The OACD Video Library has been developed as a resource to access recordings of past OACD programming content. Recordings are availble from a variety of programs, and are free to access.
By default, videos are listed in chronological order (newest through oldest), but you can filter results by using any combination of the search options below including keywords, program type, and year.
Learn the essentials of the NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award. This video covers tips on structuring your application, setting clear training goals, selecting mentors, and crafting a strong career plan to help you transition smoothly from postdoc to independent researcher. Perfect for postdocs aiming for tenure-track roles.
International scholars and employees who may eventually want to apply for permanent residency in the US could benefit from taking steps to compile their immigration portfolio early in their career. An immigration portfolio is an organized system of documents that show a person's ability to meet the criteria necessary to obtain permanent residence in the U.S. based on employment and educational backgrounds. Compiling an immigration portfolio before it’s needed allows for time and space to gather the best documentation without being rushed. It also helps people to identify opportunities that could augment their portfolio, such as conference session reviewing and professional memberships.
This session is geared toward nonimmigrant visa holders in the U.S. We reviewed the various criteria necessary to obtain permanent residence through several employment-based categories. The viewer will learn how to assess their career goals against the green card criteria to better understand how to enhance their immigration portfolio with a desire to obtain permanent residence as early as possible in their career, thus providing stability and ultimate flexibility in their lives.
During a time of uncertain federal funding, it is essential for faculty to diversify their research portfolios. This session is designed to equip HS researchers with the skills to leverage AI, particularly tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, to explore new avenues for obtaining non-federal funding, generate ideas for commercialization, and produce new collaborations that strengthen their financial health. We also unveiled a new tool designed to streamline the prompt generation process, making it easier than ever for faculty to explore innovative funding opportunities with the use of AI.
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Career Development Awards, particularly NIH K Awards, are a pivotal funding mechanism for launching and advancing your research career. This seminar will demystify the application process, outline the different types of career development award mechanisms available, and review key components and evaluation criteria. Viewers will receive practical guidance and actionable tips for crafting a compelling and competitive application. Whether you're just getting started or preparing for a resubmission, this session will provide you with essential strategies to ensure your success.
Are you interested in obtaining a faculty position in academia? Watch this session to hear from Pitt faculty about how to successfully launch an academic career. Learn about the academic job search, gain tips on how to successfully navigate this process and how to give a winning job talk, learn what the hiring committee looks at, and more. This session draws upon the experiences of Pitt faculty as well as someone who was at Pitt and hired elsewhere to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with the academic job search.
Climate change has significant detrimental impacts on public health. Emissions from healthcare and research contribute to these impacts. Watch this session and hear from representatives from Pitt’s Office of Sustainability, the Office of Sustainability in the Health Sciences (OSHS), and UPMC’s Center for Sustainability to learn how both organizations are working to reduce emissions and advance sustainable operations, research and partnerships, and how you can operate more sustainably through participation in these growing initiatives.
This session offered a faculty-focused roadmap from idea to startup and outlined key steps in the commercialization process. Translation of research into practice is central to Pitt’s mission and strategic vision, especially within the Health Sciences, where commercialization excellence is a core pillar. Panelists discussed how to evaluate the translational potential of your work, navigate intellectual property and regulatory pathways, and identify funding opportunities, including SBIR/STTR grants and dilutive funding. They also highlighted Innovation Institute programs and resources available to support faculty at every stage, from early concept to company launch.
Are you interested in pursuing a career in academia or enhancing your teaching, mentoring and advising skills? This session provides information about the free on-campus and online programming and certification program designed to help develop the skills needed for a professional career in STEM. The University of Pittsburgh is one of over 40 higher education institutions that partner with the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) to provide professional development to STEM graduate students, postdocs, and new faculty. Watch this session to learn about the three levels of certification in STEM teaching and determine what you need to do to advance your career in academia!
This session introduced students to Interstride, a resource that helps international students find jobs and internships in the US and around the world. We walked through how to use the platform to find jobs based on work authorization and visa type, see an employer's record of H-1B sponsorship, connect with other international students with similar career interests outside your school, and webinars on job search strategies and immigration pathways in the US.
Have you been considering life away from the bench and wondering how your scientific expertise can translate into an exciting and impactful career in industry? Watch this insightful webinar organized by our Career Development Committee! Dr. Nana Hong, PhD, a seasoned life science professional with a PhD in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh, brings extensive experience in sales and marketing within the life science industry.
In this webinar, Dr. Hong shared her journey from academia to a thriving career in sales & marketing along with:
Whether you're actively job hunting or just exploring your options, this webinar will teach you how your PhD can open new doors beyond the lab!
