The National Science Policy Network (NSPN) is hosting its annual science policy conference in at the University of Wisconsin, Madison on November 1-3, 2019. ASAP recently joined NSPN, entitling our members to a 50% discount on conference registration fees. Use the code 2019NSPSMD when you register to redeem your discount. The theme of the conferences…

Join A&S Career Development for a speaker event with alumnus Joe Brown '02. He is the VP, Editorial Director of Bonnier Corporation's New York brands, where he oversees print and digital content for Field & Stream, SAVEUR, Outdoor Life, and Popular Science magazines. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of Popular Science. Brown will speak about…

Do you ever feel like you're interested in science policy but can't make the time to read and think about these topics, aren't sure how to take action, or lack a venue to discuss these issues with peers? Come join us for the ASAP social/discussion group, the second Thursday of each month! This is a…

Do you have questions about the intellectual property associated with your science? Do you need guidance on what steps to take to protect your idea? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you: Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) Office Hours at Weill Hall Location: Weill Hall 404A (within McGovern Center on 4th floor of…

This interactive workshop provides tips to differentiate yourself and create a profile that appeals to employers on LinkedIn. We will discuss how you can frame yourself and skills online. The workshop will include activities on writing a tagline, identification of opportunities and how to present your skillset. Computers are required. We will send out a…

Renewables are in the midst of transforming the world’s energy landscape. How and why is this happening, and why are we, the engineers, so uniquely positioned to influence and participate in this multi trillion dollar global energy transformation. Andreas Mustad is the co-founder of Nexwell Holdings, a company dedicated to the structuring, promotion and investment…

The Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics announces the 2019 Racker Lectures in Biology & Medicine Richard P. Lifton, M.D., Ph.D. President of The Rockefeller University Carson Family Professor and Head of the Laboratory of Human Genetics and Genomics Public Lecture “From Mendel to Medicines: New therapeutics from genetics and genomics” Thursday, November 21, 2019 at…

The Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics announces the 2019 Racker Lectures in Biology & Medicine Richard P. Lifton, M.D., Ph.D. President of The Rockefeller University Carson Family Professor and Head of the Laboratory of Human Genetics and Genomics Public Lecture “From Mendel to Medicines: New therapeutics from genetics and genomics” Thursday, November 21, 2019 at…

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Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates (GSMU) program is a collaborative initiative between The Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives (OADI) and the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) and is designed to support the scholarship and professional development of undergraduate scholars in the Pre-Professional Programs, McNair Scholars Program, and OADI Research Scholars. The GSMU…

Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Program (SMDP) call for 2020 Applicants. SMDP Biotech in San Diego @June 6-10 or SMDP MedTech in Toronto @October 3-7. The application deadline is April 3. The programs are one-year career mentoring programs that pair ethnically diverse graduate students with industry mentors. Scholars attend a 5-day training session with their mentors to…

Congratulations on your acceptance to Cornell…and welcome! We are excited that you will be joining us in beautiful Ithaca this January. You have a special invitation to the Graduate School’s Orientation for new students on Friday, January 17 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Biotechnology Building, Room G10. Meet our Graduate School deans…

Beyond the Professoriate is an online resource that helps PhDs build impactful careers. They are offering a free 30 minute webinar to earn how to effectively network for job search and career success. To register.

As a PhD student or postdoc would you like to use your expertise to work on local projects that you can then leverage for future career opportunities? A collaboration between Cornell’s Careers Beyond Academia and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County is offering lunch and a chance to hear about current local opportunities as well…

We'll start with a short overview presentation with tips on how to use LinkedIn, exercises to identify a good tagline, and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. Please bring your computer. We will email a worksheet prior to the event. Due to the interactive workshop space is limited to 15 people.…

Beyond the Professoriate is a free online resource for PhDs exploring options to build impactful careers. They are offering this free webinar that discusses what hiring managers look for in new employees and how PhDs can communicate their potential value. Josh Magsam, PhD (English, University of Oregon) and Melanie Nelson, PhD (Biochemistry, Scripps Research) demystify…

Information sessions for PhD students and Postdocs on resources and career pathway exploration opportunities. Presented by CIRTL, Careers Beyond Academia and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies. To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that…

What do you think about when you think about careers outside of academia? How do you feel when the idea is something you end up with? Come join us with a session where we talk about explore careers outside of academia and where you can start the whole process from. 

If you are thinking of a career in academic administration, as a grants & contract officer, or a field involving intellectual property management, consider this event. Network with professionals in this career here on campus! Synopsis Matters involving administration of Intellectual Property (IP) present a variety of challenges and opportunities for researchers and research administrators…

We will start with a short overview presentation with tips on how to use LinkedIn, exercises to identify a good tagline, and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. Please bring your computer. We will work email a worksheet prior to the the event. Due to the interactive workshop, space is limited…

As international students, do you find it hard to talk about who you are and what you do in school? Have you had trouble building your network beyond your major/department? Welcome to the session where we talk about how to prepare an effective elevator pitch and tips and resources for networking.

Excited about start working after graduation but don’t know how U.S. job market will be? Still have questions about your work authorization or visa status? Come join Career Services and Office of Global Learning for a U.S. job market outlook 101 and work authorization 101. 

Writing successful grants is a creative process and requires a compelling narrative. This workshop will help you understand the process and provide tips for success. It will cover methods of conceptualizing and writing a proposal in a way that encourages positive reviewer responses. The focus is on grants to the National Institutes of Health, but…

This hands-on workshop is geared towards Humanities PhD students and postdocs that are exploring career options. It will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your PhD skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate. This workshop is open to all PhD…

This hands-on workshop is geared towards Humanities PhD students and postdocs that are exploring career options. It will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your PhD skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate. This workshop is open to all PhD…

Apply to the Insight Fellows Program by March 16 The Insight Fellows Programs are fellowships for graduating students looking to transition to thriving careers as data scientists, engineers, and other cutting-edge professionals. Insight Fellows: The program is sponsored by top companies, with scholarships available for cost of living Receive guidance throughout the entire process to…

Although the term is rooted in politics, “alternative facts” have moved beyond the political arena to weaken and warp decision-making across the economy. Whether spreading misinformation about vaccine safety or leading to false assumptions about women-led startups, alternative facts trigger unconscious action when cognitive reflection would be more productive. But believers of alternative facts aren’t…

This event is CANCELLED. It will be rescheduled in Fall 2020. Join us for an information session about how we can help you make informed decisions for career choices in government, non-profits and industry. Our program works with you to test-drive career opportunities through career panels, individual and group sessions, site visits and more. For…

We will start with a short overview presentation with tips on how to use LinkedIn, exercises to identify a good tagline, and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. Zoom Attendance: Zoom link   To Register. For more events, please visit gradcareers.cornell.edu. Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to…

This event will be available via Zoom. Please email gradcareers@cornell.edu if you are interested in participating and we will send you a Zoom link. This workshop is structured for PhD students and Postdocs in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. We will focus on career options, strategies and techniques to explore career options in industry,…

April 16th and 17th, 2020 – CANCELLED This 2-day entrepreneurship conference is conducted annually on the Ithaca campus to bring together more than 700 students, alumni, faculty, staff and community participants.  Multiple colleges and programs collaborate to provide: Symposia on a wide range of topics including mentorship success, sustainable social enterprise, health administration, etc. eLab Demo Day “Cornell…

A job search involves more than just applying to job postings. Successful job searches require planning. You will need to complete four key activities: building a productive network, creating resumes that work for you, establishing search strategies for finding jobs, and preparing for a competitive interview. This session examines the job search as a process…

This event will provide tips in creating a memorable research presentation. The learning objectives for the webinar: Given a short presentation, participants will be able to analyze it for specific improvements in their performance. Participants will be able to explain three qualities that make a pitch memorable. At the end of this webinar, learners will…

Please join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…

Please join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…

This event will be available via Zoom. Please email gradcareers@cornell.edu if you are interested in participating and we will send you a Zoom link. We will start with a short overview presentation with tips on how to use LinkedIn, exercises to identify a good tagline, and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive…

Please join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…

Please join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…

Please join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…

Please join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…

Please join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…

Please join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…

This hands-on workshop is geared towards Humanities PhD students and postdocs that are exploring career options. It will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your PhD skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate. This workshop is open to all PhD…

This webinar is geared towards Humanities PhD students and postdocs that are exploring career options. It will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your PhD skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate. This webinar is open to all PhD students…

This workshop, presented by the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE), will highlight the critical elements and structure of CVs and resumes and cover letters. These important job documents serve as the foundation for all job searches, and knowing how to create them based on the employment sector and published position description is…

You do a study, you write up the paper, and then you publish it. That’s it, right? Not so fast: peer review has always been a recurring step in the scientific process, but methods to do so are even more widespread than ever. We will talk about the benefits and challenges of using preprint sites…

We will start with a short overview presentation with tips on how to use LinkedIn, exercises to identify a good tagline, and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback.  We will email a worksheet prior to the event.  To Register. A zoom link will be sent to all registrants.  Accessibility Requests We…

This is the mid-level workshop. Prerequisite would be the Create Your LinkedIn Profile. In this advanced workshop we will share feedback and keywords. We will share profiles and expand the body of your LinkedIn Profile. Each participant should have a basic profile they are willing to share. To Register. A zoom link will be sent…