Transitions Series: Serious Scholarship and Responsible Conduct of Research

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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.

NYAS Webinar: Pepsico Perspective- Leveraging STEM Skills

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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

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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

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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…

Information Sessions on the Three Minute Thesis (3MT)

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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.

National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Information Sessions

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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/ 

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

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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…

Graduate Fellowship Writers Q&A Session

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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

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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

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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…

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)

Making Online Presentations Accessible

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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

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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…

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

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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.

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,…

Presenting Research Effectively at a Distance: Technology and You

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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,…

Versatile PhD: Why Do Tech Companies Hire So Many Economists?

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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…

Slide Design and Graphics

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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.

Introducing Teaching as Research: A Systematic Approach to Improving Your Teaching

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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…

Post-Election: A Mental Health Check-In

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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…

Post-Election: A Mental Health Check-In

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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…

Post-Election: A Mental Health Check-In

Zoom

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…

Coping with 2020: Resiliency for International Scholars

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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…

Building Allyship: Combating Anti-Blackness

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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…

NCFDD: How to Manage Stress, Rejection and the Haters in Your Midst

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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…

Overcoming Stage Fright and Improving Your Presence

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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…

Back to Basics: Self-Care 101 Refresher

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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…

NYAS Webinar: Lab Management During a Pandemic

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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…

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,…

Strategies for Managing 2020 Anxiety – Individually and Collectively

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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…

NCFDD: Engagement Matters – Developing a Career as a Community Engaged Scholar

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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…

The Importance of Meaning-Making During Uncertainty

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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…

NYAS Webinar: Adapting STEM Instruction to Online Learning

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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,…

Versatile PhD: Using LinkedIn to Leverage Your PhD for Career Success

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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…

It’s Complicated: Family and Friends and Differences

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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…

International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion

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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…

Versatile PhD: Overcoming the Identity Crisis: An Interview with the Author of Leaving Academia

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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”…

Winter 2021: Writing from A to B

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We all learn to write a dissertation …by writing a dissertation. Join us to discuss the book, Writing from A to B: A Guide to Completing the Dissertation Phase of Doctoral Studies. The book is free and available to all, here. Authored by a Cornell faculty member, Dr. Keith Hjortshoj, the short (40-pages) book is…

Winter 2021: Writing from A to B

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We all learn to write a dissertation …by writing a dissertation. Join us to discuss the book, Writing from A to B: A Guide to Completing the Dissertation Phase of Doctoral Studies. The book is free and available to all, here. Authored by a Cornell faculty member, Dr. Keith Hjortshoj, the short (40-pages) book is…

Winter 2021 Book Club: The Productive Graduate Student Writer

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Are you in need of some advice and strategies that can help you become a more productive writer? Would it help to talk about managing your time, work, energy, and communication with your advisor while writing a proposal, thesis, or dissertation? The Graduate School has distributed over 200 copies of the book, The Productive Graduate…

Winter 2021 Book Club: The Productive Graduate Student Writer

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Are you in need of some advice and strategies that can help you become a more productive writer? Would it help to talk about managing your time, work, energy, and communication with your advisor while writing a proposal, thesis, or dissertation? The Graduate School has distributed over 200 copies of the book, The Productive Graduate…

Inauguration: A Mental Health Check-In

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This check-in is designed to create a peaceful, safe space for Cornell's graduate and professional student and postdoc community to talk about the impact of the inauguration and events following the U.S. election on individuals and our communities.   With the uncertainty surrounding us due to the pandemic, politics, and recent acts of violence, join us to check in and support your mental health and well-being. Our goals are to share…

Inauguration: A Mental Health Check-In

Zoom

This check-in is designed to create a peaceful, safe space for Cornell's graduate and professional student and postdoc community to talk about the impact of the inauguration and events following the U.S. election on individuals and our communities. With the uncertainty surrounding us due to the pandemic, politics, and recent acts of violence, join us to check in and support your mental health and well-being. Our goals are to share and…

Inauguration: A Mental Health Check-In

Zoom

This check-in is designed to create a peaceful, safe space for Cornell's graduate and professional student and postdoc community to talk about the impact of the inauguration and events following the U.S. election on individuals and our communities. With the uncertainty surrounding us due to the pandemic, politics, and recent acts of violence, join us to check in and support your mental health and well-being. Our goals are to share and…

Understanding and Overcoming the Imposter Experience (aka- You Belong in Grad School)

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Did you know that imposter feelings are normal and that most high-achieving graduate students experience these feelings at some point? Join us to better understand the Imposter Syndrome; learn where it comes from and how it can manifest. More importantly, understand how it can be a barrier to graduate student success and what you can…

NYAS Webinar: The Benefits of Challenge-based Learning

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The Academy’s Global STEM Alliance (GSA) has developed and refined an approach to online challenge-based learning, in which students work collaboratively to design solutions to real-world problems with support from STEM professionals who serve as mentors. Challenge-based learning offers many educational benefits, including increased student engagement, skills development, and content mastery. In this event, GSA…

Get the Mentoring You Need and Want

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Mentoring is the most critical relationship for a graduate student. Mentoring begins with understanding what mentoring is and what you hope to get out of the relationship. Through interactive discussion and case studies, we will discuss how to establish a positive relationship and communicate effectively with your mentors. Presenters: Colleen McLinn, Director, Future Faculty & Academic…

Maximizing Your Every Minute

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While there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to best manage your most precious resource, time management is a skill that can be learned! Given the many demands for your time and attention to support your many identities, roles, and relationships techniques can be learned to help you be able to consciously decide what you should…

Event Series 2021 Winter Pathways to Success Symposium

2021 Winter Pathways to Success Symposium

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Dates: January 27 - 28, 2021 Registration: https://www.bit.ly/2021WinterP2S Zoom: Complete registration to receive session Zoom links Pathways to Success is the Graduate School's framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers. The Winter P2S Series is a professional development…

2021 Winter Pathways to Success Symposium

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2021 Winter Pathways to Success (P2S) Symposium Dates: January 27 - 28, 2021 Registration: https://www.bit.ly/2021WinterP2S Zoom: Complete registration to receive session Zoom links Pathways to Success is the Graduate School's framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers. The…

Event Series 2021 Winter Pathways to Success Symposium

2021 Winter Pathways to Success Symposium

Zoom

Dates: January 27 - 28, 2021 Registration: https://www.bit.ly/2021WinterP2S Zoom: Complete registration to receive session Zoom links Pathways to Success is the Graduate School's framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers. The Winter P2S Series is a professional development…

2021 Winter Pathways to Success Symposium

Zoom

2021 Winter Pathways to Success (P2S) Symposium Dates: January 27 - 28, 2021 Registration: https://www.bit.ly/2021WinterP2S Zoom: Complete registration to receive session Zoom links Pathways to Success is the Graduate School's framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers. The…

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

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At Cornell, almost all Ph.D. students receive funding that pays tuition and provides a living stipend through a combination of fellowships, assistantships, and external scholarships. This presentation will explain how stipends are paid, what your responsibilities are, and provides insight on how to be an active participant in your own funding plan. Presenter:  Jason Kahabka, Associate…

Winter 2021 Book Club: Option B

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Option B is a book about facing adversity, building resilience, and finding joy.  Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant combine stories, research, and practical advice to help you build strength for life’s challenges—and help your family and community do the same.  “The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we know it—right now, we’re all living some form…

Winter 2021 Book Club: The Resilience Factor

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Resilience is a crucial ingredient–perhaps the crucial ingredient–to a happy, healthy life. More than anything else, it's what determines how high we rise above what threatens to wear us down, from battling an illness, to bolstering a marriage, to carrying on after a national crisis. Everyone needs resilience, and now two expert psychologists share seven proven techniques…

Develop Your Strategic Plan for Graduate School Success

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Graduate school may not be exactly what you expected…so what is a first-year to do? Make a strategic plan! Spend time with our Associate Dean discussing the value of strategic planning and how to take control of your academic future from the first day. This session includes practical strategies, illustrative stories, and cautionary advice on…

Serious Scholarship and Responsible Conduct of Research

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Navigating responsibilities for conducting research as a graduate student can be challenging. It is essential that graduate students understand Cornell’s regulations and expectations for science and scholarship. Discuss with our Associate Dean important issues related to ethics and integrity, obstacles and situations to avoid, what to do when faced with a challenging situation, and campus…

Winter 2021: Stopping the Noise in Your Head

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We may have experienced how crippling excessive worrying can be, especially at a moment when there are constant thoughts that are distressful.  Stopping the Noise is Your Head by Dr. Reis Wilson provides tools and strategies for how to overcome anxiety and worry by moving away from comfort and security to willingly moving towards uncertainty,…

Winter 2021 Book Club: The Writing Workshop

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Join us to read and discuss The Writing Workshop: Write More, Write Better, Be Happier in Academia by Barbara Sarnecka.  Research is all about writing, but most PhD programs don’t teach students how to produce the writing needed to get a PhD, publish research, or win fellowships and grants. The Writing Workshop tells you everything you…

Navigating Relationships and the Environment as a Graduate/Professional Student

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Learn about Cornell's response to the national conversation regarding sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender-based harassment. Join us in this conversation as we paint a picture of what the environment is like for graduate and professional students at Cornell. Finally, learn about Title IX and Cornell's commitment to address these matters in our community, and…

NYAS Webinar: Conversation with Dr. Malika Grayson

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In her recently published first book Hooded, Dr. Malika Grayson offers an account of surviving and thriving as a doctoral candidate in STEM. Written for those who have never seen themselves represented in their chosen career, Hooded provides practical survival strategies, mental health tips, and ideas for creating community and leaving a lasting legacy. This essential resource was…

Information Session on the Three Minute Thesis (3MT)

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Learn about the Three-Minute Thesis competition: history, format, judging, prizes, and how Cornell offers the chance to participate. Organizers will field your questions about competing in an all-virtual competition in Spring 2021.

Celebrating Black Graduate Excellence at Cornell: Fireside Chat with Black Graduate Alumni

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Fireside Chat with Black Graduate Alumni Reflections on the History of the BGPSA and the influence of Harlem Renaissance Since its inception at Cornell University, the Black Graduate and Professional Student Association (BGPSA) has served as a pivotal network addressing the needs and concerns of Graduate and Professional Students of African descent at Cornell University.…

Celebrating Black Graduate Excellence at Cornell: Coffee Chat with Black Graduate Alumni

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Coffee Chat with Black Graduate Alumni Voices from the African Diaspora and the Community We Built at Cornell The Black graduate community at Cornell is reflective of the broader African Diaspora and includes members who strongly identify with their roots in Africa and the Caribbean. Join us for this discussion with Black graduate alumni representing…

“Equity in Science” Book Talk with Author & Prof. Julie Posselt

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The Graduate School Offices of Inclusion & Student Engagement and Future Faculty and Academic Careers invite you to join us on Wednesday, February 17 for a discussion with Julie R. Posselt, Associate Professor of Higher Education at the University of Southern California, on her recent book, Equity in Science: Representation, Culture and the Dynamics of Change in Graduate Education. About…

Safer Science: Strategies to Protect At-Risk Researchers When Conducting Fieldwork

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Join the conversation: #SaferScience As a result of identity prejudice, certain individuals are more vulnerable to conflict and violence when they are performing scientific work in the field. To help create change and best practices, everyone within the scientific community will benefit from learning more about the risks some colleagues face performing fieldwork. Join this…

Building Allyship: Coming Out for Allyship with the LGBTQ+ Community

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We invite you to join us for the February session of the 2020-21 Building Allyship Series. This session will provide us with an opportunity to understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ community members as they navigate academic spaces that often do not validate their identities. Through this session featuring student and faculty panelists, we explore what…

Versatile PhD: All the World’s a Stage: An Improvisational Approach to Building a Post-Doctoral Career

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How do you turn a post-MFA in Acting and an Ed.D into a 15-year career in medical education and a Principal consultant in an education consulting firm?  Dr. Ryan Palmer shares lessons learned through his own career development and ties everything back to the fundamentals of improvisational techniques. In this talk, Ryan will discuss the many challenges…

Building Mentorship Skills for Academic Careers

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This is an invitation-only event for registrants who have been accepted to participate in this year’s Building Mentoring Skills cohort, and will be held online. A Zoom link will be shared by email to participants. In this series of remotely delivered workshops designed for current graduate students and postdocs and open to those in all…

Building Allyship: Existing and Acting at the Crossroads: Understanding Intersectionality to be Better Allies

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This session will focus on developing an understanding of intersectionality within and beyond the Latina/o/x community.  Latina/o/x identity is often discussed as a cohesive group with similar interests, considerations, etc-- However, the Latina/o/x community is a vibrant and diverse group of people from different countries, ethnicities, languages, races, religions, classes, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, citizen status,…

2021 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

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Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a competition for doctoral students to develop and showcase their research communication skills. Cornell's 2021 3MT final round competition will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Register to attend and you can vote on the People's Choice Award Winner from among the eight finalists! 3MT challenges research degree students…

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,…

Stopping Anti-Asian Hate During COVID-19 and Beyond by Co-Founder Dr. Russell Jeung

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Registration is required!   With anti-Asian hate crimes increasing during COVID-19, the Asian & Asian American Center (A3C) continues to find ways to support the APIDA (Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American) community at Cornell. Dr. Russell Jeung is a Professor of Asian American Studies at SF State University and Co-Founder of Stop AAPI Hate. Professor…

NCFDD: Mastering Academic Time Management

Online

New faculty members commonly describe: Working long hours but making little progress on their research and writing A sense of loneliness that stems from limited mentoring and community Feeling unsupported in their desire for work-family balance and without the skills to achieve it Wondering whether the academic path is the right career choice This webinar…

Picture a Scientist – Film Viewing Available

Online

From April 16-18, the Cornell community is invited to screen the award-winning documentary film, Picture a Scientist, chronicling the groundswell of researchers writing a new chapter for women scientists. Biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks, and geologist Jane Willenbring lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences in the sciences, ranging from brutal…

Picture a Scientist – Panel Discussion

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From April 16-18, the Cornell community is invited to screen the award-winning documentary film, Picture a Scientist, chronicling the groundswell of researchers writing a new chapter for women scientists. Biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks, and geologist Jane Willenbring lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences in the sciences, ranging from brutal…

Job Search Virtual Monthly Discussion

Zoom

The Job Search Virtual Monthly Discussion 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 within and beyond academia. After…

NCFDD: Strategies for Centering Instructor Identity in STEM Education

In this webinar, we will talk about how to productively center and leverage your social identities in your role as a STEM instructor. We will unpack problematic assumptions about how identity aligns with authority and how you can build trust and community with your learners. You will also leave with strategies to overcome common challenges…

NCFDD Webinar: Every Summer Needs a Plan

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Do you often start the summer with high hopes for your writing projects, but end disappointed by your actual productivity? Do you desperately want (or need) to write a lot this summer? Do you want to figure out how to be more productive AND enjoy your life this summer? Join us for a hands-on planning…

Job Search Virtual Monthly Discussion

Zoom

The Job Search Virtual Monthly Discussion 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 within and beyond academia. After…

NCFDD Webinar: Strategies for Academics Managing Careers and Caretaking during the Pandemic (and Beyond…)

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This session focuses on the barriers and strategies that academics with caregiving responsibilities are using to survive academic careers and personal life during COVID. Academics who are caregivers have been particularly affected by the pandemic as the move to working from home, the shift to flexible teaching, and the isolation caused by the pandemic. This…

2021 Graduate Diversity & Inclusion Awards & Recognition Celebration

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On behalf of the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement and the Graduate and Professional Student Diversity Council, we invite you to join us for the 2021 Graduate Diversity & Inclusion Awards and Recognition Celebration where we will present the annual Graduate Diversity & Inclusion Awards, and recognize members of our graduate community for their academic, professional,…

2021 Summer P2S Symposium: Executive Presence in a Virtual World

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Pathways to Success is the Graduate School's framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers. The Summer P2S Symposium is a professional development opportunity for doctoral, professional degree, and research master's students and postdoctoral scholars that will provide participants…

2021 Summer P2S Symposium: Linguistic and Cultural Diversity as Critical Assets

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Pathways to Success is the Graduate School's framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers. The Summer P2S Symposium is a professional development opportunity for doctoral, professional degree, and research master's students and postdoctoral scholars that will provide participants…

2021 Summer P2S Symposium: Thinking Flexibly About Experiential Opportunities and Skill Building

Zoom

Pathways to Success is the Graduate School's framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers. The Summer P2S Symposium is a professional development opportunity for doctoral, professional degree, and research master's students and postdoctoral scholars that will provide participants…

NCFDD Webinar: Moving from Resistance to Writing

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Have you been putting off your writing all year by promising yourself that summer is when you'll buckle down and get it done? Are you finding yourself continuing to procrastinate and avoid your writing even though summer has arrived? Have you ever wondered why it is that you really want to write, but just don't…

The Application Process for an Academic Job

Zoom

To kick off the 2021-2022 Academic Job Search Series for Cornell graduate students and postdocs, come learn about when to apply for faculty and other academic positions, what documents are required, and how long the process takes. Bring your questions for an interactive online discussion led by Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies. Pre-registration is…