Sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Office for Faculty Development, Professionalism and Inclusion IDEA Lecture Series The IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Action) Lecture Series brings together the DFCI community around IDE themes to inspire discussion, reflection and action. Being an Effective DEI Ally, Employing The Head and The Heart Guest Speaker: Judy Shen-Filerman, Founder […]
Sponsored by the Harvard Medical School Office for Faculty Affairs This 60-minute presentation, followed by a 30-minute Q&A, is a great introduction to the Associate Professor promotion process for faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor contemplating or preparing for promotion. Topics include selecting an Area of Excellence and Significant Supporting Activities, evaluation criteria, […]
Provided by: Mass General Brigham and MGH Center for Faculty Development Session 1 of the Presentation Skills Series Good comedy is unifying and even a small amount in an otherwise dry lecture can make it (and you!) significantly more engaging. Beth Sherman talked about learning how to identify and take advantage of organic comedic opportunities in […]
For graduate students and postdocs interested in research jobs between academia and industry. Dr. Christian Tidona, the founder and managing director of the BioMed X Institute in Heidelberg, Germany, talked about his journey as a scientist entrepreneur. In his talk, he shared the three success factors for innovation and what you should be looking for […]
Are you interested in finding new external funding opportunities for your research or program? PIVOT is a library database that indexes funding announcements from government agencies, private foundations and nonprofits, and international sponsors. It contains information from disciplines including (but not limited to) medicine, the physical and social sciences, as well as engineering. PIVOT allows […]
Provided by: Mass General Brigham and MGH Center for Faculty Development Session 2 of the Presentation Skills Series Standing on the podium to give a presentation can be a daunting task. Sharing your knowledge and research with a room of strangers is often not easy. Virtual audiences, while perhaps less fear-inspiring, can be even harder […]
Session closed to LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (LDP) FOR RESEARCHERS selected participants only. Understanding and prioritizing goals to advance your career is integral to your success. Dr. Stone talked about her success as a leader and how to successfully navigate the challenges and opportunities for a career in academic medicine. She also led a discussion on […]
The Office for Research Careers has created a 3-session course on Grant Administration & Management for junior PIs looking to gain more familiarity and experience with grant management. All sessions will be structured with ample time for discussion and questions from participants. This session on Budget Management and Insight Tracking covers: Following Sponsor Guidelines and […]
Offered by the MGPA's Industry Careers Exposure (ICE) Subcommittee The 2022 Beyond the Bench Seminar Series provides the opportunity for postdocs to learn about the tremendous alternative career paths available in the industry. This session covered the following two paths: Investment Analyst - Financial professional with expertise in evaluating financial and investment information Venture Capital […]
Provided by: Mass General Brigham and MGH Center for Faculty Development Session 3 of the Presentation Skills Series “Presentation Skills & the Art of Improv” Improv—it’s that wacky thing zany creative types do—a kind of adult version of silly “kid’s stuff,” right? Actually, principles and practices from improv can benefit presenters of all stripes and […]
