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March 2018
VT Event: Science Stories for Kids
Science Stories for Kids The Center for Communicating Science has launched a kindergarten science outreach project, and we'd love to add science picture books by Virginia Tech researchers to our program. Come try your hand at getting your research into 29 pages--with only a sentence or two per page! No preparation necessary; we'll talk about story, characters, sentence length and structure, word choice, and more. If you've got photos of yourself and colleagues engaged in research, bring them along. Bonus:…
Find out more »VT-BEST Event: Combining clinical and biomedical research expertise to bring solutions to research, translational and pragmatic needs
Seminar: Combining clinical and biomedical research expertise to bring solutions to research, translational and pragmatic needs. Amrie Grammer, Ph.D. COO & CSO, AMPEL BioSolutions Peter Lipsky, M.D. CEO & Director of Clinical Operations, AMPEL BioSolutions March 15th, 2018; 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, R3012, 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA Dr. Grammer is a Translational Immunologist specializing in human Autoimmune Diseases. She trained at UVA, where she earned her BS in Chemistry & MS in Pharmacology as…
Find out more »VT Event: Mingle Like You Mean It
Mingle Like You Mean It When: Thursday, March 15; 5:30-7:00pm Where: Graduate Life Center, Multipurpose Room How are you at networking when it comes to large receptions, conferences or other professional events? Feel like you need to get better? Improve your mingling skills at this interactive session where you’ll practice introductions, opening lines and more with fellow graduate students. Co-sponsored by Career and Professional Development and the Graduate School. You must register at the following link if you plan on…
Find out more »VT Event: Startup Chatup @ Tillerman Coffee Co.
VT KnowledgeWorks Startup Chatup Join us for a lively, informal group chat about your entrepreneurial aspirations with VT KnowledgeWorks' Executive Director Jim Flowers. Startup Chatup @ Tillerman Coffee Co. is located in the VTCRC at 1341 Research Center Drive, Suite 1100, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Location: Tillerman Coffee Co. For more information and to register, please click here.
Find out more »VT Event: Academic Networking for International Students
Academic Networking for International Students When: Tuesday, March 20; 5:00-6:30pm Where: Graduate Life Center, Room F Professor John Iorio will discuss ways international students can build strong relationships with advisers, other faculty and staff and the cultural aspects of committee management. You must register at the following link if you plan on attending: Register Here
Find out more »VT-Event: Women in STEM Discussion Panel
Women in STEM Discussion Panel When: Tue, March 20, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Where: Fralin Hall Auditorium Description: Are you interested in pursuing a career in: science technology engineering mathematics medicine health No matter your major, our panelists are ready to share their experiences, challenges, successes, and failures to empower you on your career journey. After the panel, come network and get time with the panelists for you unique questions. This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. For…
Find out more »VT Event: Raise Your Science Profile with Social Media
Raise Your Science Profile with Social Media Social media provides a way for graduate students and early career scientists to network, do outreach, and raise the profile of their work with peers, potential collaborators, and employers. In this workshop we will explore various strategies for creating a consistent profile across multiple social media platforms, blogging about your work, and having an engaging professional website. Open to graduate students and early career scientists. Place: Graduate Life Center, Conference Room C. Capacity:…
Find out more »VT Event: Professionalize Your Writing
Professionalize Your Writing This session will teach participants topnotch writing skills, while helping promote groundbreaking research and innovative ideas. Students will be guided through specific practices that can immediately apply to current and future projects. Whether aiming for publication or preparing a thesis/dissertation, this workshop will provide strategies and resources to help participants elevate writing and meet goals. Take away information to improve a manuscript's language, sentence-level structure, and clarity. Place: Graduate Life Center Room C Time: 5 p.m. to…
Find out more »VT Event: Startup Chatup @ Tillerman Coffee Co.
VT KnowledgeWorks Startup Chatup Join us for a lively, informal group chat about your entrepreneurial aspirations with VT KnowledgeWorks' Executive Director Jim Flowers. Startup Chatup @ Tillerman Coffee Co. is located in the VTCRC at 1341 Research Center Drive, Suite 1100, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Location: Tillerman Coffee Co. For more information and to register, please click here.
Find out more »VT-BEST Event: Speed Networking – Small Talk to Big Conversations
In conjunction with the 11th Annual VirginiaBio Life Sciences Forum at the VTCRI on March 28th, the VT-BEST Program and VT’s Career Services office are holding a 45 minute Networking Workshop just prior to the meeting (4:30 - 5:15pm). Please consider attending if you’d like some tips on conversation starters and networking techniques. You will have the option of signing up for this pre–meeting workshop when you register for the Life Sciences Forum here: Register Here Speed Networking Workshop
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