SPRING 2023 SEMINARS
These monthly opportunities will feature presentations and discussions on a variety of topics related to diverse career paths and professional skills in the biomedical sciences.
Open to IBS students and SMHS postdocs for either in-person or virtual attendance. In-Person Attendance: RSVP at least 3 business days in advance to gwibs[at]gwu.edu (spaces limited). Zoom links provided for virtual attendance.
Jump to previous seminar recordings
| DATE | SEMINAR | SPEAKER | ZOOM |
|
Weds 1/25/23 12:00pm |
Creativity in Research |
Sanjay Maggirwar, MBA, PhD Professor and Chair Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Tropical Medicine |
Seminar Finished |
|
Weds 2/15/23 12:00pm |
How to Find a Postdoctoral Position |
Paula Cooper, PhD • Selase Deletsu, PhD • Abigail Polter, PhD • Brett Shook, PhD |
Seminar Finished |
|
Weds 3/22/23 12:00pm |
Communicating Effectively in the Workplace |
Colleen Kennedy Associate Program Director, Institute for Biomedical Sciences Lecturer, Communication |
Seminar Finished |
|
Tues 4/18/23 12:00pm |
Individual Development Plans |
Alison Hall, PhD Associate Dean Research Workforce Development |
Seminar Finished |
|
5/10/23 12:00pm |
Science Policy |
Julia Omotade, PhD Senior Science Policy Specialist Association of American Medical Colleges |
Seminar Finished |
PREVIOUS SEMINARS
| DATE | SEMINAR | SPEAKER(S) |
| 5/10/23 | Science Policy 101: A Primer for the Academic Medicine Community | Julia Omotade, PhD |
| 4/18/23 | Individual Development Plans and SMART Goals | Alison Hall, PhD |
| 2/15/23 | How to Find a Postdoc | Paula Cooper, PhD • Selase Deletsu, PhD • Abigail Polter, PhD • Brett Shook, PhD |
| 1/25/23 | Creativity in Research | Sanjay Maggirwar, MBA, PhD |
| 11/18/22 | Applying for Fellowships | Alison Hall, PhD • Blake Cooper • Erin Grundy |
| 10/19/22 | Entrepreneurship in Biomedical Sciences | Mindy Goldsborough, PhD |
| 9/28/22 | Enhancing Your LinkedIn Presence | Paul Binkley |
| 3/26/20 | Careers in the Biotech and Non-Profit Sectors | Sonya Merrill, PhD • Anna Hartge |
| 2/27/20 | Creativity in Research: Avoiding the Kiss of Death | Sanjay Maggirwar, PhD, MBA |
| 11/21/19 | Personal Finance Workshop | Kevin Mahoney, CFP • Andrew Katz-Moses |
| 10/17/19 | Applying For Fellowships | Alison Hall, PhD • Jiaqi O'Reilly • Indra Sarabia |
| 9/19/19 | Optimizing Your Relationship with Your Mentor | Sally Moody, PhD |
| 2/27/19 | Chiara Manzini, PhD |