Future Faculty and Academic Careers

Building Mentorship Skills for Academic Careers
2024-02-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ILR Conference Center, King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
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 communication skills needed to guide individual mentees and research teams.
All 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 of completion for successfully participating in at least 4 of 5 sessions (dates: 2/20, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, and 4/16). 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.
Sessions are on Tuesdays between 2:00-4:00 pm ET. See full schedule and topics
Questions?

Contact Dr. Colleen McLinn, futurefaculty@cornell.edu or 607-255-2030

Building Mentorship Skills for Academic Careers is sponsored by the Graduate School’s Future Faculty and Academic Careers program, part of the Office of Career and Professional Development.

Inclusive Teaching Institute for Graduate Students and Postdocs
2024-02-09 09:30 - 15:30 | ILR Conference Center, King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
The Inclusive Teaching Institute for Graduate Students & Postdocs is an opportunity to explore strategies for engaging diversity and fostering inclusion in higher education learning environments. As a participant, you will reflect and connect with other graduate students and postdocs to share knowledge, explore how and why social identities come into play in the learning environment, consider how to remove barriers and increase accessibility, and create a plan to support student learning. See full details on Center for Teaching Innovation website
This program is an in-person retreat from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm on Friday, February 9, 2024, with a follow-up 90-minute online (Zoom) workshop the following week required to complete the program (with multiple time options to choose from at registration).
This event is sponsored by the Center for Teaching Innovation and Graduate School Future Faculty and Academic Careers. If you have any questions please contact Melina Ivanchikova at the Center for Teaching Innovation or Colleen McLinn at the Graduate School.

Interviewing and Negotiation for Academic Positions
2024-02-07 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
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 from your laptop or mobile device. The format will be interactive presentation followed by question and answer period.
Presenters: Yael Levitte, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity, and Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies
Register online
Co-sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and the Future Faculty and Academic Careers program, as part of the Graduate School’s Academic Job Search Series.
Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all Cornell community members. Individuals who have accessibility accommodations to request should contact futurefaculty@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Information Session on the Cornell Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
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 2024.
Register online to attend an information session.

Pathways from Postdoc to Faculty
2024-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
A multi-part webinar series that will provide you with everything you need to know about applying to a faculty position – from your initial application, to the chalk talk onsite, and beyond.
Registration requested: Please sign up online at Bit.ly/FallPathways
Session schedule:
I got an offer! What do I do now?
Tuesday, October 10th from 12 pm – 1 pm
We will discuss oral vs. written offers, negotiating salary and benefits, and other concerns for the transition from interviewing to being hired.
Managing My Lab: Staffing and Administration
Thursday, November 16th from 12 pm – 1 pm
We will discuss managing your lab: hiring and managing people of all levels, equipment needs, budgeting, and other administrative needs.
Fostering Growth: Mentoring for myself and my team
RESCHEDULED: Monday, January 8th from 12 pm – 1 pm
In this session, we discuss mentoring and how this critical skill helps your own growth and development, and that of those around you.
Effective Networking
TBD
We will explore how to build a good network, maintain those crucial connections, and to leverage the network you have built.
These opportunities are presented by the Cornell Rising Stars program and are open to post-doctoral fellows across Cornell who are considering a faculty career.
PACE and Rising Stars Program
Cornell University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Website: blogs.cornell.edu/pace/

Pathways from Postdoc to Faculty
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
A multi-part webinar series that will provide you with everything you need to know about applying to a faculty position – from your initial application, to the chalk talk onsite, and beyond.
Registration requested: Please sign up online at Bit.ly/FallPathways
Session schedule:
I got an offer! What do I do now?
Tuesday, October 10th from 12 pm – 1 pm
We will discuss oral vs. written offers, negotiating salary and benefits, and other concerns for the transition from interviewing to being hired.
Managing My Lab: Staffing and Administration
Thursday, November 16th from 12 pm – 1 pm
We will discuss managing your lab: hiring and managing people of all levels, equipment needs, budgeting, and other administrative needs.
Fostering Growth: Mentoring for myself and my team
Thursday, December 7th from 12 pm – 1 pm
In this session, we discuss mentoring and how this critical skill helps your own growth and development, and that of those around you.
Effective Networking
Monday, January 8th from 12 pm – 1 pm
We will explore how to build a good network, maintain those crucial connections, and to leverage the network you have built.
These opportunities are presented by the Cornell Rising Stars program and are open to post-doctoral fellows across Cornell who are considering a faculty career.
PACE and Rising Stars Program
Cornell University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Website: blogs.cornell.edu/pace/

Women in Science Now: How to Use Science to Overcome the Remaining Hurdles to Equity Public Book Talk
2023-11-06 15:30 - 17:00 | : Alice Statler Auditorium, Statler Hall
Speaker: Lisa M.P. Munoz, ‘00, author and science writer
Date: November 6, 2023
Time: 3:30-5:00 pm (dessert reception to immediately follow)
Location: Alice Statler Auditorium, Statler Hall
Registration: Register via Qualtrics.
Join us for a book talk with Cornell alumna Lisa M.P. Munoz, science writer and author of “Women in Science Now: Stories and Strategies for Achieving Equity.” During this talk, Lisa will pair stories of scientists with data to explore the obstacles facing women in science at virtually every step along their career paths. She will offer an examination of this persistent gender gap, and offer new perspectives on how to make science more equitable and inclusive for all.
About Our Speaker
Lisa M. P. Munoz is the author of “Women in Science Now: Stories and Strategies for Achieving Equity.” (Columbia University Press, 2023). She is a science writer and the founder and president of SciComm Services, a science communications consulting firm. A former journalist and press officer, she has more than twenty years of experience crafting science content for scientists and the public alike. Munoz holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Engineering at Cornell University (Lisa M. Pinsker, ’00, Science of Earth Systems with a specialty in science writing).
Sponsoring Partners
Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement, Graduate School Future Faculty and Academic Careers program, Diversity Programs in Engineering, Provost Office of Faculty Development and Diversity, an Engaged Curriculum Grant from the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement, and a grant from the President’s Council of Cornell Women.

Inclusive Teaching Institute for Graduate Students and Postdocs
2023-11-03 09:30 - 15:30 | Zoom
The Inclusive Teaching Institute for Graduate Students & Postdocs is an opportunity to explore strategies for engaging diversity and fostering inclusion in higher education learning environments. As a participant, you will reflect and connect with other graduate students and postdocs to share knowledge, explore how and why social identities come into play in the learning environment, consider how to remove barriers and increase accessibility, and create a plan to support student learning. See full details on Center for Teaching Innovation website
This program is an in-person retreat from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm on Friday, November 3, 2023, with a follow-up 90-minute online (Zoom) workshop the following week required to complete the program (with multiple time options on November 7, 8, and 10 to choose from at registration).
This event is sponsored by the Center for Teaching Innovation and Graduate School Future Faculty and Academic Careers. If you have any questions please contact Melina Ivanchikova at the Center for Teaching Innovation or Colleen McLinn at the Graduate School.

What Can You Be with a PhD?
2023-10-22 09:30 - 17:30, 2023-10-21 09:30 - 17:30 | Online
What Can You Be With a PhD? is the longest-running and largest biomedical career symposium in the US, and this year’s event will take place exclusively online on October 21-22. Historically, every major academic research institution in the New York City metro area has been a co-sponsor, with considerable support from local and regional corporate sponsors. It is a fantastic way to network with individuals in the industries you wish to explore, learn more about the day-to-day work, gain skills relevant to your job search, and see the breadth of options where your PhD skills are needed in and beyond academia. It is open to all fields, all graduate students and postdocs.
Cornell is a sponsoring institution; this means you will only pay a nominal fee of $10 (which has dramatically increased attendance rates). Please use this link to register and enter “cornell_2023” for the discount code that gives you the reduced admission fee of $10 when you use your cornell institutional email.
“What Can You Be” is a uniquely large and wide-reaching PhD career exploration event. In addition to the career panel discussions, you can attend specific hands-on workshops on CV/resume writing, networking, conflict resolution and other leadership skills. Sessions are spread out over the two-day virtual conference to allow you to attend the virtual events relevant to your career goals or avenues you would just like to explore.
See the 2023 agenda
Workshop Topics
A Strong CV Is Not Enough: What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You
Can I Stay, Or Should I Go?: A Visa Workshop
Career Satisfaction
Confidence Coaching for PhDs
Getting Your First Job: How To Become “Business-Ready”
Grant Writing Workshop
Humble PhD and Postdoc: Overcoming Career Challenges
Interview on Zoom: Perfecting the Small Screen
Negotiations Workshop
NRSA Fellowships
Professional Development on a PhD’s Schedule
Resume Workshop
Career Panels
Consulting Careers
Careers in Science Policy
Careers in Non-Profits and Foundations
Government Careers
Public Health Careers
Careers in Disciplinary Societies
Non-Research Industry Careers
Research Careers In Industry
Careers in Bioinformatics and Genomics
Careers in Patent Law and Tech Transfer
Careers in Technology and Business Development
Careers in Finance & Equity Research
Medical Science Liaison Careers
Careers in Sales and Field Application Specialties Careers in Marketing
Careers in Data Science, Analytics & Visualization
Careers in Science Outreach and Informal Education
Careers in Publications
Careers in Medical Communications
Academia; Non-Profit & Government
Academic Careers Beyond the Tenure Track
Careers in K-12 Education
Careers in STEM Undergraduate Education
Choosing a Traditional or Non-Traditional Postdoc
Faculty Positions in Academia

Public Communication of Science Panel
2023-10-20 16:30 - 18:30 | 101 Warren Hall, Warren Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Join a panel of speakers to be inspired about how as a graduate student or postdoc you could take advantage of opportunities to engage in communication of your research, science in general, and best of all, share your passion with public audiences! Q&A and informal discussion will follow.
Learn about the wide range of opportunities for incorporating public engagement and science communication in your professional activities. Speakers will share how they got into science communication, reasons why they continue to do so, opportunities and challenges integrating communication activities as a doctoral student or postdoc. The panelists will also share specific skill to work on that are useful elsewhere, and goals they have for future science communication activities. There will be opportunities to ask questions of the panelists and informal discussion will follow.
This public panel session kicks off the COMM5660 weekend 1 credit workshop led by Bruce Lewenstein, Professor of Science Communication and Cornell Ombuds.
Panelists
Steve Strogatz, Winokur Distinguished Professor of Public Understanding of Science and Mathematics
Lisa Kaltenegger, Associate Professor of Astronomy and Director, Carl Sagan Institute
Facundo Torres, PhD student in microbiology, science rapper
and a staff member TBA from the Sciencenter
Supported by Cornell’s Department of Communication and Careers Beyond Academia in the Graduate School.

Teaching Intensive Institutions: Tips for the Early Years
2023-10-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
At invitation of our CIRTL Network colleagues from UMass Amherst, we are excited to share information about a virtual Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions conference on October 20, 2023. Registration for all graduate students, postdocs, and recent graduate alumni is now open! The day features two panels: the first features senior faculty and administrators talking about what defines a teaching intensive and what makes it special, while the second features early-career faculty who will share their experiences getting and starting their careers.
Session 1 – Intro to Teaching Intensive Institutions
Friday, October 20th – 12:00-1:15pm, online
Think all faculty careers are the same? Think again! Do you wonder what an average day looks like at an institution that values teaching more than research? In this panel, senior faculty and administrators representing community colleges, state universities, and liberal arts colleges will talk about how their institutions differ (students, mission, size, etc.), the work they do, and how this motivates their career choices in this space.
Session 1 Registration
Session 2 – Teaching Intensive Institutions: Tips for the Early Years
Friday, October 20th – 1:30-2:30pm, online
After many years at a research-intensive institution, becoming a faculty member at an institution that values teaching over research can take some adjusting! In this session, community college and state university faculty will reflect on their job searches, transitioning to the teaching intensive environment, and tips that helped them survive and thrive in their first year.
Session 2 Registration
Are you a graduate student, postdoc, or recent grad interested in attending?
All graduate students, postdocs, and recent graduate school alumni – from any college or university – are invited to attend this free conference!

Intro to Teaching Intensive Institutions
2023-10-20 12:00 - 13:15 | Zoom

Should I Do a Postdoc?
2023-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Are you a graduate student wondering if you might want to seek a postdoctoral position on the way to the next stage of your career? Come hear an interactive presentation and engage in breakout discussion and question and answer by general field of study. Topics discussed will include: reasons to do a postdoctoral position, types of postdocs, how to apply and get funded.
Register to attend.
Presented by Graduate School Career and Professional Development staff and aimed at Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars.
Presenters: Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies; Colleen McLinn, Associate Dean for Professional Development, and Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia

Postdoc Appreciation and Awards Reception
2023-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Join the Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies in celebrating our postdocs during National Postdoc Appreciation Week. During this event we will recognize recipients of the Postdoc Achievement Awards.

NSF GRFP Overview Session
2023-09-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) application deadlines are coming up! As a resource for students applying this year, the Graduate School is offering a virtual NSF GRFP Overview session on Sept 8th, from 10-11am that will cover how to create a competitive proposal and share tips from a panel of successful GFRP winners. Register to attend.
This year’s GRFP deadlines:
Life Sciences, October 16, 2023
Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Materials Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning, October 17, 2023
Engineering, October 19, 2023
Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, October 20, 2023
Details about the NSF GRFP program are available at NSF.

Grad Connect: A Resource Fair for Graduate and Professional Degree Students
2023-08-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Barton Hall, 117 Statler Drive, Ithaca, New York, 14853
This collaborative, in-person resource fair will provide an opportunity for graduate and professional degree students from across programs to engage with each other while also learning more about the resources, offices, and organizations that help to support your development and progression at Cornell. With 60+ campus resources and 20 different graduate and professional student organizations, you are bound to find lots of resources helpful to you. If you need accommodations to participate, please email gradstudentlife@cornell.edu.
Download the Grad Connect event flyer.
2023 Grad Connect directory
This event is brought to you by the Graduate School, the Law School, the SC Johnson College of Business, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the College of Engineering.
2023 Grad Connect Partner List

Alumni Affairs and Development Student Programs
American Indian Indigenous Studies Program
Asian & Asian American Center
Athletic Ticketing
Black Graduate Professional Student Association (BGPSA)
Big Red Barn Graduate and Professional Student Center
Campus Activities
Campus Sustainability Office
Center for Regional Economic Advancement
Center for Teaching Innovation
Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability
Cornell Career Services
Cornell Center for Social Sciences(CCSS)
Cornell Cinema
Cornell Concert Series
Cornell Empathy, Assistance, and Referral Services (EARS)
Cornell Fitness Centers
Cornell Health
Cornell Print Services
Cornell University Library
Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
English Language Support Office
Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Financial Aid and Student Employment
First Generation and Low Income Graduate Student Organization (FiGLI)
GPS Diversity Council
Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GPSA)
Graduate Office of Fellowships and Funding
Graduate School Career and Professional Development
Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement
Graduate School Registrar’s Office
IT@Cornell
Knight Institute Graduate Writing Service
LGBT Resource Center
MAC (Multicultural Academic Council) Mentoring Program
New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG)
Off-Campus Living
Office of Global Learning International Services
Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX (OIETIX)
Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards
Office of Student Health Benefits – Student Insurance
Office of the Bursar
Ombuds Office
Pelvic Pain Association at Cornell
Protestant Cooperative Ministry
Recreational Services
Research Data Management Service Group
Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
Student and Academic Services – College of Veterinary Medicine
Student Disability Services
The Cornell Store
The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies
Tompkins Chamber/Visit Ithaca
Tompkins County Public Library
Transportation and Delivery Services
Women in Public Policy

Dean’s Welcome for New Graduate and Professional Students
2023-08-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Bailey Hall, 230 Garden Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Welcome new Cornell graduate and professional students! You’re invited to the Dean’s Welcome at 9 a.m. on August 17, 2023 in Bailey Hall. Cornell’s president, the Graduate School dean, and a panel of faculty and students will welcome new students and share advice.
Dean’s Welcome Agenda
Introduction and Land Acknowledgement
Kathryn J. Boor
Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate Education
Cornell University Welcome
Martha E. Pollack
Cornell University President
Cornell and Graduate School Welcome
Kathryn J. Boor
Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate Education
Faculty and Student Panel
A panel of esteemed faculty and students will answer questions from the audience about how to make the most of your graduate school experience

2023 Summer Success Symposium
2023-08-15 10:00 - 15:30 | G10 Biotechnology Building, 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
The Summer Success Symposium is a professional and community development event for new and continuing doctoral students from across all graduate fields. The symposium has a particular focus on bringing together recipients of graduate fellowships in support of diversity as well as all other doctoral students from backgrounds historically excluded from and underrepresented in the academy. This includes, but is not limited to students who identify as Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latina/o/x, and/or Southeast Asian, and/or those that identify as first-generation college (FGC) students, LGBTQQ+ identified students, veterans, students with disabilities, women in STEM, students with DACA status, and others. Master’s degree students interested in pursuing doctoral studies are also welcome to this event.
Through this symposium, participants have the opportunity to form connections and establish community. This symposium also provides participants with the opportunity to engage with successful alumni, faculty, and professionals with shared experiences and identities. Summer Success Symposium keynote and workshop content focus on providing participants with access to knowledge and insights that will help them navigate their successful transition into and progression through their graduate studies.
Registration Required
Symposium Agenda
10:00-10:15am Registration – Biotech Atrium *Coffee, tea, and juice service

10:15-10:30am Welcome Remarks

Speaker: Sara Xayarath Hernández, Associate Dean for Inclusion & Student Engagement, Graduate School

10:30-12:00pm Plenary Workshop:

Session Summary:
Speaker: Steve Desir, Ph.D., Director of Professional Learning & Organizational Development, Consortium for Equity in Graduate Education, and Assistant Professor of Research, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California
Speaker Bio: Dr. Steve Desir is an Assistant Research Professor in the Pullias Center for Higher Education at the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education. His research interests include racial equity in college admissions, organizational change, and the use of theory-based psychological interventions to facilitate behavioral change. More specifically, Dr. Desir is interested in whether insights from social psychology, sociology, and behavioral economics can be used to improve educational experiences for minoritized groups. Dr. Desir earned his doctoral degree in Higher Education from USC, and a master’s degree in Education Policy and Management from Harvard. Prior to his studies at USC and HGSE, Dr. Desir completed his master’s degree in secondary education from NYU, and earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science at Penn State. Dr. Desir is a native New Yorker, and in his spare time enjoys running, Muay-Thai kickboxing, and attending concerts.

12:00-12:30pm Lunch Break: Boxed Lunches Available

12:30pm-2:00pm Alumni Keynote Address:
Session Summary:
Speaker: Coalton Bennett, Ph.D., Patent Agent, McCarter & Fish
Speaker Bio: Dr. Coalton Bennett is a patent agent, assisting in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Dr. Bennett has a significant technical background in a wide range of areas including computer networks, Internet applications and software, audio signal processing, speech processing, image processing, wireless communications standards including IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.15.4, cellular data service (knowledge of various standards including GSM, CDMA, GPRS, 3G, UMTS, etc.), mobile advertising, software, mobile payments, mapping software, retail advertising, machine learning, genetic algorithms, artificial intelligence, optical communications, blockchain, and cryptocurrency. In addition, he has experience with data security and privacy.
Prior to becoming a patent agent, Dr. Bennett was a member of the technical staff at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory, where he developed networking protocols for wireless handsets. Dr. Bennet earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering in 2010 from Cornell University and his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Howard University.

2:00-2:15pm Break

2:15-3:30pm Panel Discussion: Mastering Your Transition Into & Progression Through Graduate School
Session Summary: During this panel discussion with current doctoral students from across the disciplines, panelists candidly discussed their experiences and strategies for making a successful transition into graduate school. They also shared insights on their experiences navigating their ongoing progression through their graduate studies, and their exploration and preparation for various postgraduate career pathways.
Moderator:

Drea Darby, Ph.D. Candidate, Entomology

Panelists:

Kaitlin Diggins, Ph.D. Student, Plant Pathology & Plant-Microbe Biology
Helen Stec, PhD Student, NBB
Dante King, PhD Student, Classics
Alex Pasqualini, PhD Candidate, Music
Alan Mata, PhD Student, Entomology

EVENT SPONSORS: Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement, Diversity Programs in Engineering, and the Cornell Chapter of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.
*This program was modeled in part after PROMISE: Maryland’s AGEP Summer Success Institute.

Writing a Research Statement for a Primarily Undergraduate Institution
2023-06-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Through an interactive online discussion, guest presenter Dr. Jeffrey Werner (Professor of Chemistry at SUNY Cortland) will help job-seekers interested in 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.
Register to attend.
Co-sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and Future Faculty and Academic Careers, as part of the Graduate School’s Academic Job Search Series.

Writing a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2023-06-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Come discuss how to approach writing the diversity statement sometimes requested as part of academic faculty or postdoctoral job applications. We will share examples and guidance from Cornell and other colleges and universities and prompt you to think about ways in which you do, or could, contribute to a university’s mission.
Facilitators: Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies; Colleen McLinn, Associate Dean for Professional Development, Cornell Graduate School; Derina Samuel, Associate Director for Graduate Student Development, Center for Teaching Innovation
Register to attend.
Co-sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and Future Faculty and Academic Careers, as part of the Graduate School’s Academic Job Search Series.

Future Professors Institute
2023-06-07 11:00 - 16:15 | Hybrid
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); June 2, 2023 (for Virtual Participation)
The 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.
Sponsorship
This 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).
Questions?
Please direct any questions to: futurefaculty@cornell.edu

Future Professors Institute Keynote Talk
2023-06-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Hybrid
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); June 2, 2023 (for Virtual Participation)
The 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.
Additionally, we invite interested Cornell faculty and staff to register for the networking lunch and keynote talk on June 6. (Graduate students and postdocs registering for the full institute will automatically receive registration to the keynote as well.)
2023 Keynote
Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 12:30 pm ET (Lunch from 12:00-12:30 pm)

Successfully Navigating Academia: Structural and Agentic Lessons for Workloads, Writing, and the Workforce
There is no single solution for thriving in academia. In reality, there is a constant interaction between forces under our control (i.e., agency) and forces outside of our control (i.e., structures) that impact and impede our ability to successfully navigate academic careers. In this workshop, Dr. Damani White-Lewis will consider this duality within three essential elements of academic training: workloads, writing, and the workforce. Suitable for graduate students, early career faculty, and professional staff, attendees will learn personal strategies and the necessary structural conditions that can be advocated for to improve their workload balance, scholarly writing, and hiring prospects.
Speaker

Dr. Damani White-Lewis, Assistant Professor of Higher Education, University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education
Damani White-Lewis, PhD, is an assistant professor of higher education at the University of Pennsylvania. As an interdisciplinary scholar, Dr. White-Lewis studies racial inequality in academic careers and contexts using multiple methods and theories from organizational behavior and social psychology.
Dr. White-Lewis’ work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) and has appeared in The Journal of Higher Education, Research in Higher Education, The Review of Higher Education, American Educational Research Journal, Teachers College Record, and others. His dissertation received the 2020 Outstanding Dissertation Award from the National Association of Chief Diversity Officers. He has also received honors and awards from the Association for the Study of Higher Education, the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education, and the American Educational Research Association. As a public scholar, he has been featured in outlets such as Inside Higher Ed and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, and regularly advises college campuses and external organizations on addressing issues related to the academic profession, racial equity, and institutional transformation and systemic change in higher education.
This keynote will be held on Cornell University central campus, and livestream access will also be available to remotely participating graduate students and postdocs.
Sponsorship
This 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).
Questions?
Please direct any questions to: futurefaculty@cornell.edu

Weill Institute Career Workshop: Alumni in Academia Panel
2023-06-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
This event hosted by the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology‘s Career Development committee is open to all interested graduate students and postdocs, with a focus on the experiences of alumni from fields associated with the Weill Institute at Cornell University.

Join the for a virtual event with a panel of Weill Institute alumni discussing their paths to academic positions at a range of institutions, from teaching- to research-oriented. Ask your questions and hear the tips and tricks of applying for academic positions from our very own alumni!
Panelists:

Tommy Vo (Michigan State University)
Francisco Oliveira (UERJ, Brazil)
Andrew Lombardo (University at Buffalo)
Ashley Earle (York College of Pennsylvania)
Richa Sardana (College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University)

This event will take place on Wednesday, June 2 from 3:00-4:00 pm ET and meeting virtually.
Register for the Zoom link and submit questions for the panel.

The Application Process for an Academic Job
2023-05-31 12:00 - 13:15 | Zoom
To kick off the 2022-2023 Academic Job Search Series for Cornell graduate students and postdocs, come learn about the process of searching for a U.S. faculty job from start to finish: 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.
Presented by Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies and Colleen McLinn, Associate Dean for Professional Development. Register to attend and you will receive the Zoom meeting link via email.
Sponsored by the Graduate School’s Career and Professional Development team as part of the Academic Job Search Series. We encourage you to learn more about the other support resources available to you through the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and Future Faculty and Academic Careers program.
Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all Cornell community members. Individuals who have accessibility accommodations to request should contact futurefaculty@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Careers for PhDs: Consulting
2023-05-16 16:15 - 17:30 | Zoom
For a growing number of humanities (and other) PhDs, the field of consulting represents an opportunity to translate their love of and expertise in research into a rewarding career path. Established consultancies are eager to employ candidates with doctoral training in a wide range of capacities, while motivated and creative PhDs are often able to develop a client base and set their own professional agenda. A panel of humanities PhD-holders will share their insights on the nature of consultant work, the kinds of jobs available in the sector, and how to mobilize your PhD skillset to join a consultancy or start your own.
The panelists

Chiara Girardi (Modern Languages and Literatures PhD, Johns Hopkins), senior principal for cybersecurity research at Gartner
Laura Payne-Bourcy (English Education PhD, Syracuse University), owner of LPB Consulting Services.
Dylan Ruediger (History PhD, Georgia State University), program manager with the Research Enterprise at Ithaka S+R

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About the Central NY Humanities Corridor
The Central NY Humanities Corridor is a dynamic research consortium linking 11 universities and colleges across the region, supported by an award from the Mellon Foundation. Our network cultivates innovative collaborative research, teaching, and programming. CORRIDOR INSTITUTIONS are Syracuse University (our administrative home), Cornell University, the University of Rochester, Colgate University, Hamilton College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Skidmore College, St. Lawrence University, Union College, Le Moyne College, and the Rochester Institute of Technology.

NAGS 2023 3MT Competition
2023-04-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
The Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools (NAGS) s pleased to announce the 2023 Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. This year, the virtual event will be hosted by the University of New Hampshire. The 3MT competition will feature winners of each NAGS member’s local competitions, with the NAGS winner and runner-up being sent to the next Council of Graduate Schools national competition.
The competition will be held live via Zoom. Visit the NAGS 2023 3MT website for more information.

Alumni Panel: Sustainability Careers in Academia
2023-04-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
We are pleased to highlight this virtual career panel hosted by the Cornell China Center featuring three Cornell alumni pursuing academic paths in sustainability research. Panelists will share how they have built their academic paths in sustainability, with insights from their international and multicultural backgrounds. They will discuss their interdisciplinary approaches and methodologies as well as their personal stories and takeaways from their academic journeys, offering valuable guidance and inspiration to students, postdocs, and alumni who are interested in sustainability. We welcome you to join this conversation to gain a deeper understanding of how to build a sustainability-related career in academia.
Panelists:

Professor Chuan Liao, MS’12, PhD’15 : Assistant Professor, Department Global Development, Cornell University
Professor Yue Li, PhD’17: Assistant Professor at School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Points
Zhenli Richard Chen, ESS’20, MPS’21 : Current PhD student, Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford University

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