NSF GRFP proposals: In-person Peer Review Session

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) application deadlines are approaching, and the Graduate School is hosting a series of sessions to help graduate students craft effective GRFP proposals. For hands-on assistance, two in-person peer review sessions will be held in Mann Library room 102 on September 25, 16 from 3 – 5 p.m. and September 17…

NSF GRFP proposals: In-person Peer Review Session

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) application deadlines are approaching, and the Graduate School is hosting a series of sessions to help graduate students craft effective GRFP proposals. For hands-on assistance, two in-person peer review sessions will be held in Mann Library room 102 on September 25, 16 from 3 – 5 p.m. and September 17…

NSF GRFP proposals: In-person Peer Review Session #2

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) application deadlines are approaching, and the Graduate School is hosting a series of sessions to help graduate students craft effective GRFP proposals. For hands-on assistance, two in-person peer review sessions will be held in Mann Library room 102 on September 20 from 3 – 5 p.m. and September 25,…

NSF GRFP proposals: In-person Peer Review Session #1

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) application deadlines are approaching, and the Graduate School is hosting a series of sessions to help graduate students craft effective GRFP proposals. For hands-on assistance, two in-person peer review sessions will be held in Mann Library room 102 on September 20 from 3 – 5 p.m. and September 25,…

Multicultural Academic Council (MAC) Monthly Meeting

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

The MAC (Multicultural Academic Council) Mentoring Program is a collaboration of MAC and the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE). MAC is a graduate student organization focused on ensuring that doctoral students, especially from those backgrounds historically underrepresented in academia, can connect with peer mentors and develop positive strategies for excelling academically and personally throughout…

Financial Literacy

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

On Monday, Nov. 14th, Careers Beyond Academia will host an alumnus come to speak to anyone who wants to get exposure to Financial Literacy! The session will be held in 102 Mann Library at 2:00pm ET. During this session, the speaker will target various topics such as Budgeting, Why to Invest, How to Invest, etc. If…

Academic Job Search Discussion

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Are you a postdoc or graduate student applying for academic jobs now or in the near future? Come join a lunch discussion with others in the same stage, facilitated by the directors of Postdoctoral Studies and CIRTL at Cornell. We're gathering a community of peers to help find advice, support, and feedback. Bring questions and…

NextGen Professors: February Cohort Meeting

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year's NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…

Explore Careers Outside of Academia

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

What do you think about when you think about careers outside of academia? How do you feel when the idea is something you end up with? Come join us with a session where we talk about explore careers outside of academia and where you can start the whole process from. 

Interviewing and Negotiation for Academic Positions

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

An important part of the academic job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Come learn about the art of interviewing!  Presenters: Yael Levitte, associate vice provost for faculty development and diversity, and Christine Holmes, director of postdoctoral studies This is a brown bag event - bring your own lunch, and we will provide…

Careers In and Beyond Academia

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Information sessions for Ph.D. students and postdocs on resources and career pathway exploration opportunities. Presented by CIRTL at Cornell, Careers Beyond Academia, and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies. Register

NextGen Professors: January Cohort Meeting

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year's NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…

Academic Job Search Discussion

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Are you a postdoc or graduate student applying for academic jobs now or in the near future? Come join a lunch discussion with others in the same stage, facilitated by the directors of Postdoctoral Studies and CIRTL at Cornell. We’re gathering a community of peers to help find advice, support, and feedback. Bring questions and…

NextGen Professors: December Cohort Meeting

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year's NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…

NextGen Professors: November Cohort Meeting

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year's NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…

Interviewing and Negotiation for Academic Positions

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

An important part of the academic job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Come learn about the art of interviewing! Presented by Yael Levitte, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity and Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies.  This is a brown bag event - bring your own lunch, and we will…

Job Search Refresher

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Cover job search process for careers beyond academia, networking and cold emailing, build resume with experiential opportunities and framing yourself for next steps. Light refreshments will be served. This event is presented by Careers Beyond Academia/BEST and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies.

Designing Your Research Statement Around Undergraduate Research

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Through activities and discussion, presenter Jeffrey Werner (Associate Professor of Chemistry at SUNY Cortland) will help job-seekers interested in four-year colleges and universities outline a research statement that highlights plans to mentor undergraduate students in research. This is a brown bag event - bring your lunch, and we'll provide drinks and dessert.  Co-sponsored by the…

Writing a Teaching Statement

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Through activities and discussion, we will explore essential elements of a teaching statement for a job application. You'll leave prepared to start your first draft Teaching Statement or to revise an existing one to make sure it accurately reflects your beliefs and experience. Bring your lunch, and we'll provide drinks and dessert. Guest presenter: Dr.…

The Application Process for an Academic Job

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

To kick off our 2019-2020 Academic Job Search Series, come learn about when to apply for positions, what documents are required, and how long the process takes. This is a brown bag event – bring your own lunch, and we will provide drinks and dessert. Remote participation may be possible via Zoom - please inquire…

Getting a Faculty Position: Lessons Learned During the Academic Job Search

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us for a panel discussion featuring postdoctoral scholars and graduate students who were offered faculty positions this year! Bring your questions about the process and hear from recent experiences of other Cornellians. This is a brown bag event - bring your own lunch, and we will provide drinks and dessert. Remote participation possible by…

NextGen Professors: May Cohort Meeting

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year's NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…

NextGen Professors: April Cohort Meeting

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year's NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…

FEAR… of Public Speaking?

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Have you noticed a fear-response (sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, among others) when asked to give a presentation?  Or, have you wondered if there are strategies to improve your ability to better control your “nerves”?  Come learn about the fear-response cycle, fear promoting thoughts, and, most importantly, what strategies you can do to break the…

Power Analysis as it Relates to our Consensual Relationships

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

This session is designed to go in depth into the various consensual relationships that graduate students may have and to talk about elements of power that are attached to them.  Through a series of case studies, participants will have a purposeful and frank discussion about the grey area that exists and how this intersects with…

Perspectives: Navigating Health as a Graduate Student

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Health is rarely constant. In meeting the academic rigors of a graduate program, it can be an additional challenge to navigator health concerns while a graduate student. This session will talk openly about different academic and personal options that exist for students when health becomes a challenge. Whether you are struggling right now, have future…