NCFDD: How to Manage Stress, Rejection and the Haters in Your Midst
2020-11-12 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Are you stressed?
Do you feel devastated when your articles and/or grant proposals get rejected?
Is the pressure of publishing/funding your work making you sick?

If any of this sounds familiar and you have difficulty managing the negative energy and rejection in your environment, please join us to learn:

The impact that stress and negativity can have if they are not managed
Identify the most common areas of stress in academic life
Concrete strategies for managing the physical, emotional, and attitudinal effects of stress

Free Individual Memberships for the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)
Available to all Cornell students, postdocs, faculty, and staff
Cornell is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD), a nationally recognized, independent organization providing online career development and mentoring resources. The NCFDD provides members with access to tools to increase research and writing productivity and improve work-life balance.
Activate your account by following the steps below:

Go to the NCFDD website
Under “Select Your Institution,” choose “Cornell University”
Select “Activate my Membership”
Complete the registration form using your Cornell email address
Check your Cornell email account to find a confirmation/welcome email. Click “Activate Account” in the email

Overcoming Stage Fright and Improving Your Presence
2020-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Who doesn’t get at least a little nervous when preparing and presenting for audiences of any size when the stakes are high? (No one!) Thinking about a class presentation? A job interview? A presentation at a colloquium or conference? Join us to learn ways to manage nervousness and anxiety about presenting and to develop and demonstrate confidence with your audience. Pre-register here.

How Completing a Teaching as Research Project Impacted My Career: Reflections from CIRTL Alumni
2020-11-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Are you thinking about taking on a Teaching as Research (TAR) project? Join us to hear from a panel of CIRTL Network alumni who will share their experience doing a TAR project – not the research they conducted, but what they learned from the process and how they leveraged their TAR project in their career. Alumni from University of Iowa, Michigan State University, University of California-Irvine, University of North Carolina, and Texas A&M University will reflect on the ups and downs of the TAR process, discuss how the experience impacted their career and instructional approach, and answer questions from the audience.
This event is intended to be interactive, with most of the time devoted to panelists answering questions, so please come to the event prepared to ask questions!
Register in advance to receive the online meeting connection information (requires a free CIRTL Network account signup).
Registration: This drop-in, online event is open to the public. Anyone is welcome to attend, but you must register in order to attend. Once you register, you will have access to the online meeting room where this event will take place.
Accessibility: We strive to be inclusive of anyone interested in participating in our activities. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us at info@cirtl.net in advance so that we may make the necessary accommodations.
Recording: This event will be recorded and CIRTL may share that recording on our public YouTube channel.
More about Teaching as Research at Cornell

Back to Basics: Self-Care 101 Refresher
2020-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
While it is not the most glamorous nor the easiest, self-care is foundational to be able to function, and, most importantly, manage stress. And there is an abundance of stress happening right now. This session is designed to be an inspiring invitation back to making yourself a priority, emphasizing current research along with strategies and quick tips to help you maintain or get back to homeostasis. With a community of graduate and professional students and postdoc scholars, consider taking time to remind yourself of the importance of self-care and start immediately on regaining balance.
Presenter: Catherine Thrasher- Carroll, MA, Mental Health Promotion Program Director, Skorton Center for Health Initiatives

Job Search Virtual Discussion Group
2020-11-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions they have and share best practices that work for them. We want to create a safe space for everyone to talk and listen. Please come join us and hear from each other!
To Register
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 17 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET
Location: Zoom link to be provided upon registration
Facilitators: Christine Holmes, Postdoctoral Studies Director, Caleb Yu, Graduate and International Student Career Advisor, Colleen McLinn, Executive Director of Future Faculty and Academic Careers, Denise DiRienzo, Experiential Program Director of Careers Beyond Academia, Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia
Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact al546@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Interviewing and Negotiation for Academic Positions
2020-11-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
An important part of the academic job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Grab a snack and come learn about the art of interviewing for faculty positions from your own laptop or mobile device.
Presenters: Yael Levitte, associate vice provost for faculty development and diversity, and Christine Holmes, director of postdoctoral studies
RSVPs requested to receive the link to participate by Zoom. Register for November 18
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.
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who have food restrictions and/or would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact al546@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance of an event to help ensure they can be met.

Writing and Publishing Workshop Series – Peer Review and Journal Decisions
2020-11-18 15:00 - 16:00
Join us to learn about peer review roles, responsibilities, and process and how editorial decisions to publish are made.
Register Here
Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should email gradacad_assoc_dean@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Strategies for Managing 2020 Anxiety – Individually and Collectively
2020-11-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom
We recognize that the lead up to this election cycle and the current post-election period coupled with everything else that has come along with 2020 are contributing to heightened feelings of concern, exhaustion and anxiety especially within BIPOC, LGBTQ+, international and members of other historically marginalized communities. To help address these concerns, the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement and the Graduate and Professional Student Diversity Council invite you to join other members of the Cornell community for a discussion on Strategies for Managing 2020 Anxiety- Individually and Collectively.
Facilitating this discussion will be Dr. Marta Guzmán, who serves as a psychologist for the Cornell Faculty and Staff Assistance Program. Dr. Guzmán will provide guidance on strategies to manage and cope during this uniquely stressful time, and how to nurture hope.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Marta Guzmán earned a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The Florida School of Professional Psychology in Tampa, FL. Dr. Guzmán’s professional interests include anxiety disorders, chronic mental health issues, acute and chronic medical concerns, and diversity and multicultural issues. She has experience working in community mental health, higher education, and medical settings, and is an active member of the National Latinx Psychological Association.

NIH: Academic Job Interviews
2020-11-23 13:30 - 15:30 | GoToWebinar
Speaker(s): Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director, OITE
This event is recommended for: Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows.
After you submit your academic job package, the job interview is the next major hurdle to securing a position. In this workshop, learn the “do’s and don’ts” of academic job interviewing and hear what interview committees like to see. In addition, the workshop will address job talks, chalk talks and teaching talks – important elements of many academic job interviews.
The session will be on the gotowebinar platform: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6150471642269595662
A recording of the presentation will be posted on the OITE YouTube page approximately one week post the event: https://www.youtube.com/c/NIHOITE

NCFDD: Engagement Matters – Developing a Career as a Community Engaged Scholar
2020-11-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Drawing on studies of exemplar, highly impactful engaged scholars, Dr. KerryAnne O’Meara shares examples of high impact community engaged scholarship and strategies adopted by engaged scholars to succeed in reward systems that are not yet fully inclusive of this work. We consider ways in which projects with community partners might be designed to document expertise or knowledge drawn on, impact, and significance.
See also: O’Meara, K. (2018, August 22). Accurately Assessing Engaged Scholarship. Inside Higher Education.

Free Individual Memberships for the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)
Available to all Cornell students, postdocs, faculty, and staff
Cornell is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD), a nationally recognized, independent organization providing online career development and mentoring resources. The NCFDD provides members with access to tools to increase research and writing productivity and improve work-life balance.
Activate your account by following the steps below:

Go to the NCFDD website
Under “Select Your Institution,” choose “Cornell University”
Select “Activate my Membership”
Complete the registration form using your Cornell email address
Check your Cornell email account to find a confirmation/welcome email. Click “Activate Account” in the email

NIH: Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series – Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness
2020-12-08 14:00 - 16:00 | GoToWebinar
Speaker(s): Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director, OITE
This event is recommended for: Summer Interns; Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1716077475889396750
We all need to develop the skills needed to be assertive and to advocate for ourselves, especially in hierarchical environments where we sometimes feel we do not have a voice. In this webinar, we will discuss how to set boundaries, communicate expectations, ask for feedback and discuss difficult issues with friends, mentors, colleagues and supervisors.

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BECOMING A RESILIENT SCIENTIST SERIES
Navigating school, the career exploration process, research environments, and the stress of national/international news can seem overwhelming and lead us to doubt ourselves just when we need confidence the most. Through workshops and group discussions in this series (discussion groups will be held in the week following the lecture, more info will be provided via email), we will work to identify attitudes and behaviors that can help us be more resilient as we navigate difficult situations in school, work and life. Each workshop will highlight emotional intelligence competencies needed for success in research and healthcare careers and will provide strategies for developing these competencies as part of your educational journey. While you may participate in any of the webinars, it is best to participate in the entire series as the material relates and concepts will be developed throughout the series. The workshops and group discussions in the series are:
Session 1 – Sept: I. An Introduction to Resilience and Wellness
Session 2 – Oct: II. Exploring our Self-Talk: Cognitive Distortions and Imposter Fears
Session 3 – Nov: III. Emotions and Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Session 4 – Dec: IV. Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness for Scientists
Session 5 – Jan: V. Developing Feedback Resilience
Session 6 – Feb: VI. Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships

International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion
2020-12-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
The International Students/Postdocs Job Search Virtual Chat is designed to get international students/postdocs who are seeking for jobs together to talk about questions and concerns that all share, and strategize about how to move forward. During this session, we will first have a brief introduction of all the career and immigration staff present, and then open it up for all participants to ask questions and have a facilitated discussion.

Our experts in careers and/or immigration include:

Denise DiRienzo, Experiential Program Director for Careers Beyond Academia
Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies
Colleen McLinn, Executive Director for Future Faculty and Academic Careers
Elizabeth Shedd, Senior Immigration Advisor, Office of Global Learning
Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia
Caleb Yu, Graduate and International Student Career Advisor

Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact ry274@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least four days in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Meets by Zoom (link to be sent when registered)

NIH: Workplace Dynamics – Diversity in a Multicultural Society
2020-12-11 13:00 - 15:30 | GoToWebinar
Speaker(s): Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director, OITE
This event is recommended for: Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows.
Diversity…. difference…. post-racial….. multicultural – all buzzwords we regularly hear. But how often do we as future scientists, healthcare providers, science educators, and policy experts stop to consider our own reactions to diversity and difference? Furthermore, why does this matter to our research and how do we build inclusive and welcoming work environments? This workshop will examine the meaning of diversity in the lives of individuals, groups, and communities, as well as the larger society and scientific community.

NIH: Interviewing Skills
2020-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | GoToWebinar
Speaker(s): Lori Conlan, PhD, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services
This event is recommended for: Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows.
Join us to see how to navigate an interview for industry, non-profits, government, and administrative roles (any non-faculty position). We will explore common questions, typical schedules, and how to prepare yourself to make a positive impression.
The session will be on the gotowebinar platform: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6367811006220495118
A recording of this presentation will be posted on the OITE YouTube page about one week after the event: https://www.youtube.com/c/NIHOITE

NIH: Becoming a Resilient Scientist – Developing Feedback Resilience
2021-01-12 14:00 - 16:00 | GoToWebinar
Speaker(s): Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director, OITE
This event is recommended for: Summer Interns; Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician.
Register
We all need feedback to grow and learn but we often become defensive and are unable to learn from the feedback we receive, even if it is delivered well. In this webinar, we will talk about why receiving feedback is so difficult and explore ways to stay calm and engaged when receiving feedback. We will also talk about giving feedback in a calm and assertive way so that our voice can be heard.

BECOMING A RESILIENT SCIENTIST SERIES
Navigating school, the career exploration process, research environments, and the stress of national/international news can seem overwhelming and lead us to doubt ourselves just when we need confidence the most. Through workshops and group discussions in this series (discussion groups will be held in the week following the lecture, more info will be provided via email), we will work to identify attitudes and behaviors that can help us be more resilient as we navigate difficult situations in school, work and life. Each workshop will highlight emotional intelligence competencies needed for success in research and healthcare careers and will provide strategies for developing these competencies as part of your educational journey. While you may participate in any of the webinars, it is best to participate in the entire series as the material relates and concepts will be developed throughout the series. The workshops and group discussions in the series are:
Session 1 – Sept: I. An Introduction to Resilience and Wellness
Session 2 – Oct: II. Exploring our Self-Talk: Cognitive Distortions and Imposter Fears
Session 3 – Nov: III. Emotions and Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Session 4 – Dec: IV. Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness for Scientists
Session 5 – Jan: V. Developing Feedback Resilience
Session 6 – Feb: VI. Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships

2021 Winter Pathways to Success Symposium
2021-01-27 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-01-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-01-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Zoom
Dates: January 27 – 28, 2021
Registration: https://www.bit.ly/2021WinterP2S
Zoom: Complete registration to receive session Zoom links
Pathways to Success is the Graduate School’s framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers.
The Winter P2S Series is a professional development opportunity for doctoral, professional degree, and research master’s students and postdoctoral scholars that will provide participants with information and tools useful for their time at Cornell and beyond. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within this four-part series.
P2S Symposium Agenda
January 27, 2021
Session I – Adapting Professionally: Finding Direction in a Changing World
11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Session Summary: Learning the skill of adaptation is foundational to our ability to find success both personally and professionally. And how we respond to change, challenge, and set-back are ultimately what creates resilience. Because we are in a dynamic, ever-changing world that has recently magnified the impact of additional external stressors, such as the double pandemic, this is the perfect time for a conversation about the intersectionality of our professional identity and strategies for how to adapt professionally. Whether you have a position secured, or are seeing fewer employment options in the future, join us for an expert-driven discussion panel discussion.
P2S Focus Area: Build Your Skills – Balance & Resilience
Session II – How to Strategically Prepare for Multiple Career Pathways
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Session Summary: Are you thinking about going into academia or beyond? Do you know which skillsets will be valued and how to tell your story? Whichever career pathway you are thinking of pursuing, the session will help you think about the timing and how to prepare yourself for success.
P2S Focus Area: Prepare for Your Career
January 28, 2021
Session III – Exploring and Preparing for Faculty Careers with an International Lens
11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Session Summary: Join us for a panel discussion with international and domestic Cornell postdocs, graduate students, and alumni on their experiences seeking faculty careers in the U.S. and abroad.
P2S Focus Area: Prepare for Your Career
Session IV – Getting Your Foot in the Door
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Session Summary: Join us for a panel discussion with alumni and other professionals who will share how they got their foot in the door to explore unexpected pathways for their career success. This discussion will also include an exploration of some of the key resources, strategies, and opportunities that helped them in their decision-making processes.
P2S Focus Area: Prepare for Your Career
EVENT SPONSORS: The Graduate School, English Language Support Office (ELSO), Career Services, and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies.
Participating Graduate School Offices: Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement, Academic and Student Affairs, Graduate Student Life, Careers Beyond Academia, Future Faculty and Academic Careers, and the Big Red Barn.

2021 Winter Pathways to Success Symposium
2021-01-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Zoom
2021 Winter Pathways to Success (P2S) Symposium
Dates: January 27 – 28, 2021
Registration: https://www.bit.ly/2021WinterP2S
Zoom: Complete registration to receive session Zoom links
Pathways to Success is the Graduate School’s framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers.
The Winter P2S Series is a professional development opportunity for doctoral, professional degree, and research master’s students and postdoctoral scholars that will provide participants with information and tools useful for their time at Cornell and beyond. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within this three-part series.

P2S Symposium Agenda
January 27, 2021
Session I – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Adapting Professionally: Finding Direction in a Changing World
Session Summary: Learning the skill of adaptation is foundational to our ability to find success both personally and professionally. And how we respond to change, challenge, and set-back are ultimately what creates resilience. Because we are in a dynamic, ever-changing world that has recently magnified the impact of additional external stressors, such as the double pandemic, this is the perfect time for a conversation about the intersectionality of our professional identity and strategies for how to adapt professionally. Whether you have a position secured, or are seeing fewer employment options in the future, join us for an expert-driven discussion panel discussion.
P2S Focus Area: Build Your Skills- Balance & Resilience

January 27, 2021
Session II – 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm EST
How to Strategically Prepare for Multiple Career Pathways
Session Summary: Are you thinking about going into academia or beyond? Do you know which skillsets will be valued and how to tell your story? Whichever career pathway you are thinking of pursuing, the session will help you think about the timing and how to prepare yourself for success.
P2S Focus Area: Prepare for Your Career

January 28, 2021
Session III – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Exploring and Preparing for Faculty Careers with an International Lens
Session Summary: Join us for a panel discussion with international and domestic Cornell postdocs, graduate students, and alumni on their experiences seeking faculty careers in the U.S. and abroad.
P2S Focus Area: Prepare for Your Career

January 28, 2021
Session IV – 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Getting Your Foot in the Door
Session Summary: Join us for a panel discussion with alumni and other professionals who will share how they got their foot in the door to explore unexpected pathways for their career success. This discussion will also include an exploration of some of the key resources, strategies, and opportunities that helped them in their decision-making processes.
P2S Focus Area: Prepare for Your Career

IMPORTANT NOTICE: While in this registration form, you are able to navigate forward and backward throughout the form to make edits to your data. However, once you have submitted this registration form, you will be unable to modify or input additional data. Please contact grad_assoc_dean@cornell.edu to make changes or cancellations or discuss accessibility needs.
EVENT SPONSORS: The Graduate School, English Language Support Office (ELSO), Career Services, and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies.
Participating Graduate School Offices: Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement, Academic and Student Affairs, Graduate Student Life, Careers Beyond Academia, Future Faculty and Academic Careers, and the Big Red Barn.

Interviewing and Negotiation for Academic Positions
2021-02-03 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 own laptop or mobile device. During and after the presentation, you will be able to ask questions via audio/video or chat.
Presenters: Yael Levitte, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity, and Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies
RSVPs requested to receive the link to participate by Zoom. Register for February 3
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.
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact futurefaculty@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance of an event to help ensure they can be met.

Information Session on the Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
2021-02-09 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 an all-virtual competition in Spring 2021.

NIH: Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series – Building Mentor Networks
2021-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | GoToWebinar
Speaker(s): Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director, OITE
This event is recommended for: Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3222926275919384846
We all need mentors to support and encourage us throughout our educational and career journey. In this webinar, we will the mentoring relationship in research environments with a focus on improving your relationship with your PI, finding mentors and on improving communication and interpersonal interactions. The webinar will help clarify what you need from your supervisors and mentors and address how to get what you need from these important interactions.

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BECOMING A RESILIENT SCIENTIST SERIES
Navigating school, the career exploration process, research environments, and the stress of national/international news can seem overwhelming and lead us to doubt ourselves just when we need confidence the most. Through workshops and group discussions in this series (discussion groups will be held in the week following the lecture, more info will be provided via email), we will work to identify attitudes and behaviors that can help us be more resilient as we navigate difficult situations in school, work and life. Each workshop will highlight emotional intelligence competencies needed for success in research and healthcare careers and will provide strategies for developing these competencies as part of your educational journey. While you may participate in any of the webinars, it is best to participate in the entire series as the material relates and concepts will be developed throughout the series. The workshops and group discussions in the series are:
Session 1 – Sept: I. An Introduction to Resilience and Wellness
Session 2 – Oct: II. Exploring our Self-Talk: Cognitive Distortions and Imposter Fears
Session 3 – Nov: III. Emotions and Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Session 4 – Dec: IV. Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness for Scientists
Session 5 – Jan: V. Developing Feedback Resilience
Session 6 – Feb: VI. Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships

Building Mentorship Skills for Academic Careers
2021-02-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-02-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-03-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
This is an invitation-only event for registrants who have been accepted to participate in this year’s Building Mentoring Skills cohort, and will be held online. A Zoom link will be shared by email to participants.
In this series of remotely delivered workshops designed for current graduate students and postdocs and open to those in all fields, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively and in teams. Effective mentoring of student research is a key skill influencing everything from research productivity to personal satisfaction. Learn best practices for mentoring undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers, and develop advising and communication skills needed to lead a research team.
All sessions will be practical in nature and feature short pre-readings or videos, case studies or discussion with panelists, and self-assessments to help identify your strengths and desired areas for improvement.
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 online. Building Mentorship Skills program completion certificates will be provided for fully participating in at least 4 of 5 sessions.
Registered participants will receive connection details for each session.
Schedule of Topics for Spring 2021
All sessions are on Thursdays from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm*
February 11, 2021 – What Makes a Good Mentor and Mentee? Exploring Learning, Motivation, and Values
Understand key principles of learning and theories of motivation that can help you build a strong research group, and even learn more about yourself and values you wish to communicate to mentees.
February 25, 2021 – Aligning Expectations and Guiding Doable Projects
How do you design a doable project with a defined timespan for a relative novice in your discipline? Learn how to set expectations for mentor and mentee to make sure the project and relationship stay on track.
March 11, 2021 – Creating Inclusive Research Settings, featuring My Voice, My Story: Lived Experiences of Graduate and Professional Students
*Meets 11:00-1:00 this week.
Create and sustain a research group and academic climate in which each individual feels safe and supported. We will discuss how to create a welcoming environment for groups typically underrepresented in higher education, while reflecting on our own identities and experiences and how they may be strengths or blind spots in our mentoring. Guest presenter: Associate Dean Sara Xayarath Hernández.
March 25, 2021 – Handling Tricky Mentoring Situations
Learn how to address some of the trickiest situations you might encounter when mentoring undergraduate researchers or graduate students, from modeling appropriate research ethics to sharing co-advised students. We will also discuss how you might solicit feedback and turn around projects that aren’t going as planned (from the mentor’s perspective).
April 8, 2021 – Supporting Mentees’ Professional Development: Helping Students Present and Publish, and Writing Fair Letters of Recommendation
Revisit some key ideas about effective communication to introduce your students to writing about and presenting their work. Learn how to write a fair letter of recommendation, and what not to say.
Questions?

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

“Equity in Science” Book Talk with Author & Prof. Julie Posselt
2021-02-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom
The Graduate School Offices of Inclusion & Student Engagement and Future Faculty and Academic Careers invite you to join us on Wednesday, February 17 for a discussion with Julie R. Posselt, Associate Professor of Higher Education at the University of Southern California, on her recent book, Equity in Science: Representation, Culture and the Dynamics of Change in Graduate Education.
About “Equity in Science: Representation, Culture, and the Dynamics of Change in Graduate Education”
“STEM disciplines are believed to be founded on the idea of meritocracy; recognition earned by the value of the data, which is objective. Such disciplinary cultures resist concerns about implicit or structural biases, and yet, year after year, scientists observe persistent gender and racial inequalities in their labs, departments, and programs. In Equity in Science, Julie Posselt makes the case that understanding how field-specific cultures develop is a crucial step for bringing about real change. She does this by examining existing equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts across astronomy, physics, chemistry, geology, and psychology. These ethnographic case studies reveal the subtle ways that exclusion and power operate in scientific organizations and, sometimes, within change efforts themselves. Posselt argues that accelerating the movement for inclusion in science requires more effective collaboration across boundaries that typically separate people and scholars—across the social and natural sciences, across the faculty-student-administrator roles, and across race, gender, and other social identities. Ultimately this book is a call for academia to place equal value on expertise, and on those who do the work of cultural translation. Posselt closes with targeted recommendations for individuals, departments, and disciplinary societies for creating systemic, sustainable change.”
Unlimited copies of the e-book of “Equity in Science” is now available through the Cornell Library system at http://proxy.library.cornell.edu/login?url=http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cornell/detail.action?docID=6221309. A special thank you goes out to Graduate Field Assistant and CALS Diversity & Inclusion Committee member, Casey Moore who took the initiative to explore opportunities to make this e-book accessible for free for our broader community!
About the Author
Julie Posselt is an associate professor of higher education in the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education and author of Equity in Science: Representation, Culture and the Dynamics of Change in Graduate Education and Inside Graduate Admissions: Merit, Diversity, and Faculty Gatekeeping. Rooted in sociological and organizational theory, Posselt’s research program examines institutionalized inequalities in higher education and organizational efforts aimed at reducing inequities and encouraging diversity. She focuses on selective sectors of higher education— graduate education, STEM fields, and elite undergraduate institutions—where longstanding practices and cultural norms are being negotiated to better identify talent and educate students in a changing society. Posselt’s current scholarship, funded by five grants from the National Science Foundation and one from the Mellon Foundation, examines movements for equity and inclusion in graduate education and the humanistic and physical science disciplines. Explore the resources available from Posselt’s projects on the Equity in Graduate Education website: bit.ly/GradEdEquity.
Sponsorship
This event is supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1647094 (AGEP CIRTL). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

Safer Science: Strategies to Protect At-Risk Researchers When Conducting Fieldwork
2021-02-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Zoom
Join the conversation: #SaferScience
As a result of identity prejudice, certain individuals are more vulnerable to conflict and violence when they are performing scientific work in the field. To help create change and best practices, everyone within the scientific community will benefit from learning more about the risks some colleagues face performing fieldwork. Join this live webinar to learn more.
At this event, Amelia-Juliette Demery and Monique Pipkin will present their Nature Ecology and Evolution paper titled, “Safe fieldwork strategies for at-risk individuals, their supervisors and their institutions” (link to summary story). The paper presentation will be followed by a moderated discussion with inter-disciplinary experts in fieldwork and diversity and inclusion. Participants are encouraged to submit questions upon registration.
Panelists

Dr. Meredith Hastings, Associate Professor of Environment & Society, Brown University. Women’s Network President, PI for AdvanceGeo. Earth Science Women’s Network and AdvanceGeo.
Dr. Christopher J Schell, Assistant Professor of Urban Ecology, University of Washington Tacoma. Author of Recreating Wakanda by promoting Black excellence in ecology and evolution.
Dr. Hendratta Ali, Associate Professor of Geosciences, Fort Hays State University. Author of Ten Steps to protect BIPOC scholars in the field.
Sara Souza, Field Safety Specialist, University of California. Field Research Safety Center of Excellence.

Moderators
Amelia-Juliette Demery: PhD Candidate in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. Amelia-Juliette is a 3rd year PhD candidate and Sloan Foundation Scholar. She is interested in the genomic mechanisms underlying avian phenotypes and their evolutionary patterns across space and time.
Monique Pipkin: PhD Student in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. Monique is a 2nd year PhD student and Sloan Foundation Fellow. Her research focuses on the ultimate and proximate mechanism behind social behavior and social signaling, and the use of art in science education and outreach.
Event Sponsors
This event is co-sponsored by Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement. This event is supported through funds from the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1647094 (AGEP CIRTL). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors/organizers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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2021 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
2021-03-18 16:15 - 17:30 | Zoom
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a competition for doctoral students to develop and showcase their research communication skills.
Cornell’s 2021 3MT final round competition will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Register to attend and you can vote on the People’s Choice Award Winner from among the eight finalists!
3MT challenges research degree students to present a compelling story on their dissertation or thesis and its significance in just three minutes in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.

Job Search Virtual Discussion Group
2021-03-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions they have and share best practices that work for them. We want to create a safe space for everyone to talk and listen. Please come join us and hear from each other!
Register for March discussion
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 23 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET
Location: Zoom link to be provided upon registration
Facilitators: Christine Holmes, Postdoctoral Studies Director, Caleb Yu, Graduate and International Student Career Advisor, Colleen McLinn, Executive Director of Future Faculty and Academic Careers, Denise DiRienzo, Experiential Program Director of Careers Beyond Academia, Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia
Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact al546@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.
