This year-long series of informal presentations and interactive workshops covers a variety of career exploration & professional development topics to help graduate students succeed in (and beyond) grad school!

College Of Graduate Studies: Career Development and Events

Workshops Fall 2019

Workshops Spring 2020

Teaching at the College Level

Wednesday 2/1/2019 | 1:30PM | Room 3509/3510 Setnor
Presenter:
Dr. Terri Provost, PhD, professor of biology at Utica College
Dr. Adam K Pak, PhD, professor of biology at Utica College 

Presenting a Scientific Poster

Wednesday 2/27/2019 | 3:00PM | Room 103 Weiskotten Hall
Presenter:
Cameron MacQuarrie, Anatomy and Cell Biology, PhD

Publication 101

Wednesday 5/8/2019 | 12:00 Noon | Room 3509/3510 Setnor
Presenter:
Dr. Patricia Kane, Professor and Chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Career in Industry for PhD's

Wednesday 6/5/2019 | 12:00 Noon | Room 3509/3510 Setnor
Presenters:
Dr. Kelsey Moody from Ichor Therapeutics
Dr. Marc Ridilla from Repair Biotechnologies

Title IX Training

Wednesday 9/25/2019 | 12:00 Noon | Room 3111 WH
Presenter:
Dr. Malika Carter, Interim Chief Diversity Officer, Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Alda Center for Communicating Science 

Wednesday 10/2/2019 | 9:00AM & 12:00 Noon | Room 1159 WH & 3509/3510 Setnor
Presenter:
Joshua Rice, MFA, Improvisation Lecturer, and Elizabeth Bojsza, MFA, Assistant Professor of Practice, Stony Brook University

Non-academic Career Opportunities for PhD's

Wednesday 10/30/19| 12:15PM | Room 3111 WH
Presenters:
Ashleigh Jackobel, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, PhD

Literature Searching Advanced

Wednesday 11/20/2019 | 12:00 Noon | Room 3111 WH
Presenter:
Twanna Hodge, Reference and Liaison Services Librarian, SUNY Upstate Medical University

Fostering Community & Service - Volunteer Opportunities for Research Scientists

Wednesday 12/4/2019 | 12:00 Noon | Room 3111 WH
Presenter:
Cindy Paikin, Program Coordinator, Center for Civic Engagement, SUNY Upstate Medical University

Preparing for your Scientific Future

Wednesday 1/22/2020 | 9am, 12:00 Noon, 1:30pm | Room 3105 WH
Presenter:
Josh Henkin, PhD, Founder, Stem Services

The Basics of Budgeting, Credit and Banking

Wednesday 2/5/2020 |12:00 Noon| Room 3111 WH
Presenter:
Tanya Milazzo, Associate Director of Financial Aid, SUNY Upstate Medical University

CNY Biotech Accelerator Overview

Wednesday 3/4/2020 |12:00 Noon| Room 3105 WH
Presenter:
Kathi Durdon, MA, CCRP, Executive Director, CNY Biotech Accelerator

Student Counseling Services - Stress Management and Self-Care

Wednesday 5/13/2020 |12:00 Noon| ZOOM
Presenter:
Michael Miller, PhD, Co-Director, Student Counseling Service, SUNY Upstate Medical University

PhDs in Medical Affairs

Wednesday 5/27/2020 | 12:00pm Noon | ZOOM
Presenter: 
William Soliman, PhD, Founder and CEO, Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA)

Maintaining an IDP and Academic CV

Wednesday 6/24/2020 |12:00 Noon| ZOOM
Presenter:
Mark Schmitt, PhD, Dean, College of Graduate Studies