Power Mentoring Dinner with Keivan Stassun, Vanderbilt University
Graduate 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
This 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
An 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
This 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
This 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
The 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
Are 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
This 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
An 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
This 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
The 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
Are 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
Pathways 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
This 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)
Three 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
As 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
This 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
This 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
Join 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
This 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
Pathways 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
Date: 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
Date: 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)
The 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
Join 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)
Do 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
This 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
Workshop 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
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…
My Voice, My Story: Understanding the Untold Lived Experiences of Graduate and Professional Students – Workshop for Faculty and Staff
Workshop 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
Maintaining 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
This 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…
Careers In and Beyond Academia
An information session for PhD students and Postdocs on resources and career pathway exploration opportunities available through various Cornell Graduate School Offices. Presented by Careers Beyond Academia, CIRTL at Cornell, and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies. Register for information session Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who…
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…
Building Allyship Series: Helping First Generation Scholars Uncover the Hidden Curriculum
You are invited to join GPSA Diversity and International Students Committee and the First Generation and Low Income Graduate Student Organization (FiGLI), in collaboration with the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement, the Graduate and Professional Student Diversity Council, and CIRTL at Cornell, for the third session of our Building Allyship Series –…
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…
NCFDD: How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities
Grab your strategic plan and learn the secret to making it work day-to-day and week-to-week! How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities is a step-by-step guide to holding a weekly planning meeting (aka The Sunday Meeting). In this webinar you’ll learn: What works…and what DOESN’T work when it comes to weekly planning Why weekly…
NCFDD: Resting to Rise
We all hear about the importance of self-care and, in particular, sleep. But many of us continue to struggle finding our internal place of deep rest and renewal. This place is not only where our nervous system resets, but also where our creativity, zest, truest voice, and zone of genius dwell – boons to any…
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: February Cohort Meeting
This 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…
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…
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…
NCFDD: How to Develop a Daily Writing Practice
Are you sick of working all the time without making progress on your writing projects? Are you tired of your deadline-driven, binge-and-bust writing routine? Do you wish you could develop a healthy, consistent, daily writing routine that would allow you to meet your department’s expectations for tenure and promotion? In this webinar you’ll learn: The…
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: March Cohort Meeting (Online)
This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors cohort, and will be held online. A Zoom link will be shared by email to participants. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The…
NCFDD: How to Challenge Race and Gender Bias in Student Evaluations
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…
CANCELED: From Deficits to Possibilities: Mentoring Lessons for Building Bridges to Access and Success
CANCELED: The Multicultural Academic Council invites you to join us for our annual public talk on Mentoring. This year’s talk features Beronda Montgomery, MSU Foundation Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Assistant Provost for Faculty Development-Research at Michigan State University. Lunch available at 11:30 am. Session Summary: Mentoring is often positioned as the transfer…