Have something career-related you want to discuss one-on-one with an Edge for Scholars program director?
Edge for Scholars now offers office hours from 1-2 PM every Wednesday.
All topics related to working as an academic scientist are welcome.
- Navigating academic relationships
- Conflict resolution
- Positioning yourself for leadership roles
- On-campus resources
- Considering job offers
- Anything on your mind
Confidentiality will be maintained.Â
DROP IN OFFICE HOURS
Dr. Julie Bastarache’s office
 2525 West End, Room 626
No need to make an appointment
1-2 PM every Wednesday [BEGINS JANUARY 8, 2025]
DIRECTIONS
Once on the 6th floor, go through the doors to the right of the front desk. At the end of the hall, turn right. Her office is a few steps down on your left, behind the first cubicle.Â
EDGE PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Questions
Email the Edge team at info@edgeforscholars.org
upcoming Office Hours events [ view all events ]
October 3, 2025 | 9:00 am (In-Person)
Dr. Eric Austin | 2525 West End, Ste 1040
October 7, 2025 | 1:00 pm (In-Person)
Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, VICTR Suite 609 Boardroom
October 15, 2025 | 1:00 pm (In-Person)
Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, VICTR Suite 609 Boardroom
October 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Bertha Hidalgo
November 4, 2025 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Dr. Rangaraj Ramanujam | VUMC Strategy & Innovation Center, 3401 West End, Suite 290
November 12, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Sean Collins
November 13, 2025 | 5:00 pm
November 19, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Bill Heerman
December 3, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Panel
December 4, 2025 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by November 13
December 8, 2025 | 11:00 am (In-Person)
Dr. Todd Edwards | Room 1040, 2525 West End
January 12, 2026 | 9:00 am (In-Person)
Ms. Melissa Krasnove & Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 1040
January 21, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Panel
January 28, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Panel
February 4, 2026 | 12:00 pm Mr. Craig Boerner
February 11, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Bill Cooper
February 25, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Tatsuki Koyama
March 4, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Panel
March 19, 2026 | 5:00 pm
April 8, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Panel
April 9, 2026 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by March 19
April 29, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
TBA
July 23, 2026 | 5:00 pm
August 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by July 23
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