An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching is a massive open online course designed to prepare aspiring faculty in STEM fields to be more effective teachers through an introduction to evidence-based STEM teaching practices. You will learn about effective teaching strategies and the research that supports them. You'll then apply your learning to the design of…
Organized by the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE), the Cornell University Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CU-CIRTL), and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies, the Future Professors Institute is a one-day event featuring workshops and guest speakers from multiple institutions discussing the topic of preparing for successful faculty careers. This event is…
Take some time out from your lab, the library, etc. and relax and join other graduate & professional students for this weekly get-together. Free snacks & soda! Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top for $1.00, Three Heads Cobbs Hill Lager for $2.00, and MacKenzie Hard Cider (gluten free) for $2.00
Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. We will join together to network with other graduate students, walk around scenic Beebe Lake, and end with continued conversation over lunch. Wear walking shoes and dress for rain or shine! Presenters: Janna Lamey, Assistant Dean for…
Have you ever seen those old school swing dancers in the movies and thought it looked like they were having a blast? Join the Graduate Swing Dance Society, a Cornell graduate student organization, for free lessons and social dance to good swing jazz: Beginner and Intermediate lessons: 7pm - 8pm Social dance: 8pm - 9pm Suggested Donations…
Take some time out from your lab, the library, etc. and relax and join other graduate & professional students for this weekly get-together. Free snacks & soda! Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top for $1.00, Three Heads Cobbs Hill Lager for $2.00, and MacKenzie Hard Cider (gluten free) for $2.00
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…
Have you ever seen those old school swing dancers in the movies and thought it looked like they were having a blast? Join the Graduate Swing Dance Society, a Cornell graduate student organization, for free lessons and social dance to good swing jazz: Beginner and Intermediate lessons: 7pm - 8pm Social dance: 8pm - 9pm Suggested Donations…
Take some time out from your lab, the library, etc. and relax and join other graduate & professional students for this weekly get-together. Free snacks & soda! Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top for $1.00, Three Heads Cobbs Hill Lager for $2.00, and MacKenzie Hard Cider (gluten free) for $2.00
Have you ever seen those old school swing dancers in the movies and thought it looked like they were having a blast? Join the Graduate Swing Dance Society, a Cornell graduate student organization, for free lessons and social dance to good swing jazz: Beginner and Intermediate lessons: 7pm - 8pm Social dance: 8pm - 9pm Suggested Donations…
This session will help academic job seekers interested in research-intensive universities to develop a focused and compelling research plan that they can describe in interviews and application materials such as the research statement. Presented by Dr. Marvin Pritts, Professor of Horticulture, Cornell University. This is a brown bag event - bring your own lunch, and we will…
Take some time out from your lab, the library, etc. and relax and join other graduate & professional students for this weekly get-together. Free snacks & soda! Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top for $1.00, Three Heads Cobbs Hill Lager for $2.00, and MacKenzie Hard Cider (gluten free) for $2.00
Have you ever seen those old school swing dancers in the movies and thought it looked like they were having a blast? Join the Graduate Swing Dance Society, a Cornell graduate student organization, for free lessons and social dance to good swing jazz: Beginner and Intermediate lessons: 7pm - 8pm Social dance: 8pm - 9pm Suggested Donations…
This workshop will help postdocs and late-stage graduate students learn how to submit grants at Cornell and how to apply for NIH Career Development Awards (K Awards). Presented by Kim Holloway, Office of Sponsored Programs.
Take some time out from your lab, the library, etc. and relax and join other graduate & professional students for this weekly get-together. Free snacks & soda! Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top for $1.00, Three Heads Cobbs Hill Lager for $2.00, and MacKenzie Hard Cider (gluten free) for $2.00
Have you ever seen those old school swing dancers in the movies and thought it looked like they were having a blast? Join the Graduate Swing Dance Society, a Cornell graduate student organization, for free lessons and social dance to good swing jazz: Beginner and Intermediate lessons: 7pm - 8pm Social dance: 8pm - 9pm Suggested Donations…
Take some time out from your lab, the library, etc. and relax and join other graduate & professional students for this weekly get-together. Free snacks & soda! Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top for $1.00, Three Heads Cobbs Hill Lager for $2.00, and MacKenzie Hard Cider (gluten free) for $2.00
Have you ever seen those old school swing dancers in the movies and thought it looked like they were having a blast? Join the Graduate Swing Dance Society, a Cornell graduate student organization, for free lessons and social dance to good swing jazz: Beginner and Intermediate lessons: 7pm - 8pm Social dance: 8pm - 9pm Suggested Donations…
The Summer Success Symposium is a one day event for new and continuing MS/PhD and PhD students from across all graduate fields who identify as belonging to groups historically underrepresented in graduate education. The symposium has a particular focus on bringing together recipients of graduate fellowships in support of diversity as well as all other…
Take some time out from your lab, the library, etc. and relax and join other graduate & professional students for this weekly get-together. Free snacks & soda! Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top for $1.00, Three Heads Cobbs Hill Lager for $2.00, and MacKenzie Hard Cider (gluten free) for $2.00
Graduate school may not be exactly what you expected... so what is a first-year student to do? Make a strategic plan! Spend time with our Associate Dean discussing the value of strategic planning and how to take control of your academic future from the first day. This session includes practical strategies, illustrative stories, and cautionary…
Mentoring is the most critical relationship for a graduate student. Mentoring begins with understanding what mentoring is and what you hope to get out of the relationship. Through interactive discussion and case studies, we will discuss how to establish a positive relationship and communicate effectively with your mentors. Presenter: Colleen McLinn, Director, Center for the…
Did you know that imposter feelings are normal and that most high-achieving graduate students experience these feelings at some point? Join us to better understand the Imposter Syndrome; learn where it comes from and how it can manifest. More importantly, understand how it can be a barrier to graduate student success and what you can…
What is Title IX? What is prohibited student conduct? Learn about Title IX as it relates to sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, and sexual and gender-based harassment. This presentation will include data from the Cornell Campus Survey on Sexual Assault and Related Misconduct, along with providing an introduction to being an effective bystander. …
Navigating responsibilities for conducting research as a graduate student can be challenging. It is essential that graduate students understand Cornell’s regulations and expectations for science and scholarship. Discuss with our Associate Dean important issues related to ethics and integrity, obstacles and situations to avoid, what to do when faced with a challenging situation, and campus…
At Cornell, almost all PhD students receive funding that pays tuition and provides a living stipend through a combination of fellowships, assistantships, and external scholarships. This presentation will explain how stipends are paid, what your responsibilities are, and provide insights on how to be an active participant in your own funding plan. Presenter: Jason Kahabka,…
Almost exactly one month into your program, are you asking yourself, “How can I accomplish all of these goals with limited hours in the day?” Fortunately, time management is a skill that can be learned! Join us for an interactive discussion on the top six tips to successfully manage your time. You will learn methods…
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.
Join a current graduate student and other incoming students for dinner in town. This is an opportunity to learn about life at Cornell University and Ithaca from someone who has navigated the transition. Bring $25 cash to cover your dinner. Meet in front of the Big Red Barn at 5:15 pm to join a group.
How much do you know? Come and find out! Get a team of friends together and come to the Big Red Barn!
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The upstairs area of the Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be cups for you at…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The upstairs area of the Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be cups for you at…
First Year Graduate Students are invited to the Big Red Barn's Tell Graduate Students Its Friday (TGIF) early to connect and mingle with other graduate students.
Take some time out from your lab, the library, etc. and relax and join other graduate & professional students for this weekly get-together. Free snacks & soda! Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top for $1.00 MacKenzie Hard Cider (gluten free) for $2.00
