(1945,8,'2019-04-08 21:29:53','2019-04-08 21:29:53','<strong>Science Policy Mini-Internship</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshop Leaders</strong>:\r\n<em>Dr. Meredith Fox</em>: Director of Office of Science Policy, Planning, and Communications at NIMH. Dr. Fox will provide a perspective from the public sector.\r\n<em>Dr. Gregory Frank</em>: Director of Infectious Disease Policy at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). Dr. Frank will provide a perspective from the private sector.\r\n\r\n<strong>April 13th, 2018; Time: 8:30am-Noon, Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA </strong>\r\n\r\nGregory Frank and Meredith Fox will offer a fun Science Policy Mini-internship workshop to provide trainees with hands-on exercises and case studies in consensus building and communicating policy positions. The goal is to better understand the function of the policy analyst and skills required to be successful at the job. \r\nLocation: Roanoke Campus. Room number provided with registration confirmation. \r\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED, Limited to 21 PhD students and postdocs.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/science-policy-mini-internship-sign-up-form-4-13-18/ \">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n \r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nDr. Greg Frank\r\nGreg Frank has a research background in immunology, where he trained at the University of Pittsburgh studying viral infection of the eye.  In 2010 he went on to pursue his postdoctoral training at the National Institutes of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Laboratory of Viral Diseases (LVD), researching the immune response to influenza infection. \r\nGreg transitioned into science policy through a 2013 fellowship with the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), where he helped develop a best practice document on mitigating the risk to animal rights extremism.  In 2014 Greg then joined the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) to lead science and diagnostic policy.  At IDSA he worked on issues that included infectious disease physician scientist workforce issues, dual use research of concern, and policies to drive the development and clinical integration of rapid infectious disease diagnostics.   \r\nIn 2016, Greg joined the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), where he leads several infectious diseases policy issues, including antimicrobial resistance and vaccine policy.\r\n \r\nDr. Meredith Fox\r\nDr. Meredith Fox received her Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience/Psychology from American University, where she studied the rewarding and aversive motivational effects of drugs of abuse. Following her Ph.D., she was appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at American University, where she directed a small research team investigating behavioral pharmacology. Dr. Fox then worked in the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Intramural Research Program (IRP) in the Laboratory of Clinical Science for nearly eight years, first as a Postdoctoral Fellow and later as a Senior Research Fellow, serving as the Deputy Laboratory Chief during her last two years. Her research focused on serotonin and its transporter, SERT. In 2012, Dr. Fox went on Detail in the NIMH Extramural Office of Science Policy, Planning, and Communications (OSPPC), and soon after joined the Science Policy and Evaluation (SPE) Branch in OSPPC as a Health Science Policy Analyst, and later as the Chief of the SPE Branch. Dr. Fox currently serves as the Director of OSPPC.\r\n','Professional Development Symposium 5.3.19','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-08 21:29:53','2019-04-08 21:29:53','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1946,8,'2019-04-09 14:10:54','2019-04-09 14:10:54','<strong>Professional Development Symposium</strong>\r\n\r\nKeynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche, NCC \r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshop Leaders</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC \r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph \r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop  \r\n\r\n<strong>May 3rd, 2019; Time: 11:00am-5:00pm, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute @VTC, 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA </strong>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/science-policy-mini-internship-sign-up-form-4-13-18/ \">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n \r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nDr. Greg Frank\r\nGreg Frank has a research background in immunology, where he trained at the University of Pittsburgh studying viral infection of the eye.  In 2010 he went on to pursue his postdoctoral training at the National Institutes of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Laboratory of Viral Diseases (LVD), researching the immune response to influenza infection. \r\nGreg transitioned into science policy through a 2013 fellowship with the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), where he helped develop a best practice document on mitigating the risk to animal rights extremism.  In 2014 Greg then joined the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) to lead science and diagnostic policy.  At IDSA he worked on issues that included infectious disease physician scientist workforce issues, dual use research of concern, and policies to drive the development and clinical integration of rapid infectious disease diagnostics.   \r\nIn 2016, Greg joined the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), where he leads several infectious diseases policy issues, including antimicrobial resistance and vaccine policy.\r\n \r\nDr. Meredith Fox\r\nDr. Meredith Fox received her Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience/Psychology from American University, where she studied the rewarding and aversive motivational effects of drugs of abuse. Following her Ph.D., she was appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at American University, where she directed a small research team investigating behavioral pharmacology. Dr. Fox then worked in the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Intramural Research Program (IRP) in the Laboratory of Clinical Science for nearly eight years, first as a Postdoctoral Fellow and later as a Senior Research Fellow, serving as the Deputy Laboratory Chief during her last two years. Her research focused on serotonin and its transporter, SERT. In 2012, Dr. Fox went on Detail in the NIMH Extramural Office of Science Policy, Planning, and Communications (OSPPC), and soon after joined the Science Policy and Evaluation (SPE) Branch in OSPPC as a Health Science Policy Analyst, and later as the Chief of the SPE Branch. Dr. Fox currently serves as the Director of OSPPC.\r\n','Professional Development Symposium 5.3.19','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 14:10:54','2019-04-09 14:10:54','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1947,8,'2019-04-09 14:15:28','2019-04-09 14:15:28','<strong>Professional Development Symposium</strong>\r\n\r\nKeynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche, NCC \r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshop Leaders</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC \r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph \r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop  \r\n\r\n<strong>May 3rd, 2019; Time: 11:00am-5:00pm, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute @VTC, 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA </strong>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/science-policy-mini-internship-sign-up-form-4-13-18/ \">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n \r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n \r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.   \r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College.  Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100.  She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board.  Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs.  Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n','Professional Development Symposium 5.3.19','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 14:15:28','2019-04-09 14:15:28','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1948,8,'2019-04-09 14:16:41','2019-04-09 14:16:41','<strong>Professional Development Symposium</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>May 3rd, 2019; Time: 11:00am-5:00pm, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute @VTC, 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA </strong>\r\n\r\nKeynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche, NCC \r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshop Leaders</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC \r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph \r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/science-policy-mini-internship-sign-up-form-4-13-18/ \">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n \r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n \r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.   \r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College.  Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100.  She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board.  Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs.  Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n','Professional Development Symposium 5.3.19','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 14:16:41','2019-04-09 14:16:41','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1949,8,'2019-04-09 14:25:12','2019-04-09 14:25:12','<strong>Professional Development Symposium</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>May 3rd, 2019; Time: 11:00am-5:00pm, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute @VTC, 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA </strong>\r\n\r\nKeynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche, NCC \r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshop Leaders</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC \r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph \r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop  \r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/science-policy-mini-internship-sign-up-form-4-13-18/ \">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n \r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n \r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.   \r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College.  Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100.  She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board.  Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs.  Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMichael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nMichael Fox \r\n','Professional Development Symposium 5.3.19','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 14:25:12','2019-04-09 14:25:12','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1950,8,'2019-04-09 14:26:43','2019-04-09 14:26:43','<strong>Professional Development Symposium</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>May 3rd, 2019; Time: 11:00am-5:00pm, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute @VTC, 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshop Leaders</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC \r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph \r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop  \r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/science-policy-mini-internship-sign-up-form-4-13-18/ \">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n \r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n \r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.   \r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College.  Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100.  She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board.  Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs.  Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMichael A. 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Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. 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Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. 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Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. 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Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. 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Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. 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Fox, Ph.D.\r\nMichael Fox','Professional Development Symposium 5.3.19','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 15:25:43','2019-04-09 15:25:43','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1960,8,'2019-04-09 15:26:36','2019-04-09 15:26:36','<strong>Professional Development Symposium</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>May 3rd, 2019; Time: 11:00am-5:00pm, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute @VTC, 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img class=\" size-medium wp-image-180 alignright\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8746-e1554823143679.jpg\" \r\n\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshop Leaders</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMichael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nMichael Fox','Professional Development Symposium 5.3.19','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 15:26:36','2019-04-09 15:26:36','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1961,8,'2019-04-09 15:32:47','2019-04-09 15:32:47','<strong>Professional Development Symposium</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>May 3rd, 2019; Time: 11:00am-5:00pm, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute @VTC, 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA </strong>\r\n<table style=\"height: 442px;\" width=\"977\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"7\" width=\"448\">Professional Development Symposium            May 3, 2019</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"64\">Time</td>\r\n<td width=\"64\"></td>\r\n<td width=\"64\"></td>\r\n<td width=\"64\"></td>\r\n<td width=\"64\"></td>\r\n<td width=\"64\"></td>\r\n<td width=\"64\"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td rowspan=\"3\" width=\"64\">11:00am - 12:15pm</td>\r\n<td colspan=\"6\" rowspan=\"3\" width=\"384\">Keynote Speaker (Melanie V. 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Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMichael A. 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While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMichael A. 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Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. 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Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. 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While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. 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She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMichael A. 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Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMichael A. 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Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMichael A. 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Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMichael A. 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Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMichael A. 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Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMichael A. 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Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. 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Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. 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Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. 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Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. 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Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. 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Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMichael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.\r\n','Professional Development Symposium 5.3.19','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 16:19:20','2019-04-09 16:19:20','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1978,8,'2019-04-09 16:20:44','2019-04-09 16:20:44','<strong>Professional Development Symposium</strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n<img class=\"img-frame  aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8747.jpg\" alt=\"JF1_9034\" width=\"350\" height=\"420\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshop Leaders</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMichael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.\r\n','Professional Development Symposium 5.3.19','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 16:20:44','2019-04-09 16:20:44','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1979,8,'2019-04-09 16:21:12','2019-04-09 16:21:12','<img class=\"img-frame  aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8747.jpg\" alt=\"JF1_9034\" width=\"350\" height=\"420\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshop Leaders</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMichael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.\r\n','Professional Development Symposium 5.3.19','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 16:21:12','2019-04-09 16:21:12','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1980,8,'2019-04-09 16:23:37','2019-04-09 16:23:37','','Fralin Biomedical Research Institute @VTC','','publish','closed','closed','','fralin-biomedical-research-institute-vtc','','','2019-04-09 16:23:37','2019-04-09 16:23:37','',0,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/?post_type=tribe_venue&#038;p=1980',0,'tribe_venue','',0),(1981,8,'2019-04-09 16:24:32','2019-04-09 16:24:32','<img class=\"img-frame  aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8747.jpg\" alt=\"JF1_9034\" width=\"350\" height=\"420\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshop Leaders</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\nSPEAKER BIO’S:\r\nMelanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\nMary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMichael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.\r\n','Professional Development Symposium','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 16:24:32','2019-04-09 16:24:32','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1982,8,'2019-04-09 16:26:56','2019-04-09 16:26:56','<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8747.jpg\" alt=\"JF1_9034\" width=\"350\" height=\"420\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshop Leaders</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease consider attending!\r\n\r\n<strong>SPEAKER BIO’S:</strong>\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC</em>\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA</em>\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD</em>\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, PhD</em>\r\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.','Professional Development Symposium','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 16:26:56','2019-04-09 16:26:56','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1983,8,'2019-04-09 16:27:55','2019-04-09 16:27:55','<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8747.jpg\" alt=\"JF1_9034\" width=\"350\" height=\"420\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshop Leaders</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>SPEAKER BIO’S:</strong>\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC</em>\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA</em>\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD</em>\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, PhD</em>\r\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.','Professional Development Symposium','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 16:27:55','2019-04-09 16:27:55','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1984,8,'2019-04-09 16:29:02','2019-04-09 16:29:02','<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8747.jpg\" alt=\"JF1_9034\" width=\"350\" height=\"420\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshop Leaders</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths.\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>SPEAKER BIO’S:</strong>\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC</em>\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA</em>\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD</em>\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, PhD</em>\r\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.','Professional Development Symposium','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 16:29:02','2019-04-09 16:29:02','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1985,8,'2019-04-09 16:29:30','2019-04-09 16:29:30','<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8747.jpg\" alt=\"JF1_9034\" width=\"350\" height=\"420\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshop Leaders</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. 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Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPEAKER BIO’S:</strong>\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC</em>\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA</em>\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD</em>\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, PhD</em>\r\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.','Professional Development Symposium','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 16:29:30','2019-04-09 16:29:30','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1987,8,'2019-04-09 17:31:40','2019-04-09 17:31:40','<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8747.jpg\" alt=\"JF1_9034\" width=\"350\" height=\"420\" />\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Advanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshops</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths.\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPEAKER BIO’S:</strong>\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC</em>\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA</em>\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD</em>\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, PhD</em>\r\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.','Professional Development Symposium','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 17:31:40','2019-04-09 17:31:40','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1988,8,'2019-04-09 17:33:23','2019-04-09 17:33:23','<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8747.jpg\" alt=\"JF1_9034\" width=\"350\" height=\"420\" />\r\n\r\nIn her keynote address, Nationally Certified Counselor Melanie Sinche will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates and discuss how scientists can expand their professional skills beyond the bench. This talk is open to all VT students, faculty, and staff, and does not require pre-registration.\r\nMelanie’s talk will be followed by professional development workshops designed for scientists to cultivate skills necessary for success in the lab and beyond and prepare trainees for diverse career paths. \r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Advanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshops</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nBecome a stronger scientist and a stronger job candidate with these skills.\r\nLeaders in career development and science will host workshops designed for scientists\r\nto cultivate these skills and prepare trainees for diverse career paths.\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPEAKER BIO’S:</strong>\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC</em>\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA</em>\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD</em>\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, PhD</em>\r\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.','Professional Development Symposium','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 17:33:23','2019-04-09 17:33:23','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1989,8,'2019-04-09 17:34:17','2019-04-09 17:34:17','<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8747.jpg\" alt=\"JF1_9034\" width=\"350\" height=\"420\" />\r\n\r\nIn her keynote address, Nationally Certified Counselor Melanie Sinche will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates and discuss how scientists can expand their professional skills beyond the bench. This talk is open to all VT students, faculty, and staff, and does not require pre-registration.\r\nMelanie’s talk will be followed by professional development workshops designed for scientists to cultivate skills necessary for success in the lab and beyond and prepare trainees for diverse career paths. \r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Advanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshops</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPEAKER BIO’S:</strong>\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC</em>\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA</em>\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD</em>\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, PhD</em>\r\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.','Professional Development Symposium','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 17:34:17','2019-04-09 17:34:17','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1990,8,'2019-04-09 17:39:13','2019-04-09 17:39:13','<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8747.jpg\" alt=\"JF1_9034\" width=\"350\" height=\"420\" />\r\n\r\nIn her keynote address, Nationally Certified Counselor Melanie Sinche will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates and discuss how scientists can expand their professional skills beyond the bench. This talk is open to all VT students, faculty, and staff, and does not require pre-registration.\r\n\r\nMelanie’s talk will be followed by professional development workshops designed for scientists to cultivate skills necessary for success in the lab and beyond and prepare trainees for diverse career paths. Advanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshops</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCommunicate your brand in a job search\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPEAKER BIO’S:</strong>\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC</em>\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA</em>\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD</em>\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, PhD</em>\r\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.','Professional Development Symposium','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 17:39:13','2019-04-09 17:39:13','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1991,8,'2019-04-09 17:40:38','2019-04-09 17:40:38','<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8747.jpg\" alt=\"JF1_9034\" width=\"350\" height=\"420\" />\r\n\r\nIn her keynote address, Nationally Certified Counselor Melanie Sinche will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates and discuss how scientists can expand their professional skills beyond the bench. This talk is open to all VT students, faculty, and staff, and does not require pre-registration.\r\n\r\nMelanie’s talk will be followed by professional development workshops designed for scientists to cultivate skills necessary for success in the lab and beyond and prepare trainees for diverse career paths. Advanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshops</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, M.A\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\nCommunicate your brand in a job search\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, Ph.D.\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\nLearn to Lead\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, Ph.D.\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\nToo much to do, not enough time! \r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPEAKER BIO’S:</strong>\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC</em>\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA</em>\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD</em>\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, PhD</em>\r\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.','Professional Development Symposium','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 17:40:38','2019-04-09 17:40:38','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1992,8,'2019-04-09 17:42:31','2019-04-09 17:42:31','<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8747.jpg\" alt=\"JF1_9034\" width=\"350\" height=\"420\" />\r\n\r\nIn her keynote address, Nationally Certified Counselor Melanie Sinche will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates and discuss how scientists can expand their professional skills beyond the bench. 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Sinche, NCC</em>\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA</em>\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. 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She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. 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He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.','Professional Development Symposium','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-09 17:42:31','2019-04-09 17:42:31','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1993,8,'2019-04-09 19:19:32','2019-04-09 19:19:32','<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8747.jpg\" alt=\"JF1_9034\" width=\"350\" height=\"420\" />\r\n\r\nIn her keynote address, Nationally Certified Counselor Melanie Sinche will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates and discuss how scientists can expand their professional skills beyond the bench. 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Open to all VT trainees and faculty.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:RoanokeGSA@gmail.com\">RoanokeGSA@gmail.com</a></p>\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshops</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\n\"Communicate your brand in a job search\"\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\n\"Learn to Lead\"\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. 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She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. 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He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. 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This talk is open to all VT students, faculty, and staff, and does not require pre-registration.\r\n\r\nMelanie’s talk will be followed by professional development workshops designed for scientists to cultivate skills necessary for success in the lab and beyond and prepare trainees for diverse career paths. Advanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:RoanokeGSA@gmail.com\">RoanokeGSA@gmail.com</a></p>\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshops</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\n\"Communicate your brand in a job search\"\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\n\"Learn to Lead\"\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. 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Sinche, NCC</em>\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA</em>\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD</em>\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. 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This talk is open to all VT students, faculty, and staff, and does not require pre-registration.</p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMelanie’s talk will be followed by professional development workshops designed for scientists to cultivate skills necessary for success in the lab and beyond and prepare trainees for diverse career paths. Advanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:RoanokeGSA@gmail.com\">RoanokeGSA@gmail.com</a></p>\n<img class=\"img-frame  aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Presentation1.jpg\" width=\"839\" height=\"476\" />\n\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\n\n<strong>Workshops</strong>:\n\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\n\"Communicate your brand in a job search\"\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\n\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\n\"Learn to Lead\"\nLeadership Workshop</em>\n\n<em>Melanie V. 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Sinche, NCC</em>\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\n\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA</em>\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\n\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD</em>\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\n\n<em>Michael A. Fox, PhD</em>\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.','Professional Development Symposium','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-autosave-v1','','','2019-04-10 17:51:13','2019-04-10 17:51:13','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2009,8,'2019-04-10 16:48:05','2019-04-10 16:48:05','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"236\" height=\"163\" />\r\n\r\n<img class=\"img-frame alignright\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melanie Sinche.jpg\" width=\"112\" height=\"164\" />\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In her keynote address, Nationally Certified Counselor Melanie Sinche will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates and discuss how scientists can expand their professional skills beyond the bench. This talk is open to all VT students, faculty, and staff, and does not require pre-registration.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMelanie’s talk will be followed by professional development workshops designed for scientists to cultivate skills necessary for success in the lab and beyond and prepare trainees for diverse career paths. Advanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:RoanokeGSA@gmail.com\">RoanokeGSA@gmail.com</a></p>\r\n<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_8747.jpg\" alt=\"JF1_9034\" width=\"350\" height=\"420\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshops</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\n\"Communicate your brand in a job search\"\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\n\"Learn to Lead\"\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, PhD\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\n\"Too much to do, not enough time!\"\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPEAKER BIO’S:</strong>\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC</em>\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA</em>\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD</em>\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, PhD</em>\r\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. In addition to his research and commitment to mentoring and teaching, Dr. Fox has served in a number of leadership positions beyond Virginia Tech, including for the American Society for Neurochemistry and the Society for Neuroscience.','Professional Development Symposium','','inherit','closed','closed','','1944-revision-v1','','','2019-04-10 16:48:05','2019-04-10 16:48:05','',1944,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1944-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2011,8,'2019-04-10 17:51:14','2019-04-10 17:51:14','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"236\" height=\"163\" />\r\n\r\n<img class=\"img-frame alignright\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Melanie Sinche.jpg\" width=\"112\" height=\"164\" />\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In her keynote address, Nationally Certified Counselor Melanie Sinche will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates and discuss how scientists can expand their professional skills beyond the bench. This talk is open to all VT students, faculty, and staff, and does not require pre-registration.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMelanie’s talk will be followed by professional development workshops designed for scientists to cultivate skills necessary for success in the lab and beyond and prepare trainees for diverse career paths. Advanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:RoanokeGSA@gmail.com\">RoanokeGSA@gmail.com</a></p>\r\n<img class=\"img-frame  aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Presentation1.jpg\" width=\"839\" height=\"476\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong>\r\nMelanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Workshops</strong>:\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA\r\nAssistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech\r\n\"Communicate your brand in a job search\"\r\nCV and Resume Writing Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD\r\nDirector, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program\r\n\"Learn to Lead\"\r\nLeadership Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC\r\nDirector of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph\r\nCommunication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, PhD\r\nAssociate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC\r\nDirector, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI\r\n\"Too much to do, not enough time!\"\r\nTime Management for Scientists Workshop </em>\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty\r\n<a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPEAKER BIO’S:</strong>\r\n<em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC</em>\r\nMelanie Sinche currently serves as the Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, where she works with university undergraduate and graduate students to achieve their career goals. Prior to joining Saint Joseph, she served as Director of Education at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT, developing programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in genomic education and assisting scientists with career transitions. Melanie is the author of Next Gen PhD: A Guide to Career Paths in Science, published by Harvard University Press in August 2016. While working on Next Gen PhD, she served as a Senior Research Associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, where she conducted survey research on careers for PhDs in science. She was also the Founding Director of the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard University, held the same position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health in building the first NIH Career Center for over 9,000 intramural trainees. Melanie received her Bachelor\'s degree from Colgate University, and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University. She is a National Certified Counselor with a career development focus.\r\n\r\n<em>Alyssa Rametta, MA</em>\r\nAlyssa Rametta joined the Career and Professional Development team in July 2018. Previous to her role at Virginia Tech, she has enjoyed serving as an intern and graduate assistant in career centers at UConn, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Alyssa is eager to work closely with graduate students at Virginia Tech in their career planning and development, both in industry and in academia.\r\n\r\n<em>Mary G. Miller, PhD</em>\r\nMary Miller Mary Miller is the director of the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program [RAMP], which identifies early stage STEM companies and provides resources to accelerate their growth from across Region 2. RAMP is a joint effort of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College. Currently, RAMP is evaluating applications for the third cohort, which will begin on May 15th. Before becoming the director, Mary was the founder and president of Interactive Design and Development, Inc. (IDD), an information technology firm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Under her 29 years of leadership and guidance, the company developed information technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian. Dr. Miller received her Master’s in Information Sciences (MIS) and her Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Virginia Tech. She was recognized at the 75th Anniversary of Women at Virginia Tech as an outstanding woman alumna and was named the 2013 Outstanding Alumni for Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. Dr. Miller has served on many boards and advisory committees, including Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Committee of 100. She was a founding member and past president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), and served for six years on Virginia’s Information Technology Investment Board. Additionally, she was a member of the Supply Diversity Advisory Board tasked by former Governor McDonnell to revamp and revitalize the Commonwealth’s small, women-owned and minority owned business procurement programs. Currently she serves as chair of the Virginia 4-H Foundation Board and is a member of the National Bankshares Board of Directors.\r\n\r\n<em>Michael A. Fox, PhD</em>\r\nMichael Fox is a developmental neurobiologist whose laboratory is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive the assembly of neural circuits in the developing brain. He joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as an associate professor in 2012 and is currently the director of the institute’s Center for Neurobiology Research. In addition, Dr. Fox is also an associate professor of biological sciences at Virginia Tech’s College of Science, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and director of the NIH-funded FBRI Translational Neurobiology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (neuroSURF). Before joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Fox was an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and neurobiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus. He began his undergraduate career at the United States Military Academy at West Point and after transferring received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of William and Mary. Dr. Fox earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua R. Sanes at Harvard University’s department of molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Fox’s research is funded by several NIH grants and his lab’s scientific contributions have been published in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Fox has earned multiple awards for his research, including the International Society for Neurochemistry’s Young Scientist Lectureship, and the American Society for Neurochemistry’s Jordi Folch-Pi and Marian Kies Awards. 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Advanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In her keynote address, Nationally Certified Counselor Melanie Sinche will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates and discuss how scientists can expand their professional skills beyond the bench. This talk is open to all VT students, faculty, and staff, and does not require pre-registration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:RoanokeGSA@gmail.com\">RoanokeGSA@gmail.com</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Presentation1.jpg\" alt=\"\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong><br>Melanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Workshops</strong>:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Alyssa Rametta, MA<br>Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech<br>\"Communicate your brand in a job search\"<br>CV and Resume Writing Workshop</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mary G. 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Open to all VT trainees and faculty.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:RoanokeGSA@gmail.com\">RoanokeGSA@gmail.com</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Presentation1.jpg\" alt=\"\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong><br>Melanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Workshops</strong>:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Alyssa Rametta, MA<br>Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech<br>\"Communicate your brand in a job search\"<br>CV and Resume Writing Workshop</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mary G. 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Open to all VT trainees and faculty<br><a href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','VT Event: 2019 Professional Development Symposium','','inherit','closed','closed','','2012-revision-v1','','','2019-04-10 18:03:33','2019-04-10 18:03:33','',2012,'http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2012-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2015,8,'2019-04-10 18:14:55','2019-04-10 18:14:55','<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">                                  Friday, May 3, 2019, 11:00AM to 5:00PM                                                          Fralin Biomedical Research Institute</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Melanie’s talk will be followed by professional development workshops designed for scientists to cultivate skills necessary for success in the lab and beyond and prepare trainees for diverse career paths. Advanced registration required. Open to all VT trainees and faculty.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In her keynote address, Nationally Certified Counselor Melanie Sinche will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates and discuss how scientists can expand their professional skills beyond the bench. This talk is open to all VT students, faculty, and staff, and does not require pre-registration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:RoanokeGSA@gmail.com\">RoanokeGSA@gmail.com</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Presentation1.jpg\" alt=\"\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Keynote Speaker: Melanie Sinche,NCC</strong><br>Melanie’s keynote address will share strategies for landing jobs for advanced degree candidates.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Workshops</strong>:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Alyssa Rametta, MA<br>Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech<br>\"Communicate your brand in a job search\"<br>CV and Resume Writing Workshop</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mary G. Miller, PhD<br>Director, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program<br>\"Learn to Lead\"<br>Leadership Workshop</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Melanie V. Sinche, NCC<br>Director of the Career Development Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph<br>Communication, Leadership, and Team Management Workshop</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Michael A. Fox, PhD<br>Associate Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC<br>Director, Developmental and Translational Neurobiology Center at FBRI<br>\"Too much to do, not enough time!\"<br>Time Management for Scientists Workshop </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advanced registration required. 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Friedlander, Ph.D. </strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/michael_friedlander_mugshot_1_crop_150x150.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-210\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/michael_friedlander_mugshot_1_crop_150x150.jpg\" alt=\"michael_friedlander_mugshot_1_crop_150x150\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a></strong></div>\n<div><strong>Co-Investigator, NIH BEST Award</strong></div>\n<div>Executive Director, Virginia Tech Fralin Biomedical Research Institute</div>\n<div>Vice President for Health Sciences and Technology, Virginia Tech</div>\n<div>Professor of Biological Sciences and Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Science, Virginia Tech</div>\n<div>Senior Dean for Research, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine</div>\n<div>Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine</div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"two-columns nomargin\"></div>\n</div>\n<div><a href=\"http://research.vtc.vt.edu/employees/audra-van-wart\">\n<strong>Steven Culver, Ph.D.</strong></a></div>\n<div><strong>Evaluation</strong></div>\n<div>Assistant Provost of Assessment and Evaluation, Virginia Tech</div>\n<div>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\"></h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\"></h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\">Advisory Board:</h1>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"double-line\"> </span></span>\n\n<strong>Dennis Dean, Ph.D.</strong>, Executive Director, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute; Director Fralin Life Science Institute; University Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry\n\n<strong>Karen DePauw, Ph.D.</strong>, Vice President and Dean for Graduate Education, Virginia Tech\n\n<strong>Sam English, Ph.D.</strong>, CEO and Founder, Attention Point; President of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council\n\n<strong>Derick Maggard, M.S.</strong>, Owner, Vanquish Investments; Executive Director of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council\n\n<strong>Kenneth Wong, Ph.D.</strong>, Director of Educational Programs of the Arlington Innovation Center: Health Research; Director of the Northern Virginia Center; and Associate Dean of the Graduate School\n\n</div>','PEOPLE','','inherit','closed','closed','','189-revision-v1','','','2020-01-13 20:33:42','2020-01-13 20:33:42','',189,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/189-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2020,8,'2020-01-13 20:34:53','2020-01-13 20:34:53','<h1 class=\"page-heading\">Virginia Tech BEST Program Leadership</h1>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"double-line\"> </span></span>\n<div class=\"columns-wrapper\">\n<div><a href=\"http://research.vtc.vt.edu/employees/michael-j-friedlander\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Michael J. Friedlander, Ph.D. </strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/michael_friedlander_mugshot_1_crop_150x150.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-210\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/michael_friedlander_mugshot_1_crop_150x150.jpg\" alt=\"michael_friedlander_mugshot_1_crop_150x150\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a></strong></div>\n<div><strong>Co-Investigator, NIH BEST Award</strong></div>\n<div>Executive Director, Virginia Tech Fralin Biomedical Research Institute</div>\n<div>Vice President for Health Sciences and Technology, Virginia Tech</div>\n<div>Professor of Biological Sciences and Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Science, Virginia Tech</div>\n<div>Senior Dean for Research, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine</div>\n<div>Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine</div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"two-columns nomargin\"></div>\n</div>\n<div><a href=\"http://research.vtc.vt.edu/employees/audra-van-wart\">\n<strong>Steven Culver, Ph.D.</strong></a></div>\n<div><strong>Evaluation</strong></div>\n<div>Assistant Provost of Assessment and Evaluation, Virginia Tech</div>\n<div>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\"></h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\"></h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\">Advisory Board:</h1>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"double-line\"> </span></span>\n\n<strong>Dennis Dean, Ph.D.</strong>, University Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry\n\n<strong>Karen DePauw, Ph.D.</strong>, Vice President and Dean for Graduate Education, Virginia Tech\n\n<strong>Sam English, Ph.D.</strong>, CEO and Founder, Attention Point; President of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council\n\n<strong>Derick Maggard, M.S.</strong>, Owner, Vanquish Investments; Executive Director of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council\n\n<strong>Kenneth Wong, Ph.D.</strong>, Director of Educational Programs of the Arlington Innovation Center: Health Research; Director of the Northern Virginia Center; and Associate Dean of the Graduate School\n\n</div>','PEOPLE','','inherit','closed','closed','','189-revision-v1','','','2020-01-13 20:34:53','2020-01-13 20:34:53','',189,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/189-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2021,8,'2020-01-13 20:37:21','2020-01-13 20:37:21','<h1 class=\"page-heading\"></h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\"></h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\">Why is this program being offered?</h1>\n<span class=\"double-line\"> </span>\n\nThe BEST program was initiated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2013, by recommendation of the Biomedical Research Workforce Working Group. This group was assembled to assess the state of the biomedical workforce and make recommendations to the NIH regarding how many people we should be training, and for what types of jobs. Their report from 2012 recognizes the breadth of careers available to PhDs in the biomedical and health sciences, which are important for advancing the NIH’s mission of ultimately improving human health (see figure below). In fact, in 2009,  approximately 75% of US-trained biomedical PhD’s were employed in categories other than tenured or tenure-track faculty positions, thus, it would be a misnomer to refer to these categories as “alternative careers”. Yet, the majority of today’s biomedical doctoral and postdoctoral training programs focus primarily on training students for academic research positions.\n\nCurrently 10 universities nationwide have received NIH BEST awards, with the  mission of broadening the training experience to better expose trainees to the breadth of careers that comprise the biomedical workforce. Virginia Tech\'s BEST program aims to foster an understanding of the career opportunities available to biomedical PhDs, and provide trainees with guidance and information toward preparing them for pursuit of these goals, through instruction, internships, and mentorship from a range of academic and non-academic professionals.\n\nFor more information about the NIH\'s BEST program, please click <a title=\"here\" href=\"http://www.nihbest.org/\">here</a>.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_16\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/piegraph.png\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-16\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/piegraph-1024x573.png\" alt=\"Adapted from the NIH Biomedical Research Workforce Working Group Report, 2012\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" /></a> Adapted from the Biomedical Research Workforce Working Group Report, 2012[/caption]\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\">Career Resource Library</h1>\n<span class=\"double-line\"> </span>\n<em>The BEST Program has developed a library of career resources on the Roanoke campus for doctoral students and postdocs in the biomedical and health sciences. Please contact Jay Read </em>(jayread@vtc.vt.edu) <em>to sign out any of these books (2 weeks maximum).</em>\n\nBarker, K. (2002). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">At the Helm: A Laboratory Navigator</span></strong>, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.\n\nBasalla, S. and M. Debelius (2008). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\"So What Are You Going to Do with That?\": Finding Careers Outside Academia</span></strong>, University of Chicago Press.\n\nBorbye, L. (2010). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Secrets to Success in Industry Careers: Essential Skills for Science and Business</span></strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nBush, P. M. C. (2012). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Transforming Your STEM Career Through Leadership and Innovation: Inspiration and Strategies for Women</span></strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nCarter, M. (2012). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Designing Science Presentations: A Visual Guide to Figures, Papers, Slides, Posters, and More</span></strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nFeibelman, P. J. (2011). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A PhD is Not Enough!: A Guide to Survival in Science</span></strong>, Basic Books.\n\nGray, P. and D. E. Drew (2008). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What They Didn\'t Teach You in Graduate School: 199 Helpful Hints for Success in Your Academic Career</span></strong>, Stylus Pub.\n\nJohnson, A. M. (2011). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Charting a Course for a Successful Research Career: A Guide for Early Career Researchers</span></strong>, Elsevier B.V.\n\nJohnson, A. M. and A. P. Johnson (2013). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Improving Your Research Management: A Guide for Senior University Research Managers</span></strong>, Elsevier.\n\nMargulis, A. R. (2010). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Road to Success: A Career Manual - How to Advance to the Top</span></strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nOlivero, O. (2013). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Interdisciplinary Mentoring in Science: Strategies for Success</span></strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nRobbins-Roth, C. (2006). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Alternative Careers in Science: Leaving the Ivory Tower (Second Edition)</span></strong>. Burlington, Academic Press.\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\"></h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\">Where can I go for additional resources?</h1>\n<span class=\"double-line\"> </span>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Postdoctoral Association</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Science Careers</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://myidp.sciencecareers.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyIDP</a>\n\nVT websites:\n\n<a href=\"http://www.advance.vt.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advance VT</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.advance.vt.edu/resources_links/grad_students/resources_for_graduate_students.html\">*Materials from Advance VT Seminars and Workshops</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://webapps.graduateschool.vt.edu/glcweekly/\">*Events, Opportunities and Services for Graduate Students</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://vtknowledgeworks.com/\">VT KnowledgeWorks</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://graduateschool.vt.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Graduate School</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://graduateschool.vt.edu/graduate_catalog/certificates.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VT certificate programs</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.tbmh.vt.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PhD Program in Translational Biology, Medicine and Health</a>','RESOURCES','','inherit','closed','closed','','108-revision-v1','','','2020-01-13 20:37:21','2020-01-13 20:37:21','',108,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/108-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2022,8,'2020-01-13 20:41:17','2020-01-13 20:41:17','<div id=\"intro\"><span class=\"double-line\"> </span>\n<h1>Individual career planning, skill building, and connecting with professionals within and beyond academia</h1>\n<span class=\"double-line\">C  </span>\n\n</div>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\">Professional Development Course (TBMH 5106, 2 credits)</h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\"><span class=\"double-line\"> </span></h1>\nThis course is offered each Spring semester. Class time will include guest lectures from various biomedical professionals, who will present case studies and exercises designed to provide an understanding of various biomedical career paths, and how these professionals interact to promote biomedical research and the implementation of important discoveries.  Additional focus on career development planning (IDPs) and building scientific communication skills.\n\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Location</span><em>:</em> Course instruction will take place at Virginia Tech facilities in Roanoke, and possibly Blacksburg.<a href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Career-Bridge.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-99\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Career-Bridge-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"Career Bridge\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" /></a>\n\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Student Commitment</span>: Trainees will attend class for 2 hours per week for one semester at Virginia Tech. Trainees must commit to attending all classes, and completing all reading and written assignments, including completion of an Individual Development Plan. At the end of the course, trainees will complete a course assessment questionnaire that should take 10 minutes to complete. Trainees must also complete a consent form that will allow the BEST program to issue them the annual BEST Survey, which should take less than 30 minutes to complete. This BEST survey will be issued annually for 10 years.\n\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Eligibility</span>:   This course is required for all students in the PhD program in Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health (TBMH), and open to students in other biomedical graduate programs at Virginia Tech as part of the BEST program. Space is limited, and we encourage non-TBMH students to apply as early as possible to secure space in the course.\n\nPostdoctoral trainees who are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">within three years</span> of earning their doctorate are eligible to audit this course as part of the BEST program (0 credits), but <strong>must attend all classes</strong>.\n\n<em>Trainees who are not TBMH students will need to sign up here to receive instructor permission to register for the course for Spring 2020. Space is limited and trainees will be selected in the order in which they sign up. Trainees must sign an informed consent form and return it on the first day of class</em>.\n\n<em> Be sure to <a title=\"CONTACT\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/contact/\">subscribe</a> to our e-alerts to be notified of future BEST activities!  Additional opportunities for professional development at VT can be found on our <a title=\"RESOURCES\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/resources/\">Resources</a> page.</em>','PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT','','inherit','closed','closed','','138-revision-v1','','','2020-01-13 20:41:17','2020-01-13 20:41:17','',138,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/138-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2023,8,'2020-01-13 20:43:18','2020-01-13 20:43:18','<b>Here are some thoughtful perspectives on how the BEST program is enhancing the career development opportunities at Virginia Tech:</b>\n\n<strong>VT BEST Travel Awards</strong>\n\n<a title=\"American Public Health Association Meeting- Yeonwoo Lebovitz\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/yeonwoo/\">American Public Health Association Annual Meeting- Yeonwoo Lebovitz</a>\n\n<a title=\"American Society for Cell Biology Mini Course- Katharina Sewart\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/sewart/\">American Society for Cell Biology Mini Course- Katharina Sewart</a>\n\n<a title=\"Aptima Job Shadowing- Lauren Kennedy\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/aptima/\">Aptima Job Shadowing- Lauren Kennedy</a>\n\n<a title=\"Columbia Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders Externship- Rebecca Elias\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/elias/\">Columbia University Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders Externship- Rebecca Elias</a>\n\n<a title=\"National Institutes of Health Career Symposium- Aboozar Monavarfeshani\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/monavarfeshani/\">National Institutes of Health Career Symposium- Aboozar Monavarfeshani</a>\n\n<a title=\"National Institutes of Health Career Symposium- Amara Greer-Short\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/nih-symposium/\">National Institutes of Health Career Symposium- Amara Greer-Short</a>\n\n<a title=\"Society of Women Engineers Annual Conference- Emily Ongstad\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/society/ \">Society of Women Engineers Annual Conference- Emily Ongstad </a>\n\n<a title=\"Society for Neuroscience Conference- Lauren Kennedy\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/neuroscience/\">Society for Neuroscience Conference- Lauren Kennedy</a>\n\n<a title=\"Native American Addiction Treatment Centers Visitation- Lara Moody\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/laramoody/\">Native American Addiction Treatment Centers Visitation- Lara Moody</a>\n\n<a title=\"2017 National Institutes of Health Career Symposium- Ubadah Sabbagh\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/ubadahsabbagh/\">2017 National Institutes of Health Career Symposium- Ubadah Sabbagh</a>\n\n<a title=\"Microscopy and Microanalysis Conference- Cameron Varano\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/microscopy-and-microanalysis-conference-cameron-varano/\">Microscopy and Microanalysis Conference- Cameron Varano</a>\n\n<a title=\"AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering- Ubadah Sabbagh\" href=\"https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/?page_id=1737&amp;preview=true\">AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering- Ubadah Sabbagh</a>\n\n<strong>BESTimonials</strong>\n\n<strong>Iris Vilares, PhD (Postdoctoral Fellow, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute)</strong>\n\n“The BEST program has been giving me valuable insights into the various different paths where my academic training can take me, both inside and outside of academia. The professional development classes range from serious (what purpose do you want to make for your life?) to fun and interactive (e.g. jump around making funny gestures and sounds to understand the importance of spontaneity when giving a lecture). Overall it has been a very useful and gratifying experience.”\n\n**\n\n<strong>Gregorio Valdez, PhD (Assistant Professor, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and Dept of Biological Sciences)</strong>\n\n“I was pleasantly surprised one day to have my trainee initiate a frank discussion about career goals and mentorship following her attendance at a BEST workshop on IDPs. While I always try to keep good lines of communication with my trainees, it was clear the workshop encouraged her to give deeper thought regarding the best path towards achieving her long-term goals, and prompted a discussion that ultimately allowed us to more efficiently structure her project towards mutually beneficial goals and timelines.\"\n\n**\n\n<strong>Kevin Pridham, PhD candidate (First Year Graduate Student, Translational Biology Medicine and Health program)</strong>\n\n“The BEST program has been helpful in showing me various career options outside of academia. It has also allowed me to appreciate and begin to understand the challenges of intellectual property in science.”\n\n**\n\n<strong>Meghna Verma, PhD candidate (First Year Graduate Student, Translational Biology Medicine and Health program)</strong>\n\n“The BEST program is very different from the traditional graduate coursework, focusing on overall professional development that is not limited only to classroom teaching. The program covers a variety of domains that range from tips on grant writing, knowledge about intellectual property and patent filing and the use of <em>myIDP software - </em>a smart aid for smart planning of your career goals.”\n\n**\n\n<strong>Yeonwoo Lebovitz, PhD candidate (First Year Graduate Student, Translational Biology Medicine and Health program)</strong>\n\nThe BEST program at Virginia Tech grants us direct access to individuals who work in a wide variety of biomedical research settings, including those in career paths we never knew existed. In addition to speaker seminars and developing new networking contacts, the BEST program is helping us assemble a professional toolkit with skills that are harder to come by, such as communication, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. I feel like we have been given a leg-up to pursue research careers in spite of future economic uncertainties.\n\n**\n\n<strong>Cameron Varano, PhD candidate (First Year Graduate Student, Translational Biology Medicine and Health program)</strong>\n\n“I appreciate how the BEST program has helped to and continues to mold my complete development as a young researcher. The training I receive in the lab has built my technical skills, but it is the addition of the BEST program which has developed my communication skills. Furthermore, my perspective on my career path has been broadened to include those opportunities beyond academia.”\n\n**','CAREER BLOGS','','inherit','closed','closed','','1047-revision-v1','','','2020-01-13 20:43:18','2020-01-13 20:43:18','',1047,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/1047-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2024,8,'2020-01-13 21:00:21','2020-01-13 21:00:21','<div id=\"intro\"><span class=\"double-line\"> </span>\n<h1><strong>BEST Program</strong></h1>\n<h1>Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training at Virginia Tech</h1>\n<span class=\"double-line\"> </span>\n\n</div>','HOMEPAGE','','inherit','closed','closed','','46-autosave-v1','','','2020-01-13 21:00:21','2020-01-13 21:00:21','',46,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/46-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2026,8,'2020-01-13 21:06:08','2020-01-13 21:06:08','<div id=\"intro\">\n\n<a href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/VT81851_2012346632.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-19\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/VT81851_2012346632-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"VT81851_2012346632\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>Virginia Tech has recently been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to support professional development activities for <strong>doctoral students and postdoctoral trainees in the biomedical sciences</strong>. You may enroll in one or more of the proposed “BEST program” activities that are designed to <strong>B</strong>roaden the <strong>E</strong>xperiences of <strong>S</strong>cientific <strong>T</strong>rainees in order to:\n<ul>\n 	<li>provide exposure to multiple diverse career paths in the biomedical sciences</li>\n 	<li>provide early career guidance and skill development</li>\n 	<li>better prepare trainees to pursue a variety of career paths</li>\n</ul>\n<span class=\"double-line\"> </span>\n\n</div>\n<span style=\"color: #23282d; font-size: 2em; font-weight: 600;\">Visit the NIH BEST Consortium website to read about all 17 BEST institutions and to access additional valuable resources for trainees, faculty, and administrators: </span><a style=\"font-size: 2em; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"http://www.nihbest.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://www.nihbest.org/</a>\n<div id=\"intro\">\n\n<span class=\"double-line\"> </span>\n\n</div>','ABOUT','','inherit','closed','closed','','22-revision-v1','','','2020-01-13 21:06:08','2020-01-13 21:06:08','',22,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/22-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2027,8,'2020-01-13 21:07:12','2020-01-13 21:07:12','<div id=\"intro\">\n\n<a href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/VT81851_2012346632.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-19\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/VT81851_2012346632-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"VT81851_2012346632\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>Virginia Tech was awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to support professional development activities for <strong>doctoral students and postdoctoral trainees in the biomedical sciences</strong>. You may enroll in one or more of the proposed “BEST program” activities that are designed to <strong>B</strong>roaden the <strong>E</strong>xperiences of <strong>S</strong>cientific <strong>T</strong>rainees in order to:\n<ul>\n 	<li>provide exposure to multiple diverse career paths in the biomedical sciences</li>\n 	<li>provide early career guidance and skill development</li>\n 	<li>better prepare trainees to pursue a variety of career paths</li>\n</ul>\n<span class=\"double-line\"> </span>\n\n</div>\n<span style=\"color: #23282d; font-size: 2em; font-weight: 600;\">Visit the NIH BEST Consortium website to read about all 17 BEST institutions and to access additional valuable resources for trainees, faculty, and administrators: </span><a style=\"font-size: 2em; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"http://www.nihbest.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://www.nihbest.org/</a>\n<div id=\"intro\">\n\n<span class=\"double-line\"> </span>\n\n</div>','ABOUT','','inherit','closed','closed','','22-revision-v1','','','2020-01-13 21:07:12','2020-01-13 21:07:12','',22,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/22-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2028,8,'2020-01-15 21:48:03','2020-01-15 21:48:03','<h1 class=\"page-heading\"></h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\"></h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\">Why is this program being offered?</h1>\n<span class=\"double-line\"> </span>\n\nThe BEST program was initiated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2013, by recommendation of the Biomedical Research Workforce Working Group. This group was assembled to assess the state of the biomedical workforce and make recommendations to the NIH regarding how many people we should be training, and for what types of jobs. Their report from 2012 recognizes the breadth of careers available to PhDs in the biomedical and health sciences, which are important for advancing the NIH’s mission of ultimately improving human health (see figure below). In fact, in 2009,  approximately 75% of US-trained biomedical PhD’s were employed in categories other than tenured or tenure-track faculty positions, thus, it would be a misnomer to refer to these categories as “alternative careers”. Yet, the majority of today’s biomedical doctoral and postdoctoral training programs focus primarily on training students for academic research positions.\n\nCurrently 10 universities nationwide have received NIH BEST awards, with the  mission of broadening the training experience to better expose trainees to the breadth of careers that comprise the biomedical workforce. Virginia Tech\'s BEST program aims to foster an understanding of the career opportunities available to biomedical PhDs, and provide trainees with guidance and information toward preparing them for pursuit of these goals, through instruction, internships, and mentorship from a range of academic and non-academic professionals.\n\nFor more information about the NIH\'s BEST program, please click <a title=\"here\" href=\"http://www.nihbest.org/\">here</a>.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_16\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/piegraph.png\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-16\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/piegraph-1024x573.png\" alt=\"Adapted from the NIH Biomedical Research Workforce Working Group Report, 2012\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" /></a> Adapted from the Biomedical Research Workforce Working Group Report, 2012[/caption]\n<h1></h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\">Career Resource Library</h1>\n<span class=\"double-line\"> </span>\n<em>The BEST Program has developed a library of career resources on the Roanoke campus for doctoral students and postdocs in the biomedical and health sciences. Please contact Jay Read </em>(jayread@vtc.vt.edu) <em>to sign out any of these books (2 weeks maximum).</em>\n\nBarker, K. (2002). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">At the Helm: A Laboratory Navigator</span></strong>, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.\n\nBasalla, S. and M. Debelius (2008). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\"So What Are You Going to Do with That?\": Finding Careers Outside Academia</span></strong>, University of Chicago Press.\n\nBorbye, L. (2010). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Secrets to Success in Industry Careers: Essential Skills for Science and Business</span></strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nBush, P. M. C. (2012). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Transforming Your STEM Career Through Leadership and Innovation: Inspiration and Strategies for Women</span></strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nCarter, M. (2012). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Designing Science Presentations: A Visual Guide to Figures, Papers, Slides, Posters, and More</span></strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nFeibelman, P. J. (2011). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A PhD is Not Enough!: A Guide to Survival in Science</span></strong>, Basic Books.\n\nGray, P. and D. E. Drew (2008). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What They Didn\'t Teach You in Graduate School: 199 Helpful Hints for Success in Your Academic Career</span></strong>, Stylus Pub.\n\nJohnson, A. M. (2011). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Charting a Course for a Successful Research Career: A Guide for Early Career Researchers</span></strong>, Elsevier B.V.\n\nJohnson, A. M. and A. P. Johnson (2013). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Improving Your Research Management: A Guide for Senior University Research Managers</span></strong>, Elsevier.\n\nMargulis, A. R. (2010). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Road to Success: A Career Manual - How to Advance to the Top</span></strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nOlivero, O. (2013). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Interdisciplinary Mentoring in Science: Strategies for Success</span></strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nRobbins-Roth, C. (2006). <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Alternative Careers in Science: Leaving the Ivory Tower (Second Edition)</span></strong>. Burlington, Academic Press.\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\"></h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\">Where can I go for additional resources?</h1>\n<span class=\"double-line\"> </span>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Postdoctoral Association</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Science Careers</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://myidp.sciencecareers.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyIDP</a>\n\nVT websites:\n\n<a href=\"http://www.advance.vt.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advance VT</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.advance.vt.edu/resources_links/grad_students/resources_for_graduate_students.html\">*Materials from Advance VT Seminars and Workshops</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://webapps.graduateschool.vt.edu/glcweekly/\">*Events, Opportunities and Services for Graduate Students</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://vtknowledgeworks.com/\">VT KnowledgeWorks</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://graduateschool.vt.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Graduate School</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://graduateschool.vt.edu/graduate_catalog/certificates.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VT certificate programs</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.tbmh.vt.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PhD Program in Translational Biology, Medicine and Health</a>','RESOURCES','','inherit','closed','closed','','108-revision-v1','','','2020-01-15 21:48:03','2020-01-15 21:48:03','',108,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/108-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2029,8,'2020-01-15 21:49:19','2020-01-15 21:49:19','<h1 class=\"page-heading\"><em>The BEST Program has developed a library of career resources on the Roanoke campus for doctoral students and postdocs in the biomedical and health sciences. Please contact Jay Read </em>(<a href=\"mailto:jayread@vt.edu\">jayread@vt.edu</a>) <em>to sign out any of these books (2 weeks maximum).</em></h1>\nBarker, K. (2002). <strong>At the Helm: A Laboratory Navigator</strong>, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.\n\nBasalla, S. and M. Debelius (2008). <strong>“So What Are You Going to Do with That?”: Finding Careers Outside Academia</strong>, University of Chicago Press.\n\n*<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/so-what-are/\">BEST Book Review</a></span>- Lauren Kennedy- PhD Student in TBMH\n\nBorbye, L. (2010). <strong>Secrets to Success in Industry Careers: Essential Skills for Science and Business</strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nBush, P. M. C. (2012). <strong>Transforming Your STEM Career Through Leadership and Innovation: Inspiration and Strategies for Women</strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nCarter, M. (2012). <strong>Designing Science Presentations: A Visual Guide to Figures, Papers, Slides, Posters, and More</strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nFeibelman, P. J. (2011). <strong>A PhD is Not Enough!: A Guide to Survival in Science</strong>, Basic Books.\n\n*<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"BEST Book Review\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/a-ph-d-is-not-enough/\">BEST Book Review</a></span>-  Katie Degen- PhD Student in SBES\n\nGray, P. and D. E. Drew (2008). <strong>What They Didn’t Teach You in Graduate School: 199 Helpful Hints for Success in Your Academic Career</strong>, Stylus Pub.\n\nJohnson, A. M. (2011). <strong>Charting a Course for a Successful Research Career: A Guide for Early Career Researchers</strong>, Elsevier B.V.\n\nJohnson, A. M. and A. P. Johnson (2013). <strong>Improving Your Research Management: A Guide for Senior University Research Managers</strong>, Elsevier.\n\n*<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"BEST Book Review\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/improving/\">BEST Book Review</a></span>-  Katie Degen- PhD Student in SBES\n\nMargulis, A. R. (2010). <strong>The Road to Success: A Career Manual – How to Advance to the Top</strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nOlivero, O. (2013). <strong>Interdisciplinary Mentoring in Science: Strategies for Success</strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nRobbins-Roth, C. (2006). <strong>Alternative Careers in Science: Leaving the Ivory Tower (Second Edition)</strong>. Burlington, Academic Press.\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\"></h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\">Where can I go for additional resources?</h1>\n<span class=\"double-line\"> </span>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Postdoctoral Association</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Science Careers</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://myidp.sciencecareers.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyIDP</a>\n\nVT websites:\n\n<a href=\"http://www.advance.vt.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advance VT</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.advance.vt.edu/resources_links/grad_students/resources_for_graduate_students.html\">*Materials from Advance VT Seminars and Workshops</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://webapps.graduateschool.vt.edu/glcweekly/\">*Events, Opportunities and Services for Graduate Students</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://vtknowledgeworks.com/\">VT KnowledgeWorks</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://graduateschool.vt.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Graduate School</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://graduateschool.vt.edu/graduate_catalog/certificates.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VT certificate programs</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.tbmh.vt.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PhD Program in Translational Biology, Medicine and Health</a>','Career Library','','inherit','closed','closed','','790-revision-v1','','','2020-01-15 21:49:19','2020-01-15 21:49:19','',790,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/790-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2031,8,'2020-01-21 17:39:20','2020-01-21 17:39:20','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>[gravityform id=\"38\" name=\"Registration Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20]</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Registration Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','publish','closed','closed','','registration-postdoctoral-retreat-3-31-20','','','2020-01-22 18:29:44','2020-01-22 18:29:44','',0,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/?page_id=2031',0,'page','',0),(2032,8,'2020-01-21 15:43:26','2020-01-21 15:43:26','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>[gravityform id=\"28\" name=\"Registration Postdoc Retreat 3.31.20]</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Registration Postdoc Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2031-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 15:43:26','2020-01-21 15:43:26','',2031,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2031-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2033,8,'2020-01-21 15:45:17','2020-01-21 15:45:17','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>[gravityform id=\"38\" name=\"Registration Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20]</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Registration Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2031-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 15:45:17','2020-01-21 15:45:17','',2031,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2031-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2034,8,'2020-01-21 18:53:29','0000-00-00 00:00:00','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"337\" height=\"231\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 31, 2020\r\n11:00am - 5:15pm\r\nSponsor: VT-BEST\r\nLocation: Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows but space is limited.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus invite you to an exclusive and complimentary afternoon retreat at the Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center featuring lunch, a panel discussion on Transitioning from<span class=\"gmail-m_-8789478048572538961apple-converted-space\"> </span>PostDoc to Faculty, seminars on Communicating Your Research, Non-Academic Job<span class=\"gmail-m_-8789478048572538961apple-converted-space\"> </span>Possibilities, and Mentoring. Please find a detailed schedule below.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to having you there! *Please note registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-postdoctoral-retreat-3-31-20/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1579629907Tentative PostDoc Retreat Schedule.jpg\" width=\"818\" height=\"1057\" />','Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','draft','closed','closed','','vt-postdoctoral-retreat-3-31-20','','','2020-01-21 18:53:29','2020-01-21 18:53:29','',0,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=2034',0,'tribe_events','',0),(2035,8,'2020-01-21 16:39:03','2020-01-21 16:39:03','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"236\" height=\"163\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Presentation1.jpg\" width=\"839\" height=\"476\" />\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus is organizing a half-day Postdoctoral Retreat on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The retreat will be 11:00am -5:15pm. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL ATTENDEES. Please find detailed schedule below. The event is our FIRST RETREAT for postdocs within the VT community. 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Open to all VT Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows.\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus is organizing a half-day Postdoctoral Retreat on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The retreat will be 11:00am -5:15pm. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL ATTENDEES. Please find detailed schedule below. The event is our FIRST RETREAT for postdocs within the VT community. We look forward to having you there! *Registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Presentation1.jpg\" width=\"839\" height=\"476\" />\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n(Link here https://brown-postdoctoral-retreat.eventbrite.com)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. 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LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL ATTENDEES. Please find detailed schedule below. The event is our FIRST RETREAT for postdocs within the VT community. We look forward to having you there! *Registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Presentation1.jpg\" width=\"839\" height=\"476\" />\r\n\r\n','Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2034-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 16:54:59','2020-01-21 16:54:59','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2039,8,'2020-01-21 16:55:15','2020-01-21 16:55:15','','Tentative PostDoc Retreat Schedule','','inherit','closed','closed','','tentative-postdoc-retreat-schedule','','','2020-01-21 16:55:15','2020-01-21 16:55:15','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tentative-PostDoc-Retreat-Schedule.docx',0,'attachment','application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document',0),(2040,8,'2020-01-21 16:57:03','2020-01-21 16:57:03','','Tentative PostDoc Retreat Schedule','','inherit','closed','closed','','tentative-postdoc-retreat-schedule-2','','','2020-01-21 16:57:03','2020-01-21 16:57:03','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tentative-PostDoc-Retreat-Schedule.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(2041,8,'2020-01-21 17:05:43','2020-01-21 17:05:43','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"236\" height=\"163\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 31, 2020\r\n11:00am - 5:15pm\r\nSponsor: VT-BEST\r\nLocation: Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus is organizing a half-day Postdoctoral Retreat on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The retreat will be 11:00am -5:15pm. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL ATTENDEES. Please find detailed schedule below. The event is our FIRST RETREAT for postdocs within the VT community. We look forward to having you there! *Registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-professional-development-day-5-3-19/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n\r\n','Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2034-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 17:05:43','2020-01-21 17:05:43','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2042,8,'2020-01-21 17:38:05','2020-01-21 17:38:05','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"236\" height=\"163\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 31, 2020\r\n11:00am - 5:15pm\r\nSponsor: VT-BEST\r\nLocation: Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all VT Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus is organizing a half-day Postdoctoral Retreat on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The retreat will be 11:00am -5:15pm. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL ATTENDEES. Please find detailed schedule below. The event is our FIRST RETREAT for postdocs within the VT community. We look forward to having you there! *Registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-postdoctoral-retreat-day-3-31-20/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n\r\n','Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2034-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 17:38:05','2020-01-21 17:38:05','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2043,8,'2020-01-21 17:40:20','2020-01-21 17:40:20','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"236\" height=\"163\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 31, 2020\r\n11:00am - 5:15pm\r\nSponsor: VT-BEST\r\nLocation: Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus is organizing a half-day Postdoctoral Retreat on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The retreat will be 11:00am -5:15pm. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL ATTENDEES. Please find detailed schedule below. The event is our FIRST RETREAT for postdocs within the VT community. We look forward to having you there! *Registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-postdoctoral-retreat-day-3-31-20/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n\r\n','Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2034-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 17:40:20','2020-01-21 17:40:20','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2044,8,'2020-01-21 17:41:25','2020-01-21 17:41:25','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"236\" height=\"163\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 31, 2020\r\n11:00am - 5:15pm\r\nSponsor: VT-BEST\r\nLocation: Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus is organizing a half-day Postdoctoral Retreat on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The retreat will be 11:00am -5:15pm. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL ATTENDEES. Please find detailed schedule below. The event is our FIRST RETREAT for postdocs within the VT community. We look forward to having you there! *Registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-postdoctoral-retreat-3-31-20/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n\r\n','Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2034-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 17:41:25','2020-01-21 17:41:25','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2045,8,'2020-01-21 18:03:51','2020-01-21 18:03:51','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"236\" height=\"163\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 31, 2020\r\n11:00am - 5:15pm\r\nSponsor: VT-BEST\r\nLocation: Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus is organizing a half-day Postdoctoral Retreat on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The retreat will be 11:00am -5:15pm. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL ATTENDEES. Please find detailed schedule below. The event is our FIRST RETREAT for postdocs within the VT community. We look forward to having you there! *Registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-postdoctoral-retreat-3-31-20/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"img-frame \" src=\"https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tentative PostDoc Retreat Schedule.jpg\" />','Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2034-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 18:03:51','2020-01-21 18:03:51','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2046,8,'2020-01-21 18:05:31','2020-01-21 18:05:31','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"236\" height=\"163\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 31, 2020\r\n11:00am - 5:15pm\r\nSponsor: VT-BEST\r\nLocation: Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus is organizing a half-day Postdoctoral Retreat on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The retreat will be 11:00am -5:15pm. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL ATTENDEES. Please find detailed schedule below. The event is our FIRST RETREAT for postdocs within the VT community. We look forward to having you there! *Registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-postdoctoral-retreat-3-31-20/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1579629907Tentative PostDoc Retreat Schedule.jpg\" width=\"818\" height=\"1057\" />','Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2034-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 18:05:31','2020-01-21 18:05:31','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2047,8,'2020-01-21 18:09:51','2020-01-21 18:09:51','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"270\" height=\"185\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 31, 2020\r\n11:00am - 5:15pm\r\nSponsor: VT-BEST\r\nLocation: Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus is organizing a half-day Postdoctoral Retreat on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.    The retreat will be 11:00am -5:15pm. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL ATTENDEES. Please find a detailed schedule below.      The event is our FIRST RETREAT for postdocs within the VT community. We look forward to having you there! *Registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-postdoctoral-retreat-3-31-20/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1579629907Tentative PostDoc Retreat Schedule.jpg\" width=\"818\" height=\"1057\" />','Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2034-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 18:09:51','2020-01-21 18:09:51','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2048,8,'2020-01-21 18:14:27','2020-01-21 18:14:27','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"270\" height=\"185\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 31, 2020\r\n11:00am - 5:15pm\r\nSponsor: VT-BEST\r\nLocation: Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus invite you to an exclusive and complimentary afternoon retreat at the Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center featuring lunch, a panel discussion on Transitioning from<span class=\"gmail-m_-8789478048572538961apple-converted-space\"> </span>Post-doc to Faculty, seminars on Communicating Your Research, Non-Academic Job<span class=\"gmail-m_-8789478048572538961apple-converted-space\"> </span>Possibilities, and Mentoring. Please find a detailed schedule below.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to having you there! *Please not registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-postdoctoral-retreat-3-31-20/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1579629907Tentative PostDoc Retreat Schedule.jpg\" width=\"818\" height=\"1057\" />','Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2034-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 18:14:27','2020-01-21 18:14:27','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2049,8,'2020-01-21 18:31:12','2020-01-21 18:31:12','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"270\" height=\"185\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 31, 2020\r\n11:00am - 5:15pm\r\nSponsor: VT-BEST\r\nLocation: Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required.\r\n\r\nOpen to all Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus invite you to an exclusive and complimentary afternoon retreat at the Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center featuring lunch, a panel discussion on Transitioning from<span class=\"gmail-m_-8789478048572538961apple-converted-space\"> </span>Post-doc to Faculty, seminars on Communicating Your Research, Non-Academic Job<span class=\"gmail-m_-8789478048572538961apple-converted-space\"> </span>Possibilities, and Mentoring. Please find a detailed schedule below.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to having you there! *Please not registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-postdoctoral-retreat-3-31-20/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1579629907Tentative PostDoc Retreat Schedule.jpg\" width=\"818\" height=\"1057\" />','Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2034-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 18:31:12','2020-01-21 18:31:12','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2050,8,'2020-01-21 18:32:06','2020-01-21 18:32:06','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"310\" height=\"212\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 31, 2020\r\n11:00am - 5:15pm\r\nSponsor: VT-BEST\r\nLocation: Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus invite you to an exclusive and complimentary afternoon retreat at the Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center featuring lunch, a panel discussion on Transitioning from<span class=\"gmail-m_-8789478048572538961apple-converted-space\"> </span>Post-doc to Faculty, seminars on Communicating Your Research, Non-Academic Job<span class=\"gmail-m_-8789478048572538961apple-converted-space\"> </span>Possibilities, and Mentoring. Please find a detailed schedule below.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to having you there! *Please not registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-postdoctoral-retreat-3-31-20/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1579629907Tentative PostDoc Retreat Schedule.jpg\" width=\"818\" height=\"1057\" />','Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2034-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 18:32:06','2020-01-21 18:32:06','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2051,8,'2020-01-21 18:33:41','2020-01-21 18:33:41','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"310\" height=\"212\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 31, 2020\r\n11:00am - 5:15pm\r\nSponsor: VT-BEST\r\nLocation: Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus invite you to an exclusive and complimentary afternoon retreat at the Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center featuring lunch, a panel discussion on Transitioning from<span class=\"gmail-m_-8789478048572538961apple-converted-space\"> </span>Post-doc to Faculty, seminars on Communicating Your Research, Non-Academic Job<span class=\"gmail-m_-8789478048572538961apple-converted-space\"> </span>Possibilities, and Mentoring. Please find a detailed schedule below.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to having you there! *Please note registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-postdoctoral-retreat-3-31-20/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1579629907Tentative PostDoc Retreat Schedule.jpg\" width=\"818\" height=\"1057\" />','Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2034-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 18:33:41','2020-01-21 18:33:41','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2052,8,'2020-01-21 18:35:02','2020-01-21 18:35:02','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"337\" height=\"231\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 31, 2020\r\n11:00am - 5:15pm\r\nSponsor: VT-BEST\r\nLocation: Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus invite you to an exclusive and complimentary afternoon retreat at the Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center featuring lunch, a panel discussion on Transitioning from<span class=\"gmail-m_-8789478048572538961apple-converted-space\"> </span>PostDoc to Faculty, seminars on Communicating Your Research, Non-Academic Job<span class=\"gmail-m_-8789478048572538961apple-converted-space\"> </span>Possibilities, and Mentoring. Please find a detailed schedule below.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to having you there! *Please note registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-postdoctoral-retreat-3-31-20/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1579629907Tentative PostDoc Retreat Schedule.jpg\" width=\"818\" height=\"1057\" />','Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2034-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 18:35:02','2020-01-21 18:35:02','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2054,8,'2020-01-21 18:53:29','2020-01-21 18:53:29','<img class=\"img-frame alignleft\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1554914645Career-Bridge.jpg\" width=\"337\" height=\"231\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 31, 2020\r\n11:00am - 5:15pm\r\nSponsor: VT-BEST\r\nLocation: Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center\r\n\r\nAdvanced registration required. Open to all Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows but space is limited.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVT-BEST at the Health Sciences and Technology campus invite you to an exclusive and complimentary afternoon retreat at the Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center featuring lunch, a panel discussion on Transitioning from<span class=\"gmail-m_-8789478048572538961apple-converted-space\"> </span>PostDoc to Faculty, seminars on Communicating Your Research, Non-Academic Job<span class=\"gmail-m_-8789478048572538961apple-converted-space\"> </span>Possibilities, and Mentoring. Please find a detailed schedule below.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to having you there! *Please note registration will close on Monday, March 2.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Register Here\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/registration-postdoctoral-retreat-3-31-20/\">Register Here</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For questions contact <a href=\"mailto:brbowden@vt.edu\">Brent Bowden</a></p>\r\n<img class=\"img-frame aligncenter\" src=\"https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1579629907Tentative PostDoc Retreat Schedule.jpg\" width=\"818\" height=\"1057\" />','Virginia Tech Postdoctoral Retreat 3.31.20','','inherit','closed','closed','','2034-revision-v1','','','2020-01-21 18:53:29','2020-01-21 18:53:29','',2034,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/2034-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2059,8,'2020-02-24 16:41:07','2020-02-24 16:41:07','<h1 class=\"page-heading\"><em>The BEST Program has developed a library of career resources on the Roanoke campus for doctoral students and postdocs in the biomedical and health sciences. Please contact Brent Bowden</em>(<a href=\"mailto:jayread@vt.edu\">brbowden@vt.edu</a>) <em>to sign out any of these books (2 weeks maximum).</em></h1>\nBarker, K. (2002). <strong>At the Helm: A Laboratory Navigator</strong>, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.\n\nBasalla, S. and M. Debelius (2008). <strong>“So What Are You Going to Do with That?”: Finding Careers Outside Academia</strong>, University of Chicago Press.\n\n*<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/so-what-are/\">BEST Book Review</a></span>- Lauren Kennedy- PhD Student in TBMH\n\nBorbye, L. (2010). <strong>Secrets to Success in Industry Careers: Essential Skills for Science and Business</strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nBush, P. M. C. (2012). <strong>Transforming Your STEM Career Through Leadership and Innovation: Inspiration and Strategies for Women</strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nCarter, M. (2012). <strong>Designing Science Presentations: A Visual Guide to Figures, Papers, Slides, Posters, and More</strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nFeibelman, P. J. (2011). <strong>A PhD is Not Enough!: A Guide to Survival in Science</strong>, Basic Books.\n\n*<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"BEST Book Review\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/a-ph-d-is-not-enough/\">BEST Book Review</a></span>-  Katie Degen- PhD Student in SBES\n\nGray, P. and D. E. Drew (2008). <strong>What They Didn’t Teach You in Graduate School: 199 Helpful Hints for Success in Your Academic Career</strong>, Stylus Pub.\n\nJohnson, A. M. (2011). <strong>Charting a Course for a Successful Research Career: A Guide for Early Career Researchers</strong>, Elsevier B.V.\n\nJohnson, A. M. and A. P. Johnson (2013). <strong>Improving Your Research Management: A Guide for Senior University Research Managers</strong>, Elsevier.\n\n*<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"BEST Book Review\" href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/improving/\">BEST Book Review</a></span>-  Katie Degen- PhD Student in SBES\n\nMargulis, A. R. (2010). <strong>The Road to Success: A Career Manual – How to Advance to the Top</strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nOlivero, O. (2013). <strong>Interdisciplinary Mentoring in Science: Strategies for Success</strong>, Elsevier Science.\n\nRobbins-Roth, C. (2006). <strong>Alternative Careers in Science: Leaving the Ivory Tower (Second Edition)</strong>. Burlington, Academic Press.\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\"></h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\">Where can I go for additional resources?</h1>\n<span class=\"double-line\"> </span>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Postdoctoral Association</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Science Careers</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://myidp.sciencecareers.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyIDP</a>\n\nVT websites:\n\n<a href=\"http://www.advance.vt.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advance VT</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.advance.vt.edu/resources_links/grad_students/resources_for_graduate_students.html\">*Materials from Advance VT Seminars and Workshops</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://webapps.graduateschool.vt.edu/glcweekly/\">*Events, Opportunities and Services for Graduate Students</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://vtknowledgeworks.com/\">VT KnowledgeWorks</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://graduateschool.vt.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Graduate School</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://graduateschool.vt.edu/graduate_catalog/certificates.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VT certificate programs</a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.tbmh.vt.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PhD Program in Translational Biology, Medicine and Health</a>','Career Library','','inherit','closed','closed','','790-revision-v1','','','2020-02-24 16:41:07','2020-02-24 16:41:07','',790,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/790-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2060,8,'2020-02-24 16:49:31','2020-02-24 16:49:31','<h1 class=\"page-heading\">Virginia Tech BEST Program Leadership</h1>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"double-line\"> </span></span>\n<div class=\"columns-wrapper\">\n<div><a href=\"http://research.vtc.vt.edu/employees/michael-j-friedlander\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Michael J. Friedlander, Ph.D. </strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/michael_friedlander_mugshot_1_crop_150x150.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-210\" src=\"http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/michael_friedlander_mugshot_1_crop_150x150.jpg\" alt=\"michael_friedlander_mugshot_1_crop_150x150\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a></strong></div>\n<div><strong>Co-Investigator, NIH BEST Award</strong></div>\n<div>Executive Director, Virginia Tech Fralin Biomedical Research Institute</div>\n<div>Vice President for Health Sciences and Technology, Virginia Tech</div>\n<div>Professor of Biological Sciences and Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Science, Virginia Tech</div>\n<div>Senior Dean for Research, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine</div>\n<div>Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine</div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"two-columns nomargin\"></div>\n</div>\n<div><a href=\"http://research.vtc.vt.edu/employees/audra-van-wart\">\n<strong>Steven Culver, Ph.D.</strong></a></div>\n<div><strong>Evaluation</strong></div>\n<div>Assistant Provost of Assessment and Evaluation, Virginia Tech</div>\n<div>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\"></h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\"></h1>\n<h1 class=\"page-heading\">Advisory Board:</h1>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"double-line\"> </span></span>\n\n<strong>Dennis Dean, Ph.D.</strong>, University Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry, Virginia Tech\n\n<strong>Karen DePauw, Ph.D.</strong>, Vice President and Dean for Graduate Education, Virginia Tech\n\n<strong>Sam English, Ph.D.</strong>, CEO and Founder, Attention Point; President of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council\n\n<strong>Derick Maggard, M.S.</strong>, Executive Director, APEX Center for Entrepreneurs, Virginia Tech\n\n<strong>Kenneth Wong, Ph.D.</strong>, Director of the Northern Virginia Center and Associate Dean for the National Capital Region, Virginia Tech\n\n</div>','PEOPLE','','inherit','closed','closed','','189-revision-v1','','','2020-02-24 16:49:31','2020-02-24 16:49:31','',189,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/189-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2062,11,'2021-07-21 15:16:23','0000-00-00 00:00:00','','Auto Draft','','auto-draft','closed','open','','','','','2021-07-21 15:16:23','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'https://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/?p=2062',0,'post','',0);
