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SUMMARY:Design Your Hustle: Building a Career on Your Own Terms with Dr. Erica Machulak
DESCRIPTION:Did you begin your graduate program hoping for a career shaped around your core values\, intellectual curiosity\, and vision for a more humane world? Has that possibility come to seem increasingly remote? In fact\, your advanced training can open many doors than you may have imagined. Join Erica Machulak\, founder of the social impact startup Hikma and author of Hustles for Humanists (Rutgers UP\, 2025)\, for an exploration of entrepreneurial pathways extending far beyond a traditional academic career. We’ll consider how the skills and passions that brought you to graduate school can become the foundation for meaningful work that you design – whether that means full professional self-employment\, an income-generating side venture\, or a creative complement to paid work within or beyond the academy. This program invites you to imagine\, and begin building\, a professional life of greater agency\, purpose\, and possibility. Bonus: attendees can enter a drawing for one of 5 copies of Hustles for Humanists!  \nGet to Know the Speaker: \nInterested in learning more about Dr. Erica Machulak before the event? Listen to her recent conversation on the Syracuse University Gradcast podcast about founding Hikma Collective\, her career journey\, and her book Hustles for Humanists. \nListen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts \n \nClick HERE to register for the virtual event. \nCo-organized by the Corridor working group\, Humanities Beyond the Academy: Cornell University\, Syracuse University\, and the University of Rochester. \nCo-sponsored by the Central New York Humanities Corridor. \n \nTo request accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility contact mm2478@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least 3 days in advance. \n 
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/design-your-hustle-building-a-career-on-your-own-terms-with-dr-erica-machulak/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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SUMMARY:P&G careers and opportunities: chat with PhD alumni
DESCRIPTION:Interested in a career of applied research beyond academia? P&G is hiring qualified doctoral scientists for a variety of Ph.D. Research & Development internships positions in Cincinnati\, Ohio. R&D professionals at P&G work with advanced technology to create products that improve the lives of the world’s consumers. P&G brands are trusted in millions of living rooms\, kitchens\, laundry rooms\, and bathrooms—and have been recommended for generations. Over the course of more than 180 years\, these brands and innovation have challenged convention\, solved consumer tensions\, and helped shape culture. \nIf you are interested in learning more about R&D scientists and career opportunities within P&G\, sign up here (or QR code) for an in-person virtual session with Q&A on Tue 10/13 from 5 to 6 pm at with P&G Doctoral Recruiters Dr. Isabela Quintela and Dr. Bernardo M. Aguilera. Please sign up using the following link: https://surveymvp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bDGCvglhw3lf2M6 \nP&G is looking to hire talent for the R&D team\, so browse open positions for PhDs and find a role that fits your educational background and skill set. If you’re excited about using integrative thinking to take on tough business problems and ready to flex your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills\, a P&G R&D career could be the perfect fit for you. \nBelow are examples of a few of the current postings for PhDs: \nPhD Intern – Data Scientist & Generative AI in Femcare\nR&D PhD Summer Intern: BioTechnology\nR&D PhD Summer Intern: Dissolution-Based Recycling\nR&D PhD Summer Intern – Bio-functionality Of Polymers\nR&D PhD Summer Intern – Multiscale Modeling of MaterialsPhD R&D Intern — Emotion & Sensory Experience Research\nR&D PhD Summer Intern – Improving Models of Skin\nR&D PhD Summer Intern – AI Research Engineer\nR&D PhD Summer Intern: Life Science Modeling\, Beauty Care\nR&D PhD Summer Intern: Data Science and Machine Learning\nR&D PhD Summer Intern: AI Agents for Automated Machine Learning Research\nR&D PhD Summer Intern: Process Development \nmore open positions at Proctor & Gamble
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/pg-careers-and-opportunities-chat-with-phd-alumni/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T120000
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SUMMARY:Careers Beyond Academia partners with Nucleate for info session
DESCRIPTION:Applications for Nucleate’s Activator Program are now open! This flagship program begins with a “mutual-matching” team formation phase\, followed by workshops and mentor office hours\, culminating in a final pitch showcase before world-renowned judges. \nAre you an academic trainee (Post-doc/PhD/MBA/MD/JD/MS) eager to build a life science startup? Whether your passion lies in therapeutics\, diagnostics\, medtech\, synthetic biology\, or fields like food\, energy\, agriculture\, or consumer products\, this is your opportunity to transform your research into a groundbreaking venture! \nTo learn more\, please register to attend: \nCornell Virtual Info Session: Friday\, October 9th from 12:00pm-1:00pm (Registration Link). \nThe Offer: \n\nCompletely Free: Nucleate never takes equity or charges fees for its programs\nMentorship from Industry Leaders: Receive guidance from experienced mentors.\nComprehensive Educational Programming: Learn from the best in workshops and seminars.\nGlobal Community – Join a network of peers\, alumni\, and leaders across 18+ cities worldwide.\nInvestor Introductions: Get connected with investors ready to support your breakthrough.\nLocal ecosystem access: Get connected to partners and resources across the local biotech and startup ecosystem\nNo Forced Incorporation: Focus on your venture at your own pace.\n\nIf you have an idea (i.e.\, you’re an Inventor)\, you can apply for either the Bio or Eco track: \n\nBio Track: For innovators in therapeutics\, diagnostics\, or tools.\nEco Track: Focused on food & agriculture\, chemicals & energy\, or consumer products.\n\nDon’t have an idea yet? No worries! You can still join a team as a scientific\, business\, or clinical contributor through our matching process. \nGot a team already? Your collaborators can come on board as team affiliates\, so you all get the chance to learn and build together. \nApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis through October 20. Early submission is encouraged for early team matching. \nWhat about IP? Nucleate Activator is an education-focused\, non-dilutive program. Nucleate does not take any equity or IP\, and all programming is designed to be non-confidential. The program does not involve any research and development\, so no new inventive work takes place during the Activator itself. Nucleate collaborates closely with Cornell Technology Licensing to ensure intellectual property is managed appropriately\, and applicants must get approval from their PI and technology transfer officer before final acceptance into the cohort. \nCan’t make this session? Sign up for other virtual info sessions: \n\nNucleate Virtual Info Session: Friday\, September 25th from 12:00pm-1:00pm EST (Registration Link).\nTri-I Hybrid Info Session: Monday\, October 12th from 5:30pm-7:00pm EST (Registration Link).\n\nAbout Nucleate \n\n\nNucleate is a student-run nonprofit organization that facilitates the formation of new life science ventures as featured in Medium\, STAT\, Endpoints\, and the Boston Business Journal.. Our equity-free Activator program supports companies that tackle the biggest challenges in human health (Bio Track) and sustainability (Eco Track). The program connects scientific trainees and business students with a world-class advisor network of startup founders\, executives\, venture investors\, and renowned scientists. Over the years\, the Activator has formed and supported more than 180 startup teams that have raised over $550M in funding to develop technologies such as protein sequencing (Glyphic)\, drug design (Manifold Bio)\, microbiome-based (Concerto) and self-delivering RNA therapeutics (Dub Therapeutics)\, and biomanufacturing (Foray Bio). You can see our full impact report here. \nApply before Oct. 20\nApply here before October 20th\, 2026.  \nTo learn more about Nucleate\, visit Linktree \nAbout the host\nCareers Beyond Academia is in Cornell’s Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development. Serving over 5000 doctoral and research master’s students in 100 fields of study\, we provide resources\, skill-building workshops and 1:1 consultations to empower you\, and help you explore and try on different career options so you can set yourself apart from other candidates to succeed in the role of your dreams.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/careers-beyond-academia-partners-with-nucleate-for-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:Career Value Storytelling with Amy Cheney
DESCRIPTION:How do you respond when someone asks\, “Tell me about yourself?” \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn a practical framework for developing a compelling career story “hook” that communicates their unique value. Graduate students and postdocs will practice translating their research and academic experiences into language that resonates with employers\, gaining greater confidence in interviews\, networking\, and professional conversations. \nJoin Amy Cheney and Careers Beyond Academia for an interactive workshop to improve your skills to network and interview:\nDate: Monday\, September 14\, 2026\nTime: noon-2pm\, with opportunities for questions until 2:15pm Eastern\nLocation: online; Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the event\nRegister now: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Er3X4Nkiw8ZZLU\nTarget audience: Ph.D.\, research Master’s\, MBA students in any discipline seeing to improve networking and interviewing skills\nOpen to: graduate students and postdocs from Cornell University and other IVY+ institutions \nSome pre-work will be offered to help prompt reflection prior to the workshop so you can get the most out of the practice! \nAbout the facilitator\nAmy Beth Cheney is a Career Storytelling and Leadership Communication Strategist with more than 25 years of sales and leadership experience in companies\, including executive roles at Bloomberg and Dataminr. Throughout her career\, she has hired\, coached\, and mentored professionals at every stage\, from recent graduates to senior executives\, helping them communicate their value and advance their careers. \nAmy is a Visiting Lecturer at Cornell University’s Johnson School of Management and Cornell Tech\, where she teaches Personal Selling and develops workshops on career storytelling\, networking\, and interview communication. Her work helps graduate students translate their research\, experiences\, and strengths into stories that resonate with employers. \nShe holds an MBA from Cornell University\, is a Certified Professional Coach (iPEC)\, and works with individuals and organizations to strengthen communication\, build confidence\, and navigate pivotal career moments. \nAbout the host\nCareers Beyond Academia is in Cornell’s Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development. Serving over 5000 doctoral and research master’s students in 100 fields of study\, we provide resources\, skill-building workshops and 1:1 consultations to empower you\, and help you explore and try on different career options so you can set yourself apart from other candidates to succeed in the role of your dreams. \nSusi Sturzenegger Varvayanis is Executive Director of the Careers Beyond Academia initiative at Cornell University\, where she dedicates her work to empowering graduate students to confidently navigate and thrive in diverse careers across employment sectors. With a deeply interdisciplinary approach\, her cross-sector career balances early-stage startup\, academic and National Institutes of Health (NIH) research with extensive business and workforce development experience in the U.S. and abroad. She leverages her expertise across science\, business\, and academia to design innovative experiential learning that equips the next generation of scientists and scholars with the tools\, confidence\, and career agency to thrive across academia\, industry\, government and non-profits.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/career-value-storytelling-with-amy-cheney/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T183000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Value | Translating Your Ph.D. Beyond the Faculty Job Market
DESCRIPTION:Your Ph.D. has prepared you for far more than the faculty job market—but how do you communicate that to employers? \nHear from humanities Ph.D. alumni who have built meaningful careers across government\, higher education\, nonprofit\, and corporate sectors. They will share how they reframed their doctoral training\, presented their skills in application materials and interviews\, and found work aligned with their interests and values. \nThe event features a moderated panel and followed by small group breakout conversations\, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and learn from alumni in a more personable setting. \nThis event is open to all graduate students\, postdocs\, and alumni. \nFeatured Alumni: \nMark Barber\, Ph.D. Philosophy | Head of Product at XQ Message \n \nMark Barber is a product leader with a PhD in analytic philosophy and currently serves as Head of Product at XQ Message. He has spent much of his career working with emerging technologies\, including blockchain\, smart cities\, asynchronous education\, and cybersecurity. Today\, he leads a product group building and delivering enterprise software into high-security environments\, with responsibility spanning product strategy\, commercialization\, and taking complex security and compliance products from concept through deployment. Before moving into technology\, Mark taught philosophy at the university level\, giving him firsthand experience of the transition from academia into industry\, and he has since been actively involved in promoting academic engagement within industry\, including chairing a committee focused on non-academic career pathways for philosophers. \nLinda Louie\, Ph.D. Translation Studies\, Department of French  | Career & Workforce Development Coach & Consultant at Berkeley Lab \n \nLinda Louie is a Career Development Specialist at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab\, and leads a boutique research workforce mobility consultancy. She holds a PhD in Translation Studies from the Department of French at UC Berkeley\, and a BA in Comparative Literature and Linguistic Anthropology from Cornell University. Her work experience spans human rights nonprofits\, higher education\, and government. For the past five years\, she has focused on leadership development for scientists. Highlights of this work include training postdocs to deliver three-minute research talks before members of Congress\, designing and delivering an organization-wide mentoring curriculum\, and convening discussions on AI and scientific data privacy. She has two children\, 3 and 5\, and was raised in Tucson\, AZ.  \nDaniel Singleton\, Ph.D. English\, Film\, & Media Studies | Education & Partnerships Associate at Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh \n \nDan Singleton earned his Ph.D. in English from the University of Rochester and has taught courses in film\, literature\, and writing at colleges across the country\, including the University of Rochester\, the University of Iowa\, and the University of Pittsburgh. More recently\, he has worked for nonprofit organizations in the Pittsburgh area. He believes strongly in using story to foster empathy and civic understanding\, and he is excited to bring his expertise in curriculum design\, Holocaust cinema\, and nonprofit work to the Holocaust Center’s education and community programs. Dan lives in Squirrel Hill with his wife\, daughter\, and two cats. Outside of work\, he enjoys reading postmodern novels\, listening to classic rock music on vinyl\, going to art and history museums\, and cheering for Pittsburgh sports teams. \nThis event is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. \nClick HERE to register for the event. \nCo-hosted by Cornell University\, Syracuse University\, and the University of Rochester. \nCo-sponsored by the Central New York Humanities Corridor. \n \nTo request accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility contact mm2478@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least 3 days in advance.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/understanding-your-value-translating-your-ph-d-beyond-the-faculty-job-market/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Career and Professional Development":MAILTO:CareerAndProfDev@cornell.edu
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SUMMARY:Link to L.E.K. Consulting
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Link to L.E.K. program\, designed for Life Sciences–focused PhD\, MD\, and PharmD students. The program will take place online from April 27–29\, 2026. Interested candidates should submit a resume online through the L.E.K. website and complete the required assessment before March 8\, 2026 (link here). \nAbout Link to L.E.K.\nLink to L.E.K. is an immersive program for PhDs\, MDs and PharmDs designed to provide participants with an in-depth view of life sciences strategy consulting and more specifically\, the Life Sciences Specialist (LSS) role. This program will be held virtually and will feature opportunities to: \n\nLearn more about L.E.K. as a firm and the type of work we do\nGain hands-on experience working through a simulated case with Life Sciences Consultants and present findings to senior management\nNetwork with all levels of Life Sciences staff\n\nParticipants will receive an accelerated invitation to final round interviews for 2027 Life Sciences Specialist roles. \nLearn more and submit your application on the L.E.K. website. \nContact Lindsey Methia (Recruiting Manager) at li.methia@lek.com with any questions. \nLindsey Methia\, U.S. Recruiting Manager\nL.E.K. Consulting\n75 State Street\, 19th Floor\, Boston\, MA 02109\nO: +1 617 289 9768\nLi.Methia@lek.com | www.lek.com
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/link-to-l-e-k-consulting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000
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SUMMARY:GradFUTURES Forum Graduate Student Professional Development Conference
DESCRIPTION:About the GradFUTURES Forum\n\nOn behalf of the Princeton University Graduate School\, Cornell graduate students and postdocs are cordially invited to attend the virtual sessions of the 2026 GradFUTURES Forum Graduate Student Professional Development Conference to be held March 23-27. Founded in 2020\, the GradFUTURES Forum is a week-long professional development conference that is FREE and OPEN to graduate students from other institutions across the country and around the world. \nFeaturing dozens of keynote speakers\, skill-building workshops\, career panels\, the conference offers dozens of online programs that support graduate students’ and postdocs’ success and prepare them for diverse career pathways. \nPlease visit this webpage to view the schedule (click on each date) and register for virtual sessions. (https://gradfutures.princeton.edu/Forum/Virtual) \nHighlighting a few online talks of value to GCC members (times in Eastern Time): \n\nThe Professional Development Advantage: Rodney Priestley and Eva Kubu\, Princeton Graduate School\nUnderstanding the changing PhD opportunity landscape: Matt Sigelman\, Burning Glass Institute\nInnovative Approaches for supporting International Graduate Students: Fanta Aw (NAFSA)\, Amy Nice (Institute for Progress\, Former White House OSTP)\, Violet Buxton-Walsh (Institute for Progress) and Robin Catmur-Smith (International Student Resource Center)\nGlobal Careers: Thriving As An International Scholar\, Sonali Majumdar\, Princeton Graduate School
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/gradfutures-forum-graduate-student-professional-development-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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SUMMARY:Lab to Impact series
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) invites you to Lab to Impact\, an educational series designed to help Cornell researchers\, inventors\, and partners take their innovations from lab to marketplace. \nWe’re starting the season with a foundational session focused on intellectual property and the full journey of technology commercialization. Whether you’re new to IP or already navigating disclosure\, this virtual session will offer tools\, examples\, and guidance tailored to Cornell innovators. \nWhat you’ll learn \n🗺️ The commercialization roadmap: Understand the full lifecycle — from invention disclosure to licensing and beyond. \n💡 IP fundamentals\, simplified: Get grounded in patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets. \n✨ Telling the story of your tech: Learn how CTL positions innovations to attract licensees\, collaborators\, and investors. \n🤝 How CTL supports your journey: Hear directly from CTL leadership about the resources available to help bring your work to the world. \nAbout the Series \nExplore real-world paths to impact this fall\, with sessions grounded in Cornell’s 13 technology pillars and led by internal and external experts: \n\nMonday\, Sept. 15: Understanding the Technology Commercialization Process\nWednesday\, Oct. 29:From Idea to Prototyping and Design in Medical Devices\nTuesday\, Nov. 18:The Path to Commercializing Semiconductor Technology\nTuesday\, Dec. 16:Realizing Impact through Commercialization
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-series/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T173000
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SUMMARY:Italy Trek Info Session
DESCRIPTION:During spring break 2026 (March 28– April 4)\, the Smith Family Business Initiative will be leading a student trek to Italy to explore numerous significant family businesses\, Italian history\, and culture. \nJoin them on November 18th for an informational meeting to learn more. This trek is open to ALL Cornell University graduate and PhD students. \nWhy Family Business?\nFamily-owned businesses dominate the economic landscape in the United States\, are critically important drivers of the economy and\, by most estimates\, make up 70-90% of all businesses globally. These organizations span the economic spectrum from start-up to the largest and often oldest businesses in the world. Given the statistics\, regardless of your background or career trajectory\, it’s not a question of if you will work with a family enterprise but when and in what capacity. Educating our students about the unique advantages and challenges faced by family firms provides a fundamental knowledge base and is one of the many distinctive ways Cornell prepares graduates for successful futures. \nWhy Italy?\nIn Italy there are estimated to be around 784\,000 family businesses – more than 85% of the total number of businesses – constituting around 70% of all employment. Italian family businesses are also set apart by their longevity: of the world’s 100 oldest businesses\, 15 are Italian and\, of these\, 5 – Fonderie Pontificie Marinelli (founded in 1000)\, Barone Ricasoli (1141)\, Barovier & Toso (1295)\, Torrini (1369) and Marchesi Antinori (1385) – are among the top ten oldest family businesses still active today. Source: http://www.aidaf.it/en/aidaf-3/1650-2/ \nWe look forward to seeing you on November 18th! \nRegister Here to Attend  \nCampus Groups posting \n**Please note that once you register\, you will receive the Zoom link**
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/italy-trek-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T120000
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SUMMARY:Lab to Impact series
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) invites you to Lab to Impact\, an educational series designed to help Cornell researchers\, inventors\, and partners take their innovations from lab to marketplace. \nWe’re starting the season with a foundational session focused on intellectual property and the full journey of technology commercialization. Whether you’re new to IP or already navigating disclosure\, this virtual session will offer tools\, examples\, and guidance tailored to Cornell innovators. \nWhat you’ll learn \n🗺️ The commercialization roadmap: Understand the full lifecycle — from invention disclosure to licensing and beyond. \n💡 IP fundamentals\, simplified: Get grounded in patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets. \n✨ Telling the story of your tech: Learn how CTL positions innovations to attract licensees\, collaborators\, and investors. \n🤝 How CTL supports your journey: Hear directly from CTL leadership about the resources available to help bring your work to the world. \nAbout the Series \nExplore real-world paths to impact this fall\, with sessions grounded in Cornell’s 13 technology pillars and led by internal and external experts: \n\nMonday\, Sept. 15: Understanding the Technology Commercialization Process\nWednesday\, Oct. 29:From Idea to Prototyping and Design in Medical Devices\nTuesday\, Nov. 18:The Path to Commercializing Semiconductor Technology\nTuesday\, Dec. 16:Realizing Impact through Commercialization
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-series/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
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SUMMARY:NIH Career Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2025 NIH Career Symposium! This virtual\, multi-day event will highlight a broad range of career paths available to biomedical researchers. Panels and workshops throughout the symposium are designed to help postdocs and doctoral students in the life sciences explore new career paths\, learn more about a specific career\, and prepare for a successful job search. The Career Symposium will take place November 3rd – 6th\, 2025. Register here! \nRegister now\n2025 ANNUAL NIH CAREER SYMPOSIUM \nNovember 3 – 6\, 2025 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nRegister: https://whova.com/portal/registration/eNR7KvksLzfWd584CoaD/ \nPlease note that\, in addition to registering for a ticket\, you must also create a Whova account to log in to the event. \nEvent highlights\n*10 panels featuring professionals in a broad range of careers\, including pharmaceutical industry\, academic careers\, science policy\, and more! \n*Workshops to help you: \n\nNavigate a Changing Job Market\nDevelop Job Search Skills\nPlan for a Career Transition\n\nRegister today and log in to Whova to see the agenda and growing speaker list! We hope to see you at the event in November! \nAdditional links\nNIH Office of Intramural Training & Education – https://www.training.nih.gov \nUpcoming Events – https://www.training.nih.gov/events/upcoming \nCareer Services Advice and Appointments – https://www.training.nih.gov/career_services \nNIH Alumni Database\, Explore for your career options & Register as you leave –\nhttps://www.training.nih.gov/alumni/register
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/nih-career-symposium-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:Lab to Impact series
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) invites you to Lab to Impact\, an educational series designed to help Cornell researchers\, inventors\, and partners take their innovations from lab to marketplace. \nWe’re starting the season with a foundational session focused on intellectual property and the full journey of technology commercialization. Whether you’re new to IP or already navigating disclosure\, this virtual session will offer tools\, examples\, and guidance tailored to Cornell innovators. \nWhat you’ll learn \n🗺️ The commercialization roadmap: Understand the full lifecycle — from invention disclosure to licensing and beyond. \n💡 IP fundamentals\, simplified: Get grounded in patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets. \n✨ Telling the story of your tech: Learn how CTL positions innovations to attract licensees\, collaborators\, and investors. \n🤝 How CTL supports your journey: Hear directly from CTL leadership about the resources available to help bring your work to the world. \nAbout the Series \nExplore real-world paths to impact this fall\, with sessions grounded in Cornell’s 13 technology pillars and led by internal and external experts: \n\nMonday\, Sept. 15: Understanding the Technology Commercialization Process\nWednesday\, Oct. 29:From Idea to Prototyping and Design in Medical Devices\nTuesday\, Nov. 18:The Path to Commercializing Semiconductor Technology\nTuesday\, Dec. 16:Realizing Impact through Commercialization
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-series/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T130000
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SUMMARY:Innovation & Eship Workshop: Great Value Propositions
DESCRIPTION:Your value proposition communicates the unique benefits your product or service provides customers\, especially compared to your competitors. A successful entrepreneur builds their business strategy around an excellent value proposition\, attracting customers and investors by proving their product-market fit. \nHow do you create a compelling value proposition? Attend this free workshop to find out! \nModerated by Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence Brad Treat\, MBA’02 the panel discussion will feature: \n\nSusan Fleming\, MS’08\, PhD’10 Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence and former senior lecturer in the Nolan School of Hotel Administration\nAmy Cheney\, MBA Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence\nPeter Mintun\, BA’14 Associate at ARCH Venture Partners\, PhD in Molecular Engineering\n\nRegister Now\nContact: \nQuestions? Contact crea@cornell.edu \nAccessibility: \nPlease contact crea@cornell.edu at least one week prior to the event with any accessibility needs. \nAgreement: \nBy registering for this event\, you acknowledge and agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. \nTell us what you think: \nWe welcome thoughts and feedback anytime. If you have a comment now or would like to share feedback after the event\, share it here.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/innovation-eship-workshop-great-value-propositions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20251007T200705Z
CREATED:20251007T200704Z
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SUMMARY:Disclosure and Accommodations in the Career Search Process-with P&G
DESCRIPTION:This session\, in partnership with Procter & Gamble\, will focus on why and how to disclose and request accommodations in the career search process.  During your job or internship search and on the job\, you want your talents to shine through and the focus to be on all the things you CAN do.  We will also have a panel with P&G employees sharing their experiences with the disclosure and accommodations process. Register here \nNeurodiversity Dialogues: Disclosure and Accommodations in the Career Search Process\nOctober 15\, 3-4 pm. \nQuestions? Email neurodiversity@cornell.edu
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/disclosure-and-accommodations-in-the-career-search-process-with-pg/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T160000
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SUMMARY:DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered how to explore career options in national labs? Perhaps you are a Ph.D. student looking to energize your dissertation with world-class scientific power at a Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory or facility. Attend the upcoming workshops to learn more about the DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program\, receive application guidance\, and field questions to program area scientists. \nThe DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for 2025 Solicitation 2\, due November 5\, 2025\, 5:00 PM ET Get a leg up directly from program area scientists to increase your chances of success by attending these workshops on abstract preparation\, selecting a priority area that aligns with their mission\, on application and proposal guidance. \nWorkshop 1: DOE SCGSR Program Overview\, Abstract Preparation\, and Selecting a Priority Area \nSeptember 11\, 2025\, 2:00-3:00PM ET \nRegister here for workshop 1 \nWorkshop 2: Application and Proposal Guidance \nOctober 9\, 2025\, 2:00PM-4:00PM ET \nRegister here for workshop 2
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/doe-office-of-science-graduate-student-research/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T123000
DTSTAMP:20250923T131728Z
CREATED:20250910T192017Z
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SUMMARY:Learn about career opportunities in Denmark
DESCRIPTION:Attend this online information session to explore research and industry career opportunities in Neuroscience\, Biosolutions (Biotech)\, Power-to-X (Green Energy) and most recently Quantum (thanks to a project expansion by the Novo Nordisk Foundation) in Denmark. Join Science Hub Denmark for this event with Cornell University’s Office of Career and Professional Development. Hear from the Head of Science Hub Denmark Alexander Watts\, Power-to-X and Biosolutions Project Manager Ralph Johannesen and Neuroscience Project Manager Caitriona Organ as they discuss careers and life in Denmark. The information session will be immediately followed by a casual Q&A. \nDiscover how Denmark is shaping the future of science\, and explore exciting career paths within a thriving research and innovation ecosystem. Learn about Denmark’s world-renowned work-life balance\, vibrant research environment\, and high quality of life—making it an ideal place to build your career and enjoy life beyond work. Whether you’re interested in academia or aiming for a career in industry\, this event will be insightful. \nPrior to the program\, explore open research positions and industry jobs in Denmark. \nCalling all PhDs and Post Docs – Tune in to learn about career opportunities in Denmark \nPlease register for this online event using this link\nThis event is open to graduate students and postdocs. Held online Oct 8 @ 11am-12:30pm \nMore information at research.state-of-denmark.com and Copenhagen Capacity \nThis event is being hosted by the Office of Career and Professional Development in the Graduate School at Cornell University.  Facilitated by Christine Holmes\, Director of Postdoctoral Studies and Susi Varvayanis\, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia. \nDenmark ranks:\n#1 European Commission\, “European Innovation Scoreboard 2024”\n#1 Time Out: “Happy City Index 2025”\n#2 United Nations “World Happiness Report 2025”\n#1 The Economist\, “The World’s Most Liveable Cities 2025”\n#4 IMD\, “World Competitiveness Ranking 2025”\n#3 United Nations\, “Sustainable Development Report 2025”
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/learn-about-career-opportunities-in-denmark/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000
DTSTAMP:20250915T170515Z
CREATED:20250915T165938Z
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SUMMARY:Nucleate Activator insider session for future life science startups
DESCRIPTION:Are you an academic trainee (Post-doc/DVM/PhD/MBA/MD/JD/MS/MEng) eager to build a life science startup? Whether your passion lies in therapeutics\, diagnostics\, medtech\, synthetic biology\, or fields like food\, energy\, agriculture\, or consumer products\, this is your opportunity to transform your research into a groundbreaking venture! Applications for Nucleate’s Flagship Activator Program are NOW OPEN! \nTo learn more\, sign up for a virtual info session or Live Q&A session with Activator Alumni and Mentors: \n\nVirtual Info Session:  Thursday\, September 18\, at 12 PM\nNucleate Activator – Insider Session: Tuesday\, October 7\, at 6 PM\nAlternatively\, join Nucleate at events in NYC: Connect and Collab: Fall Mixer with NYAS Thursday\, September 25\, at 6 PM at NYAS\n\nThe Offer:\n\nCompletely Free: Nucleate never takes equity or charges fees for its programs\nMentorship from Industry Leaders: Receive guidance from experienced mentors.\nComprehensive Educational Programming: Learn from the best in workshops and seminars.\nGlobal Community: Join a network of peers\, alumni\, and leaders across 18+ cities worldwide.\nInvestor Introductions: Get connected with investors ready to support your breakthrough.\nNo Forced Incorporation: Focus on your venture at your own pace.\n\nIf you have an idea (i.e.\, you’re an Inventor)\, you can apply for either the Bio or Eco track: \n\nBio Track: For innovators in therapeutics\, diagnostics\, or tools.\nEco Track: Focused on food & agriculture\, chemicals & energy\, or consumer products.\n\nDon’t have an idea yet? No worries! You can still join a team as a scientific\, business\, or clinical contributor through Nucleate’s matching process. \nGot a team already? Your collaborators can come on board as team affiliates\, so you all get the chance to learn and build together. \nApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis through October 20. Early submission is encouraged for early team matching. \nCheck out Nucleate’s FAQs page if you have any questions. \nWhat about IP? Nucleate Activator is an education-focused\, non-dilutive program that does not take any equity or IP\, and all programming is designed to be non-confidential. Inventors applying to the program must secure approval from their PI and TTO before final acceptance. \nAbout Nucleate\nNucleate is a student-run nonprofit organization that facilitates the formation of new life science ventures. Nucleate’s equity-free Activator program supports emerging bioentrepreneurs coming from academia who plan to tackle the biggest challenges in human health (Bio Track) and sustainability (Eco Track) by building life science companies. Since inception seven years ago\, Nucleate has guided 600+ scientific teams through their earliest stages\, leading to the formation of more than 180 companies that have collectively raised over $500M. Alumni of the program are commercializing breakthrough technologies such as protein sequencing (Glyphic)\, AI drug design (Manifold Bio\, Concerto)\, biomanufacturing (Foray Biosciences) and many more. \nApply\nApply here before October 20th\, 2025.  \nTo learn more about Nucleate visit Linktree \nQuestions\nAdithya Prabakaran (ap767@cornell.edu) is happy to help answer questions! \nAdithya Prabakaran \nB.S. ‘25 Biomedical Engineering\, Cornell University \nPhD Student\, Cancer Engineering\, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center \nTechnology Sourcing Lead | Nucleate New York
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/nucleate-online-info-session-for-future-life-science-startups-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T130000
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SUMMARY:U.S. Immigration Options
DESCRIPTION:The Arkell Immigration Team at Dunn Law   \nCornell University presentation on U.S. immigration options and updates \nOct 6\, 2025\, 12:00 PM Eastern time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84200475453 \nMeeting ID: 842 0047 5453
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/u-s-immigration-options/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T170000
DTSTAMP:20250923T184719Z
CREATED:20250923T184719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T184719Z
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SUMMARY:Fellowship Grant Applications
DESCRIPTION:The University of Pittsburgh will host an online session in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Fellowship grant applications. This event is open to trainees nationwide\, will be held on Sept. 29th from 3-5pm\, and will feature NIH presenters sharing insider guidance to help them:\n✅ Identify the right NIH fellowship\n✅ Navigate the peer review process\n✅ Connect with NIH program officers\n✅ Strengthen their application strategy \nSpace is limited. Registration link: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/pZJjTBykTI6vroHBfm6cSQ#/registration
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/fellowship-grant-applications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T133000
DTSTAMP:20250905T212807Z
CREATED:20250905T162920Z
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SUMMARY:Career Paths in Pre-Clinical Development
DESCRIPTION:Join scientists involved in preclinical development at Merck for a session where you will learn how a variety of disciplines are involved in bringing pharmaceuticals from discovery\, through development\, and to the clinic. You’ll hear from Merck scientists about their career paths and how you might leverage your training for exciting positions in pharmaceutical development. The session will include a Q&A session with Merck scientists\, and you’ll learn how to stay up to date about openings in Preclinical Development. Broadly\, this session will be of interest to trainees in a variety of fields of biological sciences\, chemistry\, and/or data science who would like to learn more about careers in the pharmaceutical industry. \nHosted by Merck in collaboration with Cornell\, Rutgers\, Brown\, and the University of Chicago. \nRegistration\nRegister for this online event by joining the Merck community. The meeting will be used on Microsoft’s Teams platform\, so be sure to download access beforehand. It is optional to upload your resume. \nAbout the panelists\nRupesh P. Amin\, PhD\,is an Executive Director in Nonclinical Drug Safety at Merck. He has 23 years of experience from both small and large pharmaceutical companies across various aspects of toxicology\, investigative toxicology\, nonclinical drug discovery and development across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities. Rup has successfully supported the advancement of Cardiometabolic\, Anti-inflammatory\, Oncology and RNA therapeutic drugs. In his current role as Head of Program Development\, Dr. Amin provides nonclinical drug safety scientific\, operational\, and strategic oversight for Merck’s development programs across all therapeutic areas and modalities. His team supports programs entering Phase 1 through registration and post-marketing\, ensuring nonclinical drug safety aspects support the clinical program. Additionally\, Dr. Amin’s team provides oversight of Occupational Toxicology aspects of Merck’s portfolio. This involves critically assessing the potential hazardous effects of chemicals and drugs to guide the implementation of measures to protect employee health and safety. Before joining industry in 2002\, Dr. Amin completed a Ph.D. in Toxicology at the Joint Graduate Program in Toxicology at Rutgers University/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He further pursued a post-doctoral fellowship applying toxicogenomic approaches to elucidate molecular mechanisms in drug-induced renal toxicity and studied cell cycle defects at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Rup enjoys travelling\, hiking and exploring diverse cuisines with his wife and 3 kids.  \nMelissa Dsouza\, PhD\, is a Director in Digital Operations and Innovation within Nonclinical Drug Safety at Merck Research Labs. She specializes in applying data science and machine learning to drug safety assessment. She earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Auckland in New Zealand in 2015\, where she also completed her B.Tech in Biotechnology with First-Class Honors. \nWith over 10 years of experience spanning academia and the microbiome industry\, Melissa brings her expertise in bioinformatics\, microbial ecology\, and statistical modeling to her role at Merck. Before joining Merck in 2021\, she held leadership positions at microbiome therapeutics companies\, including Vedanta Biosciences and Commense Inc.\, where she developed novel analytical methods for microbial drug characterization and led clinical bioinformatics efforts supporting Phase 1/2 trials for live biotherapeutic products. At Merck\, she provides technical leadership for data science initiatives\, builds predictive models using diverse datasets\, and collaborates across research teams to develop AI solutions for drug safety assessment. She is passionate about leveraging historical datasets and advanced analytics to generate meaningful insights that advance drug development. \nKara Pearson\, PhD’00 Chemistry\, is the Director of Analytical & Biochemical Toxicology in the Investigative Toxicology group within Nonclinical Drug Safety at Merck where she manages a group of analytical chemists\, biochemists and cell biologists who perform investigative studies to understand mechanisms of toxicity and support development of alternative models for safety testing. During her 24 years in Nonclinical Drug Safety\, Kara has worked at the bench\, lead interdepartmental investigations into mechanisms of toxicity\, and served as a departmental representative to program Discovery and Development Teams. The challenges of drug development are always evolving\, so interdisciplinary collaboration is key to our success and one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. Ensuring the safety of our new therapeutics is another.  Kara completed her PhD in bioorganic chemistry at Cornell University in 2000 and followed that with postdoctoral research in the NIH’s National Heart\, Lung and Blood Institute Lab of Biophysical Chemistry before joining the Merck team. \nKristen A. Roosa\, PhD’15 Biological and Biomedical Sciences is an Associate Principal Scientist in the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology group\, part of the Nonclinical Drug Safety division\, at Merck. She conducts animal studies to assess potential risks of new pharmaceuticals to human fertility\, embryo-fetal and postnatal development and serves as a subject matter expert for teams developing strategies for nonclinical safety assessment programs. She completed her PhD in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences program at Cornell in 2015\, started her career in academia at a primarily undergraduate institution\, and then made the move to industry in 2021. \nKetal Shah\, BA\, is an Associate Principal Scientist at Merck with over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical\, biotechnology\, and CRO sectors. She specializes in biochemistry\, molecular biology\, and immuno-analytical techniques\, with a strong track record of leading outsourcing collaborations and advancing complex research programs. Throughout her career\, Ketal has held scientific roles at Roche\, Elusys Therapeutics\, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics\, and Tandem Labs before joining Merck in 2014. She is recognized for her critical thinking\, problem-solving skills\, and ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships in fast-paced environments. Ketal holds a B.A. in Biochemistry from Rutgers University. \nEvent Date\, Time and Location\nOnline: Thursday\, September 25\, 2025 \, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (EDT) \nThe event is a follow-up to a successful Cornell University campus visit in 2023\, broadening it this year to include additional university collaborators and partners.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/career-paths-in-pre-clinical-development/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20250911T194535Z
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SUMMARY:info session: BD Technology Leadership Development Program
DESCRIPTION:Considering transitioning to the medtech industry? Get insider tips to boost your chances. BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) provides PhD grads with three 1.5-2 year rotations tailored to their interests in medical device development. As a TLDP associate\, you shape a personalized career path targeting your skills and interests\, while gaining broad exposure to the business. The program is open to PhD graduates in STEM with between 0-3 years of post-grad experience. You are welcome to apply leading up to your defense\, or as a postdoc within three years of graduation. \nApply by Tuesday\, September 30th at BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) \nTo learn more about the program and help guide your application\, register to attend one of our information sessions below: \nSeptember 11\, 2025 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST\nSeptember 17\, 2025 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST\nSeptember 23\, 2025 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST \nUnfortunately no visa sponsorship is available for this program\, but you are encouraged to apply for scientist/sr. scientist and engineer positions within BD. \nConnect with previous TDLP Cornellians:\nTibra Wheeler PhD’21 Biomedical Engineering\nKarla García-Martínez\, PhD’23 Immunology & Infectious Diseases\nRob Swanda PhD’21 Biochemistry\nCourtney Jackson PhD Microbiology \nWatch a short video summarizing the value of the TDLP from the perspective of past participants.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/info-session-bd-technology-leadership-development-program/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000
DTSTAMP:20250915T170555Z
CREATED:20250910T165750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T170555Z
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SUMMARY:Nucleate online info session for future life science startups
DESCRIPTION:Are you an academic trainee (Post-doc/DVM/PhD/MBA/MD/JD/MS/MEng) eager to build a life science startup? Whether your passion lies in therapeutics\, diagnostics\, medtech\, synthetic biology\, or fields like food\, energy\, agriculture\, or consumer products\, this is your opportunity to transform your research into a groundbreaking venture! Applications for Nucleate’s Flagship Activator Program are NOW OPEN! \nTo learn more\, sign up for a virtual info session or Live Q&A session with Activator Alumni and Mentors: \n\nVirtual Info Session:  Thursday\, September 18\, at 12 PM\nNucleate Activator – Insider Session: Tuesday\, October 7\, at 6 PM\nAlternatively\, join Nucleate at events in NYC: Connect and Collab: Fall Mixer with NYAS Thursday\, September 25\, at 6 PM at NYAS\n\nThe Offer:\n\nCompletely Free: Nucleate never takes equity or charges fees for its programs\nMentorship from Industry Leaders: Receive guidance from experienced mentors.\nComprehensive Educational Programming: Learn from the best in workshops and seminars.\nGlobal Community: Join a network of peers\, alumni\, and leaders across 18+ cities worldwide.\nInvestor Introductions: Get connected with investors ready to support your breakthrough.\nNo Forced Incorporation: Focus on your venture at your own pace.\n\nIf you have an idea (i.e.\, you’re an Inventor)\, you can apply for either the Bio or Eco track: \n\nBio Track: For innovators in therapeutics\, diagnostics\, or tools.\nEco Track: Focused on food & agriculture\, chemicals & energy\, or consumer products.\n\nDon’t have an idea yet? No worries! You can still join a team as a scientific\, business\, or clinical contributor through Nucleate’s matching process. \nGot a team already? Your collaborators can come on board as team affiliates\, so you all get the chance to learn and build together. \nApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis through October 20. Early submission is encouraged for early team matching. \nCheck out Nucleate’s FAQs page if you have any questions. \nWhat about IP? Nucleate Activator is an education-focused\, non-dilutive program that does not take any equity or IP\, and all programming is designed to be non-confidential. Inventors applying to the program must secure approval from their PI and TTO before final acceptance. \nAbout Nucleate\nNucleate is a student-run nonprofit organization that facilitates the formation of new life science ventures. Nucleate’s equity-free Activator program supports emerging bioentrepreneurs coming from academia who plan to tackle the biggest challenges in human health (Bio Track) and sustainability (Eco Track) by building life science companies. Since inception seven years ago\, Nucleate has guided 600+ scientific teams through their earliest stages\, leading to the formation of more than 180 companies that have collectively raised over $500M. Alumni of the program are commercializing breakthrough technologies such as protein sequencing (Glyphic)\, AI drug design (Manifold Bio\, Concerto)\, biomanufacturing (Foray Biosciences) and many more. \nApply\nApply here before October 20th\, 2025.  \nTo learn more about Nucleate visit Linktree \nQuestions\nAdithya Prabakaran (ap767@cornell.edu) is happy to help answer questions! \nAdithya Prabakaran \nB.S. ‘25 Biomedical Engineering\, Cornell University \nPhD Student\, Cancer Engineering\, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center \nTechnology Sourcing Lead | Nucleate New York
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/nucleate-online-info-session-for-future-life-science-startups/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T180000
DTSTAMP:20250911T194535Z
CREATED:20250905T212127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T194535Z
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SUMMARY:info session: BD Technology Leadership Development Program
DESCRIPTION:Considering transitioning to the medtech industry? Get insider tips to boost your chances. BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) provides PhD grads with three 1.5-2 year rotations tailored to their interests in medical device development. As a TLDP associate\, you shape a personalized career path targeting your skills and interests\, while gaining broad exposure to the business. The program is open to PhD graduates in STEM with between 0-3 years of post-grad experience. You are welcome to apply leading up to your defense\, or as a postdoc within three years of graduation. \nApply by Tuesday\, September 30th at BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) \nTo learn more about the program and help guide your application\, register to attend one of our information sessions below: \nSeptember 11\, 2025 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST\nSeptember 17\, 2025 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST\nSeptember 23\, 2025 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST \nUnfortunately no visa sponsorship is available for this program\, but you are encouraged to apply for scientist/sr. scientist and engineer positions within BD. \nConnect with previous TDLP Cornellians:\nTibra Wheeler PhD’21 Biomedical Engineering\nKarla García-Martínez\, PhD’23 Immunology & Infectious Diseases\nRob Swanda PhD’21 Biochemistry\nCourtney Jackson PhD Microbiology \nWatch a short video summarizing the value of the TDLP from the perspective of past participants.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/info-session-bd-technology-leadership-development-program/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:Lab to Impact series
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) invites you to Lab to Impact\, an educational series designed to help Cornell researchers\, inventors\, and partners take their innovations from lab to marketplace. \nWe’re starting the season with a foundational session focused on intellectual property and the full journey of technology commercialization. Whether you’re new to IP or already navigating disclosure\, this virtual session will offer tools\, examples\, and guidance tailored to Cornell innovators. \nWhat you’ll learn \n🗺️ The commercialization roadmap: Understand the full lifecycle — from invention disclosure to licensing and beyond. \n💡 IP fundamentals\, simplified: Get grounded in patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets. \n✨ Telling the story of your tech: Learn how CTL positions innovations to attract licensees\, collaborators\, and investors. \n🤝 How CTL supports your journey: Hear directly from CTL leadership about the resources available to help bring your work to the world. \nAbout the Series \nExplore real-world paths to impact this fall\, with sessions grounded in Cornell’s 13 technology pillars and led by internal and external experts: \n\nMonday\, Sept. 15: Understanding the Technology Commercialization Process\nWednesday\, Oct. 29:From Idea to Prototyping and Design in Medical Devices\nTuesday\, Nov. 18:The Path to Commercializing Semiconductor Technology\nTuesday\, Dec. 16:Realizing Impact through Commercialization
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-series/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T150000
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SUMMARY:info session: BD Technology Leadership Development Program
DESCRIPTION:Considering transitioning to the medtech industry? Get insider tips to boost your chances. BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) provides PhD grads with three 1.5-2 year rotations tailored to their interests in medical device development. As a TLDP associate\, you shape a personalized career path targeting your skills and interests\, while gaining broad exposure to the business. The program is open to PhD graduates in STEM with between 0-3 years of post-grad experience. You are welcome to apply leading up to your defense\, or as a postdoc within three years of graduation. \nApply by Tuesday\, September 30th at BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) \nTo learn more about the program and help guide your application\, register to attend one of our information sessions below: \nSeptember 11\, 2025 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST\nSeptember 17\, 2025 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST\nSeptember 23\, 2025 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST \nUnfortunately no visa sponsorship is available for this program\, but you are encouraged to apply for scientist/sr. scientist and engineer positions within BD. \nConnect with previous TDLP Cornellians:\nTibra Wheeler PhD’21 Biomedical Engineering\nKarla García-Martínez\, PhD’23 Immunology & Infectious Diseases\nRob Swanda PhD’21 Biochemistry\nCourtney Jackson PhD Microbiology \nWatch a short video summarizing the value of the TDLP from the perspective of past participants.
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/info-session-bd-technology-leadership-development-program/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T140000
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SUMMARY:DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered how to explore career options in national labs? Perhaps you are a Ph.D. student looking to energize your dissertation with world-class scientific power at a Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory or facility. Attend the upcoming workshops to learn more about the DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program\, receive application guidance\, and field questions to program area scientists. \nThe DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for 2025 Solicitation 2\, due November 5\, 2025\, 5:00 PM ET Get a leg up directly from program area scientists to increase your chances of success by attending these workshops on abstract preparation\, selecting a priority area that aligns with their mission\, on application and proposal guidance. \nWorkshop 1: DOE SCGSR Program Overview\, Abstract Preparation\, and Selecting a Priority Area \nSeptember 11\, 2025\, 2:00-3:00PM ET \nRegister here for workshop 1 \nWorkshop 2: Application and Proposal Guidance \nOctober 9\, 2025\, 2:00PM-4:00PM ET \nRegister here for workshop 2
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/doe-office-of-science-graduate-student-research/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T130000
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SUMMARY:From Ph.D. to Future Success: Master LinkedIn & AI to Unlock Your Next Chapter
DESCRIPTION:You’ve spent years mastering complex research\, contributing groundbreaking insights to your field\, and developing expertise that few possess. But now you’re facing a different kind of challenge: translating your academic achievements into career opportunities in an increasingly competitive job market. Whether you’re considering industry transitions\, academic positions\, or exploring entirely new paths\, the landscape of career discovery has been revolutionized by AI and strategic networking—and LinkedIn sits at the center of it all. \nWhat You’ll Learn in This Hands-On Webinar: \n\nAI-Powered Career Discovery. Transform uncertainty into clarity using cutting-edge AI tools that map your research skills to unexpected career opportunities across industry\, academia\, government\, and entrepreneurship. Stop wondering “what’s out there” and start strategically targeting roles that match your unique expertise.\n LinkedIn Profile Optimization. Learn insider tips on crafting a profile that makes recruiters take notice. We’ll cover everything from headline optimization to showcasing your research impact in language that resonates with hiring managers—not just other academics.\n Strategic Network Expansion. Master the art of meaningful professional connections without awkward small talk or cold calls. Discover proven frameworks for engaging with alumni\, industry professionals\, and thought leaders who can provide career insights\, mentorship\, and even job referrals.\nAuthentic Personal Branding. Build an online presence that authentically reflects your unique strengths while highlighting the transferable “PhD superpowers” that make you invaluable in any workplace—critical thinking\, project management\, research methodology\, and complex problem-solving.\n\nWhy This Webinar Is Different: \nThis isn’t another generic LinkedIn profile workshop. You’ll receive actionable strategies specifically designed for graduate students and PhDs\, based on real success stories and current market insights. Plus\, this is an interactive experience—come prepared to work on your own profile and leave with concrete next steps. \nPerfect for: Current PhD students\, recent graduates\, postdocs\, and anyone with advanced research experience ready to take control of their career trajectory. You don’t have to plan your future alone. Join us and discover how the right tools\, advocates\, and strategies can transform your professional development from overwhelming to empowering. \nThis event is open to graduate students from the Ivy+ institutions. \nRegistration for Non-Princeton Students: \n 
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/from-ph-d-to-future-success-master-linkedin-ai-to-unlock-your-next-chapter/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T183000
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SUMMARY:Debunking academia vs. industry myths: Be the entrepreneur of your own career
DESCRIPTION:Less than a third of PhDs get tenure-track jobs. The vast majority of PhDs are left to figure out the labyrinth of a non-academic job market on their own. Yet\, the industry job market is far from the panacea it was touted to be: intense competition\, mass layoffs\, dwindling job security\, lack of intellectual rigor\, lack of time freedom\, discriminatory treatment of international job candidates. This talk will take an honest look at the challenges faced by PhDs in both academia and industry. We will explore ways to design a fulfilling career that provides financial stability for doing what you enjoy. \nDate & Time\nAug 28\, 2025 at 5:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nSpeaker:\nKaidi Wu\, Founder\, Academic Trailblazer \nI help PhDs create the careers they want beyond academia. At 16\, I booked a one-way flight to the U.S. to study to become a concert pianist. I obtained my piano performance degree from the University of Michigan\, went on to receive my PhD in social psychology\, and completed my postdoc at UC San Diego. Faced with an abysmal job market in the middle of a pandemic\, I did what every other academic did: breaking into industry and getting myself a good ol’ 9-to-5. I worked at Amazon\, Meta\, and Match. I was rewarded with a great salary. I was also deeply unfulfilled. I discovered a world of people living life outside the box\, academics outside of traditional academia\, who create and attract opportunities that come to them\, not the other way around. I realized: Wealth is abundant. Paths are infinite. You are in the driver’s seat of designing the life you want to live. I am here to help you see your PhD has tremendous value beyond the traditional career paths we have been sold. \nRegistration\nRegister here
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/debunking-academia-vs-industry-myths-be-the-entrepreneur-of-your-own-career-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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SUMMARY:Explore Job Opportunities in the UK Beyond Academia: For Advanced Degree Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Considering an international move for your next step? This session\, led by Dr. Chris Jeffs from the University of Oxford’s Careers Service\, will introduce you to the UK job market across various employment sectors for master’s and PhD students and postdocs. You’ll gain knowledge and key tools for deepening your independent research into your future career path options in the UK. \nBy the end of the session you should be able to: \n\nLocate resources for researching UK employment sectors matching your interests\nRecognise key jobs boards and methods for finding UK employment opportunities\nRecognise conventions for UK application materials\n\nDATE: August 28\, 2025 \nTIME: 10:00–11:00 AM EST \nDiscover non-academic career options in the UK and strategies for leveraging your advanced degree: Register here
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/explore-job-opportunities-in-the-uk-beyond-academia-for-advanced-degree-candidates/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T183000
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SUMMARY:Learn about 3M and R&D career opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Meet Abhishek Srivastava PhD’16 /MAE\, currently part of 3M R&D in St. Paul as an Advanced Research Specialist in the Corporate Research Laboratory. He is leading the R&D University Recruiting for Cornell at 3M this year. He will be joined by Cornell PhD alumnus Bo Yang\, Product Development Specialist at 3M. \n========================================================== \nAbout the event \nJoin us to learn about 3M and our R&D career opportunities. \nWhere you begin your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life. It is important to choose a company with leaders who support and guide your growth. With diverse products\, global locations\, and technologies\, 3M is a place where new employees collaborate with 61\,000 other curious\, creative 3Mers. Here\, you’ll elevate your career. \nE-Information Session: Join via Teams \n5:30PM EST\, Aug 26\, 2025 scheduled in Cornell’s Handshake system\, where you can register to attend. \nWe will be collecting resumes via this URL for screening interviews on a rolling basis. Please note that this URL is not attached to a particular job posting. Candidates selected after the screening interviews will be requested to apply to the particular job posting for continuing the recruitment process. \nLearn more and begin your application package today!
URL:https://gradcareers.cornell.edu/event/learn-about-3m-and-rd-career-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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