######################################################################## Graduate Studies Listserv - ######################################################################## To view this newsletter in a browser, visit: https://listserv.dartmouth.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A2=GRAD;414b37c1.1704p To ensure that this newsletter is delivered to your inbox, add [log in to unmask] to your address book. ######################################################################## In this Newsletter: * Events in DCAL * Getting Your Dream Postdoc Position * Life Sciences Strategy Consulting as an Alternative Ph.D. Career Option * Subscription Details ######################################################################## * Events in DCAL * Learn about Citizen Science teaching opportunity at Bard College! 8:30am - 9:30am, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 http://libcal.dartmouth.edu/event/3267214 Come join Emily Stephens as she discusses her experience teaching at Bard College in the Citizen Science program. This program, currently accepting applications for 2018 faculty, is a 3-week-long intensive course required of all first-year undergraduate students at Bard College. The goal of Citizen Science is to teach students how to think critically, ask scientific questions, interpret scientific data, and to facilitate students growth into scientifically literate citizens. Faculty teaching this course employ active learning strategies to engage students in classroom discussions and in the laboratory. Come ask questions and learn more about this immersive and rewarding teaching experience. Applications to teach in 2018 are due May 1. Syllabus Design Workshop - starts April 25 Syllabus Design Series Tuesdays, 3-4:30, April 25, May 2, May 9 (and maybe May 16 depending on number of participants) In DCAL, 102 Baker Library http://libcal.dartmouth.edu/event/3256752 This is a 3-part series focused on learning objectives, assessment methods, and creating a complete course syllabus. You should come with a specific course in mind. We will work through steps to help you get to the goal of bringing the draft of a syllabus for your class to the last session to share with the other participants and get feedback. Priority will be given to people who have completed the Future Faculty Teaching Series. ****It’s Grad Student Appreciation Week! Have you thanked a grad student today?**** * Getting Your Dream Postdoc Position * Recent PhD graduate in Genetics, Gilbert Rahme, discusses how he landed his dream postdoctoral associate position in Harvard Medical School over lunch. Gilbert will discuss how and when to apply for a postdoctoral position, the expected qualifications for a postdoc position, what to expect in your interview, and the do's and don'ts during a postdoc interview. Date: Thursday, April 20, 2017 Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location: Campus: Graduate Studies http://libcal.dartmouth.edu/event/3195192 * Life Sciences Strategy Consulting as an Alternative Ph.D. Career Option * Title: Life Sciences Strategy Consulting as an Alternative Ph.D. Career Option, co-hosted by the GRAD office and Putnam Associates (Panera lunch provided) Timing: Monday, April 24, 12-1:30 pm Location: tba Description: Have you been thinking about career options after you complete your Ph.D. or post-doc? We invite you to join Alexander Busch, Ph.D. (PEMM ’13) and his MCB-graduate colleagues from Putnam Associates for a lunch-and-learn to hear about Consulting as a career choice. This event is open the whole graduate community: the Putnam team will focus on Consulting career options for science Ph.D. students and post-docs, and will touch on options for masters candidates, too. Please join us whether the word “consulting” is new to you or you’re already applying to firms, and no matter how senior in your program – just started, halfway through, or writing / defending / graduating in the next few months; we want to share our experiences with everyone who is trying to plan their future! Learning Objectives: · What is “consulting”? o What is unique about Life Sciences consulting as a career path versus other types of consulting or business-focused alternative careers? o What does the day to day look like? o What are the traits of successful consultants coming from graduate programs? o How and when do consulting firms recruit? o How do I build a successful resume and cover letter for the job? o What resources are there inside of and outside of Dartmouth to continue to learn about the career path, whether it’s right for me or not, and build the resume experiences that reviewers will look for? · Putnam Associates’ offering for Ph.D. and masters-level applicants o What makes Putnam the 2016 Vault #1 ranked Boutique Consulting Firm, with offices right in downtown Boston and San Francisco o Full-time positions and recruiting cycle o The Path to Putnam, our brand new for 2017 summer mini-internship program for Ph.D.s · Q&A – don’t be shy, ask us anything! 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