Columbia University IGERT Spring 2006 IGERT Events Calendar

Thursday, January 18, 2:45 p.m.
IGERT Colloquium
Mudd 214

Thursday, January 25, 2:45 p.m.
IGERT Colloquium
Mudd 214

Thursday, February 1, 2:45 p.m.
IGERT Colloquium
Mudd 214

Thursday, February 8, 2:45 p.m.
IGERT Colloquium
Mudd 214

Thursday, February 15, 2:45 p.m.
IGERT Colloquium
Mudd 214

Friday, February 16, 11:00 am–3:30 pm
CAREERS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

For undergraduates, graduates, and post-docs who are considering careers in science and engineering, this symposium will consider such questions as:

- How does it differ from the career paths of those who work in industry?

- What is the career path like for scientists and engineers who wish to work in a university?

- Do scientists and engineers have lives outside of work?

- What special challenges do women and other underrepresented groups face as they advance through their institutions?

LOCATION:
Davis Auditorium
Schapiro CEPSR
Columbia University

Thursday, February 22, 2:45 p.m.
IGERT Colloquium
Mudd 214

Thursday, February 22, 5:00 p.m.
Working with Faculty and Advisors: Collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services

Center for Career Education Conference Room
Learn how to manage effective relationships with faculty and advisors.
In this workshop hosted by the Center for Career Education, a staff member from Counseling and Psychological Services will discuss the often complicated relationships that exist between graduate students and their advising faculty. Topics will include: What to do when there is a conflict in goals between you and your advisor How to ask for letters of reference How to respond to feedback, both positive and negative How to remain motivated and encouraged about your work and your field despite a difficult relationship How to cope with concerns about your identity as a student and as a scholar All graduate students are welcome to attend, though the focus will be on PhD candidates.
For further information regarding this event, please contact Laurie Davis by sending email to ld2292@columbia.edu .

Thursday, March 1, 2:45 p.m.
IGERT Colloquium
Mudd 214

Wednesday March 7, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Inside the Academic Search Committee: Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
301 Philosophy

What are the expectations of search committee members for entry-level candidates? If you are interested in how to prepare for an academic, research or scholarly career in the physical sciences, mathematics, or engineering, this panel is appropriate for you.

Faculty panels will explore the expectations of academic hiring committees in differing disciplines. Panelists will include:

Prof. Daniel Rabinowitz, Statistics

Prof. Michael Weinstein, Applied Phsyics and Applied Mathematics

Prof. Andrew Laine, Biomedical Engineering

Prof. Henning Schulzrinne, Computer Science

Prof. Walter Neumann, Mathematics

Prof. David Keyes, Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics

Faculty will discuss their principal evaluative criteria in assessing prospective entry-level, tenure track faculty. Panel members will address a wide range of topics encompassing the academic job search process from both personal and disciplinary perspectives. Topics will include interview preparation, job talks, CV structuring, balancing teaching with scholarship and research, successful campus and conference strategies, handling tough questions, and academic training expectations.

For further information regarding this event, please contact Laurie Davis by sending email to ld2292@columbia.edu .

Thursday, March 8, 2:45 p.m.
IGERT Colloquium
Mudd 214

Thursday, March 22, 2:45 p.m.
IGERT Colloquium
Mudd 214

Tuesday, March 27, 2:45 p.m.
IGERT Distinguished Lecture Series
Professor Achi Brandt,
The Weizmann Institute of Science
Mudd 633

Wenesday, March 28, 9:30 a. m.
IGERT Distinguished Lecture Series
Professor Achi Brandt,
The Weizmann Institute of Science
with the Department of Computer Science
Mudd 825

Thursday, March 29, 2:45 p.m.
IGERT Distinguished Lecture Series
Professor Achi Brandt,
The Weizmann Institute of Science
Mudd 825