Navigating the Grant and Fellowship Process for Trainees
This session will be a panel discussion focused on the application process for grants and fellowships for graduate students and postdocs. This session will be very interactive, featuring a short introduction and overview of various fellowships and tips…
Increasing the Number of Blacks in STEM
As the various advances in science and technology continue to shape our world, it is vital that the United States of America be able to contend with other developed nations in producing qualified individuals to fill positions in the STEM. In order to d…
Getting into Graduate School: the Do’s, the Don’ts and the What if’s
Sponsored By: ASCB MAC-IPERT Fund The Annual ASCB meeting is a unique professional development opportunity for undergraduate students to attend a premier international scientific meeting. This session is designed specifically to inform undergraduate at…
Transitions Academy – Senior Graduate Session: Planning Your Next Step Finding the Right Path For Your Career
Sponsored By: Minority Affairs Committee, IPERT Fund In the final year of a Ph.D. program, graduating students must decide which career path they are passionate about. Opportunities exist in academia, industry, government, non-government organization…
Transitions Academy – Postdoc Session: Taking Control of the Journey Toward your Independent Career
Sponsored By: Minority Affairs Committee, IPERT Fund The postdoctoral training phase is designed to prepare newly minted PhDs for an independent scientific career. Thus, landing that desired position as an independent scientist will depend on a demonst…