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SUMMARY:Notice and Respond: Support Strategies
DESCRIPTION: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 national resources. \nPlease share with your friends and register for any/all of these workshops here!  \n  \nAbout the Series\nBeing a graduate or professional student at Cornell presents both opportunities and challenges. This workshop series offers practical\, research-informed strategies to support wellbeing in academic spaces\, strengthen skills for responding to peers in distress\, and nurture your capacity to flourish. Graduate and professional students are welcome to register for one\, two\, or all three workshops in the series.   \nWhy Attend? \n\nLearn practical strategies to support your wellbeing in academic and peer settings \nBuild confidence in noticing and responding to signs of distress \nExplore evidence-based approaches to personal flourishing \nEngage with fellow graduate students in a supportive learning environment \n\nThis series is offered in collaboration between the Graduate School and Skorton Center for Health Initiatives. All workshops will take place from 4:00-5:15 PM. Light refreshments will be provided. This series is free\, but registration is required by noon the day before each session. After receiving your registration\, we’ll send a detailed confirmation and a meeting invite via Outlook. Sessions will take place in Mann Library\, with meeting rooms shared in the invite.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/notice-and-respond-support-strategies/
LOCATION:102 Mann Library\, 237 Mann Drive\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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SUMMARY:WISE: Teaching Practices that Support Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION: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 to support confident\, sustainable teaching. Presented in collaboration with the Center for Teaching Innovation. \nPlease share with your friends and register for any/all of these workshops here!  \n  \nAbout the Series\nBeing a graduate or professional student at Cornell presents both opportunities and challenges. This workshop series offers practical\, research-informed strategies to support wellbeing in academic spaces\, strengthen skills for responding to peers in distress\, and nurture your capacity to flourish. Graduate and professional students are welcome to register for one\, two\, or all three workshops in the series.   \nWhy Attend? \n\nLearn practical strategies to support your wellbeing in academic and peer settings \nBuild confidence in noticing and responding to signs of distress \nExplore evidence-based approaches to personal flourishing \nEngage with fellow graduate students in a supportive learning environment \n\nThis series is offered in collaboration between the Graduate School and Skorton Center for Health Initiatives. All workshops will take place from 4:00-5:15 PM. Light refreshments will be provided. This series is free\, but registration is required by noon the day before each session. After receiving your registration\, we’ll send a detailed confirmation and a meeting invite via Outlook. Sessions will take place in Mann Library\, with meeting rooms shared in the invite. 
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/wise-teaching-practices-that-support-wellbeing/
LOCATION:100 Mann Library\, 237 Mann Drive\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T160000
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SUMMARY:Information Session on the Cornell Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister online to attend an information session.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/information-session-on-the-cornell-three-minute-thesis-3mt-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T163000
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SUMMARY:Career Discovery Series: Careers in Consulting\, Strategy\, and Organizational Effectiveness Panel
DESCRIPTION:Register for Careers in Consulting\, Strategy\, and Organizational Effectiveness Panel \nThis 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. \nConsulting\, Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness Careers Panelist Bios\nRick Wang\, Ph.D. ’20\, is a principal at the Boston Consulting Group working with pharma and medtech clients across R&D\, commercial\, and strategy topics. He earned a doctorate in biomedical engineering from Cornell University. \n  \n  \n  \nVivian Rotenstein\, Ph.D. ’21\, is a litigation consultant at Blueprint Trial Consulting\, where she supports attorneys through mock trials\, focus groups\, jury research\, witness preparation\, and trial strategy. She holds a doctorate in human development from Cornell University\, with research focused on implicit bias\, juror decision-making\, and moral judgment. \n  \n  \nRenny John\, M.P.H. ’20\, is a workplace wellness professional advancing equitable well-being across Northwell Health. As senior program manager on the TeamWell team\, he supports the Western Market (18\,000+ team members) and is part of a team supporting over 104\,000 employees systemwide. He also serves as treasurer of the Cornell Black Alumni Association\, supporting a network of 15\,000+ alumni. He holds a master’s of public health from Cornell University and is pursuing a doctor of public health at Morgan State University. \n  \nYawa Zewou\, M.P.A. ’20 Bio forthcoming. \nThe 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is a professional development opportunity focused on providing graduate and professional degree students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable career exploration and professional development learning and skill development opportunities. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within the week.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/career-discovery-series-careers-in-consulting-strategy-and-organizational-effectiveness-panel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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SUMMARY:Career Discovery Series Keynote: Why You? How to Nail the Most Pressing Question of Your Career with Vicki Johnson ’01\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Location: 120 Physical Sciences Building \nRegister for Why You? How to Nail the Most Pressing Question of Your Career Keynote \nSession Description\nThe 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 part of making it happen. As you stand at the threshold of your career\, you can create something more powerful than experience: a vision for what’s possible. In this transformative keynote\, ProFellow Founder and Cornellian Vicki Johnson ’01\, Ph.D.\, reveals the storytelling framework that turns uncertainty into confidence and helps you claim opportunities you didn’t think were within reach.  \nYou’ll discover how to leverage the competitive advantages you already possess\, why your future story matters more than your past credentials\, and how to authentically answer the question that will define your career: “Why you?” This session will change how you see yourself—and how others see you too. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nThe competitive edge you already have (and how to name it)\n\n\nHow to create meaningful connections with selectors that inspire investment\n\n\nA proven framework for crafting your most compelling narrative\n\nFollowing the keynote\, stay for a live Q&A and an in-person book signing. As a special thank-you\, the first 50 graduate students/postdocs and 50 undergraduates who attend in person will receive a free copy of “Pitch Your Potential: The Formula to Win Selective Opportunities and Leverage Your Story for Success.” A virtual option will be provided for participants unable to attend on campus. \nSpeaker Bio\nVicki Johnson ’01\, Ph.D.\, is founder and director of ProFellow®\, the leading online resource for professional and academic fellowships. She is a Cornell Class of 2001 alumna (government\, Arts & Science)\, a four-time fellow\, a top Ph.D. scholar\, and an award-winning social entrepreneur. She is the forthcoming author of the Wiley book “Pitch Your Potential: The Formula to Win Selective Opportunities and Leverage Your Story for Success.”
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/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\, 245 East Ave\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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SUMMARY:Career Discovery Series: Applied Humanities & Social Sciences: Creative\, Human-Centered Design & Strategy Careers
DESCRIPTION:Register for Applied Humanities and Social Sciences: Creative\, Human-Centered Design\, and Strategy Careers \nThis 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. \nApplied Humanities & Social Sciences Careers Panelist Bios\nBetty Hensellek\, Ph.D. ’20 is currently a design lead at JPMorganChase. Previously she was at a Washington\, D.C. design firm\, Informed XP\, where her team worked on projects for financial institutions and the federal government. Her first design role ‘beyond academia’ was at Xerox. Alongside her industry work\, Betty also teaches art of the Silk Roads and Islamic art at the University of Cincinnati as an adjunct assistant professor. She holds a B.A. and B.F.A. from the University of Cincinnati\, M.A. from New York University\, and doctorate in art history from Cornell University. \n  \n \nRuoji Tang\, Ph.D. ’19 is senior marketing manager at Shovels.ai and was recently senior content marketing manager at Liftoff Mobile and a contributing editor for the Wall Street Journal’s China Magazine. Her first full-time position outside academia was a content marketer at Terra\, a creative agency in New York. She holds a B.A. in English from UC Berkeley and a doctorate in English language and literature from Cornell. \n  \nYagna Nag Chowdhuri\, Ph.D. ’20 is a facilitator and evaluator who supports collaborative learning and organizational change through critical reflection and compassionate engagement. She draws on deep expertise in cultural studies and anthropology to navigate complex issues and foster cultures of learning. Her work bridges research\, teaching\, and social work to support community transformation and social justice. She holds an M.Phil. in Social Sciences from the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences\, India\, an M.S.W. from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences\, and a doctorate in Asian literature\, religion\, and culture from Cornell University. \nThe 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is a professional development opportunity focused on providing graduate and professional degree students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable career exploration and professional development learning and skill development opportunities. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within the week.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/career-discovery-series-applied-humanities-social-sciences-creative-human-centered-design-strategy-careers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
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SUMMARY:Career Discovery Series: From Ideas to Impact: Careers in UX\, AI and Entrepreneurship Panel
DESCRIPTION:Register for From Ideas to Impact: Careers in UX\, AI\, and Entrepreneurship Panel \nThis 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. \nUX\, AI and Entrepreneurship Panelist Bios\nRod Recker\, M.S.\, is a product and engineering executive with deep experience building and scaling interactive technology platforms and teams. He has served as CTO at The Glimpse Group\, head of product at Alive Home 360\, and led global innovation teams at Autodesk\, driving product strategy\, growth\, and investment. He earned a master’s degree in computer graphics from Cornell University. \n  \n  \n \nMalcolm Bare\, Ph.D. ’21\, is associate director of client solutions at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a technical product manager focused on enterprise AI and EdTech products. He works on delivering digital products that support students\, staff\, and faculty. He earned a doctorate in English language and literature from Cornell University. \n  \n  \nHakan Unsal\, Ph.D. ’07\, is the founder and CEO of Primerli\, an industry-learning platform launched in 2019 to help professionals engage more effectively with clients across industries. He previously spent over a decade at BCG as a management consultant and in learning and development. He earned a doctorate in civil engineering from Columbia University and a M.Eng. in engineering management from Cornell University. \n  \nNaomi Enzinna\, Ph.D. ’18\, is a senior UX researcher and manager of UX research at UserTesting with over 12 years of experience conducting end-to-end qualitative and quantitative research across education\, health care\, technology\, financial services\, retail\, and telecommunications. She specializes in accessibility UX research with work focused on identifying and addressing pain points for users with disabilities who rely on assistive technologies. Naomi holds a doctorate in linguistics from Cornell University. \n  \nThe 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is a professional development opportunity focused on providing graduate and professional degree students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable career exploration and professional development learning and skill development opportunities. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within the week.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/career-discovery-series-from-ideas-to-impact-careers-in-ux-ai-and-entrepreneurship-panel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T100000
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SUMMARY:Career Discovery Series: Science-Informed Business and Sustainability Careers Panel
DESCRIPTION:Register for Global Careers at the Intersection of Business\, Sustainability\, and Equity Panel \nThis 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. \nScience-Informed Business and Sustainability Careers Panelist Bios\nHema Surendranathan\, Ph.D. ’21\, is a sustainability and ESG professional from Malaysia with experience across TMT\, energy\, and transport sectors. She holds a degree from Bryn Mawr College and doctorate in English language and literature from Cornell University. \n  \n  \nRachel Chang\, Ph.D. ’25\, is a business development manager at Biocytogen\, where she serves as a bridge between science and business by building partnerships to advance medicine and accelerate therapeutic development. She is passionate about communicating science\, building relationships\, and empowering others — values shaped through her academic and research journey at Cornell. She holds a doctorate in biomedical and biological sciences from Cornell University. \n  \nKhyati Rathore\, M.R.P. ’19 \nBio forthcoming. \nTristan Shepherd\, Ph.D. \nBio forthcoming. \nThe 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is a professional development opportunity focused on providing graduate and professional degree students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable career exploration and professional development learning and skill development opportunities. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within the week.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/career-discovery-series-science-informed-business-and-sustainability-careers-panel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
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SUMMARY:Career Discovery Series: Transformative Careers in Social and Environmental Policy Panel
DESCRIPTION:Register for Transformative Careers in Social and Environmental Policy Panel \nThis 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. \nSocial and Environmental Policy Panelist Bios\n \nAmelia Demery\, Ph.D. ’23\, is a program officer at Ocean Visions\, where she leads and supports projects in ocean carbon dioxide removal\, environmental justice\, and coalition-building. She previously worked at the U.S. National Science Foundation coordinating interagency ocean science and policy initiatives. She earned her doctorate in ecology and evolutionary biology from Cornell University. \n  \n  \nColin Cepuran\, Ph.D. ’20\, is a senior researcher at Chapin Hall working on implementation and evaluation projects to support child welfare agencies using quantitative and geographic data. He holds a doctorate in government from Cornell University\, with research focused on American politics and immigration policy. \n  \n  \nVeronica O. Davis\, M.R.P. ’03\, is the U.S. vice president for planning\, engagement\, and urban design at AtkinsRéalis\, bringing 25 years of experience in civil engineering and planning. Previously\, she was the director for transportation and drainage operations for the city of Houston and co-founded Nspiregreen LLC. She also co-founded Black Women Bike (BWB) and represented Houston as vice president on the National Association of City Transportation Officials. She holds dual master’s degrees in engineering management and regional planning from Cornell University. \n  \nThe 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is a professional development opportunity focused on providing graduate and professional degree students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable career exploration and professional development learning and skill development opportunities. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within the week.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/career-discovery-series-transformative-careers-in-social-and-environmental-policy-panel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
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SUMMARY:Career Discovery Series: Education\, Teaching and Academic-Adjacent Careers Panel
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister for Education\, Teaching\, and Academic-Adjacent Careers Panel \nEducation\, Teaching and Academic-Adjacent Careers Panelist Bios\nJessica Metzler\, Ph.D. ’11\, is director of online learning at Providence College\, where she leads online and hybrid program development and digital learning strategy. She previously worked at Minerva Project and Brown University’s Sheridan Center and holds a doctorate in English from Cornell University.\n \n  \n \nZachary Grobe\, Ph.D. ’22\, is assistant head of the English department at the Loomis Chaffee School\, where he teaches junior and senior English and supports the Writing Initiatives Program. He earned his doctorate in English from Cornell University. \n  \n  \nFrancesca Bruno\, Ph.D. ’19\, is the Philadelphia impact director at 12+\, where she leads college and career readiness programming for low-income and first-generation-to-college students. She has over 10 years of experience teaching\, advising\, and mentoring students across nonprofit\, K–12\, and higher education settings\, including at the University of Pennsylvania\, Cornell\, and Penn State. She earned her doctorate in philosophy from Cornell University. \n  \nThe 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is a professional development opportunity focused on providing graduate and professional degree students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable career exploration and professional development learning and skill development opportunities. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within the week.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/career-discovery-series-education-teaching-and-academic-adjacent-careers-panel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T160000
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SUMMARY:Career Discovery Series: From Research to Real-World Impact: Science Careers in Industry Panel
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister for From Research to Real-World Impact: Science Careers in Industry Panel \nScience Careers in Industry Panelist Bios\nChristopher Wolyniak\, Ph.D. ’06\, leads the analytical chemistry R&D team for germ protection at Reckitt\, supporting brands including Lysol\, Finish\, Harpic\, and Dettol across teams in New Jersey and India. His team focuses on measurement techniques to understand product efficacy\, stability\, and quality\, and they previously worked in pharmaceutical and personal care R&D. He earned a doctorate in analytical chemistry from Cornell University.\n \n \nStephanie Ropiak\, Ph.D. ’18\, is senior director of product research at Dairy Management Inc.\, supporting dairy foods innovation on behalf of U.S. dairy farmers. She previously worked in R&D at PepsiCo and Kraft Heinz and earned her doctorate in food science from Cornell University.\n \n  \n \nMichael Santiago\, Ph.D. ’16\, is the founder of FloraPulse\, a company that developed sensor technology to directly measure tree water status for agricultural production. His work helps growers optimize irrigation for yield\, quality\, and water savings. He holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering from Cornell University. \n  \n  \nDeanna Caputo\, Ph.D. ’04\, is chief scientist for insider threat research and solutions at MITRE and a principal behavioral psychologist specializing in judgment and decision making\, human behavior\, and cybersecurity. Her team uses behavioral science methodologies and analytics to reduce insider risk by analyzing how human behavior appears in cyber and noncyber data and by developing data-driven approaches to influence employee attitudes and behaviors. She is the author of “Insider Threats: Leveraging the Benefits of Behavioral Science Research” (2021) and holds a doctorate in social psychology from Cornell University. \nThe 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is a professional development opportunity focused on providing graduate and professional degree students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable career exploration and professional development learning and skill development opportunities. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within the week.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/career-discovery-series-from-research-to-real-world-impact-science-careers-in-industry-panel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T120000
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SUMMARY:Career Discovery Series: Public Sector Careers: Government\, Policy\, and International Affairs Panel
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister for Public Sector Careers: Government\, Policy\, and International Affairs Panel \nGovernment\, Policy\, and International Affairs Panelist Bios\nAbby R. Goldman\, Ph.D. ’18\, is a research staff member at the Institute for Defense Analyses Science and Technology Policy Institute\, where she conducts research on science and technology policy in support of U.S. federal decision-making. Her work spans emerging technologies\, global competitiveness\, STEM education\, and workforce issues\, and she also mentors early-career science policy fellows. She earned a doctorate in materials science from Cornell University. \n  \nVernon C. Mitchell\, Jr.\, Ph.D. ’14\, is the director of the Civil Rights Enforcement Agency for the City of St. Louis and formerly served as the city’s chief equity and inclusion officer. He brings a background in American history and African American studies to address systemic challenges facing marginalized communities. He earned a doctorate in history from Cornell University. \n  \n  \nKiley Foster\, Ph.D. ’20\, is a government affairs professional and analyst with the city of San José’s Parks\, Recreation\, and Neighborhood Services department\, supporting community-focused projects citywide. She previously worked with Utah’s Refugee Services Office and a tech education nonprofit after earning a doctorate in Near Eastern studies from Cornell University. \n  \n  \nCristina Fernandez-Baca\, Ph.D. ’18\, is a foreign affairs officer at the U.S. Department of State and a former AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow. She previously worked as a research molecular biologist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service\, where she studied plant-soil microbiome interactions\, arsenic uptake in rice\, and greenhouse gas emissions. Her background spans environmental engineering\, molecular biology\, and science policy\, with experience in federal research\, community-based environmental programs\, and mentoring students. She earned a doctorate in civil and environmental engineering from Cornell University. \n  \nThe 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is a professional development opportunity focused on providing graduate and professional degree students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable career exploration and professional development learning and skill development opportunities. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within the week.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/career-discovery-series-public-sector-careers-government-policy-and-international-affairs-panel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
CREATED:20251218T202724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T203607Z
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SUMMARY:Building Mentorship Skills for Academic Careers
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required. \nIn 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. \nAll sessions will be practical in nature and feature short pre-readings or videos\, case study discussions\, and activities 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: 1/27\, 2/3\, 2/10\, 3/3\, and 3/17). Interested participants should apply by January 23 with the expectation of attending all workshops and actively participating in small and large group discussions.  \nSessions are on Tuesdays between 3:00-4:30 pm ET. See full schedule and topics \nQuestions?\n\nContact Dr. Colleen McLinn\, futurefaculty@cornell.edu or 607-255-2030\n\nBuilding 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.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/building-mentorship-skills-for-academic-careers-6/
LOCATION:Mann Library\, 237 Mann Drive\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
GEO:42.4487952;-76.476316
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
CREATED:20251218T202723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T203607Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Info Session about Humanities Scholars Program 2026-27 Postdoctoral Associate Positions
DESCRIPTION:The Humanities Scholars Program\, an undergraduate research initiative in the College of Arts & Sciences\, invites applications from Cornell PhD candidates and recent Cornell PhDs for one-year postdoctoral associate positions beginning August 1\, 2026. HSP Postdocs teach\, mentor\, and run workshops for advanced undergraduates in the Humanities Scholars Program. Each position offers a salary of $67\,000/year and a $2\,000 research fund for the year. Two Postdoctoral Associates will be appointed. \nJoin faculty director\, Verity Platt\, for a virtual information session about these two position openings and get your questions answered. \nApplications are due February 3\, 2026. See the call for applications on HSP’s website. \nThis virtual info session will take place over Zoom. Registration is required.  \nPlease email any questions to hum-scholars-program@cornell.edu
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/virtual-info-session-about-humanities-scholars-program-2026-27-postdoctoral-associate-positions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:External,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
CREATED:20251112T213553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T213859Z
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Rita Levi Montalcini Scholarship from the Dompé Foundation
DESCRIPTION: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 and researchers who possess talent and determination\, but lack the necessary economic resources to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies in STEM disciplines. \nOn Monday\, December 1\, staff from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Cornell Graduate School in Ithaca will be hosting an information session with the Dompé Foundation about the Rita Levi Montalcini scholarship program\, which financially supports students of all nationalities already admitted to a master’s\, Ph.D. or post-doctoral program in neuroscience and/or neurobiology at a US university. \nSince 2021\, the Rita Levi Montalcini Scholarship – named for the1986 Nobel laureate who co-discovered nerve growth factor – has supported over 50 scholars enrolled at U.S. universities with 2-3 years of supplemental funding. The application deadline is January 31\, 2026 and this info session will include information from the foundation staff as well as a panel of scientists who have been supported by this scholarship. \nPlease complete the Zoom registration link in order to attend this information session. Among other materials\, applicants will be asked to submit a Europass format curriculum vitae\, short abstract on their current research\, and two-page statement of motivation. \nFor full information on scholarship application requirements\, please contact: segreteria@fondazionedompe.org and/or see https://www.dompefoundation.org/scholarships/usa/
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/information-session-rita-levi-montalcini-scholarship-from-the-dompe-foundation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career Development,External,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
CREATED:20251017T121744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T213845Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Mentoring within the Academy Keynote
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2025 MAC Public Keynote\nDr. Sweeney Windchief\nSpeaker: Sweeney Windchief (Assiniboine)\, Professor of Adult and Higher Education\, Montana State University\n“Re-Interpreting Our Roles: Mentorship and Cultural Integrity in the Academy”\n(speaker meet & greet to follow)\nIn person | Zoom (for those not based in Ithaca)\nRegister
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/fall-2025-mentoring-within-the-academy-keynote/
LOCATION:G10 Biotechnology Building\, 526 Campus Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Faculty and Academic Careers
GEO:42.4465542;-76.4783618
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=G10 Biotechnology Building 526 Campus Road Ithaca NY 14853 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=526 Campus Road:geo:-76.4783618,42.4465542
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
CREATED:20250822T124647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T213734Z
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SUMMARY:Interviewing and Negotiating for Academic Positions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresenters: Yael Levitte\, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity\, and Christine Holmes\, Director of Postdoctoral Studies \nRegister online \nCo-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. \nAccommodations: 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.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/interviewing-and-negotiating-for-academic-positions-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
CREATED:20251031T193624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T213733Z
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SUMMARY:Perfecting Your Research Pitch
DESCRIPTION:This in-person interactive workshop will provide strategies on how to succinctly sum up your research for multiple audiences. Prepare for conferences\, interviews\, and competitions such as the Three Minute Thesis. \nSession presenter is Susi Varvayanis\, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia in the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development. \nRegister to attend.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/perfecting-your-research-pitch/
LOCATION:101 Kennedy Hall\, 215 Garden Ave\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
CREATED:20250822T124647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T213733Z
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SUMMARY:Should I Do a Postdoc?
DESCRIPTION: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 discussion about your questions. Topics discussed will include: reasons to do a postdoctoral position\, types of postdocs\, and how to apply and get funded.  \nRegister to attend. \nCo-sponsored by the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies as part of the Academic Job Search Series and aimed at current Ph.D. students. \nPresenters: Christine Holmes\, Director of Postdoctoral Studies and Colleen McLinn\, Associate Dean for Professional Development \n  \nIvy+ Open Access Professional Development Series\n \nThis program is part of the Ivy+ Graduate Student Professional Development Series\, created and cross-promoted by deans and directors at Berkeley\, Brown\, Columbia\, Cornell\, Dartmouth\, Harvard\, MIT\, Penn\, Princeton\, Stanford\, UChicago\, and Yale to help meet the professional development needs of Ph.D. and master’s students.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/should-i-do-a-postdoc-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
CREATED:20251009T203824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180749Z
UID:10003343-1761127200-1761134400@futurefaculty.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Info Session on Engineering Faculty Roles at Nanyang Technological University\, Singapore
DESCRIPTION:The College of Engineering (CoE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU)\, Singapore is offering an on-site faculty recruitment presentation at Cornell University on October 22 & 23\, 2025\, as part of global faculty recruitment outreach initiatives in the U.S. This initiative reflects a commitment to partnering with the world’s most prestigious universities in Chemistry and Engineering sciences\, including Cornell University\, to create exceptional career pathways for top-tier academic talent\, including postdoctoral researchers and graduating PhD students. \nEvent Details and Registration \nThe session will include a recruitment presentation by CoE faculty representatives\, followed by informal interviews/networking with interested candidates: \n\n\n\nProgram\nDate\nTime\nVenue\n\n\nRecruitment Presentation \n(Day 1\, AM)\nWednesday\, October 22\, 2025\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nTang Hall Room 499\, \nCornell University\n\n\n1-on-1 Interview/Networking \n(Day 1\, PM)\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nTang Hall Room 205\, \nCornell University\n\n\n1-on1 Interview \n(Day 2\, AM)\nThursday\, October 23\, 2025\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nTang Hall Room 499\, \nCornell University\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/Y9UGTBRneB \nRegistration Deadline: October 21\, 2025 \n  \nInterested participants are reminded to send a copy of their CV to CoE-FacultyRecruit@ntu.edu.sg (cc: Dean\, College of Engineering at D-CoE@ntu.edu.sg) after they have registered for the event. \n  \nThis opportunity is ideal for: \n\nGraduating PhD students in the Engineering and Chemistry departments\nCurrent postdoctoral researchers across Chemistry and all Engineering disciplines\nAny researchers actively exploring academic career opportunities\n\n  \nWhy This Opportunity Matters \nThe global academic landscape is rapidly evolving\, with Asia emerging as a dynamic hub for cutting-edge research and innovation. As you consider your next career steps\, this presents a unique opportunity to: \n\nLaunch their academic career at one of the world’s largest and most prestigious Engineering colleges.\nJoin a vibrant research ecosystem in Singapore\, which is consistently ranked among the top global innovation hubs.\nEstablish themselves as a pioneering researcher in one of Asia’s fastest-growing and most advanced economies.\n\n  \nWhat We Offer \nNTU Singapore’s College of Engineering currently has over 50 faculty positions available across five Engineering schools\, namely: \n\nSchool of Chemistry\, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB)\nSchool of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)\nSchool of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)\nSchool of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)\nSchool of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/info-session-on-engineering-faculty-roles-at-nanyang-technological-university-singapore/
LOCATION:499 Tang Hall\, Hollister Drive\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14853\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
CREATED:20251009T203823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180749Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching at Teaching-Intensive Institutions
DESCRIPTION:The University of Massachusetts Amherst and partners are excited to present a virtual Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions conference on October 17\, 2025. 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!  \n\n\n\n\n\nIntro to Teaching Intensive Institutions\nFriday\, October 17th – 12:00-1:15pm ET\, online (sessions are not recorded) \nThink 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. \nTeaching Intensive Institutions: Tips for the Early Years\nFriday\, October 17th – 1:30-2:30pm ET\, online (sessions are not recorded) \nAfter 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. \nHow to Register\nAll graduate students\, postdocs\, and recent graduate school alumni – from any college or university – are invited to attend this free conference! When you register at the link below\, you can sign up to attend either panel or join us for both! \nIf you are currently affiliated with UMass\, please register here!  \nIf you are not affiliated with UMass\, please register here!
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/teaching-at-teaching-intensive-institutions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:External,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T131500
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
CREATED:20250822T124634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T203822Z
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SUMMARY:Approaches to Designing Your Academic Job Talk
DESCRIPTION:Start planning what types of job talks to be ready for after the written application material and Zoom/preliminary interview stage. These might include chalk talks\, one hour research seminars with an emphasis on future plans\, or other formats such as a disciplinary research presentation that also speaks to your teaching\, mentoring\, and/or advising philosophy. \nPresenters: Colleen McLinn\, Associate Dean for Professional Development\, Cornell Graduate School; and Christine Holmes\, Director of Postdoctoral Studies \nRegister to attend. \nCo-sponsored by the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies as part of the Academic Job Search Series.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/approaches-to-designing-your-academic-job-talk/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
CREATED:20250926T144618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T144618Z
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SUMMARY:What Works: Creating Engaging Learning Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Teaching Innovation for an afternoon of inspiration and connection at “What Works: Creating Engaging Learning Experiences.”  \nThis showcase of teaching innovation will feature faculty presentations and poster sessions demonstrating successful strategies for engaged learning. We’ll also celebrate and recognize faculty whose use of Canvas has positively impacted the student learning experience\, as part of our Canvas Course Spotlight program.  \nWhether you’re looking to spark new ideas\, connect with colleagues\, or celebrate teaching innovation\, join us for a rich opportunity to engage with colleagues in the Cornell teaching community. \nAudience\nThis event welcomes all Cornell faculty\, teaching staff\, and postdocs interested in learning from the real-world teaching successes of their colleagues. \nEvent Details\nWhen: October 1\, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Come for one session\, or stay for the afternoon! \nWhere: Biotechnology Building G10 \nRegister for What Works: Creating Engaging Learning Experiences. Registration is recommended but not required.   \nSee session descriptions and posters
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/what-works-creating-engaging-learning-experiences/
LOCATION:G10 Biotechnology Building\, 526 Campus Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Faculty and Academic Careers
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Teaching Innovation":MAILTO:cornellcti@cornell.edu
GEO:42.4465542;-76.4783618
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=G10 Biotechnology Building 526 Campus Road Ithaca NY 14853 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=526 Campus Road:geo:-76.4783618,42.4465542
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
CREATED:20250919T144316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T165511Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session on Faculty Roles at Plaksha University
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Plaksha University: Re-imagining Higher Education in Technology\nA seminar about Academic and Research Opportunities\n\nFriday\, September 19\, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 pm\nCIS 350 (Mishra Conference Room)\nIf interested in attending\, please register here.\nPlaksha University extends a warm invitation to talented PhD scholars and postdoctoral fellows who are deeply committed to pioneering interdisciplinary research and impactful teaching. Join us for an engaging information session where you can explore opportunities\, both as visiting and full-time faculty\, to become part of our vibrant academic community. During the event\, you will have the chance to connect with Prof. Rudra Pratap (Founding Vice Chancellor)\, a Cornell Engineering PhD alum. \nAt Plaksha\, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and impact. We are actively seeking researchers across various interdisciplinary domains\, including but not limited to computer science\, artificial intelligence\, machine learning\, data science\, quantum computing\, applied mathematics\, statistics\, operations research\, robotics\, cyber-physical systems\, bio-engineering\, economics\, and computational social sciences. \nDiscover more about Plaksha’s mission\, vision\, and aspirations at our faculty recruitment presentation and networking session. Whether you’re a seasoned academic or emerging researcher\, join us to learn how you can contribute to our dynamic community and shape the future of innovation. \nAbout Plaksha University:  \nA greenfield technology university representing the bold aspirations of 21st century India\, Plaksha has its mission anchored around three pillars: reimagining technology education\, research to impact grand challenges\, and catalyzing an entrepreneurial ecosystem. Plaksha is supported by 100+ philanthropists\, eminent business leaders\, tech entrepreneurs and has an eminent international Academic Advisory Board. \nUnder the leadership of its Founding Chancellor\, Prof. Shankar Sastry (Former Dean of Engineering\, UC Berkeley) and Founding Vice Chancellor\, Prof. Rudra Pratap (Former Deputy Director\, IISc Bangalore)\, Plaksha is developing a transformational model of engineering education and research that integrates technology\, design\, entrepreneurship\, and social sciences. Located in Mohali\, India\, Plaksha is pioneering cutting-edge interdisciplinary engineering programs in AI\, data science\, bio-systems\, robotics\, cyber-physical systems\, and other advanced areas.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/info-session-on-faculty-roles-at-plaksha-university/
LOCATION:350 Computing and Information Science Building\, 127 Hoy Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14853\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
CREATED:20250530T145205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T123818Z
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SUMMARY:Dean’s Welcome for New Graduate and Professional Students
DESCRIPTION:Welcome\, new graduate and professional students! You’re invited to the Dean’s Welcome on Thursday\, August 21\, at 9 a.m. in Bailey Hall. The formal program features the Cornell president\, the Graduate School dean and vice provost for graduate education\, and a panel of esteemed faculty and students.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/deans-welcome-for-new-graduate-and-professional-students-3/
LOCATION:Bailey Hall\, 230 Garden Ave\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
CREATED:20250710T204049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T123918Z
UID:10003265-1754411400-1754415000@futurefaculty.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, The Messy\, and The Pivot
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how a social science Ph.D. can open doors to meaningful careers beyond the tenure track? Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, the Messy\, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series spotlighting Cornell alumni who have translated their doctoral training into impactful roles inside and outside academia. \nIn this session\, you’ll hear from three professionals working across urban policy\, service design\, AI ethics\, visual anthropology\, and community-based research. Whether they’re leading research at nonprofits\, producing documentary films\, teaching at universities\, or advising on emerging technologies\, each guest brings a unique perspective on building a career that blends human-centered values with impact-driven work. \nWhat to expect: \n\nHonest\, informal conversation—no slides or scripts\nBalancing university teaching with consulting or freelance work\nPractical insight into navigating uncertainty\, finding direction\, and translating academic training into impact\n\nIf you’re actively exploring life beyond the academy or curious about hybrid paths that combine teaching\, research\, and creative work\, this event will offer clarity\, connection\, and inspiration. \nRegister to attend. \n  \n\nSena Aydin Bergfalk\, Ph.D.  is a cultural anthropologist who works at the intersection of design research\, strategy\, and facilitation. She shapes service design projects across B2B and B2C ecosystems using a critical ethnographic lens to uncover assumptions and design services that connect business goals with human experiences. Sena earned a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Cornell in 2023 and is currently the Lead Service Designer at Sngular.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarisa Turesky\, Ph.D is a community-based researcher and educator focused on equity in urban policy. She is Director of Research at Mockingbird Analytics\, a Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley\, and serves on the Board of Drag Performers United. Her work integrates trauma-informed and participatory action research to explore how identity shapes access to space and services. She holds a Ph.D. in Urban Planning & Development from the University of Southern California and a M.R.P. from Cornell University. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMariangela Mihai\, Ph.D. is a political and visual anthropologist whose work bridges generative AI\, collaborative documentary\, and social justice. She is an Assistant Professor at Western Washington University\, a Red Teamer on Meta’s Generative AI Trust Team\, and co-founder of the Ethnocine Film Collective\, where she produces feminist films and impact campaigns. Her research and teaching focus on refugee rights\, queer activism\, Indigenous resistance\, and ethical media practices across global contexts. \n  \n 
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/ph-d-career-stories-the-good-the-messy-and-the-pivot-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
CREATED:20250710T204048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T124308Z
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SUMMARY:Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, The Messy\, and The Pivot
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, the Messy\, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring Cornell alumni who hold doctoral degrees and have built dynamic careers beyond academia. \nIn this session\, you’ll hear from Yingyu Liu\, Ph.D. (Scientific Editor\, Cell Press) and Wing (Yingyi) Zhong\, Ph.D. (Clinical Dietitian\, Mass General Hospital)\, two Ph.D.-trained professionals who have translated their academic training into impactful careers in science publishing and clinical nutrition. \nThey’ll reflect on how they navigated their transitions\, applied their research skills in new contexts\, and built meaningful work at the intersection of science\, communication\, and patient care. \nWhat to expect: \n\nCandid\, informal conversation—no slides\, just real stories\nInsight into non-academic career paths in STEM and health\nQ&A and reflections on navigating career transitions as international students\n\nWhether you’re actively exploring careers beyond academia or simply curious about what’s possible\, this session offers a unique opportunity to hear from those who’ve charted new paths—with all the complexity\, creativity\, and learning that comes with it. \nRegister to attend. \n \nAs a clinical pediatric dietitian at Mass General Hospital\, Wing (Yingyi) Zhong specializes in medical nutrition therapy for children with epilepsy\, with a focus on the ketogenic diet and the low glycemic index treatment (LGIT). She works closely with patients\, families\, and multidisciplinary teams to provide compassionate\, evidence-based care that supports seizure management and overall well-being. Wing earned her Ph.D. in Nutrition Sciences from Cornell in 2022. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nYingyu Liu joined Cell Press in 2021\, now working as an editor for the journal Cell Host & Microbe and supporting researchers across various journals. She received her doctoral degree from Cornell University in 2020\, studying the relationship between plants and pathogens. Yingyu is passionate about scientific communication\, collaborative problem-solving\, and supporting diverse voices in STEM.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/ph-d-career-stories-the-good-the-messy-and-the-pivot-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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SUMMARY:Approaches to Designing Your Academic Job Talk
DESCRIPTION:Start planning what types of job talks to be ready for after the written application material and Zoom/preliminary interview stage. These might include chalk talks\, one hour research seminars with an emphasis on future plans\, or other formats such as a disciplinary research presentation that also speaks to your teaching\, mentoring\, and/or advising philosophy. \nPresenters: Colleen McLinn\, Associate Dean for Professional Development\, Cornell Graduate School; and Christine Holmes\, Director of Postdoctoral Studies \nRegister to attend. \nCo-sponsored by the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies as part of the Academic Job Search Series.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/approaches-to-designing-your-academic-job/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
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SUMMARY:Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, The Messy\, and The Pivot
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, the Messy\, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring Cornell alumni who hold doctoral degrees and have built dynamic careers beyond academia. \nIn this session\, you’ll hear from Susan Korbel\, Ph.D. (Owner\, Core Research Inc.) and Michael Vernick\, Ph.D. (Customer Solutions Architect\, Vonage)\, two seasoned professionals whose paths span social science research\, strategic consulting\, product development\, and tech innovation. \nWith decades of experience across sectors\, Susan and Michael will reflect on how their graduate training shaped their work\, how they’ve navigated career shifts\, and what they’ve learned along the way. \nWhat to expect: \n\nInformal\, real talk—no slides\, just stories\nCandid insights from two Ph.D.-trained professionals\nQ&A and advice for students exploring diverse pathways\n\nWhether you’re actively exploring careers beyond academia or simply curious about what’s possible\, this session offers a unique opportunity to hear from those who’ve charted new paths—with all the complexity\, creativity\, and learning that comes with it. \nRegister to attend. \n \nSince receiving her Ph.D. in Public Administration from University of Michigan and her bachelor’s from Cornell\, Dr. Korbel has been conducting market research and consulting with hundreds of public and private organizations.  After many years working in broadcast and public media\, Susan Korbel founded Core Research in 1989 when she had her first child.  Core Research conducts consumer\, voter\, and business-to-business research.  Dr. Korbel has been behind the scenes helping some of the premiere South Texas businesses and charitable organizations chart successful courses with strategic and tactical planning. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\nMichael Vernick is a seasoned product strategist\, inventor\, and solutions architect with over 30 years of experience spanning startups\, enterprise tech\, and research labs. He specializes in building scalable systems for real-time communication\, live video\, and streaming technologies\, and currently works as a Customer Solutions Architect at Vonage. Michael earned his doctorate in Computer Science from Stony Brook and his bachelor’s and M.Eng. from Cornell and holds 9 U.S. patents.
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/ph-d-career-stories-the-good-the-messy-and-the-pivot/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193325
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UID:10003263-1752681600-1752685200@futurefaculty.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, The Messy\, and The Pivot
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good\, the Messy\, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring guests who hold doctoral degrees and have pursued diverse careers beyond academia. \nIn this session\, you’ll hear from Dr. Yvonne Masters\, Ph.D. (Food Science\, Cornell)\, a food safety & quality leader with nearly two decades of global CPG experience and technical expertise in compliance\, auditing\, and supplier risk mitigation. Dr. Jenny Valentine\, Ph.D. (Chemistry\, Yale) is a Senior Principal Scientist at Regeneron\, where she leads bioanalytical strategy for oncology programs using both traditional and emerging drug modalities. \nWhat to expect: \n\nCandid\, informal conversation—no slides\, just real stories\nInsights on working in industry\, biotech\, and food safety\nQ&A and advice from experienced Ph.D. professionals\n\nWhether you’re actively exploring careers beyond academia or simply curious about what’s possible\, this session offers a unique opportunity to hear from those who’ve charted new paths—with all the complexity\, creativity\, and learning that comes with it. \nRegister to attend. \n  \n \nDr. Yvonne Masters\, Director of Food Safety and Quality Policy at John B. Sanfilippo & Son\, Inc.\, brings nearly two decades of leadership in food safety across the nut\, dairy\, and snack food sectors. A Cornell alumna\, she has also served as a Senior Microbiologist and Quality Leader\, earning recognition through the 2022 IAFP Harold Barnum Industry Award and her company’s 2024 Vision Award. Her academic foundation from the University of Illinois and Cornell continues to inform her impactful work in advancing industry standards. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nDr. Jenny Valentine currently works in the Bioanalytical Sciences Department at Regeneron. In her role\, she leads bioanalytical strategy for multiple programs in oncology that utilize both traditional and emerging drug modalities. She has eight years of experience in large molecule bioanalysis\, with previous roles focusing on immunogenicity assay development\, validation\, and sample testing. Jenny earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Yale University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell University in the Matthew DeLisa Laboratory from 2012–2015. She is an active participant in several AAPS working groups. \n 
URL:https://futurefaculty.cornell.edu/event/ph-d-career-stories-the-good-the-messy-and-the-pivot-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,Future Faculty and Academic Careers
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