Past events

CLICK HERE to see attendees' evaluation of PCDA's "workshops" held in 2016, all combined!

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Seminar: "How to Write a Scientific Paper", Friday February 17, 2017

  • Date & Time: 10:00-12:00, Friday February 17, 2017 (90-minutes + question and answer period)
  • Venue: Seminar Room C700, Lab 3
  • Audience: Professors, Researchers, Students
  • Session: 1 session
  • Language: English
  • Facilitator: Steven Aird

Bootcamp: "Communicating Effectively in English: Building Linguistic and Cultural Strategies for Scientists"

  • Workshops 1: Thursday, December 8th, 2016 (12:30-16:30)
    • Topic: Intro to Cultural Intelligence, Presenting in an International Context, Developing Your Voice as a Scientist, Telling Your Science Story
  • Workshop 2: Friday, December 9th, 2016 (12:30-16:30)
    • Topic: Making Your Message Clear, English for Scientists (Clear Pronunciation), Describing Data,  Small Talk and Networking
  • Workshop 3: Saturday, December 10th (10:00-16:00)
    • Presentation Simulations- come and present your research in front of an audience and get instant feedback for improvement
  • Target Group: OIST Researchers and Students
  • Venue: Central Building - SR C210
  • Instructor: Alyssa Swanson, Intensive Program Manager, University of Pennsylvania's English Language Programs, USA
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE!

Roundtable: "Lab Leadership"

  • What: "Chapter 3: Laboratory Leadership in Science"
  • Guest Expert: 
    • Nick Luscombe, Adjunct Professor at OIST, and Professor of computational biology at UCL and the Crick Institute in London, UK
  • Who: ALL are welcome, although OIST Scientists are strongly encouraged to join/attend.
  • When: noon - 1 pm on Thursday, Nov. 24
  • Where: Ctr Bldg - SR B503
  • Coordinator: Dr. Garth Ilsley, Sience and Technology Group, OIST

Workshops: "Identify and leverage your skills and strengths"

  • Workshops:
    • Part 1: "Transferable Skills" - Nov. 16
    • Part 2: "Using Your Strengths" - Nov. 17
  • Facilitator: Dr. Natalie Lundsteen, Director of Graduate Career Development and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, USA.
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA
  • Attendees' evaluation coming soon....

Roundtable: Grant Peer Support Group - 6th meeting

  • 7 November 2016
  • Subjects:
    • Celebrating the end of KAKENHI season
    • Evaluating the Grant Facilitator program
  • Coordinator: Dr. Cecilia Lu, Group Leader, Van Vactor Unit, OIST
  • Sponsored by: Grants and Research Collaborations Section and FAO-PCDA

Bootcamp: "Building Communication Skills for Lab Leadership"

  • 5 November 2016
  • Facilitator: Bill Lindstaedt; Assistant Vice Chancellor, Career Advancement, International and Postdoctoral Services (CAIPS); University of California, San Francisco, USA
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE!

Workshops: "Academic Job Search in US Universities"

  • 4 November 2016
  • Workshops:
    • Part 1: "Launching Your Academic Job Search and Preparing Your Application Materials"
    • Part 2: "Negotiating Your Faculty Start-Up Package in US Universities"
  • Facilitator: Bill Lindstaedt; Assistant Vice Chancellor, Career Advancement, International and Postdoctoral Services (CAIPS); University of California, San Francisco, USA
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE!

Workshop: "Put your PhD to work: Planning for a successful career in science"

  • 28 October 2016
  • Facilitator: Dr. Philip Clifford, Associate Dean for Research and the creator of the American Association for the Advancement of Science's My Individual Development Plan (MyIDP), University of Illinois, USA
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE!

Workshop: "Fostering scientific careers with individual development plans"

  • 27 October 2016
  • Facilitator: Dr. Philip Clifford, Associate Dean for Research and the creator of the American Association for the Advancement of Science's My Individual Development Plan (MyIDP), University of Illinois, USA
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA

Seminar: "Orientation session for OIST New Postdocs and Staff Scientists"

  • 24 October 2016
  • Coordinator: Dr. Panagiotis Grammatikopoulos
  • Sponsored by: OIST Research Community in collaboration with FAO-PCDA

Workshop: "Paying attention to what makes a difference: an introduction to the skills of emotional intelligence for Scientists"

  • 17 October 2016
  • Facilitator: Laura Sanger, Clinical Psychologist, Ganjuu Wellbeing Service, OIST
  • Sponsored by: Ganjuu Wellbeing Services and FAO-PCDA
  • To see attendees' evaluation, CLICK HERE!

Roundtable: Grant Peer Support Group - 4th and 5th meetings

  • 4th meeting - 11 October 2016
  • 5th meeting - 13 October 2016
    • Coordinator: Dr. Cecilia Lu, Group Leader, Van Vactor Unit, OIST
    • Sponsored by: Grants and Research Collaborations Section and FAO-PCDA

Workshop webinar: "Exploring Careers"

  • 5 October 2016
  • Instructors:
    • Dr. Kristen K. Mighty, Senior Program Coordinator for Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) at Northwestern University, USA
    • Dr. Mearah Quinn-Brauner, Assistant Director of Student Career Advising at Northwestern Career Advancement, USA
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA

Workshop series: "How to prepare an effective CV and/or Résumé for jobs in academia and industry!"

  • Workshop series:
    • CV for "Faculty" positions - 8 Sept 2016
    • CV for "Postdoc" positions - 15 Sept 2016
    • Resume for "Industry" positions - 6 Oct 2016
  • Instructor: Rachael Emily Brennan and Sina Safayi
  • Sponsored by: Grad School and PCDA-FAO

Workshop webinar: "Interviewing Skills"

  • 2 September 2016
  • Instructors:
    • Dr. Kristen K. Mighty, Senior Program Coordinator for Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) at Northwestern University, USA
    • Dr. Mearah Quinn-Brauner, Assistant Director of Student Career Advising at Northwestern Career Advancement, USA
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE!

Roundtable: Grant Peer Support Group - 3rd meeting (Theme: "Ideas Mill")

  • 31 August 2016
  • Guest speakers:
    • Ms. Hiroyo Clemente and Mr. Shige Otake, Grant and Research Collaborations Section Staff
  • Coordinator: Dr. Cecilia Lu, Group Leader, Van Vactor Unit, OIST
  • Sponsored by: Grants and Research Collaborations Section and FAO-PCDA

Seminar: “From Science to Managing Intellectual Property”

  • 25 August 2016
  • Speaker: Ian Mathieson (Director of Operations for Boyle Street Community Services, Edmonton, Canada)
  • Sponsored by: PCDA (FAO)

Workshop series: "Using your online professional presence effectively to your advantage"

  • Workshop series:
    • "LinkedIn" - 9 August 2016
    • "Google Scholar Citation page" - 16 August 2016
    • "Research Gate" - 16 August 2016
  • Instructor: Sina Safayi
  • Sponsored by: PCDA-FAO
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE!

Roundtable: Science Careers Journal Club - "Chapter 2: Understanding University Structure and Planning for Tenure"

  • 10 August 2016
  • Guest expert: Dr. Greg Stephens (Associate Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Adjunct Assistant Professor at OIST, Japan)
  • Coordinator: Dr. Katarzyna Bozek, Group Leader, OIST
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA

Seminar: “From Science to Managing Intellectual Property”

  • 8 August 2016
  • Speaker: Gwilym Roberts, Partner and Chairman, © Kilburn & Strode LLP, UK
  • Sponsored by: Technology Transfer (OSDO) and PCDA (FAO)

Workshop webinar: "Spectacular information and visualising data"

  • 21 July 2016
  • Speaker: Dr Joanna Young, Director of The Scientific Editing Company, Scotland
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE!

Seminar: "Orientation session for OIST New Scientists"

  • 21 July 2016
  • Coordinator: Dr. Panagiotis Grammatikopoulos
  • Sponsored by: OIST Research Community in collaboration with FAO-PCDA

Workshop: ‘How to build and navigate a successful research career’

  • 8 July 2016
  • Speaker: Dr Kerstin Fritsches, Managing Director and Head Trainer of PostdocTraining, Australia
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE!

Seminar: 'Do I have what it takes?' The skills you need for a thriving career

  • 7 July 2016
  • Speaker: Dr Kerstin Fritsches, Managing Director and Head Trainer of PostdocTraining, Australia
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA

Seminar: "Patent Law as Career Path"

  • 6 July 2016
  • Speaker: Dr Todd E. Garabedian, Patent Attorney - Partner at Cantor Colburn LLP, USA
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA and Office of Sustainable Development of Okinawa

Roundtable: Grant Peer Support Group - 2nd meeting (Theme: "Self Assessment")

  • 1 July 2016
  • Guest speakers:
    • Dr. Yoshio Okada, Head of Grants and Research Collaborations Section, OIST
    • Dr. Sachihiro Suzuki, Staff Scientist, Developmental Neurobiology Unit, OIST
  • Coordinator: Dr. Cecilia Lu, Group Leader, Van Vactor Unit, OIST
  • Sponsored by: Grants and Research Collaborations Section and FAO-PCDA

Roundtable: Science Careers Journal Club - “Obtaining and Negotiating a Faculty Position”

  • 31 June 2016
  • Guest experts:
    • Dr. Carolyn M. Teschke, University of Connecticut and US Dept of State, USA 
    • Dr. Jeff Wickens, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Japan
  • Coordinator: Dr. Katarzyna Bozek,  Group Leader, Stephens Unit, OIST
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA

Workshop: "Communicating Effectively in English: Building Linguistic and Cultural Strategies for Scientists"

  • June 3, 4 24 and 25 in-person bootcamp and total of 8 Hours online bootcamp
  • Instructors: Mallory Fix and Rebecca Toner - of Language ConnectED, and faculty members at the English Language Programs (ELP) at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE!

Workshop: "Application Package for Faculty Positions in US Universities"

  • 15 June 2016
  • Instructor: Dr. Carolyn M. Teschke, University of Connecticut and US Dept of State, USA
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA and Office of Sustainable Development of Okinawa
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE!

Roundtable: "Positions in Industry; PhD Scientists' Perspectives"

  • 31 May 2016
  • Speakers: Dr. Alan Maigne, Dr. Guido Klingbeil, Dr. Mikas Remeika and Dr. Panagiotis Grammatikopoulos
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA

Workshop: "Understanding Cultural Intelligence and its relevance for scientists"

  • 27 May 2016
  • Facilitators: Darren George and Kaori Itokazu from Ganjuu Wellbeing Service
  • Sponsored by: Ganjuu Wellbeing Services and FAO-PCDA
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE

Roundtable: Grant Peer Support Group - 1st meeting (“What OIST researchers can do to help one another writing a successful grant application”)

  • 20 May 2016
  • Coordinator: Dr. Cecilia Lu, Group Leader, Van Vactor Unit, OIST
  • Sponsored by: Grants and Research Collaborations Section (GRCS) and FAO-PCDA

Roundtable: "Postdoc Positions; to do's and don'ts"

  • 27 April 2016
  • Speakers: Dr. Katarzyna Bozek, Dr. Ludovic Jaubert, Dr. Sherida Johnson and Dr. Sina Safayi
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA

Seminar: "Orientation session for OIST New Scientists"

  • 14 April 2016
  • Speakers: Sina Safayi (PCDA) and Matthew Layden (ORC)
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA in collaboration with ORC

Workshop: "Job Offer Negotiation Strategies for the Scientist"

  • 25 March 2016
  • Instructor: Dave Jensen, AAAS “Tooling Up” Columnist and Forum Moderator
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE

Seminar: "Street Savvy Science: Job Search Strategies that Work"

  • 24 March 2016
  • Speaker: Dave Jensen, AAAS “Tooling Up” Columnist and Forum Moderator.
  • Sponsored by: FAO-PCDA

Workshop: “How to prepare an effective Résumé for positions in "industry"!"

  • 26 February 2016
  • Instructors: Rachael Brennan and Sina Safayi
  • Guest Speaker: Dr. Nancy Hecker Denschlag (Key Account Manager at m-u-t, Germany)
  • Sponsored by: Graduate School, PCDA-FAO and Office of Sustainable Development of Okinawa
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE

Workshop: “How to prepare an effective CV for "Faculty" positions!”

  • 19 February 2016
  • Instructors: Sina Safayi and Rachael Brennan
  • Sponsored by: PCDA-FAO and Graduate School
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE

Workshop: “How to prepare an effective CV for "Postdoctoral" positions!”

  • 12 February 2016
  • Instructors: Rachael Brennan and Sina Safayi
  • Sponsored by: Graduate School and PCDA-FAO
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE

Workshop: “How to use “LinkedIn”, “ResearchGate” and “GoogleScholar Citation” effectively for networking and job hunting!”

  • 22 January 2016
  • Instructor: Sina Safayi
  • Sponsored by: PCDA-FAO
  • To see attendees' evaluation CLICK HERE

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CLICK HERE to see attendees' evaluation of PCDA's "workshops" held in 2016, all combined!