Information Session: Rita Levi Montalcini Scholarship from the Dompé Foundation
Established in 2020, the Dompé Foundation is committed to supporting the university education of talented young individuals in STEM fields, ultimately contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the exploration of new research areas, particularly in the life sciences. More specifically, it aims at breaking down financial barriers to higher education for aspiring scientists…
Building Mentorship Skills for Academic Careers
Pre-registration is required. In this series of interactive workshops designed for current Cornell graduate students and postdocs and open to those in all fields, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively and in teams. Learn best practices for mentoring research students and technicians and develop planning and…
Career Discovery Series: Public Sector Careers: Government, Policy, and International Affairs Panel
This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters’ students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format. Register for Public Sector Careers: Government, Policy, and International Affairs Panel…
Career Discovery Series: From Research to Real-World Impact: Science Careers in Industry Panel
This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters’ students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format. Register for From Research to Real-World Impact: Science Careers in Industry…
Career Discovery Series: Education, Teaching and Academic-Adjacent Careers Panel
This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters’ students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format. Register for Education, Teaching, and Academic-Adjacent Careers Panel Education, Teaching and…
Career Discovery Series: Transformative Careers in Social and Environmental Policy Panel
Register for Transformative Careers in Social and Environmental Policy Panel This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters’ students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format. Social…
Career Discovery Series: Science-Informed Business and Sustainability Careers Panel
Register for Global Careers at the Intersection of Business, Sustainability, and Equity Panel This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters’ students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and…
Career Discovery Series: From Ideas to Impact: Careers in UX, AI and Entrepreneurship Panel
Register for From Ideas to Impact: Careers in UX, AI, and Entrepreneurship Panel This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters’ students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and…
Career Discovery Series: Applied Humanities & Social Sciences: Creative, Human-Centered Design & Strategy Careers
Register for Applied Humanities and Social Sciences: Creative, Human-Centered Design, and Strategy Careers This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters’ students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and…
Career Discovery Series Keynote: Why You? How to Nail the Most Pressing Question of Your Career with Vicki Johnson ’01, Ph.D.
Location: 120 Physical Sciences Building Register for Why You? How to Nail the Most Pressing Question of Your Career Keynote Session Description The candidates who land dream opportunities and command their destiny aren’t necessarily the ones with the longest resumes—they’re the ones who can articulate a future vision so compelling that others want to be…
Career Discovery Series: Careers in Consulting, Strategy, and Organizational Effectiveness Panel
Register for Careers in Consulting, Strategy, and Organizational Effectiveness Panel This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters’ students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format. Consulting,…
Information Session on the Cornell Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
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 the Cornell Graduate School competition in Spring 2026. Register online to attend an information session.
WISE: Teaching Practices that Support Wellbeing
This interactive workshop introduces Wellbeing in Scholarly Environments (WISE) strategies and invites participants to reflect on how teaching practices can support both student wellbeing and their own growth as instructors. Through discussion and examples, you’ll explore ways to foster connection and belonging in classrooms, labs, and discussion sections, and leave with access to a toolkit…
Notice and Respond: Support Strategies
This interactive bystander intervention workshop helps participants build skills for recognizing signs of distress and responding with care and confidence. Through a short video case study, guided discussion, and resource overview, you’ll learn to identify different levels of distress, practice supportive questions and responses, and explore ways to connect peers with appropriate campus, local, or…
Let’s CU Flourish
Grounded in positive psychology, this workshop explores what it means to flourish in graduate school life. You’ll reflect on your strengths, values, and habits that support wellbeing and leave with practical tools to support resilience, meaning, and personal growth. Please share with your friends and register for any/all of these workshops here! About the Series…
2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a competition for graduate students to develop and showcase their research communication skills. The 2026 final round competition will be held in-person on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 in 251 Malott Hall. We will also offer a virtual attendance option by Zoom for those outside of Ithaca. Attend and vote for…
Interviewing and Negotiating for Academic Positions
An important part of the academic job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Come learn about the art of interviewing for faculty positions, especially those on the tenure track, and what and how you might negotiate about salary, startup funding, or other details of a job offer. The format will be a highly…