Graduate School

Weekly Language Circle
2025-10-20 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-27 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-10 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Join us every Monday to learn a new language, brush up on an old one, or get more fluent through conversations with fellow graduate students who study these languages or are native speakers.
This fall, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all!

If you are interested in facilitating Spanish, Korean, or any other non-English language, please email Hetvi [hsd37@cornell.edu]

Using Storytelling to Explain Your Research
2025-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Learn about the elements of storytelling and how your research can become an exciting tale!
Register to attend.
Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania Graduate Student Center.
This program is part of the Ivy+ Graduate Student Professional Development Series, created and cross-promoted by deans and directors at Berkeley, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, MIT, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, UChicago, and Yale to help meet the professional development needs of all Ph.D. and master’s students.

BRB Trivia
2025-10-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Trivia is back weekly on Tuesdays 7 PM to 9 PM at the Big Red Barn. Come with a team or show up on your own and see our trivia host, Jacob, to be matched with an existing team. All are welcome!

Info Session on Engineering Faculty Roles at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
2025-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | 499 Tang Hall, Hollister Drive, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
The College of Engineering (CoE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore is offering an on-site faculty recruitment presentation at Cornell University on October 22 & 23, 2025, as part of global faculty recruitment outreach initiatives in the U.S. This initiative reflects a commitment to partnering with the world’s most prestigious universities in Chemistry and Engineering sciences, including Cornell University, to create exceptional career pathways for top-tier academic talent, including postdoctoral researchers and graduating PhD students.
Event Details and Registration
The session will include a recruitment presentation by CoE faculty representatives, followed by informal interviews/networking with interested candidates:

Program
Date
Time
Venue

Recruitment Presentation
(Day 1, AM)
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tang Hall Room 499,
Cornell University

1-on-1 Interview/Networking
(Day 1, PM)
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tang Hall Room 205,
Cornell University

1-on1 Interview
(Day 2, AM)
Thursday, October 23, 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tang Hall Room 499,
Cornell University

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/Y9UGTBRneB
Registration Deadline: October 21, 2025

Interested participants are reminded to send a copy of their CV to CoE-FacultyRecruit@ntu.edu.sg (cc: Dean, College of Engineering at D-CoE@ntu.edu.sg) after they have registered for the event.

This opportunity is ideal for:

Graduating PhD students in the Engineering and Chemistry departments
Current postdoctoral researchers across Chemistry and all Engineering disciplines
Any researchers actively exploring academic career opportunities

Why This Opportunity Matters
The global academic landscape is rapidly evolving, with Asia emerging as a dynamic hub for cutting-edge research and innovation. As you consider your next career steps, this presents a unique opportunity to:

Launch their academic career at one of the world’s largest and most prestigious Engineering colleges.
Join a vibrant research ecosystem in Singapore, which is consistently ranked among the top global innovation hubs.
Establish themselves as a pioneering researcher in one of Asia’s fastest-growing and most advanced economies.

What We Offer
NTU Singapore’s College of Engineering currently has over 50 faculty positions available across five Engineering schools, namely:

School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB)
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)

NSF GRFP Proposals: In-Person Peer Review Session
2025-10-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-27 12:00 - 14:00 | 103 Mann Library, 103 Mann Dr, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) application deadlines are approaching, and the Graduate School is hosting a series of sessions to help graduate students craft effective GRFP proposals. This year, graduate applicants must be first-year graduate students in their first graduate degree program with less than one academic year completed in the degree program.
For hands-on assistance, two in-person peer review sessions will be held in 103 Mann Library on October 22 from 2–4 p.m. and October 27 from 12–2 p.m. Sign up for a 20-minute appointment at one of these sessions to have your NSF GRF materials peer reviewed by successful GRFP fellows.
Students who sign up for a time slot should plan to provide their peer reviewer with a draft of their application materials via email no less than 24 hours before their peer review appointment. In your email to your reviewer, please make sure you introduce yourself and let them know the time slot you are signed up for. We do not anticipate the peer reviewers having time to do an in-depth review of your materials before your appointment, as this is what the appointment is meant for. However, their ability to do an initial read of your materials before your appointment will help make your time with them more productive.

2025 Graduate School Dean's Scholars Pinning Ceremony
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:30 | G10 Biotechnology Building, 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
On behalf of the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement, we invite you to join us for the 2025 Graduate School Dean’s Scholars Pinning Ceremony for all new and continuing Graduate School Dean’s Scholars. This community celebration serves to recognize our distinguished community of scholars for their academic achievements, commitment to excellence, and potential for making meaningful contributions to their respective disciplines.
RSVP Here!

Cornell University Virtual Graduate School Fair
2025-10-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
Are you considering graduate school? We recognize that there are many factors you will be considering as you choose the next step in your educational career and invite you to participate in this opportunity to find out more about our graduate programs from the comfort of your own space.
The virtual fair allows prospective students to:

Chat with our amazing faculty, staff, and graduate students.
Learn about the different academic programs offered at Cornell University.
Watch videos and collect documents for review at your leisure.

Register to attend the Cornell University Virtual Graduate School Fair.

Working in the UK: Visa Pathways for Ivy+ Students
2025-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Interested in working in the UK after graduation or during your studies? Join this online session featuring attorneys from Fragomen’s London office as they walk through a range of UK visa options available to students and recent graduates.
In this session, you’ll learn about:

The High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, available to graduates of top global universities
The Government Authorized Exchange (TW GAE) visa and the Fragomen International Internship Scheme for internships and training
Visa pathways for entrepreneurship, skilled work, and more

Whether you’re an American or international student, undergraduate or graduate, current student or alum, this session will help you understand your options and the next steps toward working in the UK.
Zoom registration is required.
This workshop will be recorded. Cornell students will be able to access the event recording through the Career Development Toolkit in Canvas.
Students in need of accommodations can request them by emailing ef434@cornell.edu. Please submit your request at least 3 business days before the event.

Guided Nature Walk
2025-10-24 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-31 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Take a guided nature walk on campus with Nature Rx and BRB Wellness to inspire awe! Our first walk of the series will be Friday, September 12th. We will Meet at the Patio at 3:30PM and depart at 3:45PM. Walks will continue biweekly and will feature special guests as guides, so keep an eye out for our series! The series will continue through rain, snow, or shine.

T.G.I.F.
2025-10-24 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-31 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-07 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-14 16:30 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Our weekly Tell Grads Its Friday will continue over the summer at our typical time. T.G.I.F. is catered to the graduate and professional student body. These students can bring guests, up to one per person. The age requirement for Cornell Affiliated non graduate students is 23 years or older.

Using Analogies to Explain Your Research
2025-10-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Learn how analogies can help you connect with your audience.
Register to attend.
Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania Graduate Student Center.
This program is part of the Ivy+ Graduate Student Professional Development Series, created and cross-promoted by deans and directors at Berkeley, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, MIT, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, UChicago, and Yale to help meet the professional development needs of all Ph.D. and master’s students.

NIH Career Symposium
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-06 | Online
Join the 2025 NIH Career Symposium! This online, multi-day event will highlight a broad range of career paths available to biomedical researchers. Panels and workshops throughout the symposium are designed to help postdocs and doctoral students in the life sciences explore new career paths, learn more about a specific career, and prepare for a successful job search. The Career Symposium will take place Nov. 3rd – 6th. Register here!

Event highlights
*10 panels featuring professionals in a broad range of careers, including pharmaceutical industry, academic careers, science policy, and more!
*Workshops to help you:

Navigate a Changing Job Market
Develop Job Search Skills
Plan for a Career Transition

Register today and log in to Whova to see the agenda and growing speaker list! We hope to see you at the event in November!
Register now
2025 ANNUAL NIH CAREER SYMPOSIUM
November 3 – 6, 2025 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Register: https://whova.com/portal/registration/eNR7KvksLzfWd584CoaD/
Please note that, in addition to registering for a ticket, you must also create a Whova account to log in to the event.
Additional links
NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education – https://www.training.nih.gov
Upcoming Events – https://www.training.nih.gov/events/upcoming
Career Services Advice and Appointments – https://www.training.nih.gov/career_services
NIH Alumni Database, Explore for your career options & Register as you leave –
https://www.training.nih.gov/alumni/register

Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
2025-11-06 13:30 - 15:00 | 341 Caldwell Hall, 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work on their own profiles and critique others’ –so you will need to bring your own computer. Handy tips will be shared among participants at the hands-on session.
Due to the interactive nature of this in-person workshop, we will limit the number of participants to 15. So if something comes up after you register, be sure to let us know so we can invite someone else to take your place.
Register to participate.

Fall Gratitude Mixer with OISE
2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | G10 Biotechnology Building, 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Fall Gratitude Mixer with OISE
Join the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE) for our Fall Gratitude Mixer! Connect with fellow graduate and professional students, postdocs, faculty, staff, and community members as we celebrate the season of gratitude.
Make new connections, learn about our partnering student organizations, and take part in the Graduate School Gratitude Project! We’ll provide Gratitude Postcards so you can write thank-you notes to those who’ve supported you — and we’ll take care of mailing them!
Register Here!
When: November 6, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Where: G10 Biotech
Dress: Come as you are!
Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is co-hosted by the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) and graduate student organizations represented on the OISE Student Leadership Council.

Group Resume Critique with Founder of Chameleon Resumes
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Join Lisa Rangel, B.S. ’92, PCCW member and founder of Chameleon Resumes, for an interactive group session. Lisa is a former executive recruiter who brings expert insight into what employers really want to see and she’s here to help you make your resume shine.
During this workshop, Lisa will provide live feedback on selected student resumes, focusing on content, formatting, and overall appeal to hiring managers. Resumes must be submitted in advance, and a handful will be chosen for group review to highlight key takeaways for everyone.
To Register: PCCW Mentoring Cmte Presents: Resume Critique with Lisa Rangel ’92 – Central Career Services | Cornell University
What to Expect:
Actionable tips to strengthen your resume
Real-time critique of selected submissions
Advice from a seasoned recruiter you don’t want to miss
Submit your resume here (PDF or Word format preferred). Not all submissions will be selected for live review, but all participants will benefit from the insights shared.
Submission deadline is November 7, 11:59 PM EST.

All submissions are confidential and used solely for this workshop.
Let’s get your resume ready to stand out!

Should I Do a Postdoc?
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Are you a graduate student wondering if you might want to seek a postdoctoral position on the way to the next stage of your career? Come hear an interactive presentation and engage in discussion about your questions. Topics discussed will include: reasons to do a postdoctoral position, types of postdocs, and how to apply and get funded.
Register to attend.
Co-sponsored by the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies as part of the Academic Job Search Series and aimed at current Ph.D. students.
Presenters: Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies and Colleen McLinn, Associate Dean for Professional Development

Ivy+ Open Access Professional Development Series

This program is part of the Ivy+ Graduate Student Professional Development Series, created and cross-promoted by deans and directors at Berkeley, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, MIT, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, UChicago, and Yale to help meet the professional development needs of Ph.D. and master’s students.

Perfecting Your Research Pitch
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | 101 Kennedy Hall, 215 Garden Ave, Ithaca, 14850, United States
This in-person interactive workshop will provide strategies on how to succinctly sum up your research for multiple audiences. Prepare for conferences, interviews, and competitions such as the Three Minute Thesis.
Session presenter is Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia in the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development.
Register to attend.
