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Flagship Pioneering Summer Fellowship Information Session

Zoom

Flagship Pioneering is a venture origination firm, based in Cambridge, MA, dedicated to life science innovation. They perform their own R&D in what they call Flagship Labs, and have created and built more than 100+ companies over the past 18 years including Moderna Therapeutics.  Flagship is currently recruiting for the 2022 Fellows Program. It’s a 12-week…

Career Chats

Zoom

  Careers Beyond Academia and Office of Postdoctoral Studies Live Q&A Session for any job search questions! Wondering about applications, interviews and job opportunities? Have a quick question about timing? Thinking about skill building or how to build experiences into your resume? Please pop in to ask a question, hear tips from colleagues and more.…

Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry-info sessions

PhD students and postdocs, come learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (they’re hiring!), one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. WHEN: Feb 4 @ 2 ET, Feb 9 @ 5 ET,…

Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry-info sessions

PhD students and postdocs, come learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (they’re hiring!), one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. WHEN: Feb 4 @ 2 ET, Feb 9 @ 5 ET,…

Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry-info sessions

PhD students and postdocs, come learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (they’re hiring!), one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. WHEN: Feb 4 @ 2 ET, Feb 9 @ 5 ET,…

Tips for a Memorable 5 Minute Research Presentation

Zoom

This event will provide practical tips for creating a memorable research pitch to hook your audience. 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…

Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Session

Zoom

To get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia, join us at a small group session if you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role.

Career Chat: UX Career Panel

Zoom

Learn about UX careers at this panel presented by Careers Beyond Academia. User Experience Design is the process of creating systems between human users and websites and/or apps. This design is driven by research, data analysis and results. Moderated by Megan Sawey, PhD candidate and researcher at Cornell University! Panelists: Susan Campbell '94, VP, UX Research,…

Frame Yourself as a Top Job Candidate

Zoom

This workshop is structured for PhD students and Postdocs entering the Industry market. We will focus on career options, strategies and techniques to explore career options in industry, non-profit and government. Ever wonder what skills transfer? Or if you could be a consultant? Bring a job advertisement for your Dream Job, computer and spirit of…

Getting involved in science policy as a grad student

Warren Hall 138

Curious how you can get involved in science policy as a STEM grad student? Join Cornell Advancing Science and Policy for a panel discussion via Zoom or in person with graduate students who have written and edited policy memos, coordinated and participated in local and federal advocacy, and worked with science policy professionals all while…

What Can Your Professional Society Do For You? Resources for Navigating the Humanities Careers Landscape

Zoom

Sponsored by Careers Beyond Academia and featuring two professional societies: the Modern Language Association and the American Historical Association. Humanities PhD students and post doctoral scholars, please join us to learn tips and resources from Modern Language Association (MLA) and American Historical Association (AHA) on your job search beyond academia. Tons of resources from connections, events,…

How to Build an Awesome Career with Your Humanities PhD

Zoom NY, United States

What the heck can you do with a Ph.D., anyways? In this session, “Humanities Beyond the Academy” working group (Cornell University, Syracuse University and University of Rochester) mini-resident Chris Cornthwaite will talk about some of the avenues you can choose, from governments to NGOs to non-profits to tech. Attendees will come away with some new…

Mastering LinkedIn

Zoom NY, United States

In this workshop (Part 2)  with “Humanities Beyond the Academy” working group mini-resident Chris Cornthwaite, we’ll do a deep dive on LinkedIn (bring your profile!). We’ll learn how you can find roles, position yourself, and meet cool people in all sorts of fields. By the end of the workshop, you’ll know how to use job…

From PhD to Publishing Career

Did you know a PhD is great training for a career in academic publishing? Join staff from Cornell University Press to learn about this less-traditional use of your PhD. Hear from the director of the Press, Jane Bunker and acquisitions editor Bethany Wasik as they share insights into what a life in publishing can look…

Career Paths in Regulatory Affairs

Join the Science Alliance for the fifth in this National Academies of Science series on Tuesday, April 25, 2022, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET. The career path discussion on regulatory affairs will be followed by a virtual networking opportunity with the panelists. Almost all scientific innovations related to human health are subject to…

Interviewing 101: The Lingo, The Process and the Options

Zoom

Join us to explore the fundamentals of interviewing in industry (government, NGO, think tanks, for profits.) This workshop will present an overview of interviews, types of interviews you may encounter and advice on how to articulate your research and PhD work into professional experience. Register online for the April 26 workshop.

Careers protecting human health and the environment

Join a panel of experts from the NIH, EPA, and two academic institutions to learn about careers protecting human health and the environment, a biosafety fellowship, on-campus mentors, and resources to help you see if this sector is for you, within or outside academic settings. We will discuss career paths, mentorship, resources, connections and opportunities. We'll…

Opportunities for Public Communication of Science

Join a panel of speakers to be inspired about how as a graduate student or postdoc you could take advantage of opportunities to engage in communication of your research, science in general, and best of all, share your passion with public audiences! Q&A and informal discussion will follow. This public panel session kicks off the…

Prepare for the NIH Career Symposium

Get ready for the NIH Career Symposium! 1. all zoom links to attend will be in the whova app 2. join this pre-conference orientation on HOW TO USE THE CAREER SYMPOSIUM EFFECTIVELY May 09, 2022 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Register Now Join for 30 minutes to prepare yourself for the symposium. Learn why the…

NIH Career Symposium: Academic Careers

A great forum to network across an astounding array of employment sectors, have conversations with professionals, learn what kinds of positions are in those sectors, how to be a competitive applicant, and resources to help you on your job hunt! Over 260 speakers to network with! Learn more and register now. All sessions are online.…

NIH Career Symposium: Industry Careers

A great forum to network across an astounding array of employment sectors, have conversations with professionals, learn what kinds of positions are in those sectors, how to be a competitive applicant, and resources to help you on your job hunt! Over 260 speakers to network with! Learn more and register now. All sessions are online.…

NIH Career Symposium: Policy, Communication, Government Careers

A great forum to network across an astounding array of employment sectors, have conversations with professionals, learn what kinds of positions are in those sectors, how to be a competitive applicant, and resources to help you on your job hunt! Over 260 speakers to network with! Learn more and register now. All sessions are online.…

Careers Beyond Academia Information Session

Zoom

Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session 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…

ComSciCon-NY

Calling all science communicators! Apply now to join June 3 and 4, 2022. The 2022 ComSciCon-NY conference will be held online with in-person networking in Ithaca and Buffalo. Learn more about the ComSciCon-NY 2022 speakers ComSciCon-NY is a communicating science conference for STEM graduate students and post-doctoral researchers from universities based in New York (Ithaca,…

Options are Power – bookclub

Join us in person Friday June 10 from noon-1:30pm over lunch with author Donna Peters MBA'99 for a discussion of Options are Power: Career Strategies for High Performers Who Want a Life. Quoting Amazon: “No matter where you are right now, you need options. When you have options, you’re in control. You make decisions from…

Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Career Summit

Registration is now open for Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Career Summit, Research!America’s second annual summit for early career researchers, on June 15, 2022, from 11-6 p.m. ET. During this one-day virtual event, early career researchers will have the opportunity to explore an array of career paths, network with fellow researchers, participate in professional…

Careers Beyond Academia Information Session

Zoom

Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session 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…

Creating an Employer Ready LinkedIn Profile

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…

Careers Beyond Academia Information Session

Zoom

Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session 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…

Taking Action: How Do I Become an Ally?

Online

Racial bias and prejudice can be present in all sectors of business and institutions. Since the uprisings of 2020, many professionals have wondered how to get involved in social justice and anti-racism. If you ever asked yourself, “How do I become an ally,” this webinar is for you.  Anti-Hate Training Coordinator Cat Shieh will integrate Asian…

Resume Workshop for Humanists & Social Scientists

Online

This workshop will introduce participants to the genre of the resume and discuss how to translate your graduate-level humanities and social science experience for employers outside academia. The focus will be on job searches within the U.S. The workshop will be led by Derek Attig (they/them), a History PhD with more than 7 years' experience in graduate…

Leveraging Social Media for Professional Opportunities

Online

How do you present yourself to the world? Are you effectively promoting your brand on social media? Jazmine Benjamin will teach you how to navigate social media to promote your personal brand, grow your network, and maintain consistency across your platforms for better opportunities. This workshop is part of he Association for Women in Science…

AWIS Virtual Career Fair

Seeking STEM career opportunities? The Association of Women in Science (AWIS) is delighted to host this unique, free opportunity for STEM professionals on August 24!  At the AWIS Virtual Career Fair, you'll expand your network, and connect directly with hiring managers in private, one-on-one conversations. For more information and to register, visit the AWIS Virtual…

BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) Virtual Info Session

Online

PhD Students and Postdocs: Learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program, one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. Info Sessions VIRTUAL: WHEN: Sept 8th @ 2 PM ET, Sept 14th @ 5…

Careers Beyond Academia gives you a leg up

Zoom

Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you in your strategy and get the most out of our services. 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…

BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) Virtual Info Session

Online

PhD Students and Postdocs: Learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program, one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. Info Sessions VIRTUAL: WHEN: Sept 8th @ 2 PM ET, Sept 14th @ 5…

BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) Virtual Info Session

Online

PhD Students and Postdocs: Learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program, one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. Info Sessions VIRTUAL: WHEN: Sept 8th @ 2 PM ET, Sept 14th @ 5…

Non-Academic Job Search Resources for Positions In and Outside of the U.S.

Zoom

Are you considering career options beyond academia? Are you wondering if there are jobs outside of the U.S. that you might be interested in? Do you have questions about where to start the process? Join us in a session that we discuss some resources and tips for your job search for the positions both in…

BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) In-Person Info Session

226 Weill Hall 237 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

PhD Students and Postdocs: Learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program, one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. Info Sessions IN-PERSON:  We’re looking forward to being able to connect with you in-person;…

Learn to Tell Your Story

Virtual Session NY, United States

The first question you will likely get in an interview situation: “Tell me about yourself and why you are interested in our company.” Don’t miss your first opportunity to shine! Attend this workshop to gain the skills to adapt your story to any audience. Register now for this free event.

Biotech Networks Webinar & Networking

Virtual Session NY, United States

Are you interested in drug discovery work in industry? Attend this free webinar for a chance to learn what the drivers are, and to network with professionals in the sector. For more information and online registration, visit Biotech Networks Webinar & Networking: Your Roadmap for Expanding Drug Discovery Programs in 2023    

ASCB: Tips for a Killer Scientific Poster Presentation

Zoom

In this webinar from the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB), experts will talk about the tips and tricks to prepare the best poster and pitch it perfectly to the audience. Speakers: Mike Morrison, UX Designer, Researchable Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director, Careers Beyond Academia, Cornell University For more information and to register visit the event…

Careers Beyond Academia Information Session

Zoom

Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session 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…

Weill Institute Career Workshop Alumni Panel

Zoom

Join the Weill Institute for a chance to hear the tips and tricks of job searching from alumni. Featuring: Alex Batrouni, BERG LLC Melanie Maurer, 23andMe Heather Meyer, Mozza Foods Arnold Muccini, Biogen Ethan Sanfaord, IQVIA Zoom link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/98425202275?p-#success Meeting ID: 984 2520 2275 Passcode: WCareer

Founder-led Biotech Summit

Virtual Session NY, United States

Founder-led Biotech Summit is a free online summit that convenes biotech founders, PhDs, scientists, investors and leaders. Taking place Oct 31-Nov. 4. A great way to expand your network to learn about exciting new ventures to join and how to approach starting your own venture. Speaker list and how to register: https://founderledbio.com/

Careers for PhDs: UX Research

Zoom NY, United States

Among the most rapidly growing and dynamic job sectors in which to apply your doctoral-level research background is the UX (User Experience) domain. PhDs in the humanities and humanistic social sciences bring a combination of analytic, problem-solving, and communication skills in high demand for UX positions across a huge range of fields and settings. A…

Careers for PhDs: UX Research

Zoom

Among the most rapidly growing and dynamic job sectors in which to apply your doctoral-level research background is the UX (User Experience) domain. PhDs in the humanities and humanistic social sciences bring a combination of analytic, problem-solving, and communication skills in high demand for UX positions across a huge range of fields and settings. A…

Career Path Series: Start-Ups

Zoom NY, United States

Recently, there has been a surge in start-up spinoffs from academic institutions, creating opportunities for PhD and postdoc fellows to take their research into the commercial space. This rise of start-ups requires individuals to play multiple roles such as creating the organization (i.e. identifying the employee structure), managing a lab, fundraising, communicating the mission to diverse audiences, creating short-term strategies…

Financial Literacy

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

On Monday, Nov. 14th, we will be having an alumnus come to speak to Careers Beyond Academia for anyone who wants to get exposure to Financial Literacy! The session will be held in 102 Mann Library at 2:00pm ET. During his session, the speaker will target various topics such as Budgeting, Why to Invest, How to…

Careers Beyond Academia Information Session

Zoom

Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session 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…

Building Backwards to Biotech-Driving Cutting Edge Science to Market

Stocking Hall, Room 148

Ever wondered how research makes it out of the lab and to patients? Start-ups, entrepreneurship, and biotechnology are proven methods for bringing novel science off the bench and to the market, where they have the potential to impact real people’s health and lives for the better. Alumna Stephanie Wisner (A&S '16 Chemistry) will share her…

Flagship Pioneering Fellowship info session

Webinar

Whether your goal is to pursue a career at the intersection of science and business, try something different, or gain exposure to Flagship’s world class network, the Fellows Program offers a unique set of desirable skills and experiences for your next step. Attend this info session hosted by Careers Beyond Academia to learn more about…

NYAS Career Path Series: Science Policy

Webinar

Careers in science policy exist in a wide variety of settings including government, international, professional associations, academia, industry, lobbying firms, and law firms. Policy influences our lives across various issues and requires evidence-based, strategic communication, community engagement, and support for decision makers. Science Policy offers graduate & postdoctoral fellows the opportunity to implement their research…

Careers Beyond Academia Information Session

Zoom

Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session 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…

Careers Beyond Academia Information Session

Zoom

Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session 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…

Ask GFI: Alt Protein Careers

Webinar

Are you interested in working in the alternative protein field? Join The Good Food Institute to learn more about what it takes to pursue an academic or industry career in this rapidly growing space. Register here https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qdEaPZBHSXinyhTO1V1tsw

CNY Humanities Corridor: Book Publishing Workshops

Webinar

Scholars from all eleven Central New York (CNY) Humanities Corridor institutions (including Cornell) are invited to sign up for one or both sections of a free Book Publishing Workshop with Laura Portwood-Stacer, Friday, December 16, organized by the Corridor Futures & Initiatives (HF4) Working Group: Land a Publisher for Your Scholarly Book (12-1:30pm EST) Write an Outstanding Book Proposal (1:45pm-3:15pm EST) Register for…

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Online

Online, self-paced training to gain a deeper understanding of Lean and Six Sigma tools within the DMAIC* methodology. Held between December 20, 2022 and January 17, 2023. Read about other Cornellians who have benefitted from this training in the past. In partnership with Binghamton University, all interested Cornell graduate students can register for the reduced negotiated Careers…

Preparing for Interviews with Industry

Stocking Hall, Room 148

Cornell Institute for Food Systems and Careers Beyond Academia invite you to a brown bag workshop for STEM graduate students and postdocs with Christophe Galopin, Ph.D. ’99, VP Global Sensorial Experience Technologies, Human and Animal Nutrition S&T, Archer-Daniels-Midland. This workshop will focus on the interview process and how to present yourself most effectively during interviews…

PhD level STEM-focused employer networking

An online opportunity to meet with a wide variety of employers--targeted at PhD students and postdocs. In partnership with Cornell Career Services, please register through Handshake. (for postdocs: please contact Christine Holmes to manually enter your contact info to access Handshake privileges)

Enroll in GRAD 9110 Professional Career Foundations

Practical tips to focus a job search, develop strategies to identify a meaningful career and empower you to make an impact. Through discussions, immersive activities and professional networking, participants will hone communication of their strengths and fit to employers’ needs to set themselves apart as top candidates. Enrollment preference given to second- and third-year doctoral…

Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion

Zoom NY, United States

Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us online to find out how we can help you get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session. Bring your questions, share…

InSITE Fellowship Info Session

Webinar

The InSITE Fellowship is a leadership development program that creates community for graduate students and postdocs interested in entrepreneurship, VC, and consulting. Partner with high-potential startups in 10-week engagements to identify key challenges and opportunities, set deliverables and drive meaningful growth. Create your own career path through educational and mentorship programming to support your growth as…

SAi forum featuring Martina G. Efeyini

Zoom NY, United States

Join the monthly SAi forum featuring Martina G. Efeyini, 2021 Science News Civic Science Fellow, as she shares how she uses civic science and journalism to reach Gen Z audiences.  The forum will take place Thursday, February 16, 2023, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Join the Zoom session. Civic Science Fellow project:  Martina is working to…

NYAS Career Path Series: Science Public Relations

Webinar

Are you looking for a career that interfaces science, scientific writing, promotion, and public relations? Public Relations is a great opportunity to work with individuals across a range of industry and provide communication strategies to effectively communicate services and products. The rise in diagnostics, drugs, therapeutics, vaccines, and medical technologies means a greater need for…

Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion

Zoom NY, United States

Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us online to find out how we can help you get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session. Bring your questions, share…

Entrepreneur First lunch and learn, 1:1s

eHub Kennedy Hall (106b)

Entrepreneur First is the best place in the world to meet a co-founder that can join you to tackle global problems. It's where ambitious people who know that finding the right partner is more important than the right idea gather. The best of the best exclusively, recruited from all across North America. For the first time,…

Event Series Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile

Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

In person only, held in 341 Caldwell Hall. Sessions limited to 15 people, as it is highly interactive. Sign up for your preferred date to join Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile on this google sheet We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a…

Prototyping Hardware Accelerator Info Session

eHub Collegetown 409 College Ave, Ithaca

Come learn more abut the summer prototyping hardware accelerator program! 5-6pm at the eHub Collegetown space RSVP now

Fireside chat with P&G alumni on career opportunities

Olin Hall 128

If you are interested in a career of applied research beyond academia and are within 24 months of completing your doctoral program or post-doc appointment at Cornell, please read on and sign up here to get your questions answered. Procter & Gamble is hiring qualified doctoral and postdoctoral scientists for a variety of challenging Research…

BioEntrepreneurship Initiative Info Session

Online

Learn more about how you can benefit from participating in the the BioEntrepreneurship Initiative. RSVP now for this online info session. Even if you are not able to apply this year, get info to strengthen your application or help you decide it's not for you and/or network to learn about the various offerings in the…

Technology Innovation Workshop

Today we'll cover the essentials of intellectual property for startups. Led by Frank DeCosta and Phillip Owh, the presentation will include IP dos and don’ts, patent filing, and tips on how to leverage Cornell’s Center for Technology Licensing (CTL). DeCosta is a widely regarded expert in patent litigation and a partner at Finnegan Henderson, a…

NYAS Career Path Series: Intellectual Property & Patent Law

Webinar

Patent Law is a growing career opportunity for scientists to transition into after obtaining their PhD or after a postdoctoral fellowship and continue to learn the cutting-edge research being developed. As scientific research progresses, the need for scientific input is critical to developing patent applications and supporting the intellectual property needs of scientific organizations and…

Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Programs info session

Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Programs (SMDP) is one year career mentoring program pairs ethnically diverse students (Baccalaureate, Master or Ph.D.) and early career researchers with industry mentors who work at companies in the medical technology, biotechnology and consumer healthcare industries.  With their mentors, Scholars attend a 5-day training session to learn about career opportunities in…

Choate Cocktails & Careers Event

Webinar

Choate will host a patent and intellectual property virtual cocktail reception and career exploration event on Tuesday, March 14, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Graduate students and post-docs in Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering are invited to attend. Meet with Partners, Associates, Patent Agents and Staff Scientists from Choate, and learn how their expertise in science translates…

Digital Ag Hackathon Mar. 17-19

Schurman Hall

Do you know you don't have to be a coder to participate in a hackathon? The 'hack' refers to quickly and creatively getting to a viable solution to a pressing problem. A weekend commitment might change your mind that you'd like to work in a fast-paced innovative environment and let future employers know that you…

PRIME Education: Career Paths in Scientific Writing and MedEd

Online

Are you a Postdoctoral Fellow or graduating this spring with a PhD in the biomedical sciences? Looking for a remote career where you can apply your scientific expertise and passion for scientific writing? PRIME Education is seeking candidates who are interested in translating science into improved real-world clinical and healthcare outcomes. Come to this information…

Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset for PhDs

116 Upson Hall 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NY

Are you an ambitious Cornell Ph.D. student considering how to maximize the impact of your research? Explore the process of going from a Ph.D. candidate to the founder of a technology company! During this information session, you will discover how the skills required to conduct scientific research overlap with those required to become an entrepreneur.…

Financial Planning 101: How to Grow the Strongest Foundation

G01 Biotech 215 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

Are you interested in gaining exposure to the financial strategies and techniques that every person should be confident with in order to set themselves up for long-term success?  For example, did you know you can grow your money tax-free? Join our fun and informative sessions to learn more financial hacks that should be on your…

Presenting Your Best Self workshop

224 Weill Hall 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY

Join Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) at noon! Celebrate Empowerment Month, open to all gender identities, with a series with a keynote, panels and workshops on "Making Yourself Heard in Science".  Join Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia, in Weill Hall 224 in an interactive workshop to personalize your professional tools. Part of…

Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion

Zoom NY, United States

Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us online to find out how we can help you get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session. Bring your questions, share…

Careers in intellectual property: Meet Eldora Ellison, Ph.D.

Myron Taylor Hall, Room 279 524 College Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join Cornell Alumna & Board of Trustee member Eldora Ellison, who earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology at Cornell, for an engaging conversation about the intersection of science engineering and the law. Dr. Ellison is one of the country's foremost attorneys in intellectual property (IP) in the biotechnology space. She will discuss…

Making the Transition to Industry

Stocking Hall 146 (the PepsiCo Auditorium)

Cornell Institute for Food Systems and Careers Beyond Academia invite you to a workshop for STEM graduate students and postdocs with Christophe Galopin, Ph.D. ’99, VP Global Sensorial Experience Technologies, Human and Animal Nutrition S&T, Archer-Daniels-Midland. This workshop will focus on resume development. Topics covered will include: structuring your resume, the importance of communicating achievements…

Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

In person only, held in 341 Caldwell Hall. Sessions limited to 15 people, as it is highly interactive. Sign up for your preferred date to join Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile on this google sheet We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a…

NYAS Career Path Series: Consulting

Webinar

A career in Consulting is a lucrative transition for individuals receiving degrees in STEM. Consulting firms value STEM-trained individuals for their critical thinking skills, and their ability to develop strategies to resolve business problems. Consulting firms vary in size from boutiques that specialize in a particular industry to larger firms that consult on wider range…

Meet and Greet with Andrew Morse

220 White Hall 123 Central Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join Andrew Morse ’96 for an informal “drop-in” session to discuss career opportunities in media and his experience as executive vice president and chief digital officer at CNN and in multiple roles for Bloomberg and ABC News. He was recently appointed president and publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, to lead the digital transformation of the…

Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

In person only, held in 341 Caldwell Hall. Sessions limited to 15 people, as it is highly interactive. Sign up for your preferred date to join Creating an Employer-ready LinkedIn Profile on this google sheet We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a…

Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 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…

Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion

Zoom NY, United States

Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us online to find out how we can help you get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session. Bring your questions, share…

NYAS Career Path Series: Data Analysis

Webinar

Data practitioners are valuable assets to organizations and decision making. Individuals with knowledge in data analytics utilize several technical tools to manage information and develop a succinct story that supports trends and directions for organizations to evolve and grow. A graduate or postdoctoral fellow needs a critical understanding of data management and assessment to pursue…

NY Ventures online info session

Have you wondered where you can find matching pre-seed funding for your experiment or prototype? Does New York State invest directly in life sciences startups? Learn the answers to these questions and more when you attend the intercampus virtual info session on Thursday, May 11, 12-1pm ET spotlighting New York Ventures, the venture fund of…

Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion

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…

Preparing Scientists for Industry Careers

Webinar

This four-part, free, online career development workshop will provide you with interactive experiences and guidance as you prepare to move beyond academia and pursue your career, and an opportunity to network with industry representatives! With an increasing number of available jobs shifting from academia to industry settings, understanding the skills necessary to compete for and…