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This is an invitation-only event for registrants who have been selected to participate in this year’s Building Mentoring Skills cohort. In this series of lunchtime workshops for graduate students and postdocs offered by CIRTL at Cornell, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively (e.g., in a research…
J The rapid development of education and learning technologies around the world can offer many career opportunities for PhDs. But what kind of knowledge and skills are applicable? And how might PhDs build a meaningful career in this growing industry? Dr Brian Johnsrud completed his PhD in Stanford University’s interdisciplinary Program in Modern Thought and Literature, and…
This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…
When it comes to job search, one will come across a job description most definitely. However, job description is often not the most clear and straightforward document. The information on a job description could be confusing or too complicated to understand, and the requirements sometimes could seem way beyond what we are. Welcome to join…
An important part of the academic job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Come learn about the art of interviewing! Presenters: Yael Levitte, associate vice provost for faculty development and diversity, and Christine Holmes, director of postdoctoral studies This is a brown bag event - bring your own lunch, and we will provide…
Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates (GSMU) program is a collaborative initiative between The Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives (OADI), Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE), and Cornell Dyson Business Minors and is designed to support the scholarship and professional development of undergraduate scholars in the Pre-Professional Programs, McNair Scholars Program, OADI Research Scholars,…
Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. Explore the Cornell campus, get outside and meet other graduate and professional students. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore campus. Enjoy lunch. Experience seasonal beauty. Join Assistant Dean Janna Lamey for a 30 minute…
Grab your strategic plan and learn the secret to making it work day-to-day and week-to-week! How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities is a step-by-step guide to holding a weekly planning meeting (aka The Sunday Meeting). In this webinar you'll learn: What works…and what DOESN'T work when it comes to weekly planning Why weekly…
The Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement, the Undocumented & DACA Support Office, Cornell Immigration Law & Advocacy Clinic, and Catholic Charities of Tompkins County invite members of the Graduate School community (faculty, staff, students, and postdocs) to join us for an opportunity to learn why and how to be an ally to…
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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…
MAC (Multicultural Academic Council) is a graduate student organization focused on ensuring that doctoral students, especially those from backgrounds historically underrepresented in academia, can connect with peer mentors and develop positive strategies for excelling academically and personally throughout their graduate career and beyond. Mentor Information Mentor Responsibilities Attend an introductory orientation and training workshop on…
What do you think about when you think about careers outside of academia? How do you feel when the idea is something you end up with? Come join us with a session where we talk about explore careers outside of academia and where you can start the whole process from.
We all hear about the importance of self-care and, in particular, sleep. But many of us continue to struggle finding our internal place of deep rest and renewal. This place is not only where our nervous system resets, but also where our creativity, zest, truest voice, and zone of genius dwell - boons to any…
This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…
Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. Explore the Cornell campus, get outside and meet other graduate and professional students. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore campus. Enjoy lunch. Experience seasonal beauty. Join Assistant Dean Janna Lamey for a 30 minute…
This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year's NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
February 20, 2020 | Big Red Barn | 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Join the Cornell First Generation & Low Income Graduate Student Organization to celebrate a new semester, meet other members of the FiGLI community, and enjoy casual conversation over snacks and drinks! Connect with FiGLI on Facebook @CornellFiGLI This event is funded by the…
Are you a postdoc or graduate student applying for academic jobs now or in the near future? Come join a lunch discussion with others in the same stage, facilitated by the directors of Postdoctoral Studies and CIRTL at Cornell. We're gathering a community of peers to help find advice, support, and feedback. Bring questions and…
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…
Swing in the Barn
Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. Explore the Cornell campus, get outside and meet other graduate and professional students. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore campus. Enjoy lunch. Experience seasonal beauty. Join Assistant Dean Janna Lamey for a 30 minute…
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…
As international students, do you find it hard to talk about who you are and what you do in school? Have you had trouble building your network beyond your major/department? Welcome to the session where we talk about how to prepare an effective elevator pitch and tips and resources for networking.
Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. Explore the Cornell campus, get outside and meet other graduate and professional students. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore campus. Enjoy lunch. Experience seasonal beauty. Join Assistant Dean Janna Lamey for a 30 minute…
Swing in the Barn
This is an invitation-only event for registrants who have been selected to participate in this year’s Building Mentoring Skills cohort. In this series of lunchtime workshops for graduate students and postdocs offered by CIRTL at Cornell, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively (e.g., in a research…
This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…
Excited about start working after graduation but don't know how U.S. job market will be? Still have questions about your work authorization or visa status? Come join Career Services and Office of Global Learning for a U.S. job market outlook 101 and work authorization 101.
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…
Swing in the Barn
Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. Explore the Cornell campus, get outside and meet other graduate and professional students. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore campus. Enjoy lunch. Experience seasonal beauty. Join Assistant Dean Janna Lamey for a 30 minute…
This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…
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…
Are you sick of working all the time without making progress on your writing projects? Are you tired of your deadline-driven, binge-and-bust writing routine? Do you wish you could develop a healthy, consistent, daily writing routine that would allow you to meet your department’s expectations for tenure and promotion? In this webinar you'll learn: The…
Gaining support through conversation and interaction with other graduate and professional students, facilitated by a CAPS therapist. The goal of each session is to establish an action plan so you can make noticeable progress in both your personal and professional life. Facilitator: Cory Myler, PhD, CAPS therapist at Cornell Health March 12: Personal & Professional…
You are invited to join GPSA Diversity and International Students Committee and the First Generation and Low Income Graduate Student Organization (FiGLI), in collaboration with the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement, the Graduate and Professional Student Diversity Council, and CIRTL at Cornell, for the third session of our Building Allyship Series –…
This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…
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…
Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates (GSMU) program is a collaborative initiative between The Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives (OADI) and the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) and is designed to support the scholarship and professional development of undergraduate scholars in the Pre-Professional Programs, McNair Scholars Program, and OADI Research Scholars. The GSMU…
*In light of everything that is happening with COVID-19, this session has been postponed to after the week of April 6th. The session will still be a virtual session. New time/date is TBD. Please stay tuned. Don't know how to prepare for an upcoming interview? Scared of doing an interview but not being able to…
Gaining support through conversation and interaction with other graduate and professional students, facilitated by a CAPS therapist. The goal of each session is to establish an action plan so you can make noticeable progress in both your personal and professional life. Facilitator: Cory Myler, PhD, CAPS therapist at Cornell Health March 12: Personal & Professional…
This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors cohort, and will be held online. A Zoom link will be shared by email to participants. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The…
An informal virtual gathering through which I hope we can create a positive and supportive space to engage. Zoom: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/6419533571
(This is an invitation-only event for participants who have applied and been accepted to the program.) The Inclusive Teaching Institute for Graduate Students and Postdocs is a two-day retreat for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to explore diversity and inclusion in teaching and learning. As a participant, you will identify strategies to increase inclusion and…
(This is an invitation-only event for participants who have applied and been accepted to the program.) The Inclusive Teaching Institute for Graduate Students and Postdocs is a two-day retreat for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to explore diversity and inclusion in teaching and learning. As a participant, you will identify strategies to increase inclusion and…
