Fall 2016

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The 2016-17  Careers Beyond Academia Series is co-sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Services, The Graduate School, and the Career Center.

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Science and Engineering Seminars

Fri Sept 30, 9-10:30 am

WHAT: Careers in Finance for STEM Graduate Students and Postdocs
WHERE: DIBS (“The Cube”) near LSRC and Blue Express
REGISTER Postdoc: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016PostdocRegFinance
REGISTER Graduate Student: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016GradRegFinance

The analytical research skills that graduate students and postdocs develop can be applied to careers in finance and business. This panel will highlight how your experiences can be leveraged for these career paths. The panelists will share how they transitioned from STEM disciplines into their current roles, how they found these jobs, and steps that current graduate students and postdocs can take to learn more and prepare for careers in financial roles.

Panelists:

· Paul Klenk, PhD (Mechanical Engineering), Principal Financial Analyst, Research Square
· Melissa Nysewander, PhD (Physics), Director of Data Science, Fidelity Investments
· Edward May, MA (Environmental Management), MBA, Managing Partner, Energy Intelligence Partners

Watch on the Duke Postdoctoral Services YouTube Channel

Tues Oct 4, 9-10:30 am

WHAT: Careers in Science Writing
WHEN: Tues Oct 4, 9-10:30 am
WHERE: Room 143 Jones Building
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016SciWriting

If you enjoy explaining science to audiences beyond the colleagues in your immediate discipline, possess excellent communication skills, and have a drive to share science with the wider world, then you may be interested in a career in science writing. Join our panel discussion to learn how to build a portfolio, gain experience, and sell your science writing skills to potential employers.

Panelists:

· Robin Arnette, PhD, Science Writer/Editor, NIEHS
· David Kroll, PhD, Freelance Science, Medicine, and Education Writer
· Robin Smith, PhD, Science Writer, Office of News and Communications, Duke

Watch on the Duke Postdoctoral Services YouTube Channel

Weds Oct 5, 10:30 am – 12 pm

WHAT: Science Writing and Journalism with Fannie Mitchell Expert-In-Residence Fenella Saunders
WHERE: Room 001, Medical Science Research Building (MSRB)
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/gqfjaxl (postdocs do not need to register)

How do you communicate complicated research to audiences with diverse backgrounds? And how can you build a career around this type of work? Science writing is an impactful transferable skill for many fields including academia, industry R&D, and journalism. During this workshop, attendees will discuss common problems in writing, learn about structuring a magazine article, and receive hands-on experience with how to approach journalistic writing.

SPEAKER: Fenella Saunders is Managing Editor of American Scientist, a magazine produced by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society. She has previous experience in science writing and editing with Discover Magazine and the NYU School of Medicine’s magazine, NYU Physician. Fenella has also freelanced for Popular Mechanics, Scholastic, The Learning Channel, and The Discovery Channel. She earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science (Duke) and a master’s degree in psychology and animal behavior (Hunter College).

Weds Oct 12, 9-10:30 am

WHAT: Careers in Tech Transfer, Patent Law, and IP for STEM Graduate Students and Postdocs
WHERE: DIBS (“The Cube”) near LSRC and Blue Express
REGISTER Postdoc: Fall2016PostdocRegTechXfer
REGISTER Graduate Student: Fall2016GradRegTechXfer

Are you interested in a career where you learn about science and engineering but you don’t perform experiments? Careers in intellectual property (IP) allow you to tap into your areas of expertise in order to determine how novel ideas or prototypes can have broader impact. Our panel will highlight the diversity of careers in IP, including university technology transfer offices, law firms specializing in patents, and companies in industry that manage their own IP. The panelists will answer questions about why they chose their career paths, how they found their jobs, and steps that current graduate students and postdocs can take to prepare for careers in IP.

Panelists:

· Dinesh Divakaran, PhD (Electrical Engineering), MBA, Associate Director, Duke Office of Licensing and Ventures
· Sherry Carty, PhD (Biochemistry), Director of IP Management, Profusa
· Kevin Lyn, MS (Mechanical Engineering), JD, Patent Attorney, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP
· Josh Almond, PhD (Biochemistry), Patent Agent, Knowles Intellectual Property Strategies

Watch on the Duke Postdoctoral Services YouTube Channel

Fri Oct 14, 10-12 pm

WHAT: “Finding the Right Fit” for STEM Disciplines with Dara Wilson-Grant
WHERE: Location provided upon registration.
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016RightFit

Back by popular demand! The Office of Postdoctoral Services welcomes Dara Wilson-Grant, who will present her highly-rated workshop on how to choose the right career. This workshop will help postdocs understand what makes a career the right or wrong fit, and provide them with a framework for choosing a rewarding career path. Through a series of self-assessments and small group activities, participants will have an opportunity to identify and explore key factors that contribute to career satisfaction. This is an ideal workshop for postdocs and graduate students who are contemplating a career change or looking to further clarify their career direction.

Class size is limited to 25 participants to facilitate small group discussion. Registrants must be postdocs and graduate students in the sciences and engineering (a separate workshop will be held for postdocs and graduate students in the social sciences and humanities on Weds Oct 5; see following section for details). Because space is limited, please do not register unless you are sure you can attend. Those who register but fail to attend will have a $100 course fee assessed to their PI/lab.

SPEAKER: Dara Wilson-Grant, LPC, Associate Director, UNC-Chapel Hill Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Oct 17-21

WHAT: Versatile PhD Webinar: Careers in Medical Writing for STEM PhDs
INFORMATION: Careers in Medical Writing STEM

In this free online panel discussion, panelists are ABDs and PhDs from STEM fields who have made the transition to careers in medical writing. Panelists introduce themselves on Monday and take questions all week. You can interact with panelists through the discussion forum or follow the conversation via email. All questions welcome, from the most general to the very specific.

Duke’s subscription to The Versatile PhD is sponsored by The Graduate School. Registration at Versatile PhD is free and can be anonymous; use your Duke NetID upon registration to access subscriber-only content.

Fri Oct 28, 10-12 pm

WHAT: “How to Identify and Leverage Your Transferable Skills” for STEM Disciplines, with Dara Wilson-Grant
WHERE: Location provided upon registration.
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016Skills

A common question asked by postdocs and graduate students preparing to compete in the non-academic job market is, “How do I prove that I am qualified, even though I do not have industry experience?” The key is learning how to translate your graduate education and postdoctoral training into a language that is understood beyond academia. Dara Wilson-Grant will help postdocs and students identify their core strengths and learn specific strategies for communicating their skills and experience to a broad audience via the cover letter and resume. Participants will also gain insight into the skills and personal traits most desired by employers.

This workshop is ideal for postdocs and graduate students interested in pursuing careers beyond academia where a heavy emphasis is placed on “soft” skills (e.g., teamwork, communication, leadership).

Class size is limited to 25 participants to facilitate small group discussion. Registrants must be postdocs and graduate students in the sciences and engineering (a separate workshop will be held for trainees in the social sciences and humanities on Weds Oct 26; see following section for details). Because space is limited, please do not register unless you are sure you can attend. Those who register but fail to attend will have a $100 course fee assessed to their PI/lab.

SPEAKER: Dara Wilson-Grant, LPC, Associate Director, UNC-Chapel Hill Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Nov 4-18

WHAT: Short Course: Basics of Clinical Trials Management in the CRO Industry
WHERE: Room 252-B Nanaline Duke Bldg
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Email a bio and brief statement explaining why you are interested in this course (no more than 2 pages total) to molly.starback@duke.edu and shraddhard@gmail.com. Class size limited to 20; please do not apply unless you can commit to attending all of the sessions! Deadline to apply: Mon Oct 24, 12 noon.
In this short course, Shraddha Desai, PhD (former Duke postdoc and president of DUPA; current Project Manager I, Clinical Project Management, INC Research) will discuss the principles and practice of clinical trials management in contract research organizations (CROs).  CROs hire PhD scientists who are interested in translating their expertise to real-world, clinical solutions.

Topics to be covered include:
– Clinical operations and trial management
– Drug discovery and development
– FDA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, IRB requirements
– IND applications
– Clinical trials career paths and career progression

In this course, you will learn the following topics which are directly applicable to careers in CROs:
– How to design a clinical study.
– First-hand knowledge of how the CRO industry works.
– Complete a hands-on CRO industry assignment: analyze a clinical study and prepare a management plan.

Course Days/Times (breakfast and coffee provided):

  • Fri Nov 4, 8-9:30 am
  • Fri Nov 11, 8-10 am
  • Fri Nov 18, 8-9 am

SPEAKER: Shraddha Desai, PhD, is Project Manager I, Clinical Project Management, at INC Research, where she works on Oncology and HemOnc Clinical Trials. Shraddha is experienced in all aspects of clinical trial project management processes including developing project plans; regulatory authority submissions; site and study management; budget management; investigator recruitment and feasibility; safety; TMF reviews and audit preparation; and supporting medical monitoring and patient recruitment teams. Shraddha received her PhD in Biochemistry from the University of South Florida and did a postdoc in the Duke University Department of Medicine-Oncology. Shraddha is past President of the Duke University Postdoctoral Association (DUPA) as well as past President of the Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) RTP chapter.

Questions? Email Molly Starback, Director of Duke Postdoctoral Services, at molly.starback@duke.edu

Fri Nov 18, 9:30-10:30 am

WHAT: Careers in Clinical Research
WHERE: Rm 143 Jones Bldg
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016ClinicalResearch

Increasingly, life science PhDs are entering the field of clinical research – a career path that used to be almost exclusively the province of RNs, PharmDs, and MDs. Settings for careers in clinical research include pharma companies, CROs, academic medical centers, government agencies, and more. In this panel, PhDs will talk about their job searches, give tips on applying for these types of jobs, and give advice on how to get your foot in the door for clinical research positions.

Moderator: Shraddha Desai, PhD (Biochemistry), Project Manager I, Clinical Project Management, INC Research

Panelists:

· Zoma Foster, PhD (Biochemistry), Senior Feasibility Project Manager, Feasibility & Clinical Informatics, inVentiv Health Clinical
· Mallik Metukuri, PhD (Animal Sciences/Toxicology), Manager, Medical Operations, INC Research
· Ryan Overcash, PhD, (Biochemistry/Molecular Biology), Clinical Research Scientist, Impact Pharmaceutical Services

Watch on the Duke Postdoctoral Services YouTube Channel

Tues Nov 29, 12:30-1:30 pm

WHAT: “Careers in Small Life Sciences Companies” with Kenneth Kornman, DDS, PhD
WHERE: Perkins Library, Room 218
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016Small

In this limited-enrollment talk, alumnus Kenneth Kornman, DDS, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at Interleukin Genetics, shares his experiences drawn from a career that spans faculty roles in academia as well as small life sciences companies. Lunch provided; please bring a beverage to enjoy.

SPEAKER: Prior to founding Interleukin Genetics in 1986, Dr. Kornman was a Department Chair and Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He has also been a consultant and scientific researcher for many major oral care and pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Kornman currently holds academic appointments at Harvard University. He holds seven patents in the pharmaceutical area, has published three books and more than 125 scientific papers, including papers in Science, New England Journal of Medicine, Human Molecular Genetics, and Journal of American College of Cardiology; and has lectured and consulted worldwide on the transfer of technology to clinical practice. Dr. Kornman earned a BA in Economics from Duke University, a DDS from Emory University, an MS in Periodontics from the University of Michigan, and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Michigan.

Feb 6-10

WHAT: Versatile PhD Webinar: Careers in Conservation for STEM PhDs
INFORMATION: Careers in Conservation for STEM

In this free online panel discussion, panelists are ABDs and PhDs from STEM fields who have made the transition to careers in conservation. Panelists introduce themselves on Monday and take questions all week. You can interact with panelists through the discussion forum or follow the conversation via email. All questions welcome, from the most general to the very specific.

Duke’s subscription to The Versatile PhD is sponsored by The Graduate School. Registration at Versatile PhD is free and can be anonymous; use your Duke NetID upon registration to access subscriber-only content.

Apr 3-7

WHAT: Versatile PhD Webinar: Careers in Think Tanks for STEM PhDs
INFORMATION: Careers in Think Tanks STEM

In this free online panel discussion, panelists are ABDs and PhDs from STEM fields who have made the transition to careers in think tanks. Panelists introduce themselves on Monday and take questions all week. You can interact with panelists through the discussion forum or follow the conversation via email. All questions welcome, from the most general to the very specific.

Duke’s subscription to The Versatile PhD is sponsored by The Graduate School. Registration at Versatile PhD is free and can be anonymous; use your Duke NetID upon registration to access subscriber-only content.

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Humanities and Social Sciences Seminars

Tues Sept 20, 11:30 am-12:45 pm

WHAT: The Versatile Scholar: Writing Beyond the Academy
WHERE: The Edge Workshop Room, Bostock Library
REGISTER: Versatile Scholar

How can research in the humanities and social sciences make a difference, both inside and outside the university?  How can PhD students use their skills and experience to write for different audiences?  Join us for a panel discussion with Jacqueline Looney, Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Associate Vice Provost for Academic Diversity; Ed Balleisen, Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Studies; and Eladio Bobadilla, PhD candidate in History. They’ll discuss their writing lives, the challenges and opportunities of writing outside the academy, and why writing matters. Light lunch served at 11:15 am.

This conversation is co-sponsored by the Faculty Write Program, The Graduate School, the Forum for Scholars and Publics, and Duke University Libraries.

Sept 19-23

WHAT: Versatile PhD Webinar: Careers in Language Translation for Humanities and Social Science PhDs
INFORMATION: Careers in Language Translation HumSS

Humanities and Social Science PhDs with strong fluency in two languages can find satisfying work as translators. Either employed by an organization or as freelancers, PhDs translate a wide variety of documents. If you are fluent in any two languages, you can probably be a translator. Versatile PhD hosts this free web-based asynchronous panel discussion about careers in translation. You can interact with panelists throughout the week on the site, or follow the discussion via email. All questions welcome, from the most general to the very specific.

Panelists:

  • Japanese & Korean Literature and Culture PhD who is a freelance translator
  • French PhD now working in Paris as a translator and interpreter for the FBI
  • Medievalist working as a freelance translator of French texts in Canada
  • Philosophy PhD working as Translation Adviser at a research publishing company
  • Feminist Studies PhD using her Norwegian language skills as a freelance translator
  • Scandinavian Studies PhD who is now a freelance translator of Swedish novels

Duke’s subscription to The Versatile PhD is sponsored by The Graduate School. Registration at Versatile PhD is free and can be anonymous; use your Duke NetID upon registration to access subscriber-only content.

Weds Oct 5, 12:30-2:30 pm *Canceled*

WHAT: “Finding the Right Fit” for Humanities and Social Science Disciplines, with Dara Wilson-Grant
WHERE: Perkins Library rm 217
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016RightFitHumanities

Back by popular demand! Dara Wilson-Grant presents her highly-rated workshop on how to choose the right career. This workshop will help graduate students and postdocs understand what makes a career the right or wrong fit, and provide them with a framework for choosing a rewarding career path. Through a series of self-assessments and small group activities, participants will have an opportunity to identify and explore key factors that contribute to career satisfaction. This is an ideal workshop for postdocs and graduate students who are contemplating a career change or looking to further clarify their career direction.

Class size is limited to 25 participants to facilitate small group discussion. Registrants must be postdocs and graduate students in the social sciences and humanities (a separate workshop will be held for postdocs and graduate students in the sciences and engineering on Fri Oct 14; see preceding section for details). Because space is limited, please do not register unless you are sure you can attend.

Thurs Oct 13, 3-4:30 pm

WHAT: Careers Leveraging Teaching and Mentoring Skills in Business for Humanities and Social Sciences PhDs
WHERE: Perkins Library, Room 218
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016Leveraging

This panel discussion features PhDs from social sciences and humanities disciplines who leverage the teaching and mentoring skills they developed in graduate school daily while working in business environments. Learn how they translated those skills for potential employers during the application process and leverage those skills in their current roles.

Panelists:

· Anna Lewis, MA (English), Director of Recruiting, Trello
· Paul Miceli, PhD (Psychology), Learning and Development Manager, Genworth US Mortgage Insurance
· Nicholas Troester, PhD (Political Science), Learning and Development Coach, Research Square

Watch on the Duke Postdoctoral Services YouTube Channel

Weds Oct 19, 3-4:30 pm

WHAT: Careers in Research for Humanities and Social Sciences PhDs
WHERE: Perkins Library, Room 218
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016Researching

What research-focused jobs are available for social sciences and humanities PhDs? Our panel will feature professionals who leverage their research expertise in their current roles. Learn how they navigated the application process to find their current positions and what the typical workday of a researcher looks like.

Panelists:

· Robert Beach, PhD (Economics), Senior Economist, RTI International
· Benjamin Dalton, PhD (Sociology), Senior Education Researcher, RTI International
· Joyce Kurpiers, PhD (Music), Qualitative Researcher, Kurpiers Consulting
· Allison Parker, PhD (Psychology), Research Scientist, iRT innovation Research & Training

Watch on the Duke Postdoctoral Services YouTube Channel

Weds Oct 26, 12:30-2:30 pm

WHAT: “How to Identify and Leverage Your Transferable Skills” for Humanities and Social Science Disciplines, with Dara Wilson-Grant
WHERE: Perkins Library rm 217
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016XerSkillsHumanites

Graduate students and postdocs preparing to compete in the non-academic job market commonly ask, “How do I prove that I am qualified, even though I do not have experience outside academia?” The key is learning how to translate your graduate education and postdoctoral training into a language that is understood beyond academia. Dara Wilson-Grant will help graduate students and postdocs identify their core strengths and learn specific strategies for communicating their skills and experience to a broad audience via the cover letter and resume. Participants will also gain insight into the skills and personal traits most desired by employers.

This workshop is ideal for postdocs and graduate students interested in pursuing careers beyond academia where a heavy emphasis is placed on “soft” skills (e.g., teamwork, communication, leadership).

Class size is limited to 25 participants to facilitate small group discussion. Registrants must be postdocs and graduate students in the humanities and social sciences (a separate workshop will be held for postdocs and graduate students in the sciences and engineering on Fri Oct 28; see preceding section for details). Because space is limited, please do not register unless you are sure you can attend.

SPEAKER: Dara Wilson-Grant, LPC, Associate Director, UNC-Chapel Hill Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Nov 14-18

WHAT: Versatile PhD Webinar: Careers in Cultural Resource Management for Humanities and Social Science PhDs
INFORMATION: Careers in Cultural Resource Mgmt HumSS

In this free online panel discussion, panelists are ABDs and PhDs from Humanities and Social Science fields who have made the transition to careers in cultural resource management. Panelists introduce themselves on Monday and take questions all week. You can interact with panelists through the discussion forum or follow the conversation via email. All questions welcome, from the most general to the very specific.

Duke’s subscription to The Versatile PhD is sponsored by The Graduate School. Registration at Versatile PhD is free and can be anonymous; use your Duke NetID upon registration to access subscriber-only content.

 Mar 6-10

WHAT: Versatile PhD Webinar: Careers in Think Tanks for Humanities and Social Science PhDs
INFORMATION: Careers in Think Tanks HumSS

In this free online panel discussion, panelists are ABDs and PhDs from Humanities and Social Science fields who have made the transition to careers in think tanks. Panelists introduce themselves on Monday and take questions all week. You can interact with panelists through the discussion forum or follow the conversation via email. All questions welcome, from the most general to the very specific.

Duke’s subscription to The Versatile PhD is sponsored by The Graduate School. Registration at Versatile PhD is free and can be anonymous; use your Duke NetID upon registration to access subscriber-only content.

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Seminars for All Postdocs and Graduate Students

Thurs Sept 1, 12-1:30 pm

WHAT: Resume Workshop for Graduate Students and Postdocs
WHERE: Perkins Library rm 217

Non-academic employers typically request that applicants provide a focused 1-2 page resume instead of a more exhaustive CV.  What are the essential accomplishments to include in a resume? How do you identify the relevant qualifications that highlight the best of what you have to offer? In this workshop you’ll learn how to write a focused, tailored resume that creates a compelling depiction of your significant skills and experiences.

Thurs Sept 22, 9:30-11 am

WHAT:  A View From the Inside: Panel Discussion with HR Managers
WHERE: Perkins Library rm 217
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016HR

So you uploaded your resume and cover letter to your target organization – what happens next? In this panel discussion with human resources (HR) managers from SAS, Research Triangle International (RTI), and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), we will learn how HR professionals screen and sort applicants, and how to make your application stand out. Our panelists represent employers in government, industry, and not-for-profit sectors.

Panelists:

· Michael Burney, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, SAS
· Laura Jones, Lead Staffing Specialist, US EPA
· Bob Miles, PHR, CDR, Senior Recruiting Consultant, Strategic Talent Management, RTI International
· Jessica Saunders, Sr. Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist, SAS

Watch on the Duke Postdoctoral Services YouTube Channel

Tues Sept 27, 9:30-11 am

WHAT:  “Converting Your CV to a High Impact Resume” with Dara Wilson Grant
WHERE: Rm 143 Jones Bldg
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016CV2Resume

Are you considering a career outside of academia?  If so, you will need to convert your curriculum vitae (CV) into a resume, and this session will show you how. In addition to learning the differences between an academic CV and a resume, you will learn specific steps and strategies to help you craft a resume that effectively promotes your qualifications in a way that appeals to a broad audience. Topics include:

– Describing your skills and experiences in a way that translates across disciplines, industries, and career fields.
– Tailoring and organizing your information with the reader in mind.
– Choosing the right format, layout, and style.

SPEAKER: Dara Wilson-Grant, LPC, Associate Director, UNC-Chapel Hill Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Thurs Sept 29, 12:30-2:30 pm

WHAT: “Innovate a Career You Love” with Samantha Sutton, PhD
WHERE: Perkins Library rm 217
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016Innovate

Graduate students and postdocs are investing several years of their lives into their training. But what do they want to gain from them? What career path are they preparing themselves for? Given that a vast minority of students and postdocs will end up becoming academics, this training period is all about BYOB: Building Your Own Brand. What do students and postdocs need to learn, experience, and develop in order to be the professionals they want to be? Many postdocs and grad students have difficulties answering these questions because they don’t know exactly what they are passionate about or where their true talents lie; or maybe they suffer from forms of the “Impostor Syndrome”: self-doubt, self-sabotage, anxiety, or a lack of confidence.

This interactive seminar gives participants the tools to pick a career that is right for them, and to best tailor their training years to get it. Participants will leave the workshop with the tools to:

  • Learn a step-by-step approach to explore and evaluate career options.
  • Articulate a big-picture vision of what an inspiring career looks like to them.
  • Identify their unique skills, talents, and character traits that will make them succeed at that career.
  • Discover how to hear their inner voice of passion, and use it as a compass.
  • Draft a blueprint for a successful graduate education, by their own definition.

This workshop gives participants the ability to systematically identify and pursue a career that ignites their passions and talents, whether that is in academia or beyond. Participants leave the workshop with a sense of confidence that they can and will find a career that is right for them.

SPEAKER: Leveraging her background in Biological Engineering (MIT PhD, 2008), and career and life coaching (2007 – present), Dr. Sutton offers a toolkit that uniquely combines scientific inquiry, engineering design principles, and coaching accountability and insight. Dr. Sutton has coached thousands of individuals at institutions including Stanford Medical Center, Yale, CalTech and MIT, companies like Google and Pratt & Whitney, and organizations like Society For Neuroscience, American Women in Science (AWIS), Association of Underrepresented Minority Fellow (AUMF), and Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology (WEST).

Mon Oct 3, 12-1:30 pm

WHAT: Teaching IDEAS Workshop: “Take Your Teaching Skills Anywhere: Identifying Transferable Skills
from your Teaching Experiences”
WHERE: Perkins Library 217
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016TeachingSkillsOct3

How can you capitalize on the skills you’ve developed through the many hours you’ve devoted to teaching so that you can position yourself for success in industry, government, nonprofit, or alternative academic careers? This interactive workshop will help you identify the transferable skills you’ve cultivated through your teaching and mentoring experiences and market them effectively in your application materials.

Tues Oct 18, 9:30-11 am

WHAT:  “Networking: A Tool for Exploring Careers & Building Professional Relationships” with Dara Wilson Grant
WHERE: Rm 143 Jones Bldg
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016Networking

Networking is one of the most effective approaches to getting your career on the fast track. Yet, for a variety of reasons (e.g., shyness, negative perceptions), most of us fail to make networking an active part of our ongoing career development. In this workshop, participants will learn the keys to tactful networking along with easy-to-use strategies for face-to-face networking, corresponding via email, and the appropriate use of social media.

SPEAKER: Dara Wilson-Grant, LPC, Associate Director, UNC-Chapel Hill Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Thurs Oct 27, 12-1:30 pm

WHAT:  Sharing Academic Research with a Broad Audience: Insights from Dr. Tovah Klein, Psychology Professor and “Toddler Whisperer”
WHERE: Rubenstein Library rm 153 (Holsti-Anderson Family Assembly Room)
REGISTER:  http://tinyurl.com/Fall2016Sharing

Whether you’re considering a career beyond academia or would like to be an effective public scholar as a future faculty member, you’ll need to be able to share your research with a wide audience. Dr. Tovah Klein, a Duke psychology PhD alumna, has used her research on young children as a faculty member at Barnard College, Columbia University and Director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development to develop a popular following as an expert on toddlers. Her appearances on “Good Morning America” earned her the nickname “toddler whisperer.” She has also appeared on CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Parents, Slate.com, Huffington Post, and Psychology Today, and was a developmental advisor for Sesame Street. In this talk, she will share her stories and strategies for translating academic research for a lay audience.