Biochemistry GPD featured by NSF
Our GPD program has been highlighted as one of four North American STEM professional development programs by Council of Graduate Schools/National Science Foundation in their just published report. Check out page 27!
GPD hosts Site Visit to Trillium Therapeutics
Nine PhD trainees and early PDFs attended Trillium Therapeutics on September 30, 2016 to meet with their President and CEO, Dr. Niclas Stiernholm and their research team. We learned all about their R & D, their innovative industry postdoctoral program, biotech culture and enjoyed some company chocolates. Thank-you to Trillium!
Strategic Networking for Graduate Students
Dr. Nana Lee’s article on networking was just published yesterday in University Affairs.
For those who have taken her course, hope this refreshes your notes. For future students, enjoy the strategies in advance.
BCH Alum Vincent Nadeau and GPD featured in U of T Magazine
The Spring issue of U of T Magazine features our own GPD course and alum Vincent Nadeau. Masha Cemma, also featured in the article, is a 2012 graduate of Dr. Nana Lee’s GPD class.
http://magazine.utoronto.ca/feature/life-after-grad-school-phd-degree-careers-cynthia-macdonald/
GPD Workshop for PDFs and Senior PhDs: Registration Now Open!
The GPD course, condensed into two full days and directed by Dr. Nana Lee, will highlight strategic communications and self-marketing to land dream careers. Workshop will be tailored to participants’ interests. Previous GPD trainees have succeeded in obtaining careers as listed here. Dates are June 3 and June 17 from 10:30 – 6 (MSB 5231) with a site visit to Janssen Pharmaceuticals Friday July 8, 10-12. PDF registration […]
GPD featured in the Varsity
Biochemistry’s GPD course and program was highlighted in the Varsity on February 21, 2016, the University of Toronto‘s Student Newspaper since 1880.
http://thevarsity.ca/2016/02/21/what-comes-next/
GPD featured in University Affairs
Biochemistry’s GPD course is highlighted in today’s University Affairs.
Our GPD featured as Best Practice in Conference Board of Canada Report
A recent national, comprehensive study on the PhD and professional development entitled “Inside and Outside the Academy: Valuing and Preparing PhDs for Careers” highlights Biochemistry’s GPD as a best practice and a transformative program.
Download the article here: http://www.conferenceboard.ca/e-library/abstract.aspx?did=7564