Future Faculty and Academic Careers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teaching Intensive Institutions: Tips for the Early Years
2023-10-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information Session on the Cornell Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Learn about the Three-Minute Thesis competition: history, format, judging, prizes, and how Cornell offers the chance to participate. Organizers will field your questions about competing in the Cornell Graduate School competition in Spring 2024.
Register online to attend an information session.

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

Building Mentorship Skills for Academic Careers
2024-02-20 14:00 - 16:00 | ILR Conference Center, King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
In this series of interactive workshops designed for current Cornell graduate students and postdocs and open to those in all fields, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively and in teams. Learn best practices for mentoring research students and technicians and develop planning and communication skills needed to guide individual mentees and research teams.
All sessions will be practical in nature and feature short pre-readings or videos, case study discussions, and self-assessments to help identify your strengths and desired areas for improvement. Receive a certificate of completion for successfully participating in at least 4 of 5 sessions (dates: 2/20, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, and 4/16). Interested participants should apply prior to the start of the series with the expectation of attending all workshops and actively participating in small and large group discussions.
Sessions are on Tuesdays between 2:00-4:00 pm ET. See full schedule and topics
Questions?

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

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

2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
2024-03-20 15:00 - 16:30 | G10 Biotechnology Building, 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a competition for graduate students to develop and showcase their research communication skills.
The 2024 final round competition will be held in-person on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Attend and vote for your favorite presentation for the People’s Choice Award!
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. In addition to the first place and second place winners from among the finalists, audience members on March 20 will be asked to select a People’s Choice Award Winner.

Should I Do a Postdoc?
2024-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Are you a graduate student wondering if you might want to seek a postdoctoral position on the way to the next stage of your career? Come hear an interactive presentation and engage in breakout discussion and question and answer by general field of study. Topics discussed will include: reasons to do a postdoctoral position, types of postdocs, how to apply and get funded.
Register to attend.
Presented by Graduate School Career and Professional Development staff and aimed at Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars.
Presenters: Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies and Colleen McLinn, Associate Dean for Professional Development

Faculty Recruitment Info Session - Plaksha University
2024-04-26 16:30 - 17:30 | 219 Phillips Hall, 116 Hoy Rd, Ithaca, New York, 14853, United States
Friday, April 26, 4:30pm ET
219 Phillips Hall
If interested in attending, please register here: https://plaksha.edu.in/register-for-event/index.php
Plaksha 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 the Plaksha leadership team:

Prof. Rudra Pratap (Founding Vice Chancellor)
Prof. Nandini Kannan (Dean, Academics and Director, Data Science Institute)
Prof. Vishal Garg (Dean, Research and Director, Center for Clean Energy)

At 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.
Discover 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.
About Plaksha University:
A 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.
Under 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.
For additional information, please contact Radhika Gupta at academic.relations@plaksha.edu.in or visit www.plaksha.edu.in
If interested in attending, please register here: https://plaksha.edu.in/register-for-event/index.php

The Mentoring Lab: Build Skills for Effective Undergraduate Research Mentorship
2024-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | G10 Biotechnology Building, 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Registration required by May 10, 2024

Session 1: May 14, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, G10 Biotechnology Building
Session 2: May 30, 2024 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, G10 Biotechnology Building

If you have questions, please contact, Dr. Laura Schoenle, Engineering Learning Initiatives (laura.schoenle@cornell.edu).
Presenters: Dr. Colleen McLinn and Dr. Evelyn Ambríz, Cornell Graduate School
Join us for a two-part interactive discussion and workshop about best practices for mentoring undergraduate researchers. You will learn evidence-based mentoring techniques, articulate your own mentoring style, and engage with tools that you can use right now to enhance your mentoring practice. This workshop is ideal for the mentors of undergraduate researchers who would like to refine their mentoring practices or who are first-time mentors to undergraduate researchers.
In part one, we’ll use case studies and discussion prompts from the Center for Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research to explore foundational questions such as: “How can you set expectations for mentor and mentee to make sure the project and relationship stay on track? What are common challenges students face when getting started with research?”
In part two, we will engage with questions like “How can we ensure mentees feel welcome and support their growth and confidence as researchers?”
Additionally, we will preview new tools and resources being developed at Cornell as part of Faculty Advancing Inclusive Mentoring (FAIM) Resource Center, primarily designed for use in graduate education and the professoriate, but highly relevant to mentors at all levels.
Space is limited and registration is required. All registrants are expected to attend both sessions. Workshops are facilitated by Dr. Colleen McLinn (cmm252) and Dr. Evelyn Ambríz (ea229) from the Cornell Graduate School. If you have questions, please contact, Dr. Laura Schoenle (laura.schoenle@cornell.edu).

Getting a Faculty Position: Lessons Learned During the Academic Job Search
2024-05-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Join us for a live online panel discussion featuring postdoctoral scholars and graduate students who were offered faculty positions this year! Bring your questions about the process and hear from the recent experiences of other Cornellians.
Meets online via Zoom. Register to attend.
Panelists to be Announced.
Co-sponsored by Future Faculty and Academic Careers and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies, as part of the Graduate School’s Academic Job Search Series.
Accommodations: 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 to help ensure they can be met.

The Mentoring Lab: Build Skills for Effective Undergraduate Research Mentorship
2024-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | G10 Biotechnology Building, 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Registration required by May 10, 2024 (contact us directly for late registrations)

Session 1: May 14, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, G10 Biotechnology Building
Session 2: May 30, 2024 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, G10 Biotechnology Building

If you have questions, please contact, Dr. Laura Schoenle, Engineering Learning Initiatives (laura.schoenle@cornell.edu).
Presenters: Dr. Colleen McLinn and Dr. Evelyn Ambríz, Cornell Graduate School
Join us for a two-part interactive discussion and workshop about best practices for mentoring undergraduate researchers. You will learn evidence-based mentoring techniques, articulate your own mentoring style, and engage with tools that you can use right now to enhance your mentoring practice. This workshop is ideal for the mentors of undergraduate researchers who would like to refine their mentoring practices or who are first-time mentors to undergraduate researchers.
In part one, we’ll use case studies and discussion prompts from the Center for Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research to explore foundational questions such as: “How can you set expectations for mentor and mentee to make sure the project and relationship stay on track? What are common challenges students face when getting started with research?”
In part two, we will engage with questions like “How can we ensure mentees feel welcome and support their growth and confidence as researchers?”
Additionally, we will preview new tools and resources being developed at Cornell as part of Faculty Advancing Inclusive Mentoring (FAIM) Resource Center, primarily designed for use in graduate education and the professoriate, but highly relevant to mentors at all levels.
Space is limited and registration is required. All registrants are expected to attend both sessions. Workshops are facilitated by Dr. Colleen McLinn (cmm252) and Dr. Evelyn Ambríz (ea229) from the Cornell Graduate School. If you have questions, please contact, Dr. Laura Schoenle (laura.schoenle@cornell.edu).

Pathways to Success Symposium
2024-06-04 09:30 - 16:30 | 148 Stocking Hall, 411 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14853
Pathways to Success is the Graduate School’s framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers.
The Summer P2S Symposium 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 on the symposium day.
For more information on speakers, visit the Pathways to Success Symposium webpage
Register now to attend.

The Application Process for an Academic Job
2024-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
To kick off the 2024-2025 Academic Job Search Series for Cornell graduate students and postdocs, come learn about the process of searching for a U.S. faculty job from start to finish: when to apply for faculty and other academic positions, what documents are required (CV, cover letter, etc.), and how long the process takes. Bring your questions for an interactive online discussion.
Presented by Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies and Colleen McLinn, Associate Dean for Professional Development.
Register to attend and you will receive the Zoom meeting link via email.
Sponsored by the Graduate School’s Office of Career and Professional Development as part of the Academic Job Search Series. We encourage you to learn more about the other support resources available to you through the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and Future Faculty and Academic Careers.
Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all Cornell community members. Individuals who have accessibility accommodations to request should contact futurefaculty@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Developing a Narrative For Your Teaching Statement
2024-06-24 11:00 - 12:15 | Zoom
Explore essential elements of a teaching statement for an academic job application. Come prepared to brainstorm key ideas of your statement. Leave with peer feedback on a first draft of your teaching statement, or ideas on how you might revise an existing draft to ensure it accurately reflects your approach to creating inclusive classrooms.
Presenters: Derina Samuel, Associate Director for Graduate Student Development, Center for Teaching Innovation; Colleen McLinn, Associate Dean for Professional Development, Cornell Graduate School; and Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies
Register to attend.
Co-sponsored by the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development and the Center for Teaching Innovation as part of the Graduate School’s Academic Job Search Series.

2024 Summer Success Symposium
2024-08-20 10:00 - 15:30 | G10 Biotechnology Building, 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
The Summer Success Symposium is a professional and community development event for new and continuing doctoral students from across all graduate fields. The symposium has a particular focus on bringing together recipients of graduate fellowships in support of diversity as well as all other doctoral students from backgrounds historically excluded from and underrepresented in the academy. This includes, but is not limited to students who identify as Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latina/o/x, and/or Southeast Asian, and/or those that identify as first-generation college (FGC) students, LGBTQQ+ identified students, veterans, students with disabilities, women in STEM, students with DACA status, and others. Master’s degree students interested in pursuing doctoral studies are also welcome to this event.
Through this symposium, participants have the opportunity to form connections and establish community. This symposium also provides participants with the opportunity to engage with successful alumni, faculty, and professionals with shared experiences and identities. Summer Success Symposium keynote and workshop content focus on providing participants with access to knowledge and insights that will help them navigate their successful transition into and progression through their graduate studies.
Registration Required
10:00 am – 10:15 am ET
Check-In
10:15 am – 10:30 am ET
Welcoming Remarks
Speaker: Sara Xayarath Hernández, Associate Dean for Inclusion and Student & Faculty Engagement, Graduate School
10:30 am – 12:00 pm ET
Opening Plenary Session: Values-Driven Leadership in Community-Engaged Scholarship and Practice
Speaker: Ruth C. Browne, Ph.D., President & CEO, Ronald McDonald House of New York, Cornell University – College of Human Ecology Inaugural Flemmie Kittrell Visiting Scholar, and recipient of the Cornell Graduate School Turner Kittrell Medal of Honor
About Dr. Ruth C. Browne
Dr. Ruth C. Browne is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY), which provides temporary housing and support for pediatric cancer patients and their families in a caring and secure environment, close to the essential care and resources they need most. Prior to RMH-NY, Dr. Browne was CEO of the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health (AAIUH), a best practice catalyst for interventions that advance health and educational equity solutions for culturally diverse populations locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Browne is a founder and a past Principal Investigator and Director of the Brooklyn Health Disparities Center, an NIH funded Center of Excellence.
In 2023, Dr. Browne was named the inaugural Flemmie Kittrell Visiting Scholar for the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University. Additionally, she is an Associate Clinical Professor at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and holds academic appointments in the Schools of Medicine, Health Related Professions, and Public Health. Dr. Browne is the recipient of two Fulbright Scholar Awards and numerous other honors, including the Cornell Graduate School Turner Kittrell Medal of Honor (2023), which recognizes individuals who have made significant national or international contributions to the advancement of diversity, inclusion, and equity in the academy, industry, or the public sector. This award is named for educators and activists Thomas Wyatt Turner, Ph.D. ’21, and Flemmie Pansy Kittrell, M.A. ’30, Ph.D. ’36, the first Black man and woman to earn doctoral degrees from Cornell.
Dr. Browne earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Princeton University, a Master of Public Health and Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan, and a Doctor of Science from Harvard University School of Public Health.
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm ET
Lunch
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm ET
Alumni Keynote Session
Speaker: Christian D. Guzman, M.S. ‘11, Ph.D. ‘16, Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst
About Dr. Christian Guzman
Dr. Christian Guzman is an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering whose work investigates hydrology and water quality in the U.S. and tropical highland regions. His research group focuses on hillslope processes in watersheds, soil erosion, stable water isotopes, and nutrient transport. The research group also investigates environmental processes impacting social vulnerability. Dr. Guzman has a special interest in pursuing scholarship with a socio-hydrological perspective that benefits the local community, nation, and the world, including marginalized and underserved communities.
Dr. Guzman completed his postdoctoral studies at Washington State University with the support of a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Postdoctoral Fellowship. He completed his M.S. and Ph.D. at Cornell in Biological and Environmental Engineering where conducted research in Ethiopia, Colombia, and Ithaca, NY under the supervision of Professor Tammo Steenhuis. His doctoral studies were supported by several prestigious fellowships including the NSF GROW/USAID Research and Innovation, NSF Graduate Research, and the Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science Pathfinder Graduate Student Fellowships. While at Cornell, he was inducted into the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society and was recognized by Diversity Programs in Engineering as the 2015 Graduate Student of the Year. Before coming to Cornell, Dr. Guzman completed his B.S. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Florida.
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm ET
Break
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm ET
Student Panel: Mastering Your Transition Into & Progression Through Graduate School
During this panel discussion with continuing doctoral students from across the disciplines, panelists will candidly discuss their experiences and strategies for making a successful transition into graduate school. They will also share insights on their experiences navigating their ongoing progression through their graduate studies, and their exploration and preparation for various postgraduate career pathways.
Event Sponsors
Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement, Diversity Programs in Engineering, and the Cornell Chapter of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.
Attribution Statement
This program was modeled in part after PROMISE: Maryland’s NSF AGEP Summer Success Institute. The launch and institutionalization of the Summer Success Symposium benefited from support from the 2016 ETS/CGS Award for Innovation in Promoting Success in Graduate Education and National Science Foundation under Award No. 1647094, CIRTL AGEP Transformation Alliance from 2016-2022. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the Cornell PI team and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
