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!
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”…
