NIH: Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series – Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness
2020-12-08 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
