Aurora by Beyond the Professoriate is an eLearning Platform with on-demand, self-paced learning modules that allow PhDs and Postdocs to discover career options and methods to apply the skills acquired through their education.

By completing two programs of study, postdocs explore career options and learn job search strategies to pursue employment beyond the professoriate. Additional information here.

The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) has webinars, communications, and opportunities to help women in science be more connected. Women make up nearly 52% of MSU’s undergraduates, 57% of graduates, 47% of Faculty and 61% of support staff. That totals over 20,000 women — many of whom are in the sciences – who could benefit from the networking and resources of an organization focused on advancing women scientists.”
For more information on AWIS partnerships, visit https://awis.org/partners/.
MSU students, staff and faculty may join AWIS now free under the MSU institutional agreement. AWIS offers webinars, career resources and more.
Benefits of membership include:

• Advance your career
• Get inspired
• Find support
• Develop personally
• Stay informed

Joining is easy. Complete and submit the membership form today!
Partners - AWIS

For Faculty, Graduate Students and PostDocs

MSU has an institutional membership with the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. To receive many resources at no cost to you, please register with your NetID for an account linked to our MSU institutional membership by clicking to the NCFDD website here (external link). Creating an account allows you to register for upcoming seminars or access past documents and recorded sessions.

The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) provides a national voice and many resources for current postdocs, prospective postdocs and both academic and non-academic organizations. There are tools, resources and advocacy opportunities available for individuals on a variety of career paths and throughout the stages of their careers.

To support your professional and career development, Michigan State University Graduate School will sponsor interested students, postdocs, and faculty for complimentary 1-year Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences. For over 200 years, the Academy has helped scientists, engineers, and innovators pursue successful careers.

SIGN UP AT NYAS.ORG/MSUGRAD

TO REQUEST A SPONSORED MEMBERSHIP

We’re committed to our mission providing premier scientific content and career development resources during these challenging times. As an Academy Member, you’ll benefit from access to:

Career Readiness Training: Career Development resources, including online courses and webinars to help you acquire the skills you’ll need to succeed in a STEM-related field. 
We have also launched our 2022 virtual Career Path Series, five webinars taking place between January and May focusing on diverse career paths that graduate students and postdocs can transition into. Each event will feature panelists from various STEM career paths as well as a virtual networking opportunity. Registration is free for Members and enables live webinar attendance as well as access to these events on our new on-demand event library. 

Cutting Edge Content: Unlimited digital access to our publications and eBriefings.

Networking & Resume Building: opportunities to present your research, apply intensive leadership training, become a mentor, and connect with other Members from our global Membership network, using an online Directory.

Upcoming Webinars & Programs. Discounted and free registration on all of our upcoming events featuring the latest research presented at the Academy. For the time being, all 2021 events will be presented through online platforms while some of our previously scheduled events are being postponed to a later date.

For our programs and resources on COVID-19, click here.

ONLINE EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:
January 18 & 25: Calcium in Global Health and Nutrition, a free two-part webinar highlighting the conclusions of the Calcium Task Force convened by the Academy’s Nutrition Science Program.
February 24 - March 17: How to Effectively Communicate Your Science to Any Audience, a highly interactive online course that helps scientists build the skills to effectively pitch their science and advocate for their careers.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
January 21: Neurodegeneration and Proteostasis, an online symposium taking place March 7, 2022.
February 1: The Future of Vaccinology, a virtual two-day conference taking place March 30-31, 2022.
February 25: Frontiers in Cancer Immunotherapy 2022, a three-day meeting taking place May 9-11, 2022.
March 8: Advances in Pain, a two-day conference taking place May 3-4, 2022.

The Versatile PhD empowers PhDs and Postdocs to build professional careers as they identify, prepare for and excel in professional careers. They currently serve many of the leading North American research universities by providing unique and instructive content, networks, job analytics and readiness tools.