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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…

How to Submit Grants at Cornell – A Primer

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

This workshop, presented by Kim Holloway of the Office of Sponsored Programs, will help postdocs and advanced graduate students learn how to submit grant proposals at Cornell and how to apply for NIH Career Development Awards (K Awards). This is a brown bag event – bring your lunch and join us. We’ll provide drinks and…

Faculty Holistic Review Workshop for Graduate Admissions

401 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

Date: August 19, 2019 Time: 10am-3pm Location: 401 Warren Hall Registration: http://tiny.cc/HolisticAdmissions Overview: Holistic review is an evidence-based practice for identifying talent and increasing diversity. In this workshop, led by nationally recognized experts Drs. Julie Posselt and Casey Miller, participants will learn the research basis for holistic review  and practical applications to graduate admissions. Participants…

Holistic Graduate Admissions Mini-Workshop for Future Faculty

401 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

Date: August 19, 2019 Time: 4-6:00pm   Location: 401 Warren Hall Registration: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1NUfyp4DdRqXx9X Overview: Holistic review is an evidence-based practice for identifying talent and increasing diversity. In this mini-workshop, led by nationally recognized experts Drs. Julie Posselt and Casey Miller, participants will learn the research basis for holistic review and practical applications to graduate admissions.…

Summer Success Symposium (S3)

G10 Biotechnology Building 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

The Summer Success Symposium is a one day event for new and continuing MS/PhD and PhD students from across all graduate fields who identify as belonging to groups historically underrepresented in graduate education. The symposium has a particular focus on bringing together recipients of graduate fellowships in support of diversity as well as all other…

Transitions – Get the Mentoring You Need and Want

175 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

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, Executive Director, Center for…

Postdoc Ice Cream Stroll

Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join Director of Postdoctoral Studies Christine Holmes and fellow postdocs in a walk to the Dairy Bar in Stocking Hall for ice cream (or non-dairy sorbet). Meet at Caldwell Hall (Ag Quad entrance) at 2:00 pm for departure soon after for a leisurely stroll to the Dairy Bar. The first 20 postdocs to arrive at…

Postdoc Pizza Party and Awards Reception

The Big Red Barn Big Red Barn, Sciences Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Featuring official announcement of the Postdoc Achievement Award winners! In honor of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, please join us for a relaxed social event and award ceremony honoring the winners of the Postdoc Achievement Awards, co-sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. We will serve pizza, and other refreshments in a kid-friendly…

Job Search Discussion

221 Weill Hall 237 Tower Rd, 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 Office of Postdoctoral Studies and CIRTL at Cornell. We’re gathering a community of peers to help find advice, support, and feedback. Bring questions and…

The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students

G10 Biotechnology Building 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

Anthony A. Jack Junior Fellow, Harvard Society of Fellows Assistant Professor of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education Date: Oct 3, 2019 Time: 3:30 PM Location: G10 Biotech In this talk, Anthony Jack will discuss how class and culture shape how undergraduates navigate college by exploring the “experiential core of college life,” those too often…

Understanding the Fundamentals of Allyship

The GPSA Diversity and International Students Committee, in collaboration with the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement, and the Graduate and Professional Student Diversity Council, is excited to invite all students, faculty, and staff to the first event of the Building Allyship Series. We will be joined by Luca Maurer, a nationally recognized…

NYAS Webinar: Insights on Effective Lab Management (panel)

Webinar

 Do You Have the Skills to Run Your Own Lab Effectively? Since lab management training is not explicitly taught in the graduate curriculum, scientists often face the challenge of running their own lab. They must manage staff, develop and manage projects and track budgets. This panel will provide you with crucial insights on: How lab…

Academic Job Search Discussion

221 Weill Hall 237 Tower Rd, 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 Office 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: October Cohort Meeting

401 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, 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…

My Voice, My Story: Understanding the Untold Lived Experiences of Graduate & Professional Students – Workshop for Graduate Students & Postdocs

ILR Conference Center King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, United States

Workshop for Graduate Students & Postdocs About My Voice, My Story Note: This workshop is nearly full. Contact cirtl@cornell.edu for more information on future sessions. My Voice, My Story sessions pair video monologues constructed from real experiences of graduate students with facilitated discussions. The primary objectives of My Voice, My Story are to utilize the power of…

Interviewing and Negotiation for Academic Positions

ILR Conference Center King-Shaw Hall, 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…

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

Webinar

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…

My Voice, My Story: Understanding the Untold Lived Experiences of Graduate and Professional Students – Workshop for Faculty and Staff

401 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

Workshop for Faculty & Staff About My Voice, My Story Note: This workshop is at capacity. Contact cirtl@cornell.edu for more information on future sessions. My Voice, My Story sessions pair video monologues constructed from real experiences of graduate students with facilitated discussions. The primary objectives of My Voice, My Story are to utilize the power of narratives…

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 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…

Winter Pathways to Success Symposium

Biotechnology Building, Room G10 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

This one-day event is a professional development opportunity for doctoral, professional degree, and research master’s students and postdoctoral scholars that will provide participants with information and tools useful for their time at Cornell and beyond.

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…

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…

NCFDD: Managing Chronic Illness and Academic Life

Online

Maintaining professional productivity while managing a chronic illness has several particular challenges. At times, the scheduling and culture of the academy actively ignores the needs of the body/mind in its demand for scholarly and professional productivity. Drawing on her scholarship and professional experiences, Therí Pickens will discuss strategies for living and working with chronic illness.…

Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course

This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…

Building Mentoring Skills for an Academic Career

ILR Conference Center King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, United States

This is an invitation-only event for registrants who have been selected to participate in this year’s Building Mentoring Skills cohort. Apply by January 27. In this series of lunchtime workshops for graduate students and postdocs offered by CIRTL at Cornell, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively…

CIRTL Network: Introduction to Teaching at a Community College

Online

Have you ever considered a teaching career at a community college? This career can have a high impact on students beginning their higher education journey and often includes a strong community focused work environment. The panel of faculty will discuss their experiences working in community colleges. The discussion will include equity and diversity at community…

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…

Careers In and Beyond Academia

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

An information session for PhD students and Postdocs on resources and career pathway exploration opportunities available through various Cornell Graduate School Offices. Presented by Careers Beyond Academia, CIRTL at Cornell, and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies. Register for information session Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who…

Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course

This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…

Building Allyship Series: Helping First Generation Scholars Uncover the Hidden Curriculum

Biotechnology Building, G01 Ithaca, NY, United States

You are invited to join GPSA Diversity and International Students Committee and the First Generation and Low Income Graduate Student Organization (FiGLI), in collaboration with the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement, the Graduate and Professional Student Diversity Council, and CIRTL at Cornell,  for the third session of our Building Allyship Series –…

Building Mentoring Skills for an Academic Career

ILR Conference Center King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, United States

This is an invitation-only event for registrants who have been selected to participate in this year’s Building Mentoring Skills cohort. In this series of lunchtime workshops for graduate students and postdocs offered by CIRTL at Cornell, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively (e.g., in a research…

Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course

This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…

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…

NCFDD: How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities

Webinar

Grab your strategic plan and learn the secret to making it work day-to-day and week-to-week! How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities is a step-by-step guide to holding a weekly planning meeting (aka The Sunday Meeting). In this webinar you’ll learn: What works…and what DOESN’T work when it comes to weekly planning Why weekly…

CIRTL Network: Facilitating Work-Life Balance and Resilience

Online

In this interactive online session, participants will have an opportunity to examine their current work-life balance and to develop a plan to be more resilient and to sustain the support systems that will enable them to establish their desired work-life balance. At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Define what work-life…

NCFDD: Resting to Rise

Online

We all hear about the importance of self-care and, in particular, sleep. But many of us continue to struggle finding our internal place of deep rest and renewal. This place is not only where our nervous system resets, but also where our creativity, zest, truest voice, and zone of genius dwell – boons to any…

Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course

This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…

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…

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…

CIRTL Network: Getting Hired at a Community College – Tips and Strategies from Faculty on Hiring Panels

Online

Learn hiring tips from faculty that serve on or work closely with hiring committees at community colleges. How might the interview differ from that of a 4-year teaching or research university? What factors should you consider in preparing your application materials and teaching demonstration? What are some common do's and don'ts of seeking a job…

CIRTL Network: Developing Equity-Minded Mentors among Faculty and Researchers

Online

Findings from a recent study indicate that graduate students in the natural sciences benefit significantly from the mentoring activities of more senior students and postdoctoral fellows (Feldon et al, 2019). Such findings suggest that it is vital that all individuals (faculty, researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students) develop effective mentoring skills. In this session, participants…

Building Mentoring Skills for an Academic Career

ILR Conference Center King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, United States

This is an invitation-only event for registrants who have been selected to participate in this year’s Building Mentoring Skills cohort. In this series of lunchtime workshops for graduate students and postdocs offered by CIRTL at Cornell, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively (e.g., in a research…

Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course

This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…

Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course

This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…

NCFDD: How to Develop a Daily Writing Practice

Webinar

Are you sick of working all the time without making progress on your writing projects? Are you tired of your deadline-driven, binge-and-bust writing routine? Do you wish you could develop a healthy, consistent, daily writing routine that would allow you to meet your department’s expectations for tenure and promotion? In this webinar you’ll learn: The…

Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course

This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…

CIRTL Network Webinar: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Teaching in the Community College Setting

Online

Community colleges are truly diverse settings, attracting individuals from all different walks of life with a common interest in advancing their education. If you are interested in exploring a career at a community college, then understanding the diversity of their student populations is crucial. This panel consisting of faculty and administrators from various community colleges…

NextGen Professors: March Cohort Meeting (Online)

Online

This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors cohort, and will be held online. A Zoom link will be shared by email to participants. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The…

CANCELED: Inclusive Teaching Institute for Graduate Students and Postdocs

ILR Conference Center King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, United States

(This is an invitation-only event for participants who have applied and been accepted to the program.) The Inclusive Teaching Institute for Graduate Students and Postdocs is a two-day retreat for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to explore diversity and inclusion in teaching and learning. As a participant, you will identify strategies to increase inclusion and…

CANCELED: Inclusive Teaching Institute for Graduate Students and Postdocs

ILR Conference Center King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, United States

(This is an invitation-only event for participants who have applied and been accepted to the program.) The Inclusive Teaching Institute for Graduate Students and Postdocs is a two-day retreat for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to explore diversity and inclusion in teaching and learning. As a participant, you will identify strategies to increase inclusion and…

Building Mentoring Skills for an Academic Career (Online)

Online

This is an invitation-only event for registrants who have been selected 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 lunchtime workshops for graduate students and postdocs offered by CIRTL at Cornell, you will develop essential…

NCFDD: How to Challenge Race and Gender Bias in Student Evaluations

Webinar

Free Individual Memberships for the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) Available to all Cornell students, postdocs, faculty, and staff Cornell 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…

CANCELED: From Deficits to Possibilities: Mentoring Lessons for Building Bridges to Access and Success

Biotechnology Building, Room G10 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

CANCELED: The Multicultural Academic Council invites you to join us for our annual public talk on Mentoring. This year’s talk features Beronda Montgomery, MSU Foundation Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Assistant Provost for Faculty Development-Research at Michigan State University. Lunch available at 11:30 am. Session Summary: Mentoring is often positioned as the transfer…

CIRTL Network Webinar: All-Network Teaching-as-Research Presentations

Online

Hear graduate students and postdocs from across the CIRTL Network share the results of their Teaching-as-Research (TAR) projects in this online presentation session. TAR projects investigate questions about teaching and learning, including assessing the effectiveness of specific learning activities and tools, examining the learning process about a specific topic, or characterizing the student experience in…

CIRTL Network Webinar: All-Network Teaching-as-Research Presentations

Online

Hear graduate students and postdocs from across the CIRTL Network share the results of their Teaching as Research (TAR) projects in this online presentation session. TAR projects investigate questions about teaching and learning, including assessing the effectiveness of specific learning activities and tools, examining the learning process about a specific topic, or characterizing the student…

Building Mentoring Skills for an Academic Career (Online)

Online

This is an invitation-only event for registrants who have been selected 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 lunchtime workshops for graduate students and postdocs offered by CIRTL at Cornell, you will develop essential…

NCFDD: Mastering Academic Time Management

Webinar

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…

NextGen Professors: April Cohort Meeting

Zoom

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…

Job Search Virtual Discussion Group

Zoom

Let’s face it, finding a job can be a difficult process that is often full of stress.  Add that we are in the midst of a pandemic with many uncertainties, and you may be experiencing even greater stress and worry.  The Job Search Virtual Discussion Group is designed to get job searchers together to talk…

NCFDD: Wellness and Technology

Webinar

We’re spending more time on social networks, viewing media, and checking our cations, “likes”, and text messages… and it’s making us feel unhappy, stressed, and lonely. So how do we “outsmart our smartphones”? How do we stop using our phones in ways that hurt our happiness, start using our phones in ways that boost our…

Job Search Virtual Discussion Group

Zoom

Let’s face it, finding a job can be a difficult process that is often full of stress.  Add that we are in the midst of a pandemic with many uncertainties, and you may be experiencing even greater stress and worry.  The Job Search Virtual Discussion Group is designed to get job searchers together to talk…

NextGen Professors: May Cohort Meeting

Zoom

This is invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors cohort and a limited number of additional registrants 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…

Job Search Virtual Discussion Group

Zoom

Let’s face it, finding a job can be a difficult process that is often full of stress.  Add that we are in the midst of a pandemic with many uncertainties, and you may be experiencing even greater stress and worry.  The Job Search Virtual Discussion Group is designed to get job searchers together to talk…

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

Zoom

Join us for a live online panel discussion featuring postdoctoral scholars and graduate students who were offered faculty positions this year! Bring your questions about the process and hear from the recent experiences of other Cornellians. Meets online via zoom – a link will be shared by email to participants. Register to attend Co-sponsored by…

NCFDD: Every Summer Needs a Plan

Webinar

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…

International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion

Zoom

Let’s face it, finding a job can be a difficult process that is often full of stress. Add that we are in the midst of a pandemic with many uncertainties, and you may be experiencing even greater stress and worry. Not to mention all the immigration related questions (visa status, OPT, CPT, etc.) regarding your…

Online Mini-Symposium on Connecting Research and Teaching

Online

This annual one-day conference highlights and supports the research of graduate students and postdocs, faculty and staff into effective teaching and learning practices, and the ways this work shapes professional and career development. Events will include an invited keynote presentation by a Cornell alumnus, 8 research talks by graduate students and postdocs about teaching projects they have recently completely, and short-form interactive discussions on how to use research skills to inform and improve teaching and professional development for early career scholars.

Summer Pathways to Success (P2S) Series: Career Panel – Careers In and Beyond Academia

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 Series is a professional development opportunity for doctoral, professional degree, and research master’s students and postdoctoral scholars that will provide…

NextGen Professors June Workshop – An Academic Being Social on Social Media

Online

This event is offered for members of this year’s NextGen Professors cohort and also open to accept a limited number of additional registrants from Cornell as space allows. An Academic Being Social on Social Media…or My Adventures in 280 Characters featuring Dr. Corrie Moreau, Professor of Arthropod Biosystematics and Biodiversity, and Director and Curator of…

The Application Process for an Academic Job

Online

To kick off the 2020-2021 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…

NCFDD: From Project to Publication—the Art of Manuscript Revision

Webinar

Despite an ever-escalating emphasis on publication, few of us receive formal training in how to craft and revise our academic writing. From Project to Publication lays out an array of practices and frameworks that support academic writers in transforming a manuscript-in-process into a submitted article. Drawing on my work with NCFDD and my own research on how…

Beyond the Professoriate: What To Do If You’re Going on the Academic Job Market

Webinar

As we head into academic job market application season, we know there will be much anxiety this year about going on the job market for PhDs who are interested in academic careers. Join Caleb McKinney PhD (Assistant Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Training and Development for Biomedical Graduate Education at Georgetown University Medical Center), Robert…

International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion

Zoom

It’s been three months since we started working from home, and the job market/outlook also has been changing. The International Student/Postdoc Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get international students/postdocs who are seeking for jobs together to talk about concerns that all share, and strategize about how to move forward.   During this…

International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion

Zoom

It’s been three months since we started working from home, and the job market/outlook also has been changing. The International Student/Postdoc Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get international students/postdocs who are seeking for jobs together to talk about concerns that all share, and strategize about how to move forward.   During this…

Writing and Publishing Workshop Series – Writing a Great (Publishable) Paper

Join us to learn about what makes a great paper, from writing your introduction through conclusion, getting feedback, and revising and editing. Register Here Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members.  Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact mrs32@cornell.edu.  We ask that requests be made at least…

Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat

Zoom

It’s been a few months after the world was interrupted by a global pandemic and it certainly affected job seekers’ plans for landing a job. However, many things have changed and companies have adjusted their hiring plans as well. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about…

Designing Your Research Statement Around Undergraduate Research

Zoom

Through an interactive online discussion,  presenter Jeffrey Werner (Associate Professor of Chemistry at SUNY Cortland) will help job-seekers interested in seeking faculty positions at four-year colleges and universities (e.g., primarily undergraduate institutions or PUIs) outline a research statement that highlights plans to mentor undergraduate students in research. Pre-registration is required in order to receive the…

Beyond the Professoriate: Building Professional Relationships Online

Webinar

If you’ve been with Beyond Prof for a while, you know that we often talk about how critical networking is to a post-academic job search. But given social distancing and our uncertain times, how do you build a professional network from home? Join Beyond the Professoriate founder L. Maren Wood, PhD in this webinar for…

NCFDD: The Art of Saying No

Webinar

Are you confused about when to say “yes” and “no” to other people’s requests? Do you often say “yes” to requests without realizing the impact that response will have on your time and productivity? Do you find yourself feeling angry and resentful during the academic year because you’ve said “yes” too often? You’re not alone!…

International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion

Zoom

It’s been three months since we started working from home, and the job market/outlook also has been changing. The International Student/Postdoc Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get international students/postdocs who are seeking for jobs together to talk about concerns that all share, and strategize about how to move forward.   During this…

Research Statements for Research-Intensive Universities: A Panel Discussion

Zoom

This session features a panel of three early career researchers who recently successfully obtained tenure-track faculty positions, talking about how they approached writing a successful research statement for a research-intensive (or R1) university job application. Through questions and discussion, learn how to craft a focused and compelling research plan that will describe your areas of…

Beyond the Professoriate: Making the Most of Graduate School

Webinar

Are you just starting your PhD? Or are you in your first few years and Covid-19 has drastically chanced your graduate school experience? Are you trying to get back into a groove and continue your research now that things have changed? Join faculty and recent graduates in this panel on making the most of graduate…

Developing a Narrative for Your Teaching Statement

Zoom

Through presentation and discussion, we will explore essential elements of a teaching statement for an academic 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. Presenters: Dr. Derina Samuel, Associate Director for Graduate Student Development, Center…

Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat

Zoom

We are entering month 5 of working remotely with some labs gradually reopening. Everything has changed a lot, especially on the job front. 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…

Approaches to Diversity Statements

Zoom

Come discuss how to approach writing the diversity statement sometimes requested as part of faculty or postdoctoral job applications. We will share examples and guidance from Cornell and other colleges and universities. Discussion Moderators: Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies, and Colleen McLinn, Executive Director, Future Faculty and Academic Careers Pre-registration is required in order…

Transitions Series: Get the Mentoring You Need and Want

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.

International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion

Zoom

This is the last Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat specific to international student issues for the summer. Things are moving a lot on the job search side as well as the immigration side. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs…

NCFDD: Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors & Collaborators

Webinar

Do you have a reliable and strong network of mentors? Are you struggling to cultivate mentoring relationships? Do you know the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? Are you moving to a new stage of your career and wondering how to find new mentors and sponsors that are appropriate to the next level? If…

Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat

Zoom

This is the last Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat in the summer. If you have more questions about the job search as graduate students or postdocs, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students…

Summer Success Symposium: Activate your Network – Developing Professional Mentor Relationships

Summer Success Symposium
The Summer Success Symposium is a professional and community development event for new and continuing M.S./Ph.D. and Ph.D. students from across all graduate fields who identify as belonging to groups historically underrepresented in graduate education. The symposium has a particular focus on bringing together recipients of graduate fellowships in support of diversity as well as all other doctoral scholars who identify as students of color, first generation college (FGC) students, and/or who identify with other historically underrepresented groups such as LGBTQQ+ identified students, Veterans, students with disabilities, women in STEM, students with DACA status, Panel of students speakingand others. M.S. students interested in pursuing doctoral studies are also welcome to this event.

NCFDD: Developing Anti-Oppressive Communities: Supporting Black Students and Mentees

Webinar

In this Guest Expert Webinar by Wanda Swan, Founder of Swan Center for Advocacy and Research, participants will learn strategies for identifying and combatting anti-black racism in classrooms, how to most effectively support black students and colleagues, and how to proactively contribute to diverse and inclusive campus communities. Free Individual Memberships for the National Center…

Summer Success Symposium: Long Term Negotiations For (Professional) Relationships

Zoom

The Summer Success Symposium is a professional and community development event for new and continuing M.S./Ph.D. and Ph.D. students from across all graduate fields who identify as belonging to groups historically underrepresented in graduate education. The symposium has a particular focus on bringing together recipients of graduate fellowships in support of diversity as well as all other doctoral scholars who identify as students of color, first generation college (FGC) students, and/or who identify with other historically underrepresented groups such as LGBTQQ+ identified students, Veterans, students with disabilities, women in STEM, students with DACA status, Panel of students speaking and others. M.S. students interested in pursuing doctoral studies are also welcome to this event.

Summer Success Symposium: Mastering Your Transition Into and Progression Through Graduate School

Zoom

The Summer Success Symposium is a professional and community development event for new and continuing M.S./Ph.D. and Ph.D. students from across all graduate fields who identify as belonging to groups historically underrepresented in graduate education. The symposium has a particular focus on bringing together recipients of graduate fellowships in support of diversity as well as all other doctoral scholars who identify as students of color, first generation college (FGC) students, and/or who identify with other historically underrepresented groups such as LGBTQQ+ identified students, Veterans, students with disabilities, women in STEM, students with DACA status, Panel of students speaking and others. M.S. students interested in pursuing doctoral studies are also welcome to this event.

NCFDD: Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Students with Disabilities

Webinar

In this Guest Expert Webinar by Dr. Sara Schley, Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, participants will learn high impact plus-one strategies to make courses more inclusive without redesigning them entirely. Free Individual Memberships for the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) Available to all Cornell students, postdocs, faculty, and staff Cornell is…

Transitions Series: Get the Mentoring You Need and Want

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.

NCFDD: Overcoming Academic Perfectionism

Webinar

Do you struggle to share your writing at early stages because it’s not perfect? Do you find yourself devastated by criticism of your work? Do you beat yourself up every time the tiniest thing goes wrong? Is it difficult for you to celebrate other people’s success because it reminds you of your own shortcomings? If…