Are you interested in learning more about a career in industry? Are you working towards a PhD or DVM degree? If so, meet this speaker on July 16 in 226 Weill Hall to hear her career trajectory until now and to gain insight into the corporate culture at Merial (now part of Boehringer Ingelheim), and…
As part of Fall Orientation for new graduate and professional students, the Graduate School hosts an ice cream social where incoming students have the opportunity to connect with peers from across disciplines and graduate fields.
All are welcome to attend this introductory event for the Science Communication Workshop-COMM 5660* David Pizarro, Psychology. Co-host of “Very Bad Wizards” podcast. Cindy Leifer, Microbiology & Immunology. Co-host of “Immune” podcast. Lyza Maron, Boyce Thompson Institute. Science editor and storyteller. Linda Rayor, Entomology. Director of Naturalist Outreach program The panel discussion will be followed…
This workshop is to intensively work your research presentation. Invest two days to hone your engaging research story. Must attend both sessions. Time: 9 am to 4 pm Friday and Saturday, with an hour lunch break each day on your own. Must attend both days. 225 Riley Rob Hall To register, please notify gradcareers@cornell.edu and…
This workshop is to intensively work your research presentation. Invest two days to hone your engaging research story. Must attend both sessions. Time: 9 am to 4 pm Friday and Saturday, with an hour lunch break each day on your own. Must attend both days. 225 Riley Rob Hall To register, please notify gradcareers@cornell.edu and…
This workshop is to intensively work your research presentation. Invest two days to hone your engaging research story. Must attend both sessions. Time: 9 am to 4 pm Friday and Saturday, with an hour lunch break each day on your own. Must attend both days. 225 Riley Rob Hall To register, please notify gradcareers@cornell.edu and…
A panel of individuals representing different types of industry careers will share their advice, pros and cons of working in this environment, and how they transitioned from academia. Come armed with your own questions which will be discussed throughout the session. Confirmed panelists: Chavez Carter, Cornell PhD '14 Immunology & Infectious Disease, Microbiology & Immunology.…
All are welcome to attend this introductory event for the Science Communication Workshop-COMM 5660* 4:30-7:00 pm Opportunities for Public Communication of Science Panel open to the public Ellen George, PhD student, Natural Resources, and active producer of social media for both research and outreach purposes. See @greatlakescisco on Twitter! Stephanie Hamilton, PhD student in Physics…
Are you a STEM PhD student, post-doc, or faculty interested in policy? The AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship is the premier entry point for STEM PhDs launching policy careers. Join us for a panel discussion and interactive lunch session with AAAS fellowship recruitment director Jessica Soule and fellowship alumni to learn about the fellowship and how…
BEST is partnering with the Plant Biology Graduate Student Association to host a Q&A panel of leaders in the IP/innovation space with a networking social to follow. The goals of the event are to give attendees a sense of both what their roles might be if they pursue this type of career and the types of non-science…
Pie with the Deans sessions are open to any graduate or professional student to chat with the deans at the Graduate School. Stop by for pie (including a vegan option) and informal conversation. Come and go as needed. Please RSVP below so we can have enough pie! Special Guest Discussion with Dr. Evan Cortens: "Moving…
Join us for a Q&A session with Riccardo Pavesi, PhD in Astronomy, who recently finished the Insight program in San Francisco as a Data Science Fellow and will start working at Cruise soon, focusing on driver-less cars in San Francisco. The Insight Data Science program is a tuition-free fellowship for graduating students looking to transition to careers…
This event is aimed at exposing graduate students to the benefits of conducting an internship during their PhD as well as resources available for finding/applying to internship programs. We are very fortunate to have Geneva Licht from Genentech (San Francisco, biotech giant) joining via Skype into our session. Genentech has what is widely considered the best internship…
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Pathways to Success (P2S) is the Graduate School’s framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish the necessary skills for their future careers. The Summer P2S Symposia is a one-day professional development and career exploration opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The event provide participants…
Explore ways that Careers Beyond Academia can help PhD students and postdocs in the humanities identify career options in non-profits, industry and government organizations. Please come with questions and share your career needs.
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 will present an overview and tips on interviewing for jobs in industry, government and non-profits. This workshop is for PhD students and postdocs from all STEM fields. The workshop is being hosted by SiGMA (the Graduate Student Organization in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) and Careers Beyond Academia/BEST.
Meet with P&G Doctoral Recruiting for a fireside chat with Henrique Aveiro about technical careers in industry. Refreshments provided. All fields are welcome, but specific fields of interest include Life Science (Micro, Biochemistry, Toxicology), Data Science, and IT. Do you have these qualities? Analytical Helpful Courageous Leadership Entrepreneurial Trustworthy Procter & Gamble is looking for…
Meet with P&G to learn about technical careers in industry. Open to undergrads, graduate students and postdocs. All fields are welcome, but specific fields of interest include Life Science (Micro, Biochemistry, Toxicology), Data Science, and IT. Refreshments provided. If you have these qualities Analytical Helpful Courageous Leadership Entrepreneurial Trustworthy Procter & Gamble is looking for…
All are welcome to attend this panel discussion event for the Science Communication Workshop-COMM 5660* Featuring: Elodie Smith, Communications Specialist, Cornell Institute of Biotechnology Juan Hinestroza, Associate Professor, Fiber Sciences Kacey Deamer, Communications Specialist, Cornell Small Farms Program Luisa Torres, Proposal Development Consultant, Intellispark, 2019 AAAS Mass Media Fellow (at NPR) Open to the public…
Please join us for this hands-on workshop. Bring your CV and questions with you. The workshop will focus on basics, key words and topics that highlight your PhD skillsets for careers in industry, non-profit or government. This workshop will focus on Humanities, Arts and Social Science PhD students and Postdocs. The workshop will be presented…
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…
Dr. Colesworthy will speak to graduate students in the humanities about how she navigated her career beyond the PhD. She will describe her employment history and work experiences in the nonprofit sector to help students envision the non-linear career path PhDs often follow. In addition to sharing her career trajectory, Dr. Colesworthy will: speak about…
Emily Levitt (PhD 2018 Cornell, Anthropology) made the transition from academia to commercial consulting. In this workshop, she’ll provide an overview of how ethnography and other methods from the humanities are used today in commercial consulting, using case studies from her own career as examples. In addition, she’ll discuss some of the pitfalls and difficulties…
Do You Have the Skills to Run Your Own Lab Effectively? Since lab management training is not explicitly taught in the graduate curriculum, scientists often face the challenge of running their own lab. They must manage staff, develop and manage projects and track budgets. This panel will provide you with crucial insights on: How lab…
Science is so much more than lab tests, experiments and analysis – it’s about our ability to resonate with peers, media, decision makers, industry, and the public. Perhaps more than ever, communicating our science effectively and succinctly can be the difference between making an impact vs. missing opportunities to make the world a better place.…
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…
Cover job search process for careers beyond academia, networking and cold emailing, build resume with experiential opportunities and framing yourself for next steps. Light refreshments will be served. This event is presented by Careers Beyond Academia/BEST and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies.
We'll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work on their own profiles and critique others’ --so you will need to bring your own computer. We plan to send out some handy tips to…
This interactive workshop provides tips to differentiate yourself and create a profile that appeals to employers on LinkedIn. We will discuss how you can frame yourself and skills online. The workshop will include activities on writing a tagline, identification of opportunities and how to present your skillset. Computers are required. We will send out a…
This one-day event is a professional development opportunity for doctoral, professional degree, and research master's students and postdoctoral scholars that will provide participants with information and tools useful for their time at Cornell and beyond.
You see a job on a company’s website that interests you. You gather your materials, apply with enthusiasm to their online portal, and get an email back acknowledging your information has been received. Now what? Usually, nothing. On a rare occasion you might receive an email saying you were not selected, and even less frequently,…
As a PhD student or postdoc would you like to use your expertise to work on local projects that you can then leverage for future career opportunities? A collaboration between Cornell’s Careers Beyond Academia and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County is offering lunch and a chance to hear about current local opportunities as well…
We’ll start with a short overview presentation with tips on how to use LinkedIn, exercises to identify a good tagline, and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. Please bring your computer. We will email a worksheet prior to the event. Due to the interactive workshop space is limited to 15 people.…
Information sessions for Ph.D. students and postdocs on resources and career pathway exploration opportunities. Presented by CIRTL at Cornell, Careers Beyond Academia, and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies. Register
Learning to tell a compelling research story can have a significant impact on your career. It can make you stand out at professional conferences, on the job market, or during an ideal networking opportunity. It is easy to tell a research story badly. We provide specific presentation ideas and field tested exercises that will help…
Start your next job on the right foot by successfully navigating your financial transition out of your PhD training. This webinar will be your roadmap! We’ll discuss everything from moving expenses to higher taxes to your possible new financial priorities like student loan repayment, retirement savings, and buying a home. You’ll leave the webinar with…
We will start with a short overview presentation with tips on how to use LinkedIn, exercises to identify a good tagline, and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. Please bring your computer. We will work email a worksheet prior to the the event. Due to the interactive workshop, space is limited…
Opportunities for Public Communication of Science panel discussion Friday March 6 at 4:30-7:00pm-this session is open to the public and will feature panelists from Cornell and the community. Held in Plant Sciences 143, includes pizza and veggies Speakers: Tristan Fehr (he/they) is a science communicator, LGBTQIA+ community advocate, and scientist. As a PhD student in…
Starting with a public panel discussion on Opportunities for Public Communication of Science, this weekend workshop trains researchers in the sciences (including natural sciences, engineering, experimental social sciences, etc.) to communicate effectively with nonscientists such as policy makers, political stakeholders, the media, and the general public. Training activities may include role-play, mini lectures, reading/discussion, hands-on…
This hands-on workshop is geared towards Humanities PhD students and postdocs that are exploring career options. It will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your PhD skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate. This workshop is open to all PhD…
This event is CANCELLED. It will be rescheduled in Fall 2020. Join us for an information session about how we can help you make informed decisions for career choices in government, non-profits and industry. Our program works with you to test-drive career opportunities through career panels, individual and group sessions, site visits and more. For…
We will start with a short overview presentation with tips on how to use LinkedIn, exercises to identify a good tagline, and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. Zoom Attendance: Zoom link To Register. For more events, please visit gradcareers.cornell.edu. Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to all…
Tips for a Memorable 5 Minute Research Pitch March 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm In this webinar, Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director Cornell University will provide tips for an effective research pitch. The learning objectives for the webinar: Given a short presentation, participants will be able to analyze it for specific improvements in their…
