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Summer Success Symposium: Activate your Network – Developing Professional Mentor Relationships

Summer Success Symposium
The Summer Success Symposium is a professional and community development event for new and continuing M.S./Ph.D. and Ph.D. students from across all graduate fields who identify as belonging to groups historically underrepresented in graduate education. The symposium has a particular focus on bringing together recipients of graduate fellowships in support of diversity as well as all other doctoral scholars who identify as students of color, first generation college (FGC) students, and/or who identify with other historically underrepresented groups such as LGBTQQ+ identified students, Veterans, students with disabilities, women in STEM, students with DACA status, Panel of students speakingand others. M.S. students interested in pursuing doctoral studies are also welcome to this event.

NCFDD: Developing Anti-Oppressive Communities: Supporting Black Students and Mentees

Webinar

In this Guest Expert Webinar by Wanda Swan, Founder of Swan Center for Advocacy and Research, participants will learn strategies for identifying and combatting anti-black racism in classrooms, how to most effectively support black students and colleagues, and how to proactively contribute to diverse and inclusive campus communities. Free Individual Memberships for the National Center…

Virtual Trivia

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!

Summer Success Symposium: Long Term Negotiations For (Professional) Relationships

Zoom

The Summer Success Symposium is a professional and community development event for new and continuing M.S./Ph.D. and Ph.D. students from across all graduate fields who identify as belonging to groups historically underrepresented in graduate education. The symposium has a particular focus on bringing together recipients of graduate fellowships in support of diversity as well as all other doctoral scholars who identify as students of color, first generation college (FGC) students, and/or who identify with other historically underrepresented groups such as LGBTQQ+ identified students, Veterans, students with disabilities, women in STEM, students with DACA status, Panel of students speaking and others. M.S. students interested in pursuing doctoral studies are also welcome to this event.

Transitions Series: Navigating Relationships and the Environment as a Graduate/Professional Student

Zoom

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.

Summer Success Symposium: Mastering Your Transition Into and Progression Through Graduate School

Zoom

The Summer Success Symposium is a professional and community development event for new and continuing M.S./Ph.D. and Ph.D. students from across all graduate fields who identify as belonging to groups historically underrepresented in graduate education. The symposium has a particular focus on bringing together recipients of graduate fellowships in support of diversity as well as all other doctoral scholars who identify as students of color, first generation college (FGC) students, and/or who identify with other historically underrepresented groups such as LGBTQQ+ identified students, Veterans, students with disabilities, women in STEM, students with DACA status, Panel of students speaking and others. M.S. students interested in pursuing doctoral studies are also welcome to this event.

NCFDD: Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Students with Disabilities

Webinar

In this Guest Expert Webinar by Dr. Sara Schley, Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, participants will learn high impact plus-one strategies to make courses more inclusive without redesigning them entirely. Free Individual Memberships for the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) Available to all Cornell students, postdocs, faculty, and staff Cornell is…

Transitions Series: Serious Scholarship and Responsible Conduct of Research

Zoom

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.

Words of Wisdom from Students and Faculty Advisors

Zoom

Our students have historically asked what is it like being a Cornell graduate or professional student. As a result, we went out directly to our graduate and professional students to hear their thoughts, comments, and advice for incoming students embarking on their graduate careers.  Join us to talk candidly about topics that will be important…

Lessons Learned from 10,000 Proposal Reviews: Top Reviewer Criticisms and How to Avoid Them

Webinar

This free, live webinar will summarize the insights we’ve gained from our work reviewing thousands of science and engineering proposals each year for national, state, and university-system grant competitions. We’ll present the 10 most frequent reviewer criticisms and the strategies we’ve seen adopted in successful proposals to avoid those criticisms. Our work has spanned proposals…

Transitions Series: Maximizing Your Every Minute

Zoom

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.

International Graduate and Professional Student Orientation

Zoom

The Office of Global Learning would like to invite all new international students to this year’s virtual International Graduate and Professional Student Orientation on Saturday, August 29 from 8:30 to 10:30 am EDT. This orientation will provide essential immigration and legal information, guidelines on health and safety, Office of Global Learning services and programs and…

Students with Spouses Panel Session

Zoom

Students with Spouses: The Office of Global Learning will be holding a session on Student with Spouses on Sunday, August 30 from 8:30 am to 9:45 am EDT. This session will feature a panel of spouse volunteers who will talk about their experiences and the challenges and solutions they found come with being the spouse of…

Transitions Series: Understanding and Overcoming the Imposter Experience

Zoom

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.

Virtual Trivia

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!

Event Series Virtual Trivia

Virtual Trivia

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…

Transitions Series: Develop Your Strategic Plan for Graduate School Success

Zoom

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.

How to Start Your Industry Job Search

Zoom

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…

Event Series Virtual Trivia

Virtual Trivia

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…

Transitions Series: Get the Mentoring You Need and Want

Zoom

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.

Virtual Craft Night: DIY T-Shirt Bags

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…

NCFDD: Overcoming Academic Perfectionism

Webinar

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…

Transitions Series: Maximizing Your Every Minute

Zoom

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.

Transitions Series: Understanding Doctoral Funding at Cornell: An Introduction to Fellowships and Assistantships

Zoom

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.

Writing and Publishing Workshop Series – Authorship: Roles, Responsibilities, and Who Decides

Zoom

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.…

Event Series Virtual Trivia

Virtual Trivia

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…

Transitions Series: Serious Scholarship and Responsible Conduct of Research

Zoom

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.

Creating an Employer Ready LinkedIn Profile

Zoom

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…

NYAS Webinar: Pepsico Perspective- Leveraging STEM Skills

Zoom

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…

NIH Webinar: Workplace Dynamics I & II – Gaining Self-Awareness and Communication Skills

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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…

Job Search Virtual Discussion Group

Zoom

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,…

Transitions Series: Navigating Relationships and the Environment as a Graduate/Professional Student

Zoom

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.

Fellowships 101: Writing a Competitive Fellowship Application

Zoom

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…

Fellowships 101: Writing a Competitive Fellowship Application

Zoom

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…

NCFDD: Building and Leading Successful Research Teams

Webinar

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…

Event Series Virtual Trivia

Virtual Trivia

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…

Advanced LinkedIn Profile Workshop and Discussion

Zoom

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…

Graduate Diversity & Inclusion Welcome Social

Zoom

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…

Information Sessions on the Three Minute Thesis (3MT)

Zoom

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.

Careers in… Alumni Affairs and Development

Zoom

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…

LGBTQ Welcome Reception

Zoom

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!

Event Series Virtual Trivia

Virtual Trivia

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…

National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Information Sessions

Zoom

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/ 

Wellness Buddy Program

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…

Tell Your Story! Developing Your Presentation’s Design and Message

Zoom

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…

NIH Webinar: Networking for Scientists

GoToWebinar

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…

Frame Yourself as a Top Job Candidate

Zoom

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…

Event Series Virtual Trivia

Virtual Trivia

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…

Graduate Fellowship Writers Q&A Session

Zoom

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)

NCFDD: How to Engage in Healthy Conflict

Webinar

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,…

NYAS Webinar: Solutions to Drive Excellence and Reduce Systemic Inequities in Academia

Zoom

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…

NIH Webinar: Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series – Exploring Our Self Talk – Cognitive Distortions and Imposter Fears

GoToWebinar

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…

Graduate Fellowship Writers Q&A Session

Zoom

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)

Event Series Virtual Trivia

Virtual Trivia

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…

Making Online Presentations Accessible

Zoom

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.

NIH Webinar: Workplace Dynamics III – Conflict and Feedback

GoToWebinar

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…

Writing and Publishing Workshop Series – Marketing Your Scholarship

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…

NIH Webinar: Networking Advice Q&A Session

GoToWebinar

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…

Building Allyship: The Dangers of Performative Allyship- Understanding Intent versus Impact

Zoom

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.

Event Series Virtual Trivia

Virtual Trivia

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…

Job Search Virtual Discussion Group

Zoom

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,…

Dean’s Scholars Virtual Pinning Ceremony

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…

Presenting Research Effectively at a Distance: Technology and You

Zoom

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,…

NIH Webinar: Industry Careers Overview & Job Packages

GoToWebinar

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…