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SUMMARY:Exploring Careers in Non-Profits Panel
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nYou’ll hear first hand accounts on: \n\nStrategies for breaking into mission-driven work in nonprofit organizations\nHow to translate academic experience into nonprofit careers\nWhat skills and experiences actually matter\n\nThe panel will be held on Tuesday\, April 28th from 8:10-9:30 PM EST. Please register here for the zoom link. \nHosted by Beyond Academia – Berkeley
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/exploring-careers-in-non-profits-panel/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,External
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T143000
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Transition from Academia to Industry: Practical Tips
DESCRIPTION: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 regarding industry resume do’s and don’ts\, how to put your best foot forward in an interview\, networking tips\, and more. \nPanelists will be:  \n\nSteve Hartig\, Senior Consultant\, Recon Associates\nSneha Srikrishnan\, PhD. Segment Director for Fermentation Biosolutions at Archer Daniels Midland Company\nSteve Fuchs\, PhD. Business Development Director at Traitomic\n\nModerator: Efrain Rodriguez-Ocasio\, PhD. GLBRC Bioenergy Postdoctoral Fellow  \nRegistration required: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/QQPEAzmNR6-xJgybn-gv0w \nBrought to you by the Wisconsin Energy Institute/Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center Mentorship Program.  \n **If you have any accessibility needs\, please email alexandra.schnoes@wisc.edu directly so the request is not missed.**
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/navigating-the-transition-from-academia-to-industry-practical-tips/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,External
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T173000
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SUMMARY:Interstride International Student Career Summit
DESCRIPTION: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 for opportunities.Some sessions may be recorded\, but live participation is encouraged for the best experience. Details will only be shared with registered attendees after the event. \nThis virtual summit is available for free through Cornell’s Interstride membership (please use your cornell.edu email to register). Cornell’s own International Career Coach\, Erica Ford\, will present on Finding Diverse Work Options for Year 1 of OPT from 3:30-4:20 pm ET. \nQuestions? Email contact@interstride.com.
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/interstride-international-student-career-summit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,External
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000
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SUMMARY:GradFUTURES Forum Professional Development Conference (Hosted by Princeton University)
DESCRIPTION:About the GradFUTURES Forum\n\nOn 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 and OPEN to graduate students from other institutions across the country and around the world.\n \nFeaturing dozens of keynote speakers\, skill-building workshops\, career panels\, the conference offers dozens of online programs that support graduate students’ and postdocs’ success and prepare them for diverse career pathways. \nPlease visit this webpage to view the schedule (click on each date) and register for virtual sessions. \nOnline talks incude: \n\nThe Professional Development Advantage: Rodney Priestley and Eva Kubu\, Princeton Graduate School\nUnderstanding the changing PhD opportunity landscape: Matt Sigelman\, Burning Glass Institute\nInnovative Approaches for supporting International Graduate Students: Fanta Aw (NAFSA)\, Amy Nice (Institute for Progress\, Former White House OSTP)\, Violet Buxton-Walsh (Institute for Progress) and Robin Catmur-Smith (International Student Resource Center)\nGlobal Careers: Thriving As An International Scholar\, Sonali Majumdar\, Princeton Graduate School
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/gradfutures-forum-graduate-student-professional-development-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,External,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T151500
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SUMMARY:Careers for PhDs: Grantseeking\, Grantmaking\, and Research Development
DESCRIPTION: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 across the grants ecosystem: from helping academics and others find grant support through work for a consultancy or as a self-employed consultant; to facilitating grant awards for a foundation; to partnering with faculty grantseekers through research development work at a university. You’ll get candid insights on their working lives\, how they leverage their doctoral training in their roles\, and how you can further explore and prepare to pursue careers in these fields.  \nThe panelists: \n\nDiana Brown(PhD\, Religion\, Syracuse)\, Project Manager\, Abacus Grant Services\nGiovanna Urist(PhD\, History\, Syracuse)\, owner\, Giovanna Urist Consulting\nSarah Workman(PhD\, English\, UNC-Chapel Hill)\, Director of Research Development for Arts & Humanities\, SU\n\nCLICK TO REGISTER HERE
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/careers-for-phds-grantseeking-grantmaking-and-research-development/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,External
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Career and Professional Development":MAILTO:CareerAndProfDev@cornell.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T120000
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CREATED:20260223T151138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T152453Z
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SUMMARY:Stay Active\, Be Hopeful\, & Get Hired: A Career Services Webinar on Navigating the Tough 2026 Job Market as an Advanced Degree Recipient
DESCRIPTION: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. \nStay Active\, Be Hopeful\, & Get Hired is a tactical workshop in a webinar format designed to help graduate students\, postdocs\, and alumni regain control of their career search hosted by University of Rochester. The presenter will strip away the noise and focus on high-impact strategies that can work in the current economic and job market landscape. \nIn this session\, they will cover: \n\nMarket Realities: Understanding the 2026 landscape using current data from National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE)\, Graduate Career Consortium (GCC)\, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics\, and more – information will include impacts related to the rise of AI in hiring and how to spot “fake” or scam listings.\nThe Advanced Degree Advantage: How to position your PhD or Master’s as a critical asset rather than being labeled “overqualified.” Discussion will also center around translating your knowledge\, expertise & skillset to industries & professions that may be outside of your academic discipline or specialty domain area.\nAction Over Algorithm: Proven networking and application strategies that bypass digital gatekeepers.\nResilience Tactics: Practical ways to manage rejection fatigue and maintain a hopeful\, active mindset throughout the process.\n\nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nAnalyze the 2026 Hiring Landscape: Understand how current AI-driven recruitment tools and algorithms screen candidates\, and learn specific formatting and keyword strategies to ensure your application gets seen by a human.\nTranslate Academic Value to Industry Impact: Effectively articulate the transferable skills gained from your advanced degree (such as project management\, data analysis\, and critical thinking) to counter “overqualification” bias and prove your worth to non-academic employers.\nIdentify and Evade Job Scams: Recognize the specific red flags of modern employment scams and “ghost jobs” to protect your personal information and focus your energy on legitimate opportunities.\nSustain Search Resilience: Acquire practical techniques to manage rejection fatigue and maintain a “hopeful” mindset\, creating a sustainable daily routine that balances job hunting with mental well-being.\nBypass the Digital Queue: Learn high-impact networking strategies that allow you to move beyond the online application portal and connect directly with decision-makers.\n\nStop sending applications into the void. Join University of Rochester to build a strategy that protects your well-being and gets you closer to being hired. Graduate students\, Postdocs & recent alumni from all disciplines are welcome. \nClick here to register and to attend.
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/stay-active-be-hopeful-get-hired-a-career-services-webinar-on-navigating-the-tough-2026-job-market-as-an-advanced-degree-recipient/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,External
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Career and Professional Development":MAILTO:CareerAndProfDev@cornell.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T150000
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SUMMARY:2026 Government\, Education & Non-Profit Career Fair [Virtual]
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here for the list of employers and to register.
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/2026-government-education-non-profit-career-fair-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,External
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T200000
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CREATED:20251106T180026Z
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SUMMARY:Group Resume Critique with Founder of Chameleon Resumes
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring this workshop\, Lisa will provide live feedback on selected student resumes\, focusing on content\, formatting\, and overall appeal to hiring managers. Resumes must be submitted in advance\, and a handful will be chosen for group review to highlight key takeaways for everyone. \nTo Register: PCCW Mentoring Cmte Presents: Resume Critique with Lisa Rangel ’92 – Central Career Services | Cornell University \nWhat to Expect:\nActionable tips to strengthen your resume\nReal-time critique of selected submissions\nAdvice from a seasoned recruiter you don’t want to miss \nSubmit your resume here (PDF or Word format preferred). Not all submissions will be selected for live review\, but all participants will benefit from the insights shared. \nSubmission deadline is November 7\, 11:59 PM EST.\n\nAll submissions are confidential and used solely for this workshop. \nLet’s get your resume ready to stand out!
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/group-resume-critique-with-founder-of-chameleon-resumes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,External
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
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CREATED:20251001T155640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T174808Z
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SUMMARY:NIH Career Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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. The Career Symposium will take place Nov. 3rd – 6th.  Register here! \n\n\n\nEvent highlights\n*10 panels featuring professionals in a broad range of careers\, including pharmaceutical industry\, academic careers\, science policy\, and more! \n*Workshops to help you: \n\nNavigate a Changing Job Market\nDevelop Job Search Skills\nPlan for a Career Transition\n\nRegister today and log in to Whova to see the agenda and growing speaker list! We hope to see you at the event in November! \nRegister now\n2025 ANNUAL NIH CAREER SYMPOSIUM \nNovember 3 – 6\, 2025 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nRegister: https://whova.com/portal/registration/eNR7KvksLzfWd584CoaD/ \nPlease note that\, in addition to registering for a ticket\, you must also create a Whova account to log in to the event. \nAdditional links\nNIH Office of Intramural Training & Education – https://www.training.nih.gov \nUpcoming Events – https://www.training.nih.gov/events/upcoming \nCareer Services Advice and Appointments – https://www.training.nih.gov/career_services \nNIH Alumni Database\, Explore for your career options & Register as you leave –\nhttps://www.training.nih.gov/alumni/register
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/nih-career-symposium/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T130000
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SUMMARY:Cornell University Virtual Graduate School Fair
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe virtual fair allows prospective students to: \n\nChat with our amazing faculty\, staff\, and graduate students.\nLearn about the different academic programs offered at Cornell University.\nWatch videos and collect documents for review at your leisure.\n\nRegister to attend the Cornell University Virtual Graduate School Fair.
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/cornell-university-virtual-graduate-school-fair/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T204909
CREATED:20250710T193059Z
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SUMMARY:Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, The Messy\, and The Pivot
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this session\, you’ll hear from three professionals working across urban policy\, service design\, AI ethics\, visual anthropology\, and community-based research. Whether they’re leading research at nonprofits\, producing documentary films\, teaching at universities\, or advising on emerging technologies\, each guest brings a unique perspective on building a career that blends human-centered values with impact-driven work. \nWhat to expect: \n\nHonest\, informal conversation—no slides or scripts\nBalancing university teaching with consulting or freelance work\nPractical insight into navigating uncertainty\, finding direction\, and translating academic training into impact\n\nIf you’re actively exploring life beyond the academy or curious about hybrid paths that combine teaching\, research\, and creative work\, this event will offer clarity\, connection\, and inspiration. \nRegister to attend. \n  \n\nSena Aydin Bergfalk\, Ph.D.  is a cultural anthropologist who works at the intersection of design research\, strategy\, and facilitation. She shapes service design projects across B2B and B2C ecosystems using a critical ethnographic lens to uncover assumptions and design services that connect business goals with human experiences. Sena earned a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Cornell in 2023 and is currently the Lead Service Designer at Sngular.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarisa Turesky\, Ph.D is a community-based researcher and educator focused on equity in urban policy. She is Director of Research at Mockingbird Analytics\, a Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley\, and serves on the Board of Drag Performers United. Her work integrates trauma-informed and participatory action research to explore how identity shapes access to space and services. She holds a Ph.D. in Urban Planning & Development from the University of Southern California and a M.R.P. from Cornell University. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMariangela Mihai\, Ph.D. is a political and visual anthropologist whose work bridges generative AI\, collaborative documentary\, and social justice. She is an Assistant Professor at Western Washington University\, a Red Teamer on Meta’s Generative AI Trust Team\, and co-founder of the Ethnocine Film Collective\, where she produces feminist films and impact campaigns. Her research and teaching focus on refugee rights\, queer activism\, Indigenous resistance\, and ethical media practices across global contexts. \n  \n 
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/ph-d-career-stories-the-good-the-messy-and-the-pivot-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T173000
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SUMMARY:Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, The Messy\, and The Pivot
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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 into impactful careers in science publishing and clinical nutrition. \nThey’ll reflect on how they navigated their transitions\, applied their research skills in new contexts\, and built meaningful work at the intersection of science\, communication\, and patient care. \nWhat to expect: \n\nCandid\, informal conversation—no slides\, just real stories\nInsight into non-academic career paths in STEM and health\nQ&A and reflections on navigating career transitions as international students\n\nWhether you’re actively exploring careers beyond academia or simply curious about what’s possible\, this session offers a unique opportunity to hear from those who’ve charted new paths—with all the complexity\, creativity\, and learning that comes with it. \nRegister to attend. \n \nAs a clinical pediatric dietitian at Mass General Hospital\, Wing (Yingyi) Zhong specializes in medical nutrition therapy for children with epilepsy\, with a focus on the ketogenic diet and the low glycemic index treatment (LGIT). She works closely with patients\, families\, and multidisciplinary teams to provide compassionate\, evidence-based care that supports seizure management and overall well-being. Wing earned her Ph.D. in Nutrition Sciences from Cornell in 2022. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nYingyu Liu joined Cell Press in 2021\, now working as an editor for the journal Cell Host & Microbe and supporting researchers across various journals. She received her doctoral degree from Cornell University in 2020\, studying the relationship between plants and pathogens. Yingyu is passionate about scientific communication\, collaborative problem-solving\, and supporting diverse voices in STEM.
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/ph-d-career-stories-the-good-the-messy-and-the-pivot-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T204909
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SUMMARY:Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, The Messy\, and The Pivot
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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 development\, and tech innovation. \nWith decades of experience across sectors\, Susan and Michael will reflect on how their graduate training shaped their work\, how they’ve navigated career shifts\, and what they’ve learned along the way. \nWhat to expect: \n\nInformal\, real talk—no slides\, just stories\nCandid insights from two Ph.D.-trained professionals\nQ&A and advice for students exploring diverse pathways\n\nWhether you’re actively exploring careers beyond academia or simply curious about what’s possible\, this session offers a unique opportunity to hear from those who’ve charted new paths—with all the complexity\, creativity\, and learning that comes with it. \nRegister to attend. \n \nSince receiving her Ph.D. in Public Administration from University of Michigan and her bachelor’s from Cornell\, Dr. Korbel has been conducting market research and consulting with hundreds of public and private organizations.  After many years working in broadcast and public media\, Susan Korbel founded Core Research in 1989 when she had her first child.  Core Research conducts consumer\, voter\, and business-to-business research.  Dr. Korbel has been behind the scenes helping some of the premiere South Texas businesses and charitable organizations chart successful courses with strategic and tactical planning. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\nMichael Vernick is a seasoned product strategist\, inventor\, and solutions architect with over 30 years of experience spanning startups\, enterprise tech\, and research labs. He specializes in building scalable systems for real-time communication\, live video\, and streaming technologies\, and currently works as a Customer Solutions Architect at Vonage. Michael earned his doctorate in Computer Science from Stony Brook and his bachelor’s and M.Eng. from Cornell and holds 9 U.S. patents.
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/ph-d-career-stories-the-good-the-messy-and-the-pivot/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T170000
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SUMMARY:Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, The Messy\, and The Pivot
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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 experience and technical expertise in compliance\, auditing\, and supplier risk mitigation. Dr. Jenny Valentine\, Ph.D. (Chemistry\, Yale) is a Senior Principal Scientist at Regeneron\, where she leads bioanalytical strategy for oncology programs using both traditional and emerging drug modalities. \nWhat to expect: \n\nCandid\, informal conversation—no slides\, just real stories\nInsights on working in industry\, biotech\, and food safety\nQ&A and advice from experienced Ph.D. professionals\n\nWhether you’re actively exploring careers beyond academia or simply curious about what’s possible\, this session offers a unique opportunity to hear from those who’ve charted new paths—with all the complexity\, creativity\, and learning that comes with it. \nRegister to attend. \n  \n \nDr. Yvonne Masters\, Director of Food Safety and Quality Policy at John B. Sanfilippo & Son\, Inc.\, brings nearly two decades of leadership in food safety across the nut\, dairy\, and snack food sectors. A Cornell alumna\, she has also served as a Senior Microbiologist and Quality Leader\, earning recognition through the 2022 IAFP Harold Barnum Industry Award and her company’s 2024 Vision Award. Her academic foundation from the University of Illinois and Cornell continues to inform her impactful work in advancing industry standards. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nDr. Jenny Valentine currently works in the Bioanalytical Sciences Department at Regeneron. In her role\, she leads bioanalytical strategy for multiple programs in oncology that utilize both traditional and emerging drug modalities. She has eight years of experience in large molecule bioanalysis\, with previous roles focusing on immunogenicity assay development\, validation\, and sample testing. Jenny earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Yale University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell University in the Matthew DeLisa Laboratory from 2012–2015. She is an active participant in several AAPS working groups. \n 
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/ph-d-career-stories-the-good-the-messy-and-the-pivot-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Career and Professional Development":MAILTO:CareerAndProfDev@cornell.edu
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SUMMARY:CNY Humanities Corridor: Open Access Book Publishing Panel
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat is “open access publishing?” Is open access right for me as an author? How do I cultivate relationships with presses? What should I ask my publisher? How do I advocate for open access support at my institution? What do editors think about our open access future? \nJoin us for a lively conversation with leading OA publishers to get answers to these questions! Participants will also benefit from hearing insider perspectives on developing OA programs within the world of academic publishing and the future of open access. \nOpen Access Book Publishing: In Conversation with University of California\, University of Michigan\, and MIT Presses\nThursday\, Dec. 14\, 2023\, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\non Zoom (register now) \nCornell scholars (including graduate students and postdocs) are invited to sign up for a free panel discussion sponsored by the CNY Humanities Corridor — organized by the Corridor Futures & Initiatives (HF4) Working Group\, with additional support from the Syracuse University Office of Research and Syracuse University Libraries. \nPanelists:\n\nDylan Mohr (Syracuse University)\nAmy Harris (MIT)\nRaina Polivka (University of California)\nCharles Watkinson (University of Michigan)\n\nMore info or register now. \nBe sure to keep an eye on the Corridor website and calendar for other ways to engage and collaborate\, or read about Cornell engagement with the network.  \nQuestions? Email cnyhumanities@syr.edu.
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/cny-humanities-corridor-book-publishing-workshops-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T161500
DTSTAMP:20260502T204909
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SUMMARY:Future Professors Institute
DESCRIPTION:Institute Dates: Tuesday\, June 6 (In-Person & Live Stream) and Wednesday\, June 7 (Virtual Only) \nTimes: June 6\, 12:00 – 2:00 pm ET ǀ June 7\, 11:00 am – 4:15 pm ET \nLocation: June 6\, G10 Biotech & Live Stream ǀ June 7\, Zoom \nRegistration: https://blogs.cornell.edu/futureprofs/registration-2023/ \nRegistration Priority Dates: May 26\, 2023 (for In-Person Participation); June 2\, 2023 (for Virtual Participation) \nThe Future Professors Institute engages graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in workshops\, panel discussions\, and talks focused on preparing them for faculty careers across institutional types. Though open to all\, the priority audience for the institute is Cornell University graduate students and postdocs from backgrounds historically excluded from and underrepresented in the professoriate\, and/or those with a demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity\, inclusion\, access\, and equity in academia. \nSponsorship\nThis is a collaborative initiative of the Cornell Graduate School Offices of Future Faculty and Academic Careers\, Inclusion and Student Engagement\, and Postdoctoral Studies\, and is based on work that was funded in part by the National Science Foundation (grant number 1647094; CIRTL AGEP). \nQuestions?\nPlease direct any questions to: futurefaculty@cornell.edu
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/future-professors-institute-2023-day-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Future Faculty and Academic Careers
ORGANIZER;CN="Future Faculty and Academic Careers":MAILTO:futurefaculty@cornell.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T204909
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SUMMARY:Building Mentorship Skills for Academic Careers
DESCRIPTION: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 summer undergraduate researchers\, rotation students\, or research technicians\, and develop planning and communication skills needed to lead a research project or group. \nAll sessions will be practical in nature and feature short pre-readings or videos\, case study discussions\, and self-assessments to help identify your strengths and desired areas for improvement.Receive a certificate for completing at least 4 of 5 sessions (dates: 3/23\, 4/13\, 4/20\, 4/25 (in person/hybrid event)\, and 5/11). Interested participants should apply prior to the start of the series with the expectation of attending all workshops and actively participating in small and large group discussions.  \nMost sessions are on Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 pm ET. Registered participants will receive Zoom connection details for each session. See full schedule and topics \nRegister for Spring 2023 Series \nQuestions?\n\nContact Dr. Colleen McLinn\, futurefaculty@cornell.edu or 607-255-2030
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/building-mentorship-skills-for-academic-careers-2023-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Future Faculty and Academic Careers
ORGANIZER;CN="Future Faculty and Academic Careers":MAILTO:futurefaculty@cornell.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T204909
CREATED:20221211T000830Z
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SUMMARY:CNY Humanities Corridor: Book Publishing Workshops
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nLand a Publisher for Your Scholarly Book (12-1:30pm EST)\nWrite an Outstanding Book Proposal (1:45pm-3:15pm EST)\n\nRegister for either session here \nBe sure to keep tabs on the Corridor website and calendar for other ways to engage and collaborate in the coming months. Questions? Email cnyhumanities@syr.edu.
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/cny-humanities-corridor-book-publishing-workshops/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T204909
CREATED:20220812T142924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T230045Z
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SUMMARY:NCFDD Webinar: Equitable\, Accessible\, and Inclusive Teaching Practices
DESCRIPTION: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 with examples of equitable\, accessible\, and inclusive course delivery methods and assignments. \nFacilitator Bio\nSaili S. Kulkarni\, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Special Education at San José State University (SJSU). Dr. Kulkarni’s research seeks to understand the intersections of disability and race in teacher education using a framework of disability studies critical race theory (DisCrit). Her recent work portrays the experiences and challenges faced by teachers of color including special education teachers of color (SETOC) and/or teachers of color working with young children of color with disabilities. She is the recipient of a Spencer Foundation Racial Equity Grant (2021-2023) to study exclusionary discipline practices impacting young children of color with disabilities in preschool and early elementary grades. She is also the inaugural BIPOC Educator Fellow for the National Center for Research in Educator Diversity (NCRED). Dr. Kulkarni received early tenure and promotion from SJSU in 2021 with the support of the NCFDD Summer Bootcamp\, which she participated in\, back in Summer 2020. \n\nFree Individual Memberships for the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)\nAvailable to all Cornell students\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff \nCornell is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)\, a nationally recognized\, independent organization providing online career development and mentoring resources. The NCFDD provides members with access to tools to increase research and writing productivity and improve work-life balance.   \nActivate your account by following the steps below: \n\nGo to the NCFDD website\nUnder “Select Your Institution\,” choose “Cornell University”\nSelect “Activate my Membership”\nComplete the registration form using your Cornell email address\nCheck your Cornell email account to find a confirmation/welcome email. Click “Activate Account” in the email
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/ncfdd-webinar-equitable-accessible-and-inclusive-teaching-practices/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T204909
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Social Media for Professional Opportunities
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop is part of he Association for Women in Science (AWIS) What’s Next Webinar Summer Series.  Register now. \n\nFree Individual Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Membership Available for Cornell Graduate Students\nAvailable to all Cornell graduate\, professional\, and undergraduate students \nCornell University is an institutional partner of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS). Create an account to enjoy number of professional development programs and services such as newsletters\, the AWIS career center\, and various webinars.  \nActivate your account by completing the Cornell University AWIS Membership Form.
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/leveraging-social-media-for-professional-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia
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