The New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) Inclusion in STEM Series delves into topics essential for actively cultivating a culture of inclusion in STEM. Session 4: Inclusive Leadership in STEM Leaders in STEM have the opportunity and duty to foster environments where diverse voices are heard, valued, and included in decision-making processes, innovation, and research. They…

The New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) Inclusion in STEM Series delves into topics essential for actively cultivating a culture of inclusion in STEM. Session 3: Promoting Inclusive Pathways through Mentorship Mentorship is a collaborative learning relationship that benefits all participants, no matter their background or mentor/mentee status. Effective mentorship is a significant factor contributing to…

The New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) Inclusion in STEM Series delves into topics essential for actively cultivating a culture of inclusion in STEM. Session 2: Inclusive Science Communication Cultivating a culture of inclusion in STEM necessitates that scientific information is accessible and understandable to diverse audiences, regardless of their background, identity, or abilities. By practicing…

Interested in securing funding for your startup? The Cornell community is invited to find out what investors and competition judges look for at this free Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop. Led by Olivia Goldstein, CEO of Upstate Venture Connect, this workshop will delve into the importance of market validation, team composition, intellectual property, and more when…

The Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) at Weill Cornell is pleased to present the next in the CTL@WCM Special Panel Series. A new generation of non-animal model systems are coming to the forefront of drug development, including organoid, chip-based, and in silico platforms. These cutting-edge technologies are gaining increasing scientific, commercial, and regulatory acceptance, accelerated…

Ready to secure non-dilutive funding to take your startup to the next level? Join Kirk Macolini, President of InteliSpark, LLC, for this virtual workshop providing insights into the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) application process and how to find other non-dilutive funding sources. During the workshop, Macolini will discuss…

Calling all researchers! If you have been working on a technology innovation and wish to explore its commercialization potential, I-Corps can provide you with entrepreneurial education, mentoring, and up to $50,000 in funding for customer discovery.  Hosted by the Interior Northeast I-Corps Hub (IN I-Corps), the virtual NSF I-Corps Information Session on Tuesday, January 23 (12:00 –…

Learn what to consider when choosing an accelerator or incubator in this virtual session. Register to attend. This workshop is part of a virtual series presented in partnership with the Center for Regional Economic Advancement, a division of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. The series welcomes faculty, post-docs, graduate, and undergraduate…

From The Versatile PhD Pathways Series: Business development and research roles inside companies draw from a range of skills, knowledge and domain expertise. They are also significantly populated by PhDs and post-graduates around the world and can offer terrific career mobility. Dr. Ray Price has worked across many roles and brings fresh insight into what…

Learn how to attract investors in this virtual session. Register to attend. This workshop is part of a virtual series presented in partnership with the Center for Regional Economic Advancement, a division of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. The series welcomes faculty, post-docs, graduate, and undergraduate students to explore the potential…

Are you getting ready to publish your research? Wondering how to maximize your chances of getting your paper accepted? Learn from the experts on publishing your work in journals. What are some common author mistakes? Where do you send a paper next if one is rejected? Join us to find out and bring your questions…

Learn how to protect your intellectual property in this virtual session. Register to attend. This workshop is part of a virtual series presented in partnership with the Center for Regional Economic Advancement, a division of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. The series welcomes faculty, post-docs, graduate, and undergraduate students to explore…

The Center for Technology Licensing Intellectual Property (IP) series features guest speakers who will provide an overview of the different types for IP, updates on the latest changes in the IP landscape, and impact on strategies for protecting Cornell IP. For the first IP Series of the season, the Center for Technology Licensing team will…

Ready to launch a startup around your innovative idea? Designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge they need to get a business up and running, this workshop will cover: Corporate legal fundamentals Company formation Assignment of invention Vesting agreements and equity allocation Building and managing boards of directors or advisors What it means to…

Learn how to think like a successful startup founder in this introductory workshop. You’ll find out from the experts what it takes to launch a startup that solves real-world problems and addresses customers’ needs. Ken Rother, director of Rev: Ithaca Startup Works and eLab, will lead the workshop and moderate a panel with Stephanie Wisner, co-founder of Centivax, and…

This webinar from Bio Careers will provide insight on the job search process and discuss what companies look for when evaluating talent.  There will be tips on how candidates can stand out from the crowd. Bio of the Speaker: Lauren Celano is the Founder and CEO of Propel Careers, a life science search and career…

Calling all STEM graduate and post-doctoral researchers! The Annual ComSciCon-NY two-day science communication workshop will be held at Cornell University this June 1st and 2nd. The workshop is free to attend and open to all STEM graduate students and post-doctoral researchers from universities based in New York State. Applications (click here to apply) are due…

For a growing number of humanities (and other) PhDs, the field of consulting represents an opportunity to translate their love of and expertise in research into a rewarding career path. Established consultancies are eager to employ candidates with doctoral training in a wide range of capacities, while motivated and creative PhDs are often able to…

What does it take to become an entrepreneur in biotech? Join the National Cancer Institute SBIR Development Center on April 27th for a special seminar for Black and African American STEM scholars to hear from experts who can walk you through the journey. This will be a great event to learn about how to bring…

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…

Most people have heard about informal interviews, but do you know how impactful they can be? This type of networking, which we will teach in this critical workshop, is the kind that helps you find the most optimal place to start your career in a field you are interested in. We will coach you through…