We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work on their own profiles and critique others’ –so you will need to bring your own computer. We plan to send out some handy tips to…
This Entrepreneurship@Cornell Kickoff event is free and open to all. It will feature eLab students, commercialization fellows and 20 information booths, including Careers Beyond Academia/BEST. Free food and t-shirts. Come learn about the entrepreneurial ecosystem and rub shoulders with seasoned entrepreneurs, mentors and others. Schedule of events indulge and Start-up Showcase, eShip Programs Meet &…
Discussion of what services Careers Beyond Academia/BEST offers for PhD and postdoc students and how we can help explore opportunities.
First networking event of the semester at the Bickering Twins. Learn about what areas of science and policy other members are interested in, learn about ASAP semester plans, and consider joining the organization. Food provided (chips and salsa/guacamole) You will be able to purchase your own alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. About Advancing Science And…
Careers Beyond Academia will present an overview and tips on interviewing for jobs in industry, government and non-profits. This workshop is for PhD students and postdocs from all STEM fields. The workshop is being hosted by SiGMA (the Graduate Student Organization in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) and Careers Beyond Academia/BEST.
Meet with P&G Doctoral Recruiting for a fireside chat with Henrique Aveiro about technical careers in industry. Refreshments provided. All fields are welcome, but specific fields of interest include Life Science (Micro, Biochemistry, Toxicology), Data Science, and IT. Do you have these qualities? Analytical Helpful Courageous Leadership Entrepreneurial Trustworthy Procter & Gamble is looking for…
A talk with Pablo Orozco, Legal Affairs Fellow at the Alliance for Science. Come learn about the Alliance, a non-profit housed right here at Cornell that is doing incredible work supporting the use of scientific research to solve pressing issues in food security, agriculture and climate change. Pablo will discuss global policies impacting the use…
Meet with P&G to learn about technical careers in industry. Open to undergrads, graduate students and postdocs. All fields are welcome, but specific fields of interest include Life Science (Micro, Biochemistry, Toxicology), Data Science, and IT. Refreshments provided. If you have these qualities Analytical Helpful Courageous Leadership Entrepreneurial Trustworthy Procter & Gamble is looking for…
Join this community event to meet with entrepreneurs, both new and established. Immerse yourself in an evening of entrepreneurial ideas, if you seek social impact and want to make the world a better place. Grad students and postdocs in all disciplines are welcome. Networking @Rev: Fast Pitches and Fresh Faces This event will kick-off the…
This weekend workshop trains researchers in the sciences (including natural sciences, engineering, experimental social sciences, etc.) to communicate effectively with nonscientists such as policy makers, political stakeholders, the media, and the general public. Training activities may include role-play, mini lectures, reading/discussion, hands-on writing blog posts and other outreach materials, real-time practice being interviewed for the…
All are welcome to attend this panel discussion event for the Science Communication Workshop-COMM 5660* Featuring: Elodie Smith, Communications Specialist, Cornell Institute of Biotechnology Juan Hinestroza, Associate Professor, Fiber Sciences Kacey Deamer, Communications Specialist, Cornell Small Farms Program Luisa Torres, Proposal Development Consultant, InteliSpark, 2019 AAAS Mass Media Fellow (at NPR) Open to the public…
As part of the NSPN 2020 Election Initiative, we'll work in groups to compile meta-reviews on different science policy topics, which will serve as easy references for candidates and laypersons interested in different science policy issues. Potential topics include: climate change/clean energy, gene editing, regulating emerging technologies, and disinformation in science. Dinner provided. Please use…
Please join us for this hands-on workshop. Bring your CV and questions with you. The workshop will focus on basics, key words and topics that highlight your PhD skillsets for careers in industry, non-profit or government. This workshop will focus on Humanities, Arts and Social Science PhD students and Postdocs. The workshop will be presented…
Join this New York Academy of Life Sciences webinar to learn from a recruiter's perspective on why they feel they need people in STEM. Presented by PepsiCo and the Science Alliance. Cornell has an institutional membership to NYAS to help graduate students and postdocs prepare for successful careers since you will need increasingly diverse skill…
The SGE Immersion Program in the Johnson School within the College of Business is now accepting applications from non-Johnson graduate students from any Cornell school/college/program through Friday, October 11th. Launched in 2006, the SGE Immersion program provides Cornell graduate students the opportunity to work in multidisciplinary teams on a project with companies and other organizations…
We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work on their own profiles and critique others’ –so you will need to bring your own computer. We plan to send out some handy tips to…
Interested in exploring the market potential of your work and learning entrepreneurial skills? Attend one of the many free, 2-week I-Corps short courses New York has to offer this fall! The course, designed for STEM field researchers and student entrepreneurs, aims to educate participants on how to solve real-world problems with sizeable market opportunities. The…
Dr. Colesworthy will speak to graduate students in the humanities about how she navigated her career beyond the PhD. She will describe her employment history and work experiences in the nonprofit sector to help students envision the non-linear career path PhDs often follow. In addition to sharing her career trajectory, Dr. Colesworthy will: speak about…
The SGE Immersion Program in the Johnson School within the College of Business is now accepting applications from non-Johnson graduate students from any Cornell school/college/program through Friday, October 11th. Launched in 2006, the SGE Immersion program provides Cornell graduate students the opportunity to work in multidisciplinary teams on a project with companies and other organizations…