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  • Science Alliance
  • Career Development Past Events

    November 13 - 14, 2009

    What Can You Be With A PhD?

    Organizers: Keith Micoli (NYU School of Medicine) and Robert Tillman (New York Academy of Sciences)

    A New York regional graduate career symposium for s.t.e.m. individuals sponsored by a regional consortium of schools and partners.

    Tuesday, November 3, 2009 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    Biology and Social Justice Case Studies: An Innovative Approach For Reaching Diverse Student Populations

    Speaker: Katayoun Chamany (Eugene Lang College, The New School for Liberal Arts)

    Learn how to incorporate issues of social responsibility into the traditional biology curriculum to attract and maintain the interest of a diverse population of students.

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Managing Your Lab's Money for Physical Scientists and Engineers

    Speakers: Kurt H. Becker (Polytechnic Institute of New York University), Simon J. L. Billinge (Columbia University), Scott Snyder (Columbia University), and Jim Yardley (Columbia University)

    Join us for an evening with faculty and researchers who will discuss best practices for balancing the books and offer sage advice for those looking to run their own research group.

    Tuesday, October 6, 2009 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

    Autumn Metro Networker and Cocktail Mixer

    Get away from the books and bench and come downtown to meet new people, greet opportunities and take in the view.

    Monday, September 21, 2009 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Entrepreneurship 101: Essentials for Innovators and the Young Technology Company

    Thomas Halket and Theodore Weitz (Halket Weitz LLP) and Paul Ellis (Scarola Ellis LLP)

    A three session series (September 21, September 29, and October 13, 2009) introducing the essentials of intellectual property, business structure and organization, and financing to scientists, doctors, and inventive individuals.

    Monday, September 21, 2009 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

    AllianceOnline: Finding Your Postdoctoral Position

    Speakers: Lori Conlan, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services (OITE-NIH) and Robert Tillman, Director, Science Alliance (New York Academy of Sciences)

    Independent research careers likely include having postdoctoral training. Join us for this interactive webinar to help you find the right postdoc experience for you.

    Wednesday, September 9, 2009 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    How To Build A Powerful Online Presence To Advance Your Career

    Speaker: Lisa B. Marshall

    A poor online image or no image negatively impacts your job search and posting an online profile is not enough. Learn how to build a powerful online presence.

    Wednesday, June 10, 2009 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Strength in Numbers: Personal Alliance Building for Career Success

    Speakers: Kathleen W. Scotto (UMDNJ) and Jacqueline Elbonne (Schering-Plough Corp.)

    This learning and networking event will help you to leverage your alliances to promote your professional development.

    Wednesday, June 3, 2009 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

    Alliance Online: Susi Lee on Careers in Pharma

    Speaker: Susi Lee (Merck & Co.)

    Join the conversation as Dr. Susi Lee from Merck & Co. brings insight into what to expect from a research career in the pharmaceutical industry.

    Thursday, May 7, 2009 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Your Best Offer: The Art of Negotiation

    Speakers: Paul Cramer (Accenture) and Stephen Cramer (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and UC Davis)

    Paul Cramer and his brother Dr. Stephen Cramer, share insights into the nature of negotiation and it application to our lives as scientists and professionals.