Power Mentoring Dinner with Keivan Stassun, Vanderbilt University
Taverna Banfi, The Statler Hotel 130 Statler Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesGraduate Students and Postdocs are invited to join the Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement and the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) at Cornell for a space-limited dinner with Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education & Research and Stevenson Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Keivan Stassun. Registration…
NextGen Professors: October Cohort Meeting
B02 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
Interviewing and Negotiation for Academic Positions
Biotechnology Building 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesAn important part of the job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Come learn about the art of interviewing! Presenters: Yael Levitte, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity, and Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies. This is a brown bag event – bring your own lunch, and we will provide drinks…
NextGen Professors: November Cohort Meeting
Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
NextGen Professors: December Meeting
Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
My Voice, My Story: Understanding the Untold Lived Experiences of Graduate & Professional Students
401 Physical Sciences Building 245 East Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThe Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement and CIRTL at Cornell invite faculty and academic staff to join us for a My Voice, My Story session on Friday, December 14 from 11:30am-1:30pm (lunch served at 11:15am) in 401 Physical Sciences Building. Please confirm your participation by completing our registration form at https://cornell.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9NACvKlKTXVaxr7. About…
Job Search Discussion
The Big Red Barn Big Red Barn, Sciences Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesAre you a postdoc or graduate student applying for academic jobs now or in the near future? Come join a lunch discussion with others in the same stage, facilitated by the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and CIRTL at Cornell. We’re gathering a community of peers to help find advice, support, and feedback. Bring questions and…
NextGen Professors: January Cohort Meeting
Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
Interviewing and Negotiation for Academic Positions
401 Physical Sciences Building 245 East Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United StatesAn important part of the job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Come learn about the art of interviewing! Presenters: Yael Levitte, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity, and Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies. This is a brown bag event – bring your own lunch, and we will provide drinks…
NextGen Professors: February Cohort Meeting
Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
My Voice, My Story: Understanding the Untold Lived Experiences of Graduate & Professional Students
ILR Conference Center King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThe Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement and CIRTL at Cornell invite faculty and academic staff to join us for a My Voice, My Story session on Wednesday, February 20 from 11:30am-1:30pm (lunch served at 11:15am) in 423 ILR Conference Center. Please confirm your participation by completing our registration form at https://cornell.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2gj3MeQWLGLHH01. About My Voice,…
Job Search Discussion
Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesAre you a postdoc or graduate student going on the academic job market? Come join a monthly lunch discussion with others in the same boat, facilitated by the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and CIRTL at Cornell. We’re gathering a community of peers to help find advice, support, and feedback. Lunch served! RSVP required. Location: 102…
2019 Winter Pathways to Success Symposium
Biotechnology Building 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesPathways to Success (P2S) is the Graduate School’s framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish the necessary skills for their future careers. The Winter and Summer P2S Symposia are one-day professional development and career exploration opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. These events provide…
NextGen Professors: March Cohort Meeting
ILR Conference Center King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT)
Kennedy Hall, Call AuditoriumThree Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a competition for research master’s and doctoral students to develop and showcase their research communication skills. Cornell’s 5th annual 3MT final round competition will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 4:30pm ET in Call Auditorium. 3MT challenges research degree students to present a compelling story on their dissertation or thesis…
NCFDD Webinar: How to Craft and Submit a Winning Book Proposal in 4 Weeks
OnlineAs you make plans to engage in future faculty development programming this semester, please make sure to check out the set of upcoming webinars being offered by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). To access these webinars, first activate your free, Cornell-sponsored NCFDD membership via the following link: https://www.facultydiversity.org/institutions/cornell-university Session Description: You may have a…
NextGen Professors: April Cohort Meeting
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
NextGen Professors: May Cohort Meeting
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors Cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
Getting a Faculty Position: Lessons Learned During the Academic Job Search
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesJoin us for a panel discussion featuring postdoctoral scholars and graduate students who were offered faculty positions this year! Bring your questions about the process and hear from recent experiences of other Cornellians. This is a brown bag event – bring your own lunch, and we will provide drinks and dessert. Remote participation possible by…
Connecting Research and Teaching Conference
ILR Conference Center King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis annual one-day conference highlights and supports the research of graduate students and postdocs, faculty and staff into effective teaching. Events will include oral and poster presentations and roundtable discussions on how to use research skills to inform and improve teaching, as well as a lunchtime panel discussion and lightning talks. Cornell faculty, staff, graduate…
2019 Summer Pathways to Success Symposium
G10 Biotechnology Building 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesPathways to Success (P2S) is the Graduate School’s framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish the necessary skills for their future careers. The Summer P2S Symposia is a one-day professional development and career exploration opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The event provide participants…
Colman Leadership Program for PhDs
Invitation to Apply to the Colman Leadership Program for PhD Students The Colman Leadership Program seeks to enroll 20-24 students every January and June for an intensive four-day immersion program focused on providing PhD* students with skills and knowledge that will support their development as leaders in graduate school and beyond. The program has the capacity…
Faculty Holistic Review Workshop for Graduate Admissions
401 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United StatesDate: August 19, 2019 Time: 10am-3pm Location: 401 Warren Hall Registration: http://tiny.cc/HolisticAdmissions Overview: Holistic review is an evidence-based practice for identifying talent and increasing diversity. In this workshop, led by nationally recognized experts Drs. Julie Posselt and Casey Miller, participants will learn the research basis for holistic review and practical applications to graduate admissions. Participants…
Holistic Graduate Admissions Mini-Workshop for Future Faculty
401 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United StatesDate: August 19, 2019 Time: 4-6:00pm Location: 401 Warren Hall Registration: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1NUfyp4DdRqXx9X Overview: Holistic review is an evidence-based practice for identifying talent and increasing diversity. In this mini-workshop, led by nationally recognized experts Drs. Julie Posselt and Casey Miller, participants will learn the research basis for holistic review and practical applications to graduate admissions.…
Summer Success Symposium (S3)
G10 Biotechnology Building 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThe Summer Success Symposium is a one day event for new and continuing MS/PhD and PhD students from across all graduate fields who identify as belonging to groups historically underrepresented in graduate education. The symposium has a particular focus on bringing together recipients of graduate fellowships in support of diversity as well as all other…
Postdoc Ice Cream Stroll
Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United StatesJoin Director of Postdoctoral Studies Christine Holmes and fellow postdocs in a walk to the Dairy Bar in Stocking Hall for ice cream (or non-dairy sorbet). Meet at Caldwell Hall (Ag Quad entrance) at 2:00 pm for departure soon after for a leisurely stroll to the Dairy Bar. The first 20 postdocs to arrive at…
Understanding the Fundamentals of Allyship
The GPSA Diversity and International Students Committee, in collaboration with the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement, and the Graduate and Professional Student Diversity Council, is excited to invite all students, faculty, and staff to the first event of the Building Allyship Series. We will be joined by Luca Maurer, a nationally recognized…
NYAS Webinar: Insights on Effective Lab Management (panel)
WebinarDo You Have the Skills to Run Your Own Lab Effectively? Since lab management training is not explicitly taught in the graduate curriculum, scientists often face the challenge of running their own lab. They must manage staff, develop and manage projects and track budgets. This panel will provide you with crucial insights on: How lab…
NextGen Professors: October Cohort Meeting
401 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
My Voice, My Story: Understanding the Untold Lived Experiences of Graduate & Professional Students – Workshop for Graduate Students & Postdocs
ILR Conference Center King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, United StatesWorkshop for Graduate Students & Postdocs About My Voice, My Story Note: This workshop is nearly full. Contact cirtl@cornell.edu for more information on future sessions. My Voice, My Story sessions pair video monologues constructed from real experiences of graduate students with facilitated discussions. The primary objectives of My Voice, My Story are to utilize the power of…
NCFDD: How to Manage Stress, Rejection and the Haters in Your Midst
WebinarAre 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…
My Voice, My Story: Understanding the Untold Lived Experiences of Graduate and Professional Students – Workshop for Faculty and Staff
401 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United StatesWorkshop for Faculty & Staff About My Voice, My Story Note: This workshop is at capacity. Contact cirtl@cornell.edu for more information on future sessions. My Voice, My Story sessions pair video monologues constructed from real experiences of graduate students with facilitated discussions. The primary objectives of My Voice, My Story are to utilize the power of narratives…
NextGen Professors: November Cohort Meeting
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been select to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
Winter Pathways to Success Symposium
Biotechnology Building, Room G10 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis one-day event 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.
NextGen Professors: December Cohort Meeting
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
NCFDD: Managing Chronic Illness and Academic Life
OnlineMaintaining professional productivity while managing a chronic illness has several particular challenges. At times, the scheduling and culture of the academy actively ignores the needs of the body/mind in its demand for scholarly and professional productivity. Drawing on her scholarship and professional experiences, Therí Pickens will discuss strategies for living and working with chronic illness.…
Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course
This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…
NextGen Professors: January Cohort Meeting
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…