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CODATA, “Writing an article with excellent supporting data”

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Date: June 22, 2020
Time: 10-11 AM
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/490009859085625101

This presentation will introduce ways to interconnect your article and data in ways that make them most readily understood and useful by others.  Topics include how to prepare data for presentation, how to ensure the data are well stewarded, and how to provide fair credit and access to data through citation. It will also touch briefly on other research outputs like software and protocols.

Name of the Speaker: Mark A. Parsons
Designation: Research Scientist and Editor in Chief
Affiliation: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Data Science Journal

CODATA – Data Science Journal

Upcoming Webinars with NIH OITE

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NIH OITE Webinar - April 1, 2 PM - BGS Career Development

Essential Leadership Skills for Scientists
Apr 27, 2020 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 
Register here. Gain leadership skills as a scientist. We will discuss understanding yourself and how you relate to others. Good communication skills and developing your emotional intelligence. Speaker, Dr. Sharon Milgram 

CVs, Resumes, and cover letters: Essential Job Search Documents
Apr 30, 2020 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Register here. This workshop will highlight the critical elements and structure of CVs and resumes and cover letters. These important job documents serve as the foundation for all job searches, and knowing how to create them based on the employment sector and published position description is essential.  Speaker, Dr. Lori Conlan

Pre-/post-publication peer review
May 01, 2020 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 
Register here. Pre-/post-publication peer review: You do a study, you write up the paper, and then you publish it. That’s it, right? Not so fast: peer review has always been a recurring step in the scientific process, but methods to do so are even more widespread than ever. We will talk about benefits and challenges of using preprint sites like bioRxiv, and the wide world of peer-reviewed feedback after publishing your manuscript. Speaker, Dr. Chris Gunter

OITE Activities for Biomedical Trainees

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NIH OITE Webinar - April 1, 2 PM - BGS Career Development

The NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education is hosting a number of online activities for biomedical trainees the week of April 20. See details and register below!

Developing Feedback Resilience
Apr 20, 2020 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Online: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5063381194366246157
Being resilient around feedback is a critical skill to learn. Learn how your responses to feedback influence your ability to succeed in your career.

Industry Careers Overview and Job Packages
Apr 21, 2020 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Online: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/967223193073492749
A key difference between industry and academia is that in industry you are expected to produce something of value to your company and the shareholders – this is the business side of science.  A PhD scientist can assume numerous roles in an industry setting. This session will highlight these career opportunities and provide insight into how to position yourself (including building your resume and cover letters) to be competitive for these jobs.

Picking the Perfect Postdoc
Apr 22, 2020 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Online: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7418455936444557581
This session is for graduate students pondering postdocs (or postdocs considering an additional postdoc). We will talk about finding research groups, applying, and being successful as a postdoc.

Academic Job Search: Applying
Apr 23, 2020 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Online: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3209253845945991693
This session will address preparing early to be ready for faculty positions during the upcoming fall application cycle. We will also discuss the impact of the current emergency on the faculty hiring cycle. Topics covered in this session include: finding job opportunities, assessing your goals, and preparing your application packet.

Traditional Journal Publishing
Apr 24, 2020 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Online: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3529116072117091597
Traditional journal publishing: Instead of trying the spaghetti-sticking approach or impact factors, let’s talk about the best ways to identify a journal for your manuscript, and then how to navigate the submission process. We will look at several levels of journals and discuss pros/cons of each, along with the hidden importance of cover letters and how to appeal decisions you don’t agree with.

NEW! Career Path Alumni Videos

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As a reminder, the BGS Career Development Site extends beyond this Career Blog and features a wide variety of resources, from a description of the Core Competencies developed through predoctoral training to websites for career exploration. Noteworthy among the site’s resources is the ‘Career Paths’ section, which provides a description of the profession, advantages of an advanced degree, key competencies, on-campus student organizations, first steps, alumni videos, and resources.

Two new alumni videos have been uploaded to the site. Andrew Rennekamp, Scientific Editor at Cell Press, and Robert DeAngelis, Assistant Director of IACUC Administration at the University of Pennsylvania, share insights on their respective fields of publishing and regulatory affairs. The BGS alumni describe their typical day, the things they like most and least about their chosen career, the typical traits and skills required, and much more.

Nature Tookit: Scientific Publishing

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No matter the capacity in which one might wish to work within the field of scientific publishing – i.e. editorial, marketing, or sales roles – there are ways to get involved early and demonstrate key skills.

This Nature toolkit explains how to get involved, whether in the lab or through extracurricular activities. Read more here.