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SUMMARY:Interstride International Student Career Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join career experts\, international alumni\, and employers on Thursday\, April 2 for a dynamic\, virtual event designed to empower international student careers in the US. Explore career tips\, job search techniques\, visa pathways\, work authorizations\, industry trends\, and more. The event will feature an Employer Expo\, where students can connect with international student-friendly companies recruiting for opportunities.Some sessions may be recorded\, but live participation is encouraged for the best experience. Details will only be shared with registered attendees after the event. \nThis virtual summit is available for free through Cornell’s Interstride membership (please use your cornell.edu email to register). Cornell’s own International Career Coach\, Erica Ford\, will present on Finding Diverse Work Options for Year 1 of OPT from 3:30-4:20 pm ET. \nQuestions? Email contact@interstride.com.
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/interstride-international-student-career-summit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,External
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Transition from Academia to Industry: Practical Tips
DESCRIPTION:Many academics are interested in industry positions\, but the path to securing one is not always clear. In this 90-minute panel discussion\, we will hear from industry experts at the intersection of bioenergy\, genomics\, and engineering\, and get their practical advice for taking the first steps to an industry career. The panel will answer questions regarding industry resume do’s and don’ts\, how to put your best foot forward in an interview\, networking tips\, and more. \nPanelists will be:  \n\nSteve Hartig\, Senior Consultant\, Recon Associates\nSneha Srikrishnan\, PhD. Segment Director for Fermentation Biosolutions at Archer Daniels Midland Company\nSteve Fuchs\, PhD. Business Development Director at Traitomic\n\nModerator: Efrain Rodriguez-Ocasio\, PhD. GLBRC Bioenergy Postdoctoral Fellow  \nRegistration required: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/QQPEAzmNR6-xJgybn-gv0w \nBrought to you by the Wisconsin Energy Institute/Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center Mentorship Program.  \n **If you have any accessibility needs\, please email alexandra.schnoes@wisc.edu directly so the request is not missed.**
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/navigating-the-transition-from-academia-to-industry-practical-tips/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,External
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SUMMARY:U.S. Immigration and Employment Options for International Postdocs and Graduate Students
DESCRIPTION:Topics include: \n\nU.S. permanent residence (‘green cards’)\nNational Interest Waivers for researchers and entrepreneurs\nExtraordinary Ability petitions\nTransitioning from F-1 OPT or J-1 status to H-1B\, and ‘H-1B cap’ issues\nRecent changes in U.S. immigration\, executive orders and related issues\n\nPresented by Jim Arkell\, Senior Counsel\, Husch Blackwell. Attend Zoom session. \nLearn more about Husch Blackwell and request information.
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/u-s-immigration-and-employment-options-for-international-postdocs-and-graduate-students/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career Development,External
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SUMMARY:Interviewing and Negotiating for Academic Positions
DESCRIPTION:An important part of the academic job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Come learn about the art of interviewing for faculty positions\, especially those on the tenure track\, and what and how you might negotiate about salary\, startup funding\, or other details of a job offer. The format will be a highly interactive Zoom presentation followed by a longer question and answer period. \nPresenters: Dr. Yael Levitte\, Senior Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity\, and Dr. Colleen McLinn\, Graduate School Associate Dean for Professional Development \nRegister to Attend \nSponsored by Future Faculty and Academic Careers in the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development\, as part of the Academic Job Search Series. \nAccommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all Cornell community members. Contact careerandprofdev@cornell.edu for questions and accessibility accommodations. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/interviewing-and-negotiating-for-academic-positions-3-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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SUMMARY:Beyond Supervision: Effective Mentorship in Undergraduate Research
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Supervision: Effective Mentorship in Undergraduate Research \n\n\nDate Option 1: Friday\, April 24\, 2026 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\, by Zoom\nDate Option 2: Monday\, May 18\, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM\, 142 Upson Hall (includes lunch)\n\nPresenters: Colleen McLinn\, Ph.D. and Darius Melvin\, M.Ed. \nJoin us for an interactive workshop about best practices for mentoring undergraduate researchers. You will learn evidence-based mentoring techniques and engage with tools that you can use right now to enhance your mentoring practice. This workshop is ideal for the mentors of undergraduate researchers who would like to refine their mentoring practices or who are first time mentors to undergraduate researchers. We are offering two workshop sessions that will include the same content\, one on Zoom and one in person (in person includes lunch!). Registration is required and space is limited. Sign-up now! \n\nSponsored by the Cornell University Graduate School\, College of Engineering\, and the Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS)\, in partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Boyce Thompson Institute. Open to all who will soon be mentoring undergraduate scholars conducting research (in any discipline).
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/beyond-supervision-effective-mentorship-in-undergraduate-research-3/
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SUMMARY:Nurture Your Network
DESCRIPTION:Learn why and how to network\, conduct informational interviews\, and ask practical questions. Incorporate AI tools\, a tracking system\, and LinkedIn strategies to build reputation and reach. \nWorkshop outcomes:\n\nUnderstand why and how to build a network\nLeverage the power of LinkedIn to identify and communicate with professionals\nLearn to manage a network\, and track it with a “Digital Rolodex a/k/a Tres Anillos.”\n\nNetworking is a two-way street where you must invest time and energy to nurture and grow it. Being intentional about your interactions can mean the difference between opening and closing doors. You can build something invaluable if you are selective and curate who/what you want to learn more about through informational interviews. AI tools help synthesize information\, identify related organizations\, and map ideas. A network contributes to collaborative activities such as publishing\, presenting\, and partnering on projects. We learn about an industry or sector through informational interviews (an opportunity to gather information and share your pitch)\, do market research\, and find areas to collaborate. A genuine connection can organically lead to anything and everything. Integrate Excel with AI to track activities. \nJoin our in-person only hands-on networking workshop! All disciplines welcome! REGISTER NOW \nEvent Details\nDate and Time: April 30 from 2:00-3:30pm (in-person only)\nCampus Location: Provided upon registration\, prior to the event\nFacilitator: Alumna Melissa Reitkopp ’85\nAccommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met. \nAbout the speaker: Alumna Melissa Reitkopp ’85 is a talent acquisition pro\, career coach and community connector who has helped thousands of professionals across non-profit\, commercial and government sectors grow their careers and build meaningful networks. She combines recruiter insights with practical tools to help people land jobs they love. \nBrought to you through a collaboration between Cornell Alumni Affairs and Development and the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development’s Careers Beyond Academia program.
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/nurture-your-network/
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