Advancing Computer Science Careers through Enhanced Networking and Training
Enhancing the Postdoctoral Experience.
Inspired by New York City's emerging tech markets and advances in the fields of computer science and engineering, Columbia University, Cornell University, the City University of New York, and New York University have formed a consortium to connect the growing community of computing science and engineering postdocs, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, and senior researchers.
This collaboration provides professional development and increased networking opportunities for its members by implementing several best practice programs in the postdoc, including resources for obtaining funding and getting published, travel awards, the introduction of the Individual Development Plan (IDP), a supplementary curriculum which will help to augment leadership and professional skills, and robust career services. At the end of his or her postdoc period, Fellows will receive ASCENT Certification, provided they have met the requirements. For more information about certification requirements, see Become an ASCENT Fellow.
The program is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation and the Computing Community Consortium.
ASCENT Fellows
Learn more about our ASCENT Fellows and how to become a part of this postdoc community.
The IDP
Learn more about the purpose of the Individual Development Plan and how to get started creating your own.
Career Resources
Learn more about the variety of career preparation and job search resources available to our fellows and affiliates.
The Curriculum
Our curricular programming will rotate between the four particpating campuses. The workshops and events will focus on such skills as developing an IDP, structuring the postdoc, entrepreneurship, academic writing, communication and conflict resolution, leadership skills, obtaining grants and funding, and academic and industry career preparation.
I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you.
