The IGB provides this workshop-based certificate program, Professional Skills for Careers in Biosciences (PSCB), for early career scholars.
The PSCB workshop series is intended for graduate students and postdocs to develop and enhance their universal job skills, including communication, professionalism, interviewing, networking, writing, designing, mentoring, and leadership. Each of the thirteen workshops throughout the year will cover topics related a variety of bioscience career paths, including academia, industry, entrepreneurship, policy, teaching, writing, and others. The course will end with a communications workshop.
Dates for PSCB
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Fall 2024 |
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| 9/12/24 | Week 1: Career Panel |
| 9/26/24 | Week 2: Writing a Compelling Resume and CV |
| 10/10/24 | Week 3: Journal Editors and Submissions |
| 10/24/24 | Week 4: Information Resources and Career Highlights |
| 11/7/24 | Week 5: Interviewing and Networking |
| 11/21/24 | Week 6: Mastering the Art of Negotiations |
| 12/5/24 | Week 7: Entrepreneurship |
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Spring 2025 (Topics TBD) |
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| 1/30/25 | Week 8: Government and Policy |
| 2/13/25 | Week 9: Invention and Disclosures and Patenting |
| 2/27/25 | Week 10: Leading a Successful Team |
| 3/13/25 | Week 11: Design Principles for Scientists |
| 3/27/25 | Week 12: Funding in Biosciences |
| 4/12/25 | Mandatory Capstone to receive certification the capstone is required |