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  • Science Alliance
  • 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.

    January 12 - April 6, 2010

    Idea to IPO: The Technology Venture Course (12 weeks)

    Lead Instructor: David Anthony (21 Ventures, LLC) and additional guest lecturers (TBA)

    A course for those in science and technology who want to know how to take the right idea from the bench to the marketplace.

  • Past Events

    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.

  • 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

    Careers for Scientists in Pharma: Basic Research, Clinical, and Regulatory Roles

    Speaker: Susi Lee (Merck & Co.)

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

    eBriefing

    Social Science: How to Shine at Scientific Meetings

    Speakers: Michael Zigmond (University of Pittsburgh) and Colin Purrington (Swarthmore College)

    Two experts in science communication shared their insights on mastering professional conferences, from networking to poster design.

    eBriefing

    In Good Form: Navigating the U.S. Visa and Immigration Process

    Speakers: Suzanne Seltzer and Kate Kalmykov (Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP)

    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.

    eBriefing

    Betting on Biotech: Careers in Equity Research

    Speaker: Eric Staeva-Vieira (Majestic Research)

    Expertise in the sciences, combined with financial smarts, can be a ticket to Wall Street, where equity analysts advise investors on the best bets in their field.

    eBriefing

    Biotechnology and Pharma: Evolution and Adaptation

    Featuring: Andrew Marshall (Nature Biotechnology), Ralph Marcello (Deloitte Consulting LLP), Alan E. Smith (Genzyme), Robert A. Copeland (EpiZyme, Inc), Cole Werble (The RPM Report), Peter Vaccari (FDA), Barbara B. Mittleman (NIH).

    Rising costs and a decline in new products have brought difficult challenges to the drug industry. A recent Science Alliance event brought together major players in the industry to discuss solutions.