook and his bachelor’s and M.Eng. from Cornell and holds 9 U.S. patents.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/phd-career-stories-the-good-the-messy-and-the-pivot/
LOCATION:Virtual Session\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T173000
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SUMMARY:Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, The Messy\, and The Pivot
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, the Messy\, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring Cornell alumni who hold doctoral degrees and have built dynamic careers beyond academia. \nIn this session\, you’ll hear from Yingyu Liu\, Ph.D. (Scientific Editor\, Cell Press) and Wing (Yingyi) Zhong\, Ph.D. (Clinical Dietitian\, Mass General Hospital)\, two Ph.D.-trained professionals who have translated their academic training into impactful careers in science publishing and clinical nutrition. \nThey’ll reflect on how they navigated their transitions\, applied their research skills in new contexts\, and built meaningful work at the intersection of science\, communication\, and patient care. \nWhat to expect: \n\nCandid\, informal conversation—no slides\, just real stories\nInsight into non-academic career paths in STEM and health\nQ&A and reflections on navigating career transitions as international students\n\nWhether you’re actively exploring careers beyond academia or simply curious about what’s possible\, this session offers a unique opportunity to hear from those who’ve charted new paths—with all the complexity\, creativity\, and learning that comes with it. \nRegister to attend. \n \nAs a clinical pediatric dietitian at Mass General Hospital\, Wing (Yingyi) Zhong specializes in medical nutrition therapy for children with epilepsy\, with a focus on the ketogenic diet and the low glycemic index treatment (LGIT). She works closely with patients\, families\, and multidisciplinary teams to provide compassionate\, evidence-based care that supports seizure management and overall well-being. Wing earned her Ph.D. in Nutrition Sciences from Cornell in 2022. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nYingyu Liu joined Cell Press in 2021\, now working as an editor for the journal Cell Host & Microbe and supporting researchers across various journals. She received her doctoral degree from Cornell University in 2020\, studying the relationship between plants and pathogens. Yingyu is passionate about scientific communication\, collaborative problem-solving\, and supporting diverse voices in STEM.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/ph-d-career-stories-the-good-the-messy-and-the-pivot/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T173000
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SUMMARY:Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, The Messy\, and The Pivot
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how a social science Ph.D. can open doors to meaningful careers beyond the tenure track? Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, the Messy\, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series spotlighting Cornell alumni who have translated their doctoral training into impactful roles inside and outside academia. \nIn this session\, you’ll hear from three professionals working across urban policy\, service design\, AI ethics\, visual anthropology\, and community-based research. Whether they’re leading research at nonprofits\, producing documentary films\, teaching at universities\, or advising on emerging technologies\, each guest brings a unique perspective on building a career that blends human-centered values with impact-driven work. \nWhat to expect: \n\nHonest\, informal conversation—no slides or scripts\nBalancing university teaching with consulting or freelance work\nPractical insight into navigating uncertainty\, finding direction\, and translating academic training into impact\n\nIf you’re actively exploring life beyond the academy or curious about hybrid paths that combine teaching\, research\, and creative work\, this event will offer clarity\, connection\, and inspiration. \nRegister to attend. \n  \n\nSena Aydin Bergfalk\, Ph.D.  is a cultural anthropologist who works at the intersection of design research\, strategy\, and facilitation. She shapes service design projects across B2B and B2C ecosystems using a critical ethnographic lens to uncover assumptions and design services that connect business goals with human experiences. Sena earned a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Cornell in 2023 and is currently the Lead Service Designer at Sngular.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarisa Turesky\, Ph.D is a community-based researcher and educator focused on equity in urban policy. She is Director of Research at Mockingbird Analytics\, a Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley\, and serves on the Board of Drag Performers United. Her work integrates trauma-informed and participatory action research to explore how identity shapes access to space and services. She holds a Ph.D. in Urban Planning & Development from the University of Southern California and a M.R.P. from Cornell University. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMariangela Mihai\, Ph.D. is a political and visual anthropologist whose work bridges generative AI\, collaborative documentary\, and social justice. She is an Assistant Professor at Western Washington University\, a Red Teamer on Meta’s Generative AI Trust Team\, and co-founder of the Ethnocine Film Collective\, where she produces feminist films and impact campaigns. Her research and teaching focus on refugee rights\, queer activism\, Indigenous resistance\, and ethical media practices across global contexts. \n  \n 
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/ph-d-career-stories-the-good-the-messy-and-the-pivot-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T183000
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SUMMARY:Learn about 3M and R&D career opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Meet Abhishek Srivastava PhD’16 /MAE\, currently part of 3M R&D in St. Paul as an Advanced Research Specialist in the Corporate Research Laboratory. He is leading the R&D University Recruiting for Cornell at 3M this year. He will be joined by Cornell PhD alumnus Bo Yang\, Product Development Specialist at 3M. \n========================================================== \nAbout the event \nJoin us to learn about 3M and our R&D career opportunities. \nWhere you begin your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life. It is important to choose a company with leaders who support and guide your growth. With diverse products\, global locations\, and technologies\, 3M is a place where new employees collaborate with 61\,000 other curious\, creative 3Mers. Here\, you’ll elevate your career. \nE-Information Session: Join via Teams \n5:30PM EST\, Aug 26\, 2025 scheduled in Cornell’s Handshake system\, where you can register to attend. \nWe will be collecting resumes via this URL for screening interviews on a rolling basis. Please note that this URL is not attached to a particular job posting. Candidates selected after the screening interviews will be requested to apply to the particular job posting for continuing the recruitment process. \nLearn more and begin your application package today!
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/learn-about-3m-and-rd-career-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T110000
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SUMMARY:Explore Job Opportunities in the UK Beyond Academia: For Advanced Degree Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Considering an international move for your next step? This session\, led by Dr. Chris Jeffs from the University of Oxford’s Careers Service\, will introduce you to the UK job market across various employment sectors for master’s and PhD students and postdocs. You’ll gain knowledge and key tools for deepening your independent research into your future career path options in the UK. \nBy the end of the session you should be able to: \n\nLocate resources for researching UK employment sectors matching your interests\nRecognise key jobs boards and methods for finding UK employment opportunities\nRecognise conventions for UK application materials\n\nDATE: August 28\, 2025 \nTIME: 10:00–11:00 AM EST \nDiscover non-academic career options in the UK and strategies for leveraging your advanced degree: Register here
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/explore-job-opportunities-in-the-uk-beyond-academia-for-advanced-degree-candidates/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T183000
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SUMMARY:Debunking academia vs. industry myths: Be the entrepreneur of your own career
DESCRIPTION:Less than a third of PhDs get tenure-track jobs. The vast majority of PhDs are left to figure out the labyrinth of a non-academic job market on their own. Yet\, the industry job market is far from the panacea it was touted to be: intense competition\, mass layoffs\, dwindling job security\, lack of intellectual rigor\, lack of time freedom\, discriminatory treatment of international job candidates. This talk will take an honest look at the challenges faced by PhDs in both academia and industry. We will explore ways to design a fulfilling career that provides financial stability for doing what you enjoy. \nDate & Time\nAug 28\, 2025 at 5:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nSpeaker:\nKaidi Wu\, Founder\, Academic Trailblazer \nI help PhDs create the careers they want beyond academia. At 16\, I booked a one-way flight to the U.S. to study to become a concert pianist. I obtained my piano performance degree from the University of Michigan\, went on to receive my PhD in social psychology\, and completed my postdoc at UC San Diego. Faced with an abysmal job market in the middle of a pandemic\, I did what every other academic did: breaking into industry and getting myself a good ol’ 9-to-5. I worked at Amazon\, Meta\, and Match. I was rewarded with a great salary. I was also deeply unfulfilled. I discovered a world of people living life outside the box\, academics outside of traditional academia\, who create and attract opportunities that come to them\, not the other way around. I realized: Wealth is abundant. Paths are infinite. You are in the driver’s seat of designing the life you want to live. I am here to help you see your PhD has tremendous value beyond the traditional career paths we have been sold. \nRegistration\nRegister here
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/debunking-academia-vs-industry-myths-be-the-entrepreneur-of-your-own-career-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164732
CREATED:20250820T172434Z
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SUMMARY:From Ph.D. to Future Success: Master LinkedIn & AI to Unlock Your Next Chapter
DESCRIPTION:You’ve spent years mastering complex research\, contributing groundbreaking insights to your field\, and developing expertise that few possess. But now you’re facing a different kind of challenge: translating your academic achievements into career opportunities in an increasingly competitive job market. Whether you’re considering industry transitions\, academic positions\, or exploring entirely new paths\, the landscape of career discovery has been revolutionized by AI and strategic networking—and LinkedIn sits at the center of it all. \nWhat You’ll Learn in This Hands-On Webinar: \n\nAI-Powered Career Discovery. Transform uncertainty into clarity using cutting-edge AI tools that map your research skills to unexpected career opportunities across industry\, academia\, government\, and entrepreneurship. Stop wondering “what’s out there” and start strategically targeting roles that match your unique expertise.\n LinkedIn Profile Optimization. Learn insider tips on crafting a profile that makes recruiters take notice. We’ll cover everything from headline optimization to showcasing your research impact in language that resonates with hiring managers—not just other academics.\n Strategic Network Expansion. Master the art of meaningful professional connections without awkward small talk or cold calls. Discover proven frameworks for engaging with alumni\, industry professionals\, and thought leaders who can provide career insights\, mentorship\, and even job referrals.\nAuthentic Personal Branding. Build an online presence that authentically reflects your unique strengths while highlighting the transferable “PhD superpowers” that make you invaluable in any workplace—critical thinking\, project management\, research methodology\, and complex problem-solving.\n\nWhy This Webinar Is Different: \nThis isn’t another generic LinkedIn profile workshop. You’ll receive actionable strategies specifically designed for graduate students and PhDs\, based on real success stories and current market insights. Plus\, this is an interactive experience—come prepared to work on your own profile and leave with concrete next steps. \nPerfect for: Current PhD students\, recent graduates\, postdocs\, and anyone with advanced research experience ready to take control of their career trajectory. You don’t have to plan your future alone. Join us and discover how the right tools\, advocates\, and strategies can transform your professional development from overwhelming to empowering. \nThis event is open to graduate students from the Ivy+ institutions. \nRegistration for Non-Princeton Students: \n 
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/from-ph-d-to-future-success-master-linkedin-ai-to-unlock-your-next-chapter/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T140000
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SUMMARY:CV to Resume Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This online workshop will help you target common terms used in industry\, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your Ph.D. skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate. \nThis webinar is open to all doctoral students and postdocs in any discipline. \nPresenters: Christine Holmes\, Director\, Office of Postdoctoral Studies; and Susi Varvayanis\, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia \nTo Register \nFor more events\, please visit gradcareers.cornell.edu. \nAccessibility Requests \nWe strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/cv-to-resume-workshop-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164732
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SUMMARY:CIFS Food Systems Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:Interested in exploring a career in the food industry? Meet with the Cornell Institute for Food Systems’s industry partner representatives at this annual in-person event. Meet in person with representatives from: Beech-Nut Nutrition\, Gallo\, Ingredion\, Nestlé Health Science\, Siena Development\, PepsiCo and more! \nStudents from all degree programs/majors interested in food industry careers are invited to attend! \nRegister now\nEvent registration will open on August 25\, 2025. Registration is not required to attend this event\, but is strongly recommended – registered attendees will receive follow-up information from the attending companies. \nMore info/register in CampusGroups \nDate: Monday Seotember 8\, 2025\nTimes: 10am-12:30pm  & 1:30pm-5:30pm\nLocation:  the atrium in Weill Hall [the white building across the road from Plant Sciences/adjacent to Corson-Mudd Hall]. \nQuestions? Contact cifs-ipp@cornell.edu \nAbout CIFS\nThe Cornell Institute for Food Systems (CIFS): Synergistic Thinking. Innovative Food Solutions.\nToday’s society\, and specifically global food systems\, is faced with the challenge of feeding seven billion people – nine billion by 2050. The Cornell Institute for Food Systems (CIFS) comprises a multidisciplinary group of Faculty Fellows who tackle diverse issues in the food industry to meet this challenge. CIFS Faculty Fellows engage with the Institute and its industry partners in a variety of mechanisms including collaborative research\, scientific advisory roles\, and the development of student talent pipelines.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/cifs-food-systems-career-fair/
LOCATION:Weill Hall Atrium\, 237 Tower Road\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered how to explore career options in national labs? Perhaps you are a Ph.D. student looking to energize your dissertation with world-class scientific power at a Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory or facility. Attend the upcoming workshops to learn more about the DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program\, receive application guidance\, and field questions to program area scientists. \nThe DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for 2025 Solicitation 2\, due November 5\, 2025\, 5:00 PM ET Get a leg up directly from program area scientists to increase your chances of success by attending these workshops on abstract preparation\, selecting a priority area that aligns with their mission\, on application and proposal guidance. \nWorkshop 1: DOE SCGSR Program Overview\, Abstract Preparation\, and Selecting a Priority Area \nSeptember 11\, 2025\, 2:00-3:00PM ET \nRegister here for workshop 1 \nWorkshop 2: Application and Proposal Guidance \nOctober 9\, 2025\, 2:00PM-4:00PM ET \nRegister here for workshop 2
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/doe-office-of-science-graduate-student-research/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T150000
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SUMMARY:info session: BD Technology Leadership Development Program
DESCRIPTION:Considering transitioning to the medtech industry? Get insider tips to boost your chances. BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) provides PhD grads with three 1.5-2 year rotations tailored to their interests in medical device development. As a TLDP associate\, you shape a personalized career path targeting your skills and interests\, while gaining broad exposure to the business. The program is open to PhD graduates in STEM with between 0-3 years of post-grad experience. You are welcome to apply leading up to your defense\, or as a postdoc within three years of graduation. \nApply by Tuesday\, September 30th at BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) \nTo learn more about the program and help guide your application\, register to attend one of our information sessions below: \nSeptember 11\, 2025 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST\nSeptember 17\, 2025 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST\nSeptember 23\, 2025 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST \nUnfortunately no visa sponsorship is available for this program\, but you are encouraged to apply for scientist/sr. scientist and engineer positions within BD. \nConnect with previous TDLP Cornellians:\nTibra Wheeler PhD’21 Biomedical Engineering\nKarla García-Martínez\, PhD’23 Immunology & Infectious Diseases\nRob Swanda PhD’21 Biochemistry\nCourtney Jackson PhD Microbiology \nWatch a short video summarizing the value of the TDLP from the perspective of past participants.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/info-session-bd-technology-leadership-development-program/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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CREATED:20250618T204047Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Cornell Career Fair Days - Human Capital & HR Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:2025 Cornell Career Fair Days is a multi-day event designed to connect students with employers across a wide range of careers and industries. This series of career-focused fairs provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to explore career pathways\, network with recruiters\, and learn about internships\, co-ops\, and full-time positions. \nEach fair highlights different career fields\, allowing employers to engage with students who have specific interests and expertise: \n\nHuman Capital & HR Career Fair: Monday\, September 15th 10AM – 3PM | This fair focuses on career opportunities in Human Resources\, HR Corporate Labor Relations\, and HR Consulting.\n\nThis fair is taking place in the Statler Hotel Ballroom.\nCareer Paths:\n\nHuman Capital\nHuman Resources\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Handshake to register and find more details.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/2025-cornell-career-fair-days-human-capital-hr-career-fair/
LOCATION:Statler Hotel Ballroom\, 130 Statler Dr\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164732
CREATED:20250821T045459Z
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SUMMARY:Lab to Impact series
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) invites you to Lab to Impact\, an educational series designed to help Cornell researchers\, inventors\, and partners take their innovations from lab to marketplace. \nWe’re starting the season with a foundational session focused on intellectual property and the full journey of technology commercialization. Whether you’re new to IP or already navigating disclosure\, this virtual session will offer tools\, examples\, and guidance tailored to Cornell innovators. \nWhat you’ll learn \n🗺️ The commercialization roadmap: Understand the full lifecycle — from invention disclosure to licensing and beyond. \n💡 IP fundamentals\, simplified: Get grounded in patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets. \n✨ Telling the story of your tech: Learn how CTL positions innovations to attract licensees\, collaborators\, and investors. \n🤝 How CTL supports your journey: Hear directly from CTL leadership about the resources available to help bring your work to the world. \nAbout the Series \nExplore real-world paths to impact this fall\, with sessions grounded in Cornell’s 13 technology pillars and led by internal and external experts: \n\nMonday\, Sept. 15: Understanding the Technology Commercialization Process\nWednesday\, Oct. 29:From Idea to Prototyping and Design in Medical Devices\nTuesday\, Nov. 18:The Path to Commercializing Semiconductor Technology\nTuesday\, Dec. 16:Realizing Impact through Commercialization
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-series/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164733
CREATED:20250618T204316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T204604Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Cornell Career Fair Days - Real Estate & Hospitality Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:2025 Cornell Career Fair Days is a multi-day event designed to connect students with employers across a wide range of careers and industries. This series of career-focused fairs provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to explore career pathways\, network with recruiters\, and learn about internships\, co-ops\, and full-time positions. \nEach fair highlights different career fields\, allowing employers to engage with students who have specific interests and expertise: \n\nReal Estate & Hospitality Career Fair: Tuesday\, September 16th 9AM – 1:30PM | This fair focuses on career opportunities in Hotel Management\, Hospitality Consulting\, and Real Estate Investment & Asset Management.\n\nThis fair is taking place in Bartels Hall.\nCareer Paths:\n\nReal Estate\nHospitality\nEntrepreneurship\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Handshake to register and find more details.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/2025-cornell-career-fair-days-real-estate-hospitality-career-fair/
LOCATION:Bartels Hall\, 554 Campus Rd\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164733
CREATED:20250618T204551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T204621Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Cornell Career Fair Days - All Industries Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:2025 Cornell Career Fair Days is a multi-day event designed to connect students with employers across a wide range of careers and industries. This series of career-focused fairs provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to explore career pathways\, network with recruiters\, and learn about internships\, co-ops\, and full-time positions. \nEach fair highlights different career fields\, allowing employers to engage with students who have specific interests and expertise: \n\nAll Industries Career Fair: Tuesday\, September 16th 3PM – 7PM | This fair welcomes employers from a broad range of industries and career opportunities\, including Fortune 500 companies\, government agencies\, and nonprofit organizations.\n\nThis fair is taking place in Bartels Hall.\nCareer Paths:\n\nAgriculture\, Food\, and Natural Resources\nBusiness and Finance\nCommunications\, Media\, and Entertainment\nConsulting\nGovernment\, Policy\, and International Relations\nSocial Impact\nAnd More!\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Handshake to register and find more details.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/2025-cornell-career-fair-days-all-industries-career-fair/
LOCATION:Bartels Hall\, 554 Campus Rd\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T150000
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SUMMARY:2025 Cornell Career Fair Days - STEAM Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:2025 Cornell Career Fair Days is a multi-day event designed to connect students with employers across a wide range of careers and industries. This series of career-focused fairs provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to explore career pathways\, network with recruiters\, and learn about internships\, co-ops\, and full-time positions. \nEach fair highlights different career fields\, allowing employers to engage with students who have specific interests and expertise: \n\nSTEAM Career Fair: Wednesday\, September 17th 10AM – 3PM | This fair focuses on career opportunities in Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Architecture\, and Mathematics (STEAM) industries.\n\nThis fair is taking place in Bartels Hall.\nCareer Paths:\n\nArchitecture\, Planning and Design\nComputing\, Information Science\, and Tech\nEnergy\, Environment and Sustainability\nEngineering and Manufacturing\nEntrepreneurship\nScience and Biotechnology\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Handshake to register and find more details.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/2025-cornell-career-fair-days-steam-career-fair/
LOCATION:Bartels Hall\, 554 Campus Rd\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164733
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SUMMARY:info session: BD Technology Leadership Development Program
DESCRIPTION:Considering transitioning to the medtech industry? Get insider tips to boost your chances. BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) provides PhD grads with three 1.5-2 year rotations tailored to their interests in medical device development. As a TLDP associate\, you shape a personalized career path targeting your skills and interests\, while gaining broad exposure to the business. The program is open to PhD graduates in STEM with between 0-3 years of post-grad experience. You are welcome to apply leading up to your defense\, or as a postdoc within three years of graduation. \nApply by Tuesday\, September 30th at BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) \nTo learn more about the program and help guide your application\, register to attend one of our information sessions below: \nSeptember 11\, 2025 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST\nSeptember 17\, 2025 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST\nSeptember 23\, 2025 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST \nUnfortunately no visa sponsorship is available for this program\, but you are encouraged to apply for scientist/sr. scientist and engineer positions within BD. \nConnect with previous TDLP Cornellians:\nTibra Wheeler PhD’21 Biomedical Engineering\nKarla García-Martínez\, PhD’23 Immunology & Infectious Diseases\nRob Swanda PhD’21 Biochemistry\nCourtney Jackson PhD Microbiology \nWatch a short video summarizing the value of the TDLP from the perspective of past participants.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/info-session-bd-technology-leadership-development-program/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T120000
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CREATED:20250910T165750Z
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SUMMARY:Nucleate online info session for future life science startups
DESCRIPTION:Are you an academic trainee (Post-doc/DVM/PhD/MBA/MD/JD/MS/MEng) eager to build a life science startup? Whether your passion lies in therapeutics\, diagnostics\, medtech\, synthetic biology\, or fields like food\, energy\, agriculture\, or consumer products\, this is your opportunity to transform your research into a groundbreaking venture! Applications for Nucleate’s Flagship Activator Program are NOW OPEN! \nTo learn more\, sign up for a virtual info session or Live Q&A session with Activator Alumni and Mentors: \n\nVirtual Info Session:  Thursday\, September 18\, at 12 PM\nNucleate Activator – Insider Session: Tuesday\, October 7\, at 6 PM\nAlternatively\, join Nucleate at events in NYC: Connect and Collab: Fall Mixer with NYAS Thursday\, September 25\, at 6 PM at NYAS\n\nThe Offer:\n\nCompletely Free: Nucleate never takes equity or charges fees for its programs\nMentorship from Industry Leaders: Receive guidance from experienced mentors.\nComprehensive Educational Programming: Learn from the best in workshops and seminars.\nGlobal Community: Join a network of peers\, alumni\, and leaders across 18+ cities worldwide.\nInvestor Introductions: Get connected with investors ready to support your breakthrough.\nNo Forced Incorporation: Focus on your venture at your own pace.\n\nIf you have an idea (i.e.\, you’re an Inventor)\, you can apply for either the Bio or Eco track: \n\nBio Track: For innovators in therapeutics\, diagnostics\, or tools.\nEco Track: Focused on food & agriculture\, chemicals & energy\, or consumer products.\n\nDon’t have an idea yet? No worries! You can still join a team as a scientific\, business\, or clinical contributor through Nucleate’s matching process. \nGot a team already? Your collaborators can come on board as team affiliates\, so you all get the chance to learn and build together. \nApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis through October 20. Early submission is encouraged for early team matching. \nCheck out Nucleate’s FAQs page if you have any questions. \nWhat about IP? Nucleate Activator is an education-focused\, non-dilutive program that does not take any equity or IP\, and all programming is designed to be non-confidential. Inventors applying to the program must secure approval from their PI and TTO before final acceptance. \nAbout Nucleate\nNucleate is a student-run nonprofit organization that facilitates the formation of new life science ventures. Nucleate’s equity-free Activator program supports emerging bioentrepreneurs coming from academia who plan to tackle the biggest challenges in human health (Bio Track) and sustainability (Eco Track) by building life science companies. Since inception seven years ago\, Nucleate has guided 600+ scientific teams through their earliest stages\, leading to the formation of more than 180 companies that have collectively raised over $500M. Alumni of the program are commercializing breakthrough technologies such as protein sequencing (Glyphic)\, AI drug design (Manifold Bio\, Concerto)\, biomanufacturing (Foray Biosciences) and many more. \nApply\nApply here before October 20th\, 2025.  \nTo learn more about Nucleate visit Linktree \nQuestions\nAdithya Prabakaran (ap767@cornell.edu) is happy to help answer questions! \nAdithya Prabakaran \nB.S. ‘25 Biomedical Engineering\, Cornell University \nPhD Student\, Cancer Engineering\, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center \nTechnology Sourcing Lead | Nucleate New York
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/nucleate-online-info-session-for-future-life-science-startups/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T170000
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SUMMARY:From industry to faculty\, entrepreneur\, consultant\, and faculty back to industry
DESCRIPTION:MSE Seminar Series \nDate: Thursday\, September 18\, 2025\nTime: 4:00pm\nLocation: Kimball B11 \nAbout the speaker\nLeo Schowalter was employed by the GE Global Research Center after receiving his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Illinois in 1981.  He was a professor in the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Physics Department from 1987 and became Department Chair in 1997\, the same year that he co-founded Crystal IS with another former GE colleague. Crystal IS commercialized single-crystal AlN substrates and UVC LEDs based on pseudomorphic AlGaN on these substrates for disinfection and instrumentation applications.  Crystal IS was acquired by Asahi Kasei in 2011 and is now a wholly owned subsidiary. \nStarting in 2017\, Dr. Schowalter was appointed the Asahi Kasei Innovative Devices Industry-Academia Collaborative Chair at Nagoya U. This team\, led by Prof. Amano and with Asahi Kasei and Crystal IS support\, announced the world’s first UVC laser diode in 2019 and\, in early 2020\, announced the best performance for far UVC LEDs in the 230nm to 240nm wavelength range. Dr. Schowalter continues the collaboration with Prof. Amano as a Visiting Professor but has also now joined the Florida-based startup company Visium (formally Lit Thinking) which is developing cost-effective far UVC for human-safe disinfection of shared spaces.  Most recently\, he has established the Visium Ultralabs in the Cornell Tech Park to further push the AlGaN ultrawide bandgap semiconductors into the far-UVC. \nAbstract\nThe development of AlGaN ultrawide bandgap (UWBG) semiconductors on native AlN substrates for UVC and far UVC device applications \nUltrawide bandgap semiconductors (bandgaps greater than 4.5 eV) have attracted recent attention for new applications in high power switches (EV and smart grid) and high-power rf.  UWBG semiconductors are also being used to make novel light emitters at wavelengths shorter than 280nm. However\, the UWBG semiconductors still present big challenges in growth and doping.  One of the best examples are the pseudomorphic AlGaN alloys gown on high quality AlN substrates where 2-inch diameter is now widely available and 100mm are being sampled. These single-crystal AlN substrates have enabled growth of high quality Al1-xGaxN alloys that are pseudomorphically strained to match the lattice of the underlying AlN substrate. The low extended defect density has made it possible to take advantage of a new kind of conductivity (distributed polarization doping) made possible in materials that have a spontaneous polarization.  Most significantly\, p-type Al1-xGaxN has now been demonstrated in Al1-xGaxN without the use of impurity doping.  This breakthrough solved the critical problem of unacceptable resistivities in the doped layers with increasing band gap (particularly for p-type dopants). \nPseudomorphic growth and distributed polarization doping have made the achievement of new devices possible\, such as the UVC laser diode which we first demonstrated in 2019 as part of a Asahi Kasei/Nagoya University joint effort.  These laser diodes open new possibilities for optical instruments which will benefit from very compact sources of radiation which are coherent and nearly monochromatic. It is also possible to precisely direct laser radiation in ways that simply are not possible for LEDs.  As this technology develops\, it may even be possible to achieve higher wall plug efficiencies than are achievable with UVC LEDs due to improved photon extraction efficiencies. However\, the lifetime of these diodes (which operate at much higher current densities than LEDs) is still an important issue that needs to be addressed. \nFinally\, I would like to introduce our new UWBG semiconductor effort at the Visium UltraLabs in the Cornell Tech Park to enable far UVC (shorter than 235nm) LEDs.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/from-industry-to-faculty-entrepreneur-consultant-and-faculty-back-to-industry/
LOCATION:Kimball Hall B-11
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T200000
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SUMMARY:info session: BD Technology Leadership Development Program
DESCRIPTION:Considering transitioning to the medtech industry? Get insider tips to boost your chances. BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) provides PhD grads with three 1.5-2 year rotations tailored to their interests in medical device development. As a TLDP associate\, you shape a personalized career path targeting your skills and interests\, while gaining broad exposure to the business. The program is open to PhD graduates in STEM with between 0-3 years of post-grad experience. You are welcome to apply leading up to your defense\, or as a postdoc within three years of graduation. \nApply by Tuesday\, September 30th at BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) \nTo learn more about the program and help guide your application\, register to attend one of our information sessions below: \nSeptember 11\, 2025 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST\nSeptember 17\, 2025 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST\nSeptember 23\, 2025 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST \nUnfortunately no visa sponsorship is available for this program\, but you are encouraged to apply for scientist/sr. scientist and engineer positions within BD. \nConnect with previous TDLP Cornellians:\nTibra Wheeler PhD’21 Biomedical Engineering\nKarla García-Martínez\, PhD’23 Immunology & Infectious Diseases\nRob Swanda PhD’21 Biochemistry\nCourtney Jackson PhD Microbiology \nWatch a short video summarizing the value of the TDLP from the perspective of past participants.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/info-session-bd-technology-leadership-development-program/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:Career Paths in Pre-Clinical Development
DESCRIPTION:Join scientists involved in preclinical development at Merck for a session where you will learn how a variety of disciplines are involved in bringing pharmaceuticals from discovery\, through development\, and to the clinic. You’ll hear from Merck scientists about their career paths and how you might leverage your training for exciting positions in pharmaceutical development. The session will include a Q&A session with Merck scientists\, and you’ll learn how to stay up to date about openings in Preclinical Development. Broadly\, this session will be of interest to trainees in a variety of fields of biological sciences\, chemistry\, and/or data science who would like to learn more about careers in the pharmaceutical industry. \nHosted by Merck in collaboration with Cornell\, Rutgers\, Brown\, and the University of Chicago. \nRegistration\nRegister for this online event by joining the Merck community. The meeting will be used on Microsoft’s Teams platform\, so be sure to download access beforehand. It is optional to upload your resume. \nAbout the panelists\nRupesh P. Amin\, PhD\,is an Executive Director in Nonclinical Drug Safety at Merck. He has 23 years of experience from both small and large pharmaceutical companies across various aspects of toxicology\, investigative toxicology\, nonclinical drug discovery and development across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities. Rup has successfully supported the advancement of Cardiometabolic\, Anti-inflammatory\, Oncology and RNA therapeutic drugs. In his current role as Head of Program Development\, Dr. Amin provides nonclinical drug safety scientific\, operational\, and strategic oversight for Merck’s development programs across all therapeutic areas and modalities. His team supports programs entering Phase 1 through registration and post-marketing\, ensuring nonclinical drug safety aspects support the clinical program. Additionally\, Dr. Amin’s team provides oversight of Occupational Toxicology aspects of Merck’s portfolio. This involves critically assessing the potential hazardous effects of chemicals and drugs to guide the implementation of measures to protect employee health and safety. Before joining industry in 2002\, Dr. Amin completed a Ph.D. in Toxicology at the Joint Graduate Program in Toxicology at Rutgers University/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He further pursued a post-doctoral fellowship applying toxicogenomic approaches to elucidate molecular mechanisms in drug-induced renal toxicity and studied cell cycle defects at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Rup enjoys travelling\, hiking and exploring diverse cuisines with his wife and 3 kids.  \nMelissa Dsouza\, PhD\, is a Director in Digital Operations and Innovation within Nonclinical Drug Safety at Merck Research Labs. She specializes in applying data science and machine learning to drug safety assessment. She earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Auckland in New Zealand in 2015\, where she also completed her B.Tech in Biotechnology with First-Class Honors. \nWith over 10 years of experience spanning academia and the microbiome industry\, Melissa brings her expertise in bioinformatics\, microbial ecology\, and statistical modeling to her role at Merck. Before joining Merck in 2021\, she held leadership positions at microbiome therapeutics companies\, including Vedanta Biosciences and Commense Inc.\, where she developed novel analytical methods for microbial drug characterization and led clinical bioinformatics efforts supporting Phase 1/2 trials for live biotherapeutic products. At Merck\, she provides technical leadership for data science initiatives\, builds predictive models using diverse datasets\, and collaborates across research teams to develop AI solutions for drug safety assessment. She is passionate about leveraging historical datasets and advanced analytics to generate meaningful insights that advance drug development. \nKara Pearson\, PhD’00 Chemistry\, is the Director of Analytical & Biochemical Toxicology in the Investigative Toxicology group within Nonclinical Drug Safety at Merck where she manages a group of analytical chemists\, biochemists and cell biologists who perform investigative studies to understand mechanisms of toxicity and support development of alternative models for safety testing. During her 24 years in Nonclinical Drug Safety\, Kara has worked at the bench\, lead interdepartmental investigations into mechanisms of toxicity\, and served as a departmental representative to program Discovery and Development Teams. The challenges of drug development are always evolving\, so interdisciplinary collaboration is key to our success and one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. Ensuring the safety of our new therapeutics is another.  Kara completed her PhD in bioorganic chemistry at Cornell University in 2000 and followed that with postdoctoral research in the NIH’s National Heart\, Lung and Blood Institute Lab of Biophysical Chemistry before joining the Merck team. \nKristen A. Roosa\, PhD’15 Biological and Biomedical Sciences is an Associate Principal Scientist in the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology group\, part of the Nonclinical Drug Safety division\, at Merck. She conducts animal studies to assess potential risks of new pharmaceuticals to human fertility\, embryo-fetal and postnatal development and serves as a subject matter expert for teams developing strategies for nonclinical safety assessment programs. She completed her PhD in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences program at Cornell in 2015\, started her career in academia at a primarily undergraduate institution\, and then made the move to industry in 2021. \nKetal Shah\, BA\, is an Associate Principal Scientist at Merck with over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical\, biotechnology\, and CRO sectors. She specializes in biochemistry\, molecular biology\, and immuno-analytical techniques\, with a strong track record of leading outsourcing collaborations and advancing complex research programs. Throughout her career\, Ketal has held scientific roles at Roche\, Elusys Therapeutics\, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics\, and Tandem Labs before joining Merck in 2014. She is recognized for her critical thinking\, problem-solving skills\, and ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships in fast-paced environments. Ketal holds a B.A. in Biochemistry from Rutgers University. \nEvent Date\, Time and Location\nOnline: Thursday\, September 25\, 2025 \, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (EDT) \nThe event is a follow-up to a successful Cornell University campus visit in 2023\, broadening it this year to include additional university collaborators and partners.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/career-paths-in-pre-clinical-development/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:Fellowship Grant Applications
DESCRIPTION:The University of Pittsburgh will host an online session in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Fellowship grant applications. This event is open to trainees nationwide\, will be held on Sept. 29th from 3-5pm\, and will feature NIH presenters sharing insider guidance to help them:\n✅ Identify the right NIH fellowship\n✅ Navigate the peer review process\n✅ Connect with NIH program officers\n✅ Strengthen their application strategy \nSpace is limited. Registration link: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/pZJjTBykTI6vroHBfm6cSQ#/registration
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/fellowship-grant-applications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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SUMMARY:Explore Careers Outside Academia
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresented by Graduate School Career and Professional Development staff and aimed at Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars. \nPresenters: Christine Holmes\, Director of Postdoctoral Studies; and Susi Varvayanis\, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/explore-careers-outside-academia-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:From Lab to Industry Funding Panel
DESCRIPTION:In-person panel to learn strategies from colleagues who have successfully partnered with industry. Panelists will share success stories and discuss how to navigate funding opportunities\, leverage Cornell’s expert support staff\, and amplify research impact. This session applies for faculty in any research field and college/school\, including but not limited to those with wet/dry lab and field-based research. Wednesday\, Oct. 1\, 1:30-3 p.m. EDT. Registration required. Remote participation only for Cornell Tech and AgriTech campuses. \nBrought to you through a partnership of the Provost’s Office of Faculty Development & Diversity\, AAD University Foundation Relations & Corporate Philanthropy\, and Cornell Research & Innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlyssa Apsel\nLaura Batten\nLawrence Bonassar\nPhillip Milner\nMarius Weigert\nFengqi You\n\n\nEllis L. Phillips Sr. Director of Electrical and Computer Engineering; IBM Professor of Engineering\nDirector of Strategic Partnerships\, Cornell Bowers College of Computing & Information Science\nDaljit S. and Elaine Sarkaria Professor in Biomedical Engineering and in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering\nAssociate Professor of Chemistry & Chemical Biology\nDirector of Innovation and Engagement\, CALS Office of Research and Innovation\nRoxanne E. and Michael J. Zak Professor in Energy Systems Engineering; CIDA and AI +Science Institute\, Co-director\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Note: If you’re looking to connect your research with industry partners\, explore new pathways for collaboration\, or brainstorm strategy\, schedule a meeting with Kat Schaff\, interim director of strategic external engagement.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/from-lab-to-industry-funding-panel/
LOCATION:Atkinson Hall rm. 121
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SUMMARY:U.S. Immigration Options
DESCRIPTION:The Arkell Immigration Team at Dunn Law   \nCornell University presentation on U.S. immigration options and updates \nOct 6\, 2025\, 12:00 PM Eastern time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84200475453 \nMeeting ID: 842 0047 5453
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/u-s-immigration-options/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
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SUMMARY:Nucleate Activator insider session for future life science startups
DESCRIPTION:Are you an academic trainee (Post-doc/DVM/PhD/MBA/MD/JD/MS/MEng) eager to build a life science startup? Whether your passion lies in therapeutics\, diagnostics\, medtech\, synthetic biology\, or fields like food\, energy\, agriculture\, or consumer products\, this is your opportunity to transform your research into a groundbreaking venture! Applications for Nucleate’s Flagship Activator Program are NOW OPEN! \nTo learn more\, sign up for a virtual info session or Live Q&A session with Activator Alumni and Mentors: \n\nVirtual Info Session:  Thursday\, September 18\, at 12 PM\nNucleate Activator – Insider Session: Tuesday\, October 7\, at 6 PM\nAlternatively\, join Nucleate at events in NYC: Connect and Collab: Fall Mixer with NYAS Thursday\, September 25\, at 6 PM at NYAS\n\nThe Offer:\n\nCompletely Free: Nucleate never takes equity or charges fees for its programs\nMentorship from Industry Leaders: Receive guidance from experienced mentors.\nComprehensive Educational Programming: Learn from the best in workshops and seminars.\nGlobal Community: Join a network of peers\, alumni\, and leaders across 18+ cities worldwide.\nInvestor Introductions: Get connected with investors ready to support your breakthrough.\nNo Forced Incorporation: Focus on your venture at your own pace.\n\nIf you have an idea (i.e.\, you’re an Inventor)\, you can apply for either the Bio or Eco track: \n\nBio Track: For innovators in therapeutics\, diagnostics\, or tools.\nEco Track: Focused on food & agriculture\, chemicals & energy\, or consumer products.\n\nDon’t have an idea yet? No worries! You can still join a team as a scientific\, business\, or clinical contributor through Nucleate’s matching process. \nGot a team already? Your collaborators can come on board as team affiliates\, so you all get the chance to learn and build together. \nApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis through October 20. Early submission is encouraged for early team matching. \nCheck out Nucleate’s FAQs page if you have any questions. \nWhat about IP? Nucleate Activator is an education-focused\, non-dilutive program that does not take any equity or IP\, and all programming is designed to be non-confidential. Inventors applying to the program must secure approval from their PI and TTO before final acceptance. \nAbout Nucleate\nNucleate is a student-run nonprofit organization that facilitates the formation of new life science ventures. Nucleate’s equity-free Activator program supports emerging bioentrepreneurs coming from academia who plan to tackle the biggest challenges in human health (Bio Track) and sustainability (Eco Track) by building life science companies. Since inception seven years ago\, Nucleate has guided 600+ scientific teams through their earliest stages\, leading to the formation of more than 180 companies that have collectively raised over $500M. Alumni of the program are commercializing breakthrough technologies such as protein sequencing (Glyphic)\, AI drug design (Manifold Bio\, Concerto)\, biomanufacturing (Foray Biosciences) and many more. \nApply\nApply here before October 20th\, 2025.  \nTo learn more about Nucleate visit Linktree \nQuestions\nAdithya Prabakaran (ap767@cornell.edu) is happy to help answer questions! \nAdithya Prabakaran \nB.S. ‘25 Biomedical Engineering\, Cornell University \nPhD Student\, Cancer Engineering\, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center \nTechnology Sourcing Lead | Nucleate New York
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/nucleate-online-info-session-for-future-life-science-startups-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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