Did you begin your graduate program hoping for a career shaped around your core values, intellectual curiosity, and vision for a more humane world? Has that possibility come to seem increasingly remote? In fact, your advanced training can open many doors than you may have imagined. Join Erica Machulak, founder of the social impact startup Hikma…
This is your opportunity to find out more about our graduate programs from the comfort of your own space. Explore our virtual exhibit hall to learn more about the academic programs offered at Cornell University. Join live discipline-specific roundtable conversations with our amazing faculty, staff, and graduate students from the academic programs you are interested…
ChatGPT feels like a miracle for job-seekers - instant resumes, cover letters, and more. What could be better? But there’s a dark side to using AI in the job search: It can actually hurt your chances if you use it the wrong way. So join OpenAI’s first education partner and a former hiring manager at…
You've got the insight — now, let's build the plan! Close out the series with a clear, personalized roadmap of next steps and pro tips to carry with you. SPEAKER: Anitra Douglas-McCarthy, Assistant Dean for Access and Recruitment
Let's talk money. Get the real story on fellowships, assistantships, and tuition support for both master's and Ph.D. paths, so you can walk into decision season prepared and knowing exactly what grad school will cost you — and what it won't. SPEAKERS: Jason Kahabka, Associate Dean for Administration · Joe Korevec, Ph.D., Director of Enrollment…
Get an insider's playbook for writing academic statements of purpose and personal statements that are compelling and authentic. SPEAKERS: Anitra Douglas-McCarthy, Assistant Dean for Access and Recruitment · Urszula Piasta-Mansfield, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Recruitment and Access
Every conversation with a professor is a chance to make your case. Learn how to secure strong letters of recommendation, reach out to faculty you'd want to work with, and navigate interviews as part of the application process — with the confidence and strategy to make these interactions count. SPEAKER: Sara Xayarath Hernández, Associate Dean…
Grad school is so much more than the academic experience. Meet the people and places — including our beloved Big Red Barn — that turn our campus into a community and hear straight from current students about how they found their people and their footing at Cornell. SPEAKERS: Janna Lamey, Associate Dean for Graduate Student…
How do you respond when someone asks, "Tell me about yourself?" In this workshop, participants will learn a practical framework for developing a compelling career story "hook" that communicates their unique value. Graduate students and postdocs will practice translating their research and academic experiences into language that resonates with employers, gaining greater confidence in interviews,…
Your Ph.D. has prepared you for far more than the faculty job market—but how do you communicate that to employers? Hear from humanities Ph.D. alumni who have built meaningful careers across government, higher education, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. They will share how they reframed their doctoral training, presented their skills in application materials and interviews,…
Join Dean Lewis for a behind-the-scenes look at what makes graduate education at Cornell one of a kind — from groundbreaking research to a famously collaborative, interdisciplinary culture. Come find out what five weeks of insider access is about to unlock for you. SPEAKERS: Thomas A. Lewis, Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost…
Join the 2026 National Institutes of Health Career Symposium! This online, multi-day event will highlight a broad range of career paths available to biomedical researchers. Panels and workshops throughout the symposium are designed to help postdocs and doctoral students in the life sciences explore new career paths, learn more about a specific career, and prepare…
Interested in working at a nonprofit but not sure what that entails? Come learn from professionals in domestic and international organizations on how they broke into the nonprofit sector, from community foundations and research strategy groups to transitioning into tech roles. You'll hear first hand accounts on: Strategies for breaking into mission-driven work in nonprofit…
Many academics are interested in industry positions, but the path to securing one is not always clear. In this 90-minute panel discussion, we will hear from industry experts at the intersection of bioenergy, genomics, and engineering, and get their practical advice for taking the first steps to an industry career. The panel will answer questions…
Join career experts, international alumni, and employers on Thursday, April 2 for a dynamic, virtual event designed to empower international student careers in the US. Explore career tips, job search techniques, visa pathways, work authorizations, industry trends, and more. The event will feature an Employer Expo, where students can connect with international student-friendly companies recruiting…
About the GradFUTURES Forum On behalf of the Princeton University Graduate School, Cornell graduate students and postdocs are cordially invited to attend the virtual sessions of the 2026 GradFUTURES Forum Graduate Student Professional Development Conference to be held March 23-27. Founded in 2020, the GradFUTURES Forum is a week-long professional development conference that is FREE…
As a PhD student or postdoc, you’re aware that grants play a huge role in the infrastructure of academic research. So huge that a variety of rewarding careers exist to support this integral part of the research enterprise. In this panel discussion hosted by Syracuse University, you’ll hear from three PhD-holding professionals with experience working…
The 2026 job market is complex, competitive, and often exhausting—especially for candidates with advanced degrees. Between navigating "ghost jobs," evading sophisticated scams, and cracking new AI screening algorithms, it is easy to lose momentum. Stay Active, Be Hopeful, & Get Hired is a tactical workshop in a webinar format designed to help graduate students, postdocs,…
Join Georgetown University's annual Government, Education & Non-Profit Career Fair brings top employers to students and alumni for internships and full-time jobs in the government, education, and non-profit sectors. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about these careers and to network with employers. Click here for the list of employers and to register.
Join Lisa Rangel, B.S. '92, PCCW member and founder of Chameleon Resumes, for an interactive group session. Lisa is a former executive recruiter who brings expert insight into what employers really want to see and she’s here to help you make your resume shine. During this workshop, Lisa will provide live feedback on selected student…
Join the 2025 NIH Career Symposium! This online, multi-day event will highlight a broad range of career paths available to biomedical researchers. Panels and workshops throughout the symposium are designed to help postdocs and doctoral students in the life sciences explore new career paths, learn more about a specific career, and prepare for a successful job search.…
Are you considering graduate school? We recognize that there are many factors you will be considering as you choose the next step in your educational career and invite you to participate in this opportunity to find out more about our graduate programs from the comfort of your own space. The virtual fair allows prospective students…
Curious about how a social science Ph.D. can open doors to meaningful careers beyond the tenure track? Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, the Messy, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series spotlighting Cornell alumni who have translated their doctoral training into impactful roles inside and outside academia. In this session, you’ll hear from…
Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, the Messy, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring Cornell alumni who hold doctoral degrees and have built dynamic careers beyond academia. In this session, you’ll hear from Yingyu Liu, Ph.D. (Scientific Editor, Cell Press) and Wing (Yingyi) Zhong, Ph.D. (Clinical Dietitian, Mass General Hospital), two Ph.D.-trained professionals who have translated their academic training…
Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, the Messy, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring Cornell alumni who hold doctoral degrees and have built dynamic careers beyond academia. In this session, you’ll hear from Susan Korbel, Ph.D. (Owner, Core Research Inc.) and Michael Vernick, Ph.D. (Customer Solutions Architect, Vonage), two seasoned professionals whose paths span social science research, strategic consulting, product…
Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, the Messy, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring guests who hold doctoral degrees and have pursued diverse careers beyond academia. In this session, you'll hear from Dr. Yvonne Masters, Ph.D. (Food Science, Cornell), a food safety & quality leader with nearly two decades of global CPG…
While the conversations (and funding) for OA have primarily focused on journals and the STEM disciplines, OA book publishing options for humanities disciplines are expanding in university presses across the globe. What is “open access publishing?” Is open access right for me as an author? How do I cultivate relationships with presses? What should I…
Institute Dates: Tuesday, June 6 (In-Person & Live Stream) and Wednesday, June 7 (Virtual Only) Times: June 6, 12:00 – 2:00 pm ET ǀ June 7, 11:00 am – 4:15 pm ET Location: June 6, G10 Biotech & Live Stream ǀ June 7, Zoom Registration: https://blogs.cornell.edu/futureprofs/registration-2023/ Registration Priority Dates: May 26, 2023 (for In-Person Participation);…
In this series of remotely delivered workshops designed for current graduate students and postdocs and open to those in all fields, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly for disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively. Effective mentoring of student research is a key skill influencing everything from research productivity to personal satisfaction. Learn best practices for mentorship of…
Scholars from all eleven Central New York (CNY) Humanities Corridor institutions (including Cornell) are invited to sign up for one or both sections of a free Book Publishing Workshop with Laura Portwood-Stacer, Friday, December 16, organized by the Corridor Futures & Initiatives (HF4) Working Group: Land a Publisher for Your Scholarly Book (12-1:30pm EST) Write an Outstanding Book Proposal…
This session will provide strategies and supports to ensure teaching is equitable, accessible, and inclusive for ALL students, including (but not limited to) multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and first-generation students. The session will begin by providing the objectives and principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), how UDL contributes to anti-racist and anti-ableist practices, and end…
How do you present yourself to the world? Are you effectively promoting your brand on social media? Jazmine Benjamin will teach you how to navigate social media to promote your personal brand, grow your network, and maintain consistency across your platforms for better opportunities. This workshop is part of he Association for Women in Science…
