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  • Past Events

    Wednesday, June 23, 2010 | 8:15 AM - 5:30 PM

    Innovating and Updating the Medical School Curriculum

    Despite vast advances in biomedical research and technology, the medical school curriculum has remained mostly static for the past half century. This goal of this conference is to highlight innovative new models for physician training motivated by advances in science and technology, and to consider how to more closely link basic science and clinical training.

    Tuesday, June 8, 2010 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    The Art of Networking for Science Professionals

    Speakers: Lisa B. Marshall and Marc A. Wolfe (MarshallWolfe)

    In both academia and industry a large part of professional success depends on the important ability to build and maintain your professional network. This interactive seminar will teach skills for effective networking.

    May 19 - 21, 2010 | Spain

    Towards Personalized Cancer Medicine

    Keynote Speaker:  J. Michael Bishop (The G.W. Hooper Research Foundation, University of California, San Francisco)

    This conference will discuss advancements, challenges, and future steps in research leading to an individualized understanding of cancer and its translation into personalized clinical care.

    Monday, May 17, 2010 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Enhancing Science Learning with Technology Resources

    Speakers: Sandy Goldberg and Howard Lurie (Teachers’ Domain), Anthony Negron (New York Hall of Science), Robert V. Steiner (American Museum of Natural History), and Karen Tingley (Wildlife Conservation Society)

    The 21st Century classroom provides an opportunity for new technological tools to improve students’ science understanding. Join other NYC science and math teachers to hear from world class scientific organizations about the technologies they have developed to augment classroom learning about science.

    Thursday, May 13, 2010 | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

    Leveraging the Scientific Mindset in the Business World

    Speaker: Paul Tumpowsky (InSITE, Square Zero)

    The seminar will address the challenges, risks and blessings of the scientific mindset in the business world. It will also discuss ways to leverage this perspective to successfully navigate business environments and produce positive results.

  • Webinar Archives

    Webinar Archive
    September 9, 2009

    How to Build Your Online Presence to Advance Your Career

    In an age when first impressions are made through Google, how can you ensure that your online profile will help you get where you want to be? Two communications experts offer useful advice.

    Webinar Archive
    June 3, 2009

    Alliance Online: Susi Lee on Careers in Pharma

    A scientist who made the transition from an academic lab to a pharmaceutical company explains the different roles of scientists in industry and what type of person thrives there.

    Webinar Archive
    May 2, 2009

    Mastering Professional Meetings

    Two experts in science communication shared their insights on making the most of professional conferences, from networking to poster design.

    Webinar Archive
    April 8, 2009

    Alliance Online: U.S. Visas and Immigration

    U.S. science thrives on an international workforce, but gaining permission to work in the country can be difficult. Two immigration lawyers explain what foreign national students and postdocs need to know.

  • Publications 

    eBriefing

    The Art of Networking for Science Professionals

    Speakers: Lisa B. Marshall and Marc A. Wolfe (MarshallWolfe)

    In both academia and industry a large part of professional success depends on the important ability to build and maintain your professional network. This seminar teaches skills for effective networking.

    eBriefing

    Going on the Academic Market: Strategies for Scientists

    Speaker: Laura Stark Malisheski, Harvard University

    This workshop, presented by a career counselor with ten years of experience counseling graduate students and PhDs, covered all the pertinent aspects of preparing for the academic job search.

    eBriefing

    Leveraging the Scientific Mindset in the Business World

    Speaker: Paul Tumpowsky (InSITE, Square Zero)

    This seminar addressed the challenges, risks, and blessings of the scientific mindset in the business world. It also discussed ways to leverage this perspective to successfully navigate business environments and produce positive results.

    eBriefing

    Enhancing Science Learning with Technology Resources

    Speakers: Karen Tingley (Wildlife Conservation Society), Howard Lurie (WGBH Boston), Sandy Goldberg (VITAL New York), Anthony Negron (New York Hall of Science), and Robert V. Steiner (American Museum of Natural History)

    The 21st century classroom provides an opportunity for new technological tools to improve students' science understanding. NYC science and math teachers learned from world class scientific organizations about the technologies they have developed to augment classroom learning about science.

    eBriefing

    Evaluating and Negotiating Job Offers: Demystifying the Process

    Speaker: Sharon Belden Castonguay (Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College)

    Evaluating and negotiating job offers can be the most confusing and stressful—but exciting!—part of the job search process. This workshop, led by a professional career consultant, helped demystify the process.