Please join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…
Join Deans Janna Lamey and Jan Allen for a virtual office hour where we discuss strategies to improve performance. We know that in this time of constant change that it can be challenging to remain focused and motivated, but it can also be helpful to know that there is a community of other scholars/researchers who…
Join a virtual writing workshop to learn strategies to become a more productive writer! Want to learn ways to manage your writing, your time, your schedule, and your tendencies to procrastinate or be a perfectionist? Overcome anxiety (or use it to your advantage!) and stay motivated to complete your manuscript, thesis, or dissertation. We want to…
This webinar 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 webinar is open to all PhD students…
Let’s Meditate is a free, guided, mindfulness meditation series sponsored by Cornell Health, in collaboration with numerous campus partners. During this unprecedented time of Coronavirus and social distancing protocol meditation sessions will be held virtually via Zoom meeting links. Check the schedule below for details. All times are Eastern Time. Everyone is welcome! Let’s Meditate is open to all…
The Cornell Graduate Students have a new goal – get to 10,000 collective miles to walk across the continents! Join us as we all can use some stress management techniques, including exercise, during these hard times. And, we know that walking is a great way to improve your ability to learn and remember. Anyone from…
Join us for a webinar and discussion addressing recruitment and admissions challenges facing graduate education in light of COVID-19. Panelists will present research and institutional responses that, together, highlight paths for administrators and faculty toward equitable enrollment management. We will address two questions: How should we communicate with incoming and prospective students given universities' quickly…
Join Deans Janna Lamey and Jan Allen for a virtual office hour where we discuss strategies to improve performance. We know that in this time of constant change that it can be challenging to remain focused and motivated, but it can also be helpful to know that there is a community of other scholars/researchers who…
This is invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year's NextGen Professors cohort and a limited number of additional registrants 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…
Let’s face it, finding a job can be a difficult process that is often full of stress. Add that we are in the midst of a pandemic with many uncertainties, and you may be experiencing even greater stress and worry. The Job Search Virtual Discussion Group is designed to get job searchers together to talk…
Join us anytime, come and go, to ask questions and get advice for overcoming writing obstacles. Learn ways to manage yourself, your time, your multiple projects, and how to engage your advisor and others to create a supportive writing community. We are all in this together…and we can do this! Join us by Zoom; pre-register here to…
This event will provide tips for creating a memorable research presentation. The learning objectives for the webinar: Given a short presentation, participants will be able to analyze it for specific improvements in their performance. Participants will be able to explain three qualities that make a pitch memorable. At the end of this webinar, learners will…
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please RSVP HERE by Sunday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of team members. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please RSVP HERE by Sunday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of team members. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!
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…
Join Deans Janna Lamey and Jan Allen for a virtual office hour where we discuss strategies to improve performance. We know that in this time of constant change that it can be challenging to remain focused and motivated, but it can also be helpful to know that there is a community of other scholars/researchers who…
Join us for a live online panel discussion featuring postdoctoral scholars and graduate students who were offered faculty positions this year! Bring your questions about the process and hear from the recent experiences of other Cornellians. Meets online via zoom - a link will be shared by email to participants. Register to attend Co-sponsored by…
Join a virtual writing workshop to learn strategies to become a more productive writer! Want to learn ways to manage your writing, your time, your schedule, and your tendencies to procrastinate or be a perfectionist? Overcome anxiety (or use it to your advantage!) and stay motivated to complete your manuscript, thesis, or dissertation. We want to…
The Cornell Graduate Students have a new goal – get to 10,000 collective miles to walk across the continents! Join us as we all can use some stress management techniques, including exercise, during these hard times. And, we know that walking is a great way to improve your ability to learn and remember. Anyone from…
Join Deans Janna Lamey and Jan Allen for a virtual office hour where we discuss strategies to improve performance. We know that in this time of constant change that it can be challenging to remain focused and motivated, but it can also be helpful to know that there is a community of other scholars/researchers who…
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. We will email a worksheet prior to the event. To Register. A zoom link will be sent to all registrants. Accessibility Requests We…
Join Deans Janna Lamey and Jan Allen for a virtual office hour where we discuss strategies to improve performance. We know that in this time of constant change that it can be challenging to remain focused and motivated, but it can also be helpful to know that there is a community of other scholars/researchers who…
This is the mid-level workshop. Prerequisite would be the Create Your LinkedIn Profile. In this advanced workshop we will share feedback and keywords. We will share profiles and expand the body of your LinkedIn Profile. Each participant should have a basic profile they are willing to share. To Register. A zoom link will be sent…
Do you often start the summer with high hopes for your writing projects, but end disappointed by your actual productivity? Do you desperately want (or need) to write a lot this summer? Do you want to figure out how to be more productive AND enjoy your life this summer? Join us for a hands-on planning…
The Cornell Graduate Students have a new goal – get to 10,000 collective miles to walk across the continents! Join us as we all can use some stress management techniques, including exercise, during these hard times. And, we know that walking is a great way to improve your ability to learn and remember. Anyone from…
Join Deans Janna Lamey and Jan Allen for a virtual office hour where we discuss strategies to improve performance. We know that in this time of constant change that it can be challenging to remain focused and motivated, but it can also be helpful to know that there is a community of other scholars/researchers who…
This webinar 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 webinar is open to all PhD students…
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please RSVP HERE by Sunday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of team members. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!
Cornell graduate students, postdocs, faculty and staff are invited to a day-long symposium about opportunities and challenges facing women in science and engineering. There will be opportunities for the Cornell community and others interested in networking, learning and brainstorming. Speakers include Nancy Wayne, professor of physiology and a member of the Brain Research Institute at…
Let's face it, finding a job can be a difficult process that is often full of stress. Add that we are in the midst of a pandemic with many uncertainties, and you may be experiencing even greater stress and worry. Not to mention all the immigration related questions (visa status, OPT, CPT, etc.) regarding your…
Join Deans Janna Lamey and Jan Allen for a virtual office hour where we discuss strategies to improve performance. We know that in this time of constant change that it can be challenging to remain focused and motivated, but it can also be helpful to know that there is a community of other scholars/researchers who…
This workshop is structured for PhD students and Postdocs in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. We will focus on career options, strategies and techniques to explore career options in industry, non-profit and government. Ever wonder what skills transfer? Or if you could be a consultant? Bring a job advertisement for your Dream Job and…
The Cornell Graduate Students have a new goal – get to 10,000 collective miles to walk across the continents! Join us as we all can use some stress management techniques, including exercise, during these hard times. And, we know that walking is a great way to improve your ability to learn and remember. Anyone from…
It has been almost 2 months since Cornellians left campus in response to COVID-19… And, wow does our world look different today! We know COVID-19 has impacted the mental health of our graduate and professional students, especially in the area of motivation. Because there is a community of students who are struggling, we wanted to…
Join Deans Janna Lamey and Jan Allen for a virtual office hour where we discuss strategies to improve performance. We know that in this time of constant change that it can be challenging to remain focused and motivated, but it can also be helpful to know that there is a community of other scholars/researchers who…
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please RSVP HERE by Sunday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of team members. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!
Join Deans Janna Lamey and Jan Allen for a virtual office hour where we discuss strategies to improve performance. We know that in this time of constant change that it can be challenging to remain focused and motivated, but it can also be helpful to know that there is a community of other scholars/researchers who…
This webinar 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 webinar is open to all PhD students…
This annual one-day conference highlights and supports the research of graduate students and postdocs, faculty and staff into effective teaching and learning practices, and the ways this work shapes professional and career development. Events will include an invited keynote presentation by a Cornell alumnus, 8 research talks by graduate students and postdocs about teaching projects they have recently completely, and short-form interactive discussions on how to use research skills to inform and improve teaching and professional development for early career scholars.
The Cornell Graduate Students have a new goal – get to 10,000 collective miles to walk across the continents! Join us as we all can use some stress management techniques, including exercise, during these hard times. And, we know that walking is a great way to improve your ability to learn and remember. Anyone from…
Humanities students and scholars - are you wondering how to refocus your skills? What skills are in demand in the workplace? How a job in industry, non-profits, governments and think tanks can be fulfilling and intellectually stimulating? Attend this skill building workshop! Presented by Jon McKenzie Professor of Practice, Department of English Faculty Affiliate, Bronfenbrenner…
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please RSVP HERE by Sunday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of team members. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please RSVP HERE by Sunday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of team members. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!
Pathways to Success is the Graduate School's framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers. The Summer P2S Series is a professional development opportunity for doctoral, professional degree, and research master's students and postdoctoral scholars that will provide participants…
Despite an ever-escalating emphasis on publication, few of us receive formal training in how to craft and revise our academic writing. From Project to Publication lays out an array of practices and frameworks that support academic writers in transforming a manuscript-in-process into a submitted article. Drawing on my work with NCFDD and my own research on how…
Pathways to Success is the Graduate School's framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers. The Summer P2S Series is a professional development opportunity for doctoral, professional degree, and research master's students and postdoctoral scholars that will provide participants…
This workshop is structured for PhD students and Postdocs in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. We will focus on career options, strategies and techniques to explore career options in industry, non-profit and government. Ever wonder what skills transfer? Or if you could be a consultant? Bring a job advertisement for your Dream Job, computer…
Pathways to Success is the Graduate School's framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers. The Summer P2S Series is a professional development opportunity for doctoral, professional degree, and research master's students and postdoctoral scholars that will provide participants…
The Cornell Graduate Students have a new goal – get to 10,000 collective miles to walk across the continents! Join us as we all can use some stress management techniques, including exercise, during these hard times. And, we know that walking is a great way to improve your ability to learn and remember. Anyone from…
This event will provide tips for creating a memorable research presentation. The learning objectives for the webinar: Given a short presentation, participants will be able to analyze it for specific improvements in their performance. Participants will be able to explain three qualities that make a pitch memorable. At the end of this webinar, learners will…
The Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement and Diversity Programs in Engineering invite you to join us for the launch of the Dean’s Scholars Summer Engagement Series! This four-part series, serves as an early opportunity for incoming Dean’s Scholars to engage with continuing Dean’s Scholars as one means to helping you establish a…
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. We will email a worksheet prior to the event. To Register. A zoom link will be sent to all registrants. Accessibility Requests We…
As scientists, our voices are a necessary part of the policy process, yet few of us know how to lend our expertise. We vote, we send form letters written by our professional societies, or we may even call our congressional office. However, our skills and experience as scientists mean we can do more. Join…
When remote work and working from home became a reality for many this spring, we were asked about tips and strategies for navigating this new work environment. The Beyond Prof team has always been remote and we’re happy to share some of our best practices. Join founder L. Maren Wood, PhD, Ping-Yuan Wang, PhD and…
Have you been putting off your writing all year by promising yourself that summer is when you'll buckle down and get it done? Are you finding yourself continuing to procrastinate and avoid your writing even though summer has arrived? Have you ever wondered why it is that you really want to write, but just don't…
On behalf of the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement and the Graduate and Professional Student Diversity Council, we invite you to join us for the 2020 Graduate Diversity & Inclusion Awards and Recognition Celebration where we will present the annual Graduate Diversity & Inclusion Awards, and recognize members of our graduate community for their academic, professional,…
This event is offered for members of this year's NextGen Professors cohort and also open to accept a limited number of additional registrants from Cornell as space allows. An Academic Being Social on Social Media...or My Adventures in 280 Characters featuring Dr. Corrie Moreau, Professor of Arthropod Biosystematics and Biodiversity, and Director and Curator of…
This is an advanced level workshop. Prerequisite would be the Create Your LinkedIn Profile. In this advanced workshop we will share feedback and keywords. We will share profiles and expand the body of your LinkedIn Profile. Each participant should have a basic profile they are willing to share. To Register. A zoom link will be…
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please RSVP HERE by Sunday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of team members. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!
To kick off the 2020-2021 Academic Job Search Series for Cornell graduate students and postdocs, come learn about when to apply for faculty and other academic positions, what documents are required, and how long the process takes. Bring your questions for an interactive online discussion led by Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies. Pre-registration is…
Despite an ever-escalating emphasis on publication, few of us receive formal training in how to craft and revise our academic writing. From Project to Publication lays out an array of practices and frameworks that support academic writers in transforming a manuscript-in-process into a submitted article. Drawing on my work with NCFDD and my own research on how…
Careers Beyond Academia Careers In… K-12 Education English PhD to High School Teacher. Thinking about career opportunities for PhDs in K-12 education? Join us for career information, advice and questions with Kristen Angierski, PhD Candidate in Cornell’s English Department and Andrew Mahlstedt of United World College, (formerly UW Madison) will share insights and advice on…
As we head into academic job market application season, we know there will be much anxiety this year about going on the job market for Ph.D.s who are interested in academic careers. Join Caleb McKinney, Ph.D. (Assistant Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Training and Development for Biomedical Graduate Education at Georgetown University Medical Center), Robert…
It's been three months since we started working from home, and the job market/outlook also has been changing. The International Student/Postdoc Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get international students/postdocs who are seeking for jobs together to talk about concerns that all share, and strategize about how to move forward. During this…
The Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement and Diversity Programs in Engineering invite you to join us for the launch of the Dean’s Scholars Summer Engagement Series! This four-part series, serves as an early opportunity for incoming Dean’s Scholars to engage with continuing Dean’s Scholars as one means to helping you establish a…
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please RSVP HERE by Sunday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of team members. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!
Despite an ever-escalating emphasis on publication, few of us receive formal training in how to craft and revise our academic writing. From Project to Publication lays out an array of practices and frameworks that support academic writers in transforming a manuscript-in-process into a submitted article. Drawing on my work with NCFDD and my own research on how…
EVENT OVERVIEW As America continues to grapple with fundamental questions of inclusion, safety, and justice for people of color, higher education must also ask whether staff, faculty, and students of color are fully empowered to flourish in their institutions. In this discussion, audience members will hear from three of Cornell University’s Presidential Advisors on Diversity…
Join us to learn about what makes a great paper, from writing your introduction through conclusion, getting feedback, and revising and editing. Register Here Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact mrs32@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least…
It's been a few months after the world was interrupted by a global pandemic and it certainly affected job seekers' plans for landing a job. However, many things have changed and companies have adjusted their hiring plans as well. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about…
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please RSVP HERE by Sunday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of team members. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!
Despite an ever-escalating emphasis on publication, few of us receive formal training in how to craft and revise our academic writing. From Project to Publication lays out an array of practices and frameworks that support academic writers in transforming a manuscript-in-process into a submitted article. Drawing on my work with NCFDD and my own research on how…
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please RSVP HERE by Sunday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of team members. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!
Through an interactive online discussion, presenter Jeffrey Werner (Associate Professor of Chemistry at SUNY Cortland) will help job-seekers interested in seeking faculty positions at four-year colleges and universities (e.g., primarily undergraduate institutions or PUIs) outline a research statement that highlights plans to mentor undergraduate students in research. Pre-registration is required in order to receive the…
EVENT OVERVIEW Over the past several weeks, protest movements have erupted across the country in response to police brutality, enduring systemic racism, and glaring inequality. While most college campuses are currently empty because of the pandemic, they are not exempt from these greater societal issues. Once classes resume, campuses nationwide are likely to become hotbeds…
If you’ve been with Beyond Prof for a while, you know that we often talk about how critical networking is to a post-academic job search. But given social distancing and our uncertain times, how do you build a professional network from home? Join Beyond the Professoriate founder L. Maren Wood, Ph.D. in this webinar for…
Are you confused about when to say "yes" and "no" to other people's requests? Do you often say "yes" to requests without realizing the impact that response will have on your time and productivity? Do you find yourself feeling angry and resentful during the academic year because you've said "yes" too often? You're not alone!…
July 9 @ 4 pm to 5 pm ET. The best kept secrets of the workplace should not be a secret. Cornell graduate students and postdocs can learn about the best professional habits in the workplace to master now, so you are ready for the next step in your professional career. Presented by the Careers…
