Lunch and Learn webinars help graduate students and postdocs explore careers in and outside of academia, and build career readiness confidence. Attendance is free, but registration is required to obtain the Zoom link for each session.
9/18/25: Professional Development Timelines for Postdocs
This one-hour session will guide you through the process of creating a personalized professional development timeline to support your career goals, whether in academia, industry, government, or beyond. We’ll discuss how to align your research, skill-building, and networking activities with your intended career path and offer tips for setting realistic milestones along the way.
10/2/25: Academic jobs: the Zoom interview
First-round academic interviews are increasingly held via Zoom—and making a strong impression through a screen requires thoughtful preparation. You’ll also hear advice on managing nerves, setting up your interview environment, and navigating potential tech challenges. Whether you’re applying for a faculty role at a research-intensive institution, a teaching-focused college, or somewhere in between, this session will help you feel more confident and prepared.
10/9/25: Intro to Nature Masterclass
Looking for support across the entire research lifecycle? Join us for a one-hour discussion and demo of a comprehensive, on-demand training platform designed to support scholars at every stage of their work. Whether you’re designing a study, seeking funding, collecting data, analyzing results, writing and publishing, or sharing your findings with broader audiences—this platform has you covered.
10/16/25: Academic jobs: the campus interview
The campus visit is often the most intensive—and revealing—stage of the academic job search. In this one-hour panel discussion, recently placed alumni will share their firsthand experiences navigating campus interviews for faculty positions across a range of institutions. Panelists will discuss what surprised them, how they prepared for job talks and teaching demonstrations, and what they learned about evaluating fit—from both sides of the interview process.
10/30/25: Academic jobs: the job talk
In this one-hour panel discussion, experienced faculty who have served on search committees will share what they look for in an effective job talk and offer tips for preparing one that resonates with diverse academic audiences.
11/13/25: Flinn Foundation
Join us for an engaging discussion about the Flinn Foundation, a cornerstone of philanthropic impact in Arizona since 1965. Established by Dr. Robert S. and Irene P. Flinn, the Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Arizona for future generations. This session will explore the Foundation’s mission-driven work across four key areas: advancing the state’s growing bioscience sector, supporting high-achieving undergraduates at Arizona’s public universities, enhancing the vitality of arts and culture organizations, and fostering strong civic leadership and engagement at the state level.
