Register Here to join the the Big Red Barn Staff, Cornell Botanic Gardens and other grad students to learn about chocolate origins, history, and to taste along the way! Pick up (contact-less) supplies at the barn in preparation for the program or just follow along with the presentation on Zoom. Zoom link, directions on supply pickup,…
The design of this session is to create a peaceful and safe space for our graduate and professional student and postdoc community to come together and engage about the impact the US Election process is having on us as an individual and in our community. With the magnitude of uncertainty right now, we are using…
Cook along with us or just come hang out & learn how to make apple, sage & quinoa stuffed squash!
With so many stressors associated with events that are beyond the control of any person, it is easy to understand why international scholars, in particular, may feel vulnerable, anxious, and isolated, especially in light of the recent US election. The goal is for students and postdocs to leave with an understanding of best practices to…
This event is recommended for: Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician. These important job search documents are your first chance to make an impression on potential employers. This session will cover the general structure of these documents, how to highlight transferable skills, and how to fill gaps in your experience by gaining additional…
Are you missing the in-person Grad Write-In at the Barn? Want to be part of a supportive writing community, virtually, until we can all meet up again? Join the Virtual Writing Group with the Big Red Barn Join us on Zoom, beginning Tuesday, September 22, every Tuesday and/or Thursday morning, 9am to noon,…
Speaker(s): Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director, OITE This event is recommended for: Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician. Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7314226635059676686 Emotions can play a critical role in how we communicate, navigate relationships, and manage conflict. In this webinar we will discuss Emotional Intelligence and emotions and how they influence our resilience as scientists. …
Virtual "Draw Something" Competition Wednesday, November 11 你画我猜大作战 The competition will take place in Chinese-Mandarin Winners. Will. Get. Prizes! Register
Are you missing the in-person Grad Write-In at the Barn? Want to be part of a supportive writing community, virtually, until we can all meet up again? Join the Virtual Writing Group with the Big Red Barn Join us on Zoom, beginning Tuesday, September 22, every Tuesday and/or Thursday morning, 9am to noon,…
This session will focus on developing an understanding of Anti-Blackness and the many forms in which it can manifest. It will also center on sharing strategies on how those seeking to serve as allies can actively help combat anti-blackness. Moderator: Brianna Tate, Ph.D. Student, Animal Science, President of the Black Graduate & Professional Student Association Discussant: Danielle…
Are you stressed? Do you feel devastated when your articles and/or grant proposals get rejected? Is the pressure of publishing/funding your work making you sick? If any of this sounds familiar and you have difficulty managing the negative energy and rejection in your environment, please join us to learn: The impact that stress and negativity…
Who doesn’t get at least a little nervous when preparing and presenting for audiences of any size when the stakes are high? (No one!) Thinking about a class presentation? A job interview? A presentation at a colloquium or conference? Join us to learn ways to manage nervousness and anxiety about presenting and to develop and…
Virtual games! Prizes! We will be playing several games on Jackbox. Look for the inscription link on our weekly newsletter!
LAST CALL! Join us to paint a canvas of the Big Red Barn with the staff of the Barn, a local studio owner, and other grad students! Pick up (contactless) supplies at the barn in preparation for the program or use your own supplies to follow us on Zoom. No experience necessary! Zoom link, directions…
Are you thinking about taking on a Teaching as Research (TAR) project? Join us to hear from a panel of CIRTL Network alumni who will share their experience doing a TAR project - not the research they conducted, but what they learned from the process and how they leveraged their TAR project in their career.…
Speaker(s): Lori Conlan, PhD, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services, Anne Kirchgessner, Career Counselor, OITE, John Taborn, PhD, Career Counselor. Amanda Langer, Career Counselor, OITE This event is recommended for: Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician. During these virtual Q&A sessions the career counseling team will answer questions about Resumes, CVs, and Cover Letters. This is…
While it is not the most glamorous nor the easiest, self-care is foundational to be able to function, and, most importantly, manage stress. And there is an abundance of stress happening right now. This session is designed to be an inspiring invitation back to making yourself a priority, emphasizing current research along with strategies and…
Are you missing the in-person Grad Write-In at the Barn? Want to be part of a supportive writing community, virtually, until we can all meet up again? Join the Virtual Writing Group with the Big Red Barn Join us on Zoom, beginning Tuesday, September 22, every Tuesday and/or Thursday morning, 9am to noon,…
The COVID-19 Pandemic has put a continued strain on the research enterprise in the United States. During the pandemic, labs of all types struggled to maintain an output of research while following quarantine guidelines and distancing rules. Furthermore, when it came time to bring researchers back into the lab and increase capacity, the solutions required…
The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared,…
The workshop will identify the skills that hiring managers are seeking and work with YOU to identify the skills you already possess. The workshop will explore ways to effectively communicate skills and training to industry (non-profits, business, government, think tanks and more!) This workshop will teach you how to recognize the difference between technical skills,…
An important part of the academic job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Grab a snack and come learn about the art of interviewing for faculty positions from your own laptop or mobile device. Presenters: Yael Levitte, associate vice provost for faculty development and diversity, and Christine Holmes, director of postdoctoral studies RSVPs…
Join us to learn about peer review roles, responsibilities, and process and how editorial decisions to publish are made. Register Here Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should email gradacad_assoc_dean@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance…
Join Dr. Abby Goldman (Cornell MSE PhD ’18) and Dr. Steve Rabinowitz for a virtual presentation and discussion about career opportunities in science policy and national security analysis at the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA). IDA is a federally-funded think tank that provides objective technical and policy analyses to the Federal government on a range…
Are you missing the in-person Grad Write-In at the Barn? Want to be part of a supportive writing community, virtually, until we can all meet up again? Join the Virtual Writing Group with the Big Red Barn Join us on Zoom, beginning Tuesday, September 22, every Tuesday and/or Thursday morning, 9am to noon,…
We recognize that the lead up to this election cycle and the current post-election period coupled with everything else that has come along with 2020 are contributing to heightened feelings of concern, exhaustion and anxiety especially within BIPOC, LGBTQ+, international and members of other historically marginalized communities. To help address these concerns, the Graduate School Office…
Virtual games! Prizes! We will be playing several games on Jackbox. Look for the inscription link on our weekly newsletter!
Speaker(s): Lori Conlan, PhD, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services This event is recommended for: Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows. ONLINE ONLY-https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/468536398640193804 This is an experiential workshop that focuses on team tools and group development insights through the experience of real team and group work. This class is intended for anyone who works on or with teams and…
Speaker(s): Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director, OITE This event is recommended for: Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows. After you submit your academic job package, the job interview is the next major hurdle to securing a position. In this workshop, learn the "do's and don'ts" of academic job interviewing and hear what interview committees like to see. In addition,…
Drawing on studies of exemplar, highly impactful engaged scholars, Dr. KerryAnne O'Meara shares examples of high impact community engaged scholarship and strategies adopted by engaged scholars to succeed in reward systems that are not yet fully inclusive of this work. We consider ways in which projects with community partners might be designed to document expertise…
It is human nature to have deep questions of value and worth which can be amplified at times when stressors are so great and making an impact on you, but you don’t know where to begin. This session is designed to consider one’s meaning and purpose while examining the interconnected nature of humanity. Join us…
Join us for a Jeopardy! themed zoom trivia! The Big Red Barn is partnering up with the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes to honor the late, great Alex Trebek, to help raise awareness and funds for their contributions to the greater Ithaca Community. Your support is greatly appreciated, and for every $5 donation…
Remote learning poses particular challenges for STEM educators, who traditionally rely on hands-on experimentation to teach new concepts. The coronavirus pandemic has forced STEM educators to confront these challenges as they work to engage their students online. In this event, participants will learn from and share their experiences of remote teaching with fellow STEM educators,…
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 and the zoom link the day prior to the event. To Register. Accessibility Requests We strive to make…
Join Ed Brodka for a webinar that will cover how to create an effective LinkedIn profile. 80% of all jobs are found through networking, including those with PhDs. You will also learn to use LinkedIn, along with Versatile PhD to make connections to achieve career success. Presented By Ed Brodka, Career Coach, University at Buffalo Ed…
This event is recommended for: Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician. Take a deeper dive into the material from Workplace Dynamics 4: Building teams. In small groups we will discuss team dynamics, make a plan for how you can lead without power, and improve workplace relationships. For this session, please attend the workshop on Nov…
We have witnessed a divide among perspectives, opinions, and judgments in the U.S. Our national election, along with our response how we manage our own levels of risk associated with COVID-19. Our family and friends may not share the same ideas, leaving us feeling confused, concerned, and alone. The goal of this session is to…
The Big Red Barn Staff is joining forces with the GPSA to create the awesomest, virtualest, graduatest TGIF yet! We will have breakout rooms, discussions based on interests and you can have your favorite drink in the comfort of your home! Registration link
Speaker(s): Brad Fackler, OITE Industry Advisor. Brad Fackler This event is recommended for: Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician. Are you thinking about a career in industry but do not know how businesses operate? This workshop examines the critical functions common to all companies and how those companies are organized to optimize the…
Speaker(s): Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director, OITE This event is recommended for: Summer Interns; Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician. Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1716077475889396750 We all need to develop the skills needed to be assertive and to advocate for ourselves, especially in hierarchical environments where we sometimes feel we do not have a voice. In this…
The International Students/Postdocs Job Search Virtual Chat is designed to get international students/postdocs who are seeking for jobs together to talk about questions and concerns that all share, and strategize about how to move forward. During this session, we will first have a brief introduction of all the career and immigration staff present, and then…
Insight into Careers in Data Analysis: Work Essential for Research. Come hear about the creative work done by industry professionals in core facilities that are responsible for collecting, processing, and maintaining samples for research and other purposes. Speakers are from Humanities and STEM fields who do critical work that allow their respective organizations to thrive.…
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…
Speaker(s): Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director, OITE This event is recommended for: Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows. Diversity.... difference.... post-racial..... multicultural - all buzzwords we regularly hear. But how often do we as future scientists, healthcare providers, science educators, and policy experts stop to consider our own reactions to diversity and difference? Furthermore, why does this matter…
Speaker(s): Lori Conlan, PhD, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services This event is recommended for: Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows. Join us to see how to navigate an interview for industry, non-profits, government, and administrative roles (any non-faculty position). We will explore common questions, typical schedules, and how to prepare yourself to make a positive impression. The session…
A Wellness themed zoom trivia! Join the Big Red Barn staff in a trivia session for both your health and brain! Tuesday, December 15, 8-10pm. RSVP by 8pm on Monday 14th. Ps. If you don't have a team, let us know and we will get you one! Register Here!
Big Red Barn Virtual Winter Cocktail Mixing Class Thursday, December 17th, 2:00PM Winter is coming and it’s time for some delicious cocktails! Join the Barn staff and a seasoned bartender to learn how to make four seasonal cocktails. Register ahead and we will send you an ingredient list to mix along with us. Or,…
Chris Caterine earned his PhD and spent the first years of his career as a professor of classics before leaving the professoriate to work as a corporate proposal writer and communications strategist. Since then, he has spent his evenings advising others on how to change careers — and recently published “Leaving Academia: A Practical Guide”…
We all learn to write a dissertation …by writing a dissertation. Join us to discuss the book, Writing from A to B: A Guide to Completing the Dissertation Phase of Doctoral Studies. The book is free and available to all, here. Authored by a Cornell faculty member, Dr. Keith Hjortshoj, the short (40-pages) book is…
Are you missing the in-person Grad Write-In at the Barn? Want to be part of a supportive writing community, virtually, until we can all meet up again? Do these questions make us sound like a 3:00am ad about hearing aids on Comedy Central? Pls say no. Join the Virtual Writing Group with the Big…
Speaker(s): Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director, OITE This event is recommended for: Summer Interns; Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician. Register We all need feedback to grow and learn but we often become defensive and are unable to learn from the feedback we receive, even if it is delivered well. In this webinar, we…
This workshop is for PhD students and postdocs that are exploring opportunities in industry – NGOs, government, businesses and more. The workshops answers basic questions, explores Cornell resources and discusses steps you can take right now – whether you are just beginning your Cornell journey, going on the job market or simultaneously job hunting in…
Are you missing the in-person Grad Write-In at the Barn? Want to be part of a supportive writing community, virtually, until we can all meet up again? Do these questions make us sound like a 3:00am ad about hearing aids on Comedy Central? Pls say no. Join the Virtual Writing Group with the Big…
We all learn to write a dissertation …by writing a dissertation. Join us to discuss the book, Writing from A to B: A Guide to Completing the Dissertation Phase of Doctoral Studies. The book is free and available to all, here. Authored by a Cornell faculty member, Dr. Keith Hjortshoj, the short (40-pages) book is…
Entrepreneurship: Adopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset To Register. Accessibility Requests 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.
Are you in need of some advice and strategies that can help you become a more productive writer? Would it help to talk about managing your time, work, energy, and communication with your advisor while writing a proposal, thesis, or dissertation? The Graduate School has distributed over 200 copies of the book, The Productive Graduate…
Are you missing the in-person Grad Write-In at the Barn? Want to be part of a supportive writing community, virtually, until we can all meet up again? Do these questions make us sound like a 3:00am ad about hearing aids on Comedy Central? Pls say no. Join the Virtual Writing Group with the Big…
Are you in need of some advice and strategies that can help you become a more productive writer? Would it help to talk about managing your time, work, energy, and communication with your advisor while writing a proposal, thesis, or dissertation? The Graduate School has distributed over 200 copies of the book, The Productive Graduate…
Thursday, 6:30pm We will be playing several games on Jackbox.com Sign up by Wednesday at noon!
Are you missing the in-person Grad Write-In at the Barn? Want to be part of a supportive writing community, virtually, until we can all meet up again? Do these questions make us sound like a 3:00am ad about hearing aids on Comedy Central? Pls say no. Join the Virtual Writing Group with the Big…
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 and the zoom link the day prior to the event. To Register. Accessibility Requests We strive to make…
Are you missing the in-person Grad Write-In at the Barn? Want to be part of a supportive writing community, virtually, until we can all meet up again? Do these questions make us sound like a 3:00am ad about hearing aids on Comedy Central? Pls say no. Join the Virtual Writing Group with the Big…
Flagship is a venture capital firm dedicated to life science innovation. We perform our own R&D in the Flagship Labs, and we created over 100 companies (including Moderna) in the past 18 years. The 2021 Fellows Program is a 12-week paid fellowship sponsored over the summer at Flagship’s offices in Cambridge, MA. The fellowship is…
This check-in is designed to create a peaceful, safe space for Cornell's graduate and professional student and postdoc community to talk about the impact of the inauguration and events following the U.S. election on individuals and our communities. With the uncertainty surrounding us due to the pandemic, politics, and recent acts of violence, join us to check in and support your mental health and well-being. Our goals are to share…
Are you missing the in-person Grad Write-In at the Barn? Want to be part of a supportive writing community, virtually, until we can all meet up again? Do these questions make us sound like a 3:00am ad about hearing aids on Comedy Central? Pls say no. Join the Virtual Writing Group with the Big…
This check-in is designed to create a peaceful, safe space for Cornell's graduate and professional student and postdoc community to talk about the impact of the inauguration and events following the U.S. election on individuals and our communities. With the uncertainty surrounding us due to the pandemic, politics, and recent acts of violence, join us to check in and support your mental health and well-being. Our goals are to share and…
Thursday, 6:30pm We will be playing several games on Jackbox.com Sign up by Wednesday at noon!
This check-in is designed to create a peaceful, safe space for Cornell's graduate and professional student and postdoc community to talk about the impact of the inauguration and events following the U.S. election on individuals and our communities. With the uncertainty surrounding us due to the pandemic, politics, and recent acts of violence, join us to check in and support your mental health and well-being. Our goals are to share and…
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…
The Academy’s Global STEM Alliance (GSA) has developed and refined an approach to online challenge-based learning, in which students work collaboratively to design solutions to real-world problems with support from STEM professionals who serve as mentors. Challenge-based learning offers many educational benefits, including increased student engagement, skills development, and content mastery. In this event, GSA…
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. Presenters: Colleen McLinn, Director, Future Faculty & Academic…
Are you missing the in-person Grad Write-In at the Barn? Want to be part of a supportive writing community, virtually, until we can all meet up again? Do these questions make us sound like a 3:00am ad about hearing aids on Comedy Central? Pls say no. Join the Virtual Writing Group with the Big…
While there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to best manage your most precious resource, time management is a skill that can be learned! Given the many demands for your time and attention to support your many identities, roles, and relationships techniques can be learned to help you be able to consciously decide what you should…
Are you missing the in-person Grad Write-In at the Barn? Want to be part of a supportive writing community, virtually, until we can all meet up again? Do these questions make us sound like a 3:00am ad about hearing aids on Comedy Central? Pls say no. Join the Virtual Writing Group with the Big…
Dates: January 27 - 28, 2021 Registration: https://www.bit.ly/2021WinterP2S Zoom: Complete registration to receive session Zoom links 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 Winter P2S Series is a professional development…
