As part of a continued orientation experience for incoming graduate and professional students, the Graduate School sponsors a special seminar series for first-year graduate and professional students. The purpose of Transitions is for students to gain valuable information and skills to make a successful transition into the role of a Cornell graduate or professional student.
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 Check the Big Red Barn's Newsletter for the registration link! Registration goes until Monday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of…
As part of a continued orientation experience for incoming graduate and professional students, the Graduate School sponsors a special seminar series for first-year graduate and professional students. The purpose of Transitions is for students to gain valuable information and skills to make a successful transition into the role of a Cornell graduate or professional student.
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…
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please Check the Big Red Barn's Newsletter for the registration link! Registration goes until Monday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of…
As part of a continued orientation experience for incoming graduate and professional students, the Graduate School sponsors a special seminar series for first-year graduate and professional students. The purpose of Transitions is for students to gain valuable information and skills to make a successful transition into the role of a Cornell graduate or professional student.
Thursday, September 10 at 9:00 a.m. - Register Have you gone through your closet for the second or third time this year and have a bag full of T-shirts you are looking to get rid of? How about converting one or two into reusable produce bags? All you need is…
Do you struggle to share your writing at early stages because it’s not perfect? Do you find yourself devastated by criticism of your work? Do you beat yourself up every time the tiniest thing goes wrong? Is it difficult for you to celebrate other people’s success because it reminds you of your own shortcomings? If…
As part of a continued orientation experience for incoming graduate and professional students, the Graduate School sponsors a special seminar series for first-year graduate and professional students. The purpose of Transitions is for students to gain valuable information and skills to make a successful transition into the role of a Cornell graduate or professional student.
As part of a continued orientation experience for incoming graduate and professional students, the Graduate School sponsors a special seminar series for first-year graduate and professional students. The purpose of Transitions is for students to gain valuable information and skills to make a successful transition into the role of a Cornell graduate or professional student.
Join us to talk about authorship policies for collaborative research and publishing. Especially relevant for labs and research groups. We’ll discuss co-authorship journal guidelines, and advice when policies aren’t transparent. 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.…
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please Check the Big Red Barn's Newsletter for the registration link! Registration goes until Monday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of…
As part of a continued orientation experience for incoming graduate and professional students, the Graduate School sponsors a special seminar series for first-year graduate and professional students. The purpose of Transitions is for students to gain valuable information and skills to make a successful transition into the role of a Cornell graduate or professional student.
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…
Your STEM expertise is a highly valuable asset — one that companies large and small are actively investing in, no matter their core business. Organizations are continually evolving to build a strong, talented team that will propel their businesses forward while creating a desirable workplace that fosters creativity and innovation. In this webinar you’ll have…
Speaker(s): Lori Conlan, PhD, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services This event is recommended for: Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician. Note new time to accommodate the NIH Town Hall This experiential and engaging course, rooted in psychological type and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment, explores themes of self-awareness and self-management. Through exercises, lecture, and…
Open call for Fridas and Picassos!
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,…
As part of a continued orientation experience for incoming graduate and professional students, the Graduate School sponsors a special seminar series for first-year graduate and professional students. The purpose of Transitions is for students to gain valuable information and skills to make a successful transition into the role of a Cornell graduate or professional student.
Join us to discuss effective ways to identify fellowship competitions, draft an application, get and use feedback, secure strong letters of recommendation, and manage your time and process to submit a successful fellowship application. We'll identify key elements that reviewers use in their decision-making, using the funders' evaluation criteria for a successful application. Handouts and…
Join us to discuss effective ways to identify fellowship competitions, draft an application, get and use feedback, secure strong letters of recommendation, and manage your time and process to submit a successful fellowship application. We'll identify key elements that reviewers use in their decision-making, using the funders' evaluation criteria for a successful application. Handouts and…
Are you wondering how to build your research group or lab to be a productive, happy working environment? Do you have an existing research team and are feeling overwhelmed trying to manage the work of the team? Do you wish there was a way to help your research team work better together? This webinar will…
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please Check the Big Red Barn's Newsletter for the registration link! Registration goes until Monday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number 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…
All interested community members are invited to join us for this event to network with new and continuing graduate and professional students, postdocs, staff, faculty, and other community members to develop connections, and learn more about the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement and the graduate student organizations represented on the Graduate and…
Learn about the Three-Minute Thesis competition: history, format, judging, prizes, and how Cornell offers the chance to participate. Organizers will field questions and also describe upcoming workshops on Promoting Your Research with Compelling Communication for any interested graduate student or postdoctoral scholar.
Learn about different types of industry careers in development, alumni relations and communications. Come join this panel discussion and interactive networking session with professionals who represent various sectors. The speakers 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…
Join the LGBT Resource Center and other LGBTQ+ focused and serving campus partners for our annual welcome back reception! This event will feature welcomes and information from partners across campus as well as a very special trivia game!
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please Check the Big Red Barn's Newsletter for the registration link! Registration goes until Monday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of…
Join us for tips on writing a very competitive NSF GRFP application. Current NSF Fellows will share their winning strategies, including how to emphasize the broader impacts and intellectual merits of your research. We'll provide tip sheets and other resources.
Join us for tips on writing a very competitive NSF GRFP application. Current NSF Fellows will share their winning strategies, including how to emphasize the broader impacts and intellectual merits of your research. We'll provide tip sheets and other resources. Pre-register here. And check out the 2021 NSF GRFP competition announcement. http://www.nsfgrfp.org/
Do you want to meet someone who enjoys staying active and healthy like you? Do you want to make new friends who enjoy doing same activities as you? Join the Wellness Buddy Program this fall to: · Meet new graduate students from all over the world; · Get matched with a…
Join LGBTQ+ graduate and professional students for community, connection, and conversation, now virtual! This month's social is cosponsored by QGrads
Join us to learn how to design format and develop content for an effective presentation, especially for virtual presentations this year. We’ll provide tips for virtual job talks, conference presentations, and competitions such as the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) and other graduate student research competitions. The primary audiences for this event are graduate students and postdoctoral…
Virtual games! Prizes! We will be playing several games on Jackbox. Look for the inscription link on our weekly newsletter!
This event is recommended for: Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician. Find out how to expand and maintain your network. This session will also explore using social media, especially LinkedIn, to advance your job search. The session will be on the gotowebinar platform: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6409667214866532366 A recording of a recent (identical) presentation can be found…
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 workshop is structured for PhD students and Postdocs entering the Industry market. 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 and spirit of…
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please Check the Big Red Barn's Newsletter for the registration link! Registration goes until Monday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of…
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,…
Are you writing a graduate fellowship application for external funding? Join us as we address your questions and provide guidance as you work toward finalizing your fellowship application. Pre-register for Thursday, October 8, 11am to 1pm (ET) Pre-register for Tuesday, October 13, 3 to 5pm (ET)
Do you often feel drained by departmental drama? Do feel unclear how to handle conflicts that arise in your department? Are you unsure when, where, and how to manage conflict with people who will be voting on your tenure? Academics are notoriously conflict avoidant and the inability to manage conflict can result in negative physical,…
Virtual games! Prizes! We will be playing several games on Jackbox. Look for the inscription link on our weekly newsletter!
Systemic Inequities in STEM have impacted the diversity and inclusive practices within academic institutions. Over 80-85% of faculty representation is white males, while the representation of individuals receiving PhDs - "The STEM pipeline" - is becoming more diverse, with over 45% of women and about 15% of people of color receiving their PhDs. While this…
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: Summer Interns; Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician. Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1161036309606517006 We tell ourselves stories about what is happening to us and around us. In this webinar we will explore how our self-talk is generated and look at ways our self-talk can either…
Are you writing a graduate fellowship application for external funding? Join us as we address your questions and provide guidance as you work toward finalizing your fellowship application. Pre-register for Thursday, October 8, 11am to 1pm (ET) Pre-register for Tuesday, October 13, 3 to 5pm (ET)
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please Check the Big Red Barn's Newsletter for the registration link! Registration goes until Monday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of…
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,…
You need to make your online presentations accessible to all participants. Join us to learn how to do just that with guest speaker and communications assistant Katya Hrichak.
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: Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows. Rooted in the Thomas and Kilmann Conflict Grid, this interactive workshop provides an accessible framework for conflict management and giving and receiving personal feedback. In small group exercises, participants learn how to have - and even get some…
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Martyn Beeny, Marketing and Sales Director at Cornell University Press, to discuss how you can make your scholarship (and book) more visible. We’ll offer tips and strategies (that you may find useful in preparing for your job search as well). Register Here Accommodations: We strive to make our…
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 the networking for scientists. This is not a…
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 feature a moderated panel discussion on performative allyship's impact on marginalized communities. This session will focus on developing an understanding of performative allyship and its dangerous impacts. The featured panelists will also provide insights on their experiences with performative allyship and share strategies for demonstrating authentic allyship.
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please Check the Big Red Barn's Newsletter for the registration link! Registration goes until Monday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of…
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,…
We invite all new and continuing Graduate School Dean's Scholars and other members of the community to join us for the 2020 Graduate School Dean's Scholars Pinning Ceremony. October 21, 5-6:00pm Zoom link provided upon registration This event is an annual fall tradition where the Graduate School publicly recognizes and celebrates the Dean’s Scholars for…
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,…
Think you need help using technology more effectively for presentations, job talks and other virtual academic and professional opportunities. Join the club! And join us for this session to talk about smart and effective use of technology for class, job talks, interviews, and conference presentations. We will focus on preparing a professional digital footprint online,…
Virtual games! Prizes! We will be playing several games on Jackbox. Look for the inscription link on our weekly newsletter!
Speaker(s): Brad Fackler, OITE Industry Advisor This event is recommended for: Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows. Please note this will be online. A key difference between industry and academia is that in industry you are expected to produce something of value to your company and the shareholders - this is the business side of science. A PhD scientist can…
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,…
Big Red Barn Trivia continues via Zoom! Space is limited, so reservations will be first come first served. Please Check the Big Red Barn's Newsletter for the registration link! Registration goes until Monday at 8pm. Only one representative from each team needs to RSVP. Please include your team name and the number of…
Join us to explore the fundamentals of interviewing in industry (government, NGO, think tanks, for profits.) This workshop will present an overview of interviews, types of interviews you may encounter and advice on how to articulate your research and PhD work into professional experience. To Register A zoom link will be sent to all registrants…
The program for Economic Research (PER) Live Series brings together finance and business thought leaders to share their insights on issues at the center of the economy, and to discuss the changing role of economists globally. The conversation will feature: Neal Ghosh, PhD, Senior Manager of Economics in Corporate Development, Amazon Todd Maurer, Versatile PhD…
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,…
Join us to focus on the important role that well-designed slides and graphics play in effective job talks, teaching and conference presentations. We’ll demonstrate good ones as well as pitfalls to avoid. Pre-register here.
Virtual games! Prizes! We will be playing several games on Jackbox. Look for the inscription link on our weekly newsletter!
Hear Teaching as Research (TAR) program leaders from around the North American CIRTL Network describe Teaching as Research, a mentored experience that applies the process of inquiry to teaching and learning. By translating skills that you already have as researchers, you can investigate, reflect on, and improve your teaching. Leaders will describe TAR programs at…
Speaker(s): Lori Conlan, PhD, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services, Brad Fackler, OITE Industry Advisor This event is recommended for: Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician. During these virtual Q&A sessions the career counseling team will answer questions about industry careers This is not a workshop, but a chance for you to drop-in and get your…
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 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…
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 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…
Networking starts with simple connections. Who do you know in industry – not the hiring manager but a former classmate or Cornell alum. This workshop will explore how you can find professional allies, steps to ask for a conversation and tips to utilize connections. To Register A zoom link will be sent to all registrants…
Virtual games! Prizes! We will be playing several games on Jackbox. Look for the inscription link on our weekly newsletter!
