Careers Beyond Academia

Quantitative Researcher from Susquehanna International Group
2024-11-08 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 240 Carpenter Hall, 313 Campus Rd, Ithaca, 14853, United States
Are you interested in learning how you can apply your PhD skills to the world of quantitative finance? Come to learn more and ask questions of a quantitative researcher from Susquehanna International Group (SIG).
Info Session
Join in person for a talk given by a Quantitative Researcher from Susquehanna International Group.
Attendees will also have a chance to ask questions about Susquehanna and career opportunities in quantitative finance.
Free food will be provided!
This event is restricted to MS/PhD students and Postdocs.
Check out current internship and full time listings at careers.sig.com.
Register via Handshake
About Susquehanna:
Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm founded with an entrepreneurial mindset and a rigorous analytical approach to decision making.
As one of the largest proprietary trading firms in the world, we trade our own capital at our own risk. We are experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes, with a focus on derivatives, and handle millions of transactions on exchanges around the world every day. While our presence in the market is broad, our trading desks are highly specialized, allowing for a deep understanding of the unique drivers of each product. Our expertise in probabilistic thinking and game theory combined with our focus on signal detection and low-latency performance have made Susquehanna one of the leading global market makers. By providing liquidity and ensuring competitive prices for buyers and sellers, Susquehanna plays a critical role in the financial markets.
Hosted by Susquehanna
This event represents a partnership between SIG, Engineering Recruiting and Careers Beyond Academia in the Graduate School.

Susquehanna x Cornell PhD and Postdoc Brainteaser Battle
2024-11-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Upson Hall 142
Ruminate while you numerate for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card!
The Brainteaser Battle is a puzzle contest, where you will work with others to solve puzzles that feature a unique blend of quantitative reasoning and out-of-the-box thinking. More challenging than your typical sudoku, and more fun than your typical math problem set.
This is a team-based event with 3-4 participants per team. Sign up as a full team, or sign up as 1-2 participants and we will assign you to a team. Free food will be provided! Spots are first come, first served.
Please email Cass Tu (Cass.Tu@sig.com) to register for the Brainteaser Battle instead of registering through Handshake.
Check out current internship and full time listings at careers.sig.com.Hosted by Susquehanna
This event is restricted to PhD students and Postdocs. If you are from the College of Computing & Information Sciences, in the fields of Applied & Engineering Physics, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Operations Research & Information Engineering and other related fields (e.g. Math, Physics, and others with quantitatively rich contexts), you are especially encouraged to participate.
About Susquehanna:
Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm founded with an entrepreneurial mindset and a rigorous analytical approach to decision making.
As one of the largest proprietary trading firms in the world, we trade our own capital at our own risk. We are experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes, with a focus on derivatives, and handle millions of transactions on exchanges around the world every day. While our presence in the market is broad, our trading desks are highly specialized, allowing for a deep understanding of the unique drivers of each product. Our expertise in probabilistic thinking and game theory combined with our focus on signal detection and low-latency performance have made Susquehanna one of the leading global market makers. By providing liquidity and ensuring competitive prices for buyers and sellers, Susquehanna plays a critical role in the financial markets.
Friday, November 8th 2024
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
142 – Upson Hall
Upson Hall 124 Hoy Road, NY, Ithaca
This event represents a partnership between SIG, Engineering Recruiting and Careers Beyond Academia in the Graduate School.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Unlocking Cornell and its Resources to Launch Your Startup
2024-11-13 11:45 - 13:00 | Webinar
Cornell’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem is unmatched. Whether you’re a student with a business idea, a researcher pursuing commercialization of your technology, or a startup founder in need of support, you can find the resources you need here.
Join us for a comprehensive overview of the accelerators, incubators, funding opportunities, mentors, entrepreneurship programs, and more that Cornell has to offer.
Brad Treat, a Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence and director of the Southern Tier Startup Alliance, will lead a panel discussion featuring the following experts:

Zach Shulman, director of Entrepreneurship at Cornell
Jake Reisch, co-founder of Africa AI and Eversound
Uli Weisner, Spencer. T. Olin Professor of Engineering at Cornell

Register now: https://bit.ly/IEWorkshop15
This workshop is part of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Series presented by Cornell Research and Innovation. Designed to explore the entrepreneurial journey from ideation to operation, the series is open to anyone with a vision for a startup, including researchers, faculty, staff, doctoral students, graduate students, undergraduates, and alumni across Cornell’s campuses.
To view all upcoming workshops for the 2024-25 academic year and register, please visit https://bit.ly/CornellEntrepreneurshipSeries.

Cornell Entrepreneurship Showcase: Student Pitches & Venture Panel
2024-11-14 16:00 - 20:30 | Verizon Executive Education Center at Cornell Tech, 2 West Loop Road, New York, NY, 10044, United States
Experience the best of Cornell entrepreneurship in the Big Apple! Alumni, mentors, and friends of Big Red Ventures, eLab, BioVenture eLab, and Runway Startup Postdoc are invited to the annual NYC networking celebration. Top student startups will pitch their businesses, and Cornell’s student-run venture fund will host a venture capital panel.
Big Red Ventures Fund Managers will lead a discussion with venture capitalists on what makes a business “venture backable.” eLab’s newest cohort will pitch their innovative business ideas after a semester of refining their strategies, alongside pitches from the Runway Startup Postdoc Program and BioVenture eLab.
Network with entrepreneurs and investors from NYC and beyond while enjoying complimentary food and beverages. This event is open to alumni, entrepreneurs, investors, and friends. RSVP to secure your spot.

Eclectic Convergence, Cornell Entrepreneurship Summit
2024-11-15 | New York City
Annual Fall event in New York City
November 15th, 2024
Entrepreneurship at Cornell hosts an event in New York City featuring speakers who are inspiring, entrepreneurial role models. Don’t miss your chance to listen to amazing speakers, network with fellow Cornellians, students and business executives, and watch some of Cornell’s awesome startups pitch their businesses.
During the networking breaks, you will have a chance to meet and mingle with approximately 450 enthusiastic attendees including faculty and alumni – many of whom are active entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and angel investors.
Doctoral students and postdocs wishing to attend, please use the code COMP25 when registering to waive the registration cost. Careers Beyond Academia will sponsor up to ten individuals to participate!
REGISTER NOW!

A Conversation with Steve Blank - Bright Futures for Humanities Majors
2024-11-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Rush Rhees Library, Humanities Center, Conference Room D, 755 Library Road, Rochester, NY, 14626, United States
Join the University of Rochester Samuels Family Speaker Series for a conversation with UR alumnus Steve Blank, who has worked in the entertainment industry for the past 14 years. A reception will follow.
Steve is a born and bred New Yorker who began as a Marketing Coordinator at TV Land before moving on to Nickelodeon, working on content such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and SpongeBob Squarepants, as well as helping oversee the network’s presence at both San Diego & New York Comic Cons. In 2015, he was offered his dream job as a member of the Lucasfilm Story Group, helping launce Star Wars Rebels. Steve is also the co-Executive Sponsor of Lucas Pride, Lucasfilm’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group.
The event is open to all current undergraduate and graduate humanities students. Visit the event website for more information.

Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
2024-11-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-12-09 11:00 - 12:30 | 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.

SBIR/STTR Workshop: Application Process & Funding Options for Startups
2024-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Ready to secure non-dilutive funding to take your startup to the next level?
Join Kirk Macolini, President of InteliSpark, LLC, for this virtual workshop providing insights into the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) application process and how to find other non-dilutive funding sources. During the workshop, Macolini will discuss and answer questions regarding:

Writing and submitting a successful SBIR/STTR proposal
Identifying strategies for making your SBIR/STTR proposal more competitive
Applying to the SBIR/STTR Assistance Program, which can help eligible companies, based in New York state, hire a qualified grant writing consultant to help them develop a proposal

Upon registering, participants will receive access to the SBIR/STTR video series, a set of short videos containing valuable background information, which they are encouraged to view prior to the workshop. The pre-workshop video series covers:

An overview of the SBIR/STTR programs
Program eligibility requirements
Differences between SBIR and STTR agencies
Using SBIR/STTR to enhance your company’s value

The event is free and open to the public. Register to reserve your spot.

Cornerstone Research seeks PhD Associates
2024-11-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Uris Hall 498
Cornerstone Research, a leading economic and financial consulting firm, would like to invite you to join an on-campus presentation to discuss career opportunities for full-time and internship positions for PhD candidates. Qiqi Zou (Senior Manager, National U Singapore PhD), Nikolai Boboshko (Associate, Cornell PhD), and Hassan Ilyas (Associate, Cornell PhD) will be sharing their experiences at Cornerstone Research.
This is a good opportunity for PhD candidates at all stages in their graduate program to learn about a career in the private sector that provides a unique link between the academic, business, and legal worlds, while working on complex and challenging projects in a collegial team environment.
Associates play a central role in developing case strategy, conducting research, directing analysis, understanding data and key findings, and proposing effective approaches to the problems faced by their teams. Applicants are mainly candidates who have pursued doctoral studies in finance, economics, accounting, or marketing, and who will be graduating in the upcoming year, and PhD and MBAs graduates with academic or relevant industry experience. Summer Associates are matched to interesting cases, and are PhD candidates graduating in 2-4 years; many go on to become associates at Cornerstone following graduation. The outcomes of Cornerstone Research cases can have a direct and immediate impact on public policy and business strategies.
We look forward to meeting you! Appetizers and refreshments will be served. Please feel free to contact us via email at kleffler@cornerstone.com if you would like more information about the event.
When: Tuesday, November 19; 5:00PM-6:00PM for a 45 min talk plus 15 min of Q&A
Where: Uris 498
Speakers:
Qiqi Zou, Senior Manager, Cornerstone Research
Nikolai Boboshko PhD’22 (Economics), Associate, Cornerstone Research
Hassan Ilyas PhD’23 (Management), Associate, Cornerstone Research
About Cornerstone Research
Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial consulting and expert testimony in all phases of complex disputes and regulatory investigations. The firm works with an extensive network of prominenet academics and industry practitioners to identify the best-qualified expert for each assignment. Cornerstone research has earned a reputation for consistently high quality and effectiveness by delivering rigorous, state-of-the-art analysis since 1989.
Representative Clients

Financial institutions and brokerage firms
Pharmaceutical companies, insurers, and healthcare providers
Telecommunications, media and entertainment firms
Energy markets participants
Consulting and other professional services firms
Technology firms and data-driven businesses

Real-World Analyses

Valuation of stocks, debt instruments, and derivatives
Dynamics of generic drug competition and reimbursement issues
Big data analysis of real-time and historical healthcare claims
Competition issues related to mergers, joint ventures, and cartels, and the behavior of market-leading firms
Damages in intellectual property disputes and the commercial value of innovation and technology
Financial market manipulation and collusive trading allegations
impact of cost and financial accounting practices

Apply now to Cornerstone Research
Learn more about Cornerstone Research and apply online for Associate (PhD candidates graduated or graduating in the coming year) or Summer Associate (PhD candidates graduating in 2-4 years) positions.
PhD Associate and PhD Summer Associate Positions
Associates at Cornerstone Research enjoy long-term career opportunities, supported by substantial investments in their professional development and rewarded through a competitive compensation structure. Cornerstone seeks exceptional candidates who are team-oriented leaders and passionate about solving important business problems.
Responsibilities and Leadership

devise and apply innovative analytical approaches meeting the highest academic standards
work at the core of project teams and in practice development
guide teams supported by outstanding research analysts, often working with proprietary data
collaborate with leading academics in finance and economics, and experienced industry practitioners

Learning and Development

stay attuned to the latest academic research and analytical frameworks in finance and economics
hone problem-solving abilities while further developing communication and leadership skills
find support and development opportunities for becoming a testifying expert

Collaborative Culture

be a part of a team that invests in people, including building community and networking opportunities, mentorship, and social and charitable events
experience a firm culture that, for over 30 years, prioritizes being supportive, inclusive, and team-oriented
share in opportunities to celebrate diversity, as we encourage our employees to learn from one another

The event is hosted by the Graduate Field of Economics and boosted by Careers Beyond Academia.

NYAS: Inclusive Leadership in STEM
2024-11-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Webinar
The New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) Inclusion in STEM Series delves into topics essential for actively cultivating a culture of inclusion in STEM.
Session 4: Inclusive Leadership in STEM
Leaders in STEM have the opportunity and duty to foster environments where diverse voices are heard, valued, and included in decision-making processes, innovation, and research. They recognize the value of different perspectives and experiences in driving innovation and problem-solving.
The lack of diversity in STEM is amplified for positions of power. Groups that are the most underrepresented and marginalized in STEM (Black, Latino/a/X, Indigenous and people of color) are the least represented in leadership positions. In this session, we will learn about why leadership in STEM can be less diverse and how we can work together to ameliorate this issue. We will also explore strategies for being an inclusive leader that can be implemented at multiple stages of a person’s career.
Learn more and register
Sign up for free a Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences
To support your professional and career development, Cornell University will sponsor a complimentary 1-year Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences for any interested undergraduate and graduate student, postdoc, faculty and staff member. For over 200 years, the Academy has helped scientists, engineers, and innovators pursue successful careers. To request a sponsored membership, sign up at NYAS.ORG/CORNELL

Webinar to learn BioRender's Poster Builder tool
2024-11-21 12:00 - 12:30 | Online
Join this Special Topic webinar aimed at helping researchers and scientists utilize BioRender’s Poster Builder tool to design and create better research posters.
In this 30-minute webinar, learn actionable tips and techniques for designing research posters within BioRender’s Poster Builder tool and see a live demonstration.

When: Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:00 -12:30 PM EST

Click HERE to reserve your spot!

Not able to make it? Register anyway and you will receive a recording of the webinar.

Hope to see you there.

Best,
Nickie

Nickie Pulsone (she/her)
Customer Success Manager
BioRender
e: nickie.pulsone@biorender.com

BioRender.com

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NYAS Chat with Experts: Medical Affairs and Medical Information at Noven Pharmaceuticals
2024-11-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Are you interested in building a career in STEM? Join The New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) for an exciting monthly online event series designed to explore the vast opportunities within STEM fields. This series offers unique access to experts across industries.
Engage in live Q&A sessions to ask questions that will help shape your own career path. Whether actively pursuing a STEM career or simply exploring possibilities, this event series provides the tools and knowledge you need to succeed.
This is the second session in the Chat with Experts series, and it will feature Mahwish Khan, PharmD, RPh, Associate Director of Medical Affairs and Medical Information at Noven Pharmaceuticals. Learn more and register
Cornell University offers free NYAS memberships to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, staff and faculty. Learn more about how to become a member.
Activate your account by completing the Cornell specific membership form.

Day of Dialogue: Communication and Self-Support in a Polarized World
2024-11-22 16:00 - 20:00 | 120 Physical Sciences Building, 245 East Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
The unifying goal of this event is to equip students with the skillset to navigate our increasingly polarized world. On behalf of the GPSA and organizing partners, please join a panel of Cornell-based professionals to discuss politics, policy, and communication during times of polarization. Your feedback on depolarizing campus is solicited during the GPSA open forum, and welcome your participation in the workshops on discussing the personal impacts of polarization, and addressing misinformation.
Come to any or all of the events open to the Cornell community. Food provided! The event is composed of sub-events run by the collaborating organizations, and you are welcome to attend all or a selection of them.
Register now
4:00 p.m From Conflict to Conversation – Civility in an Era of Polarization

Introductions and messages from organizers
Message from Cornell Political Union (CPU)

4:20 p.m Empathy and Active Listening during Polarized Dynamics
• Mental Health Workshop presented by EARS × CPU
5:20 p.m Navigating a Polarized World: Insights Across Politics, Policy, Communication, and Misinformation

Panel featuring Prof. Richard Bensel (Government), Prof. Dan Lamb (Public Policy), Dr. Kara Rode Webber (Vaccination Conversations with Scientists), Prof. Jeff Niederdeppe (Communication)
Panel co-hosted by CPU

6:10 p.m. dinner (Chipotle)
6:30 p.m Confronting a Polarized Campus
• Listening Session with the GPSA
7:00 p.m Using Compassionate Conversations to Stop Misinformation: Strategies and Lessons Learned from Vaccination Conversations with Scientists
•Workshop presented by Kara Rode Webber, PhD
•Drop-In Session parallel to Workshop: EARS Drop-In Peer Listening
7:45 p.m. light reception
Registration: https://cglink.me/2ee/r2277455 Location is to be confirmed at a central location on campus.
Hosts
The event is co-hosted by the mental health group EARS (Empathy, Assistance and Referral Service), the graduate advocacy group VaCS (Vaccination Conversations with Scientists), the Cornell Political Union, and the student government group GPSA (Graduate and Professional Student Assembly).

CV/Resume Clinic
2024-11-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Bradfield Hall G04
Join us for a CV/Resume Clinic designed specifically for international students aiming to enhance their career prospects in the U.S.! This event, hosted in collaboration with Susi Sturzenegger Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia in the Graduate School’s Office of Career and Professional Development is brought to you by the International Students Committee within SIPS and Synapsis, the Plant Breeding and Genetics Graduate Student Organization.
The session will provide personalized feedback and expert advice to help you present your skills, experiences, and unique background effectively for American employers. Don’t miss this chance to polish your resume and make a powerful impact on your U.S. job search journey!
* Open to the Graduate Community
** Please contact Zong-Yan at zl843@cornell.edu for any special arrangements you may require in order to attend this event
Link to register: https://cglink.me/2ee/r2277180
Funded by the GPSAFC

Ignite Fellow for New Ventures info session
2024-12-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Applications Open for the 2026 Cycle!
Looking to make a real-world impact with a technology you’ve developed at Cornell? The Ignite Fellow for New Ventures program funds and trains Ph.D. and master’s holders with entrepreneurial outlooks to start technology ventures.
During the 12-month fellowship, fellows work in their faculty inventor’s lab for technology development and report to one of the incubator directors at the Center for Life Science Ventures, Praxis Center for Venture Development, or Runway Startup Postdocs for business development support.
Why Ignite Fellow for New Ventures?

Advance technology commercialization: grow as an entrepreneur scientist or engineer by partnering with a Cornell faculty inventor.

Funding Package of Up to $120,000: we’re here to de-risk your journey with a comprehensive funding package covering your salary for up to two years and essential experiment costs.

Cornell’s Inclusive Ethos: built on the principle of “…any person…any study,” our program encourages you to explore a diverse range of groundbreaking discoveries in Cornell labs.

Open to aspiring entrepreneurs: we’re seeking master’s graduates, PhDs, and postdocs who dream big, take risks, and envision themselves as a CEO, CSO, or CTO founder.

Apply Now
Register for a Virtual Information Session to Learn More

December 4, 12-1 p.m.
January 10, 12-1 p.m.

Italy Trek Info Session
2024-12-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom, NY, United States
Each year during spring break, in a course intended to promote the understanding of family businesses, the Smith Family Business Initiative leads a weeklong student trek (NBA 5920) to Italy to explore the country’s many significant family businesses, Italian history, and culture. For those interested in learning about family businesses, Italy is an important destination. There are estimated to be around 784,000 family businesses in the country, comprising over 85% of the total business landscape and providing around 70% of employment. What distinguishes Italian family businesses is their remarkable longevity: among the world’s 100 oldest businesses, 15 are Italian. Notably, five of these – including Fonderie Pontificie Marinelli (founded in 1000), Barone Ricasoli (1141), Barovier & Toso (1295), Torrini (1369), and Marchesi Antinori (1385) – rank among the top ten oldest family businesses still in operation today.
Through these visits, the group seeks to peek behind the scenes at business operations and speak with family members to understand the values and beliefs underpinning the foundation of these companies. This program is open to graduate students across Cornell. It is a 1.5 credit course. Please register for the info session on December 4th via Zoom to learn more.
About the Matthew Unger MBA’23 Fellowship for Experiential Learning
The Matthew Unger MBA ’23 Fellowship for Experiential Learning provides financial support of up to $5,000 for up to two students to participate in the Family Businesses in Italy Trek (March 29-April 5, 2025), led by the Smith Family Business Initiative (SFBI) at the SC Johnson College of Business. Generously established by recent alumnus Matthew Unger, ‘MBA ’23, this fellowship is open to all graduate students at Cornell University, and its objective is to eliminate potential participation barriers for persons of color and other underrepresented groups, ensuring equal access among all students to this transformative experiential learning opportunity. There are two spots available for this fellowship program this year. We are seeking applicants who would greatly benefit from this unique opportunity to explore family businesses through the Italy trek. Selection will be based on a combination of merit and financial need. Ideal candidates will demonstrate not only strong academic and leadership potential but also a willingness to support the SFBI team and contribute to the success of the trek by fostering a collaborative and positive group experience. Email Susan Hu at yh789@cornell.edu with any questions.
Apply here: https://johnson.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KtXagCfHMPCt38
DEADLINE: Jan. 8, 2025, 11:59pm ET

NYAS Chat with Experts: NY Hall of Science Dir. of Youth Programs
2024-12-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Are you interested in building a career in STEM? Join The New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) for an exciting monthly online event series designed to explore the vast opportunities within STEM fields. This series offers unique access to experts across industries.
Engage in live Q&A sessions to ask questions that will help shape your own career path. Whether actively pursuing a STEM career or simply exploring possibilities, this event series provides the tools and knowledge you need to succeed.
This is the third session in the Chat with Experts series, and it will feature Shihadah Saleem, MS, Director of Youth Programs and Pathways at the New York Hall of Science. Learn more and register
Cornell University offers free NYAS memberships to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, staff and faculty. Learn more about how to become a member.
Activate your account by completing the Cornell specific membership form.

Mulling over Manuscripts
2024-12-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Weill Hall 125
Mulling over Manuscripts: Hot Chocolate Bar and Faculty Panel
Join us for some hot drinks and desserts before we end the year while we hear from a faculty panel discussing some of the challenges when publishing your work. Panelists will discuss how to navigate the road to publication by discussing topics like when and where should I publish, how to attribute authorship, how to respond to reviewer feedback, and more. RSVP now to let us know you are coming and submit your questions for the panel.
RSVP: https://forms.gle/3KtFhjmsCvJq5Uk47
Date: Dec. 5th
Time: 3-4:30 pm –Refreshments offered!
Location: Weill Hall 125
Confirmed panelists include:
Claudia Fischbach-Teschl is the Stanley Bryer 1946 Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University, Director of Cornell’s Physical Sciences Oncology Center (PSOC) on the Physics of Cancer Metabolism, and Associate Director of Cornell Nanoscale Science and Engineering Facility (CNF). She served on the Tumor Microenvironment study section, is a Senior Editor of Cancer Research, and serves on the Editorial Board of the ACS journal Biomaterials Science and Engineering and Tissue Engineering. With an H-index of 58, she has over 8000 citations for her ~150 published articles, book chapters and opinion pieces.
Alex Kwan MS’07 PhD’09 is Associate Professor of Applied Physics in the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell and Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine where he was for 9 years before returning to Cornell. His lab studies systems neuroscience with a focus on novel psychiatric drugs. He publishes papers each year in diverse high impact journals such as Nature Neuroscience, ACS Chemical Neuroscience, Neuron, Eneuro, Nature, Neurophotonics and more. Highly cited, he is also active at conferences, on github, and on social media to widely disseminate his research findings.
Peter McCracken is an electronic resources librarian in Olin Library, and has been with Cornell since 2016. He oversees the Cornell Open Access Publishing (COAP) Fund, which provides financial support for some OA publications. Peter was a Reference Librarian at East Carolina University, and then at the University of Washington, before co-founding Serials Solutions, a company that helps libraries manage electronic journals and e-resources, and is now part of Clarivate. He also founded ShipIndex.org, an online database that helps people do research on ships. Peter has published in multiple library and maritime history publications, including as a co-author of the American Library Association’s first OA monograph, plus several recent Diamond OA articles.
David A. Putnam is the Samuel B. Eckert Professor in Engineering in the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering / Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. He is also the inaugural Associate Dean for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Cornell, having co-founded several companies based on his research and that of his graduate students and postdocs. He is currently a member of seven Editorial Advisory Boards including Pharmaceutical Research, Journal of Controlled Release, Analytical Biochemistry and Experimental Biology and Medicine. Along with his ~160 publications that have been cited over 10,000 times, he also holds ~40 patents.
Mingming Wu is a Professor in Biological and Environmental Engineering and leads the Biofluidics lab that develops micro- and nano-scale technologies for solving contemporary biological, medical, and environmental problems. She has an active track record of publications in a wide variety of journals including Biophysics Reviews, Journal of Cell Science, Physical Biology, Lab on a Chip, Experimental Cell Research, Integrative Biology, PNAS, and Cancer Research.
Brought to you by:
Hosted jointly by the Graduate Student chapter of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), Biomedical Engineering Women’s Group (BMEW), and by Careers Beyond Academia in the Graduate School. With additional funding from Dr. Mingming Wu.

Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
2024-12-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
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!

Explore Careers Outside Academia
2024-12-11 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.
Presented by Graduate School Career and Professional Development staff and aimed at Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars.
Presenters: Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies; and Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia

Introducing a New Confocal Microscope at the College of Veterinary Medicine
2024-12-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Lecture Hall 3 Veterinary Research Tower, 618 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Interact with Cornell alumnus Joe DiPietro PhD’17 and others at the upcoming Biotechnology Resource Center Seminar: Introducing a New Confocal Microscope at the College of Veterinary Medicine. View the agenda below. Register to attend.
Welcome and Introduction
Becky Williams, PhD – Director of the Biotechnology Resource Center Imaging Facility
Making the Most of Your New Nikon Spinning Disk Confocal
Joe DiPietro PhD’17, Neurobiology is an Applications Specialist at Nikon and will discuss the technology behind our facility’s new Nikon spinning disk confocal, the applications it is best suited for, as well as the imaging challenges that it can help you overcome.
Visualizing Dynamic Epigenetic Changes in Embryos through Quantitative Imaging
Arunika Das, PhD – Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
Lunch will be provided

Info session for Runway Startup Postdoc Program
2025-01-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Online
Applications are now open for next year’s Runway Startup Postdoc Program at Cornell Tech in NYC. This program is designed for recently graduated STEM PhD who have a startup idea and are interested in pursuing entrepreneurship as a career path.
Information sessions will be held Tuesday, January 21, 11am – noon, and Thursday, January 30, 12 – 2pm. Register to attend
The Runway Startup Postdoc Program is part business school, part research institution, and part startup incubator. Based at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute, Runway ushers recent PhDs in digital technology fields through a paradigm shift — from an academic mindset to an entrepreneurial outlook.
Startup Postdocs arrive with ideas for unproven products and markets that require time and specialized guidance to develop. These startups demand more than a few months to launch. They need a bit of a “runway.” That’s why our program lasts 12–24 months and incorporates academic and business mentorship.
Runway provides an impressive package valued at $175,000 in the first year and $150,000 in the second year, which includes a salary, research budget, housing allowance, space and more. Learn more about benefits and perks here.
The application deadline is February 15.

DOE Quantum Information Science Career Fair
2025-01-22 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Session, NY, United States
On Jan. 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) quantum centers are hosting their annual free, virtual Quantum Information Science Career Fair. Job seekers will have the chance to interact one-on-one with representatives from academia, industry and the national labs. The fair will also include panel discussions featuring scientists and other professionals in quantum.
The career fair is free and open to the public. Register online by Tuesday January 21, 2025.

BioRender: enhance your scientific figures
2025-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Did you know there is a BioRender group license for the Cornell community that offers seats at a significantly lower cost than academic list pricing? If you are interested in accessing these lower cost seats, please contact brc_director@cornell.edu for details.
This introductory webinar, tailored for researchers and scientists, is to discover how BioRender can enhance the quality of your scientific figures.
During this 60-minute webinar, there will be a brief overview of the the basics and a focus on Poster builder, graphing and Powerpoint; there is also an overview of the more advanced features of the BioRender software.
This session will be conducted by Nickie Pulsone, BioRender’s Customer Success Manager for Cornell University.
When: Tuesday, January 28th @ 12:00 – 13:00 EST
Zoom Registration Link: https://biorender.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PahYZxKUQNy6zlKkmex56w
Not able to make it? Register anyway and you will receive a recording of the webinar!
Please direct questions to:
Nickie Pulsone (she/her)
Customer Success Manager, BioRender
e: nickie.pulsone@biorender.com
BioRender.com

Information Session on the Cornell Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
2025-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Learn about the Three-Minute Thesis competition: history, format, judging, prizes, and how Cornell offers the chance to prepare and participate. Organizers will field your questions about competing in the Cornell Graduate School competition in Spring 2025.
Register online to attend an information session.

Animal Health Hackathon
2025-01-31 | Schurman Hall
This interdisciplinary event has all your favorite things about hackathons. Networking with Mentors and sponsoring companies, food, merch, workshops, meeting other Students and $9,000 in cash prizes for winning teams.
ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME AND INVITED TO PARTICIPATE!
This event is brought to you by the Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship with support from Triad Foundation, Purina Pro Blan, Care Credit, Veritas Veterinary Parnters, Zoetis, Idexx, VPP, Destination Pet, Encore Vet Group, Boehringer Ingelheim, & VetTriage.
Event runs: Friday January 31 (5pm-9:15pm), Saturday February 2nd (9am-8pm) and Sunday Feb 4th (9am-3pm)
This only happens once a year, don’t miss your chance to experience it! You deserve this! SIGN UP ASAP- this event will fill and a waitlist will form at least a week prior. Participation limited to 125 students.
Register now to participate
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Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, in partnership with the Center for Veterinary Business & Entrepreneurship, and Entrepreneurship at Cornell, is pleased to host this annual (and very popular) hackathon for the 9th year in a row!
