Networking

The Liberal Arts Diversity Officers (LADO) is a consortium of chief diversity officers and faculty working to promote best practices and innovative strategies in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education. They are interested in diversifying faculty membership at their respective liberal arts institutions. Join LADO representatives to learn more about academic careers and how to prepare for faculty positions at liberal arts colleges.

The gap between scientific knowledge and its effective use in decision-making is a major unsolved problem, especially for issues of global environmental change. This presentation will take a "how-to" approach to the problem. It will consider what is known about making knowledge usable and influential for governments, businesses, and the public at large.

“This workshop took away the fear of networking.” –Fun and Effective Networking Participant

Are you taking on a mentoring role in your research group? Have you been asked to work with undergrads or junior grad students? This interactive workshop will give you practical skills and tools to prepare for a happy and productive mentoring relationship. Come ready to learn about yourself and how you can become an inspiring and effective research mentor – not a tormentor!

Helen J. Doyle, PhD, associate vice provost for graduate education, VPGE

The Connecting with Leaders program is an opportunity for students to connect with established leaders who will share their knowledge, wisdom, and sense of community. The event will present four distinguished leader fellows from the Distinguished Careers Institute in a panel discussion, followed by an informal Q&A, and a reception for networking opportunities. Apart from the four highlighted fellows, other select fellows will be in attendance eager to meet graduate students and build connections.

Learn from other changemakers in STEM, and build your professional and academic network at WINS. The WISE Inspirations Network at Stanford (WINS) provides you the opportunity to engage with a diverse array of stand-out women in science and engineering, and connect with potential mentors, peers, and other colleagues.

The Spring 2019 WINS will feature Kim Prather, distinguished professor and distinguished chair in Atmospheric Chemistry, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UC San Diego

Start out your new career on the right foot by discussing quick starter tips, suggestions for optimizing academic career success, and communicating with colleagues. 

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About Academic Chats

Could a faculty career be in your future? Attend Academic Chats to explore skills and experience to help you prepare from Stanford faculty and staff. Lunch provided. 

Examine opportunities for PhD's and postdocs outside of teaching and research, both still in academia, and also outside academia altogether. 

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About Academic Chats

Could a faculty career be in your future? Attend Academic Chats to explore skills and experience to help you prepare from Stanford faculty and staff. Lunch provided. 

See the full Academic Chats schedule

You may have decided you would like to continue with a postdoctoral position as the next step in your career and you know already know what research you want to pursue. This session will help you make the best decisions on selecting a research project and the laboratory in which to carry it out, choosing a postdoc advisor, and survival strategies for selecting the right position. 

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