Workshops, Seminars and Symposia - Office of Career Development & Outcomes Analysis

September 2008

LAWMAKING AND LOBBYING: HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN IN YOUR FAVOR
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
4:00 PM
202 Light Hall
Do you get funding from the NIH? Would you like to ensure that Congress makes the NIH budget a priority? Then come learn how YOU, as a scientist, can impact the process! In this seminar, Newt Williams, a former pharmaceutical industry lobbyist and the current Tennessee Chair of Advocacy for the American Heart Association, will guide scientists in how to navigate the Congressional system and be an effective science advocate. Any interested graduate students, post docs, or faculty members are encouraged to attend and see how they can make a difference on any level!
A.B.S.T.R.A.C.T. INFORMATION SESSION (Annals of Biomedical Student/Postdoc Training, Research, and Current Topics)
Thursday, September 11, 2008
12:00 pm
1230 MRBIV (above Light Hall - follow the posters!)
Sponsored by ABSTRACT and the BRET Office of Career Development
Are you interested in writing about science, biomedical ethics, or related issues for a broad audience? Would you like to become more involved in Vanderbilt's biomedical science community? Come to our first meeting of the 2008-2009 year to learn more about ABSTRACT (Annals of Biomedical Student/Postdoc Training, Research, and Current Topics). Find out how you can gain experience in science writing as a columnist for the upcoming fall issue of Vanderbilt's graduate student- and postdoc-run publication. Refreshments will be provided.
MANAGING STRESS IN DAILY LIVING AND WORKING: A BROWN BAG SEMINAR
September 15, 2008
12-1 PM
350 Light Hall
Sponsored and presented by Darrell Smith, Ph.D., Psychologist, BRET Psychological Services
Stress is unavoidable but there is professional help! To live effectively, be creative, and productive means there is going to be stress. Stress becomes a problem when it exists in amounts that are unmanageable. This work shop will focus on how to use stress for personal gain and the development of skills for stress management. Bring your lunch. Drinks will be provided to go with your lunch.

PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP INFORMATION SESSION
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
1:30-2:30 PM
411A/B/C Light Hall
Sponsored by the BRET Office of Career Development
The Presidential Management Fellows program is a highly competitive, two-year, paid fellowship program for graduate students who complete their degree requirements in the academic year of award (2008-2009 academic year). Past PMFs have worked in agencies across the government, including the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, NASA, and NIH. Following the conclusion of the two year fellowship, PMFs usually have the opportunity to convert their fellowship into a full-time permanent position. This information session will provide more details about the program goals and history, competitive application and selection process, and program benefits. If you are interested in a career in science policy or federal government, don't miss the chance to hear more about this unique opportunity! Advance registration is requested so that I have an accurate headcount for handouts: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=0_2bpH92ZLb9BMuhO0qLrkPg_3d_3d
TOUR OF CUMBERLAND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES LIFE SCIENCES CENTER
Monday, September 22, 2008
4:00 p.m.
111 10th Ave S, Suite 110 (below the Flying Saucer off West End Avenue)
Sponsored by the Tennessee Biotech Association-Academic Chapter
The Academic Chapter of the Tennessee Biotechnology Association (TBA) is a statewide organization of undergraduate through post-doctoral level students with a strong interest in biotechnology. Our goal is to connect members to biotech through a variety of activities including seminars and networking opportunities.Meet the TBA-Academic Chapter at 'The Flying Saucer' and take a tour of Nashville's only life sciences incubator space, Cumberland Emerging Technologies (CET). CET is a joint initiative aimed at fostering the growth of early stage life sciences companies by providing them with lab space, equipment and infrastructure. The goal of the CET is to bring biomedical technologies from the research lab to the market place. To join us for the tour R.S.V.P. to membership@tnbio-sc.org or visit www.tnbio-sc.org .

WRITING A CV FOR ACADEMIA OR INDUSTRY
Thursday, September 25, 2008
2:00-3:30 PM
411A-D Light Hall
Sponsored by the BRET Office of Career Development
This session will provide an overview of the essential elements that every academic and industry CV should (and should not!) have. This session is appropriate for anyone needing a CV to apply for academic teaching or research positions, postdoctoral fellowships, or scientist positions in industry. Advance registration is requested so that I have an accurate headcount for handouts: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=i3TV9Dx1wJfuR8oHIcJ22g_3d_3d

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