Edge Office

Office Hours

Discuss any topic related toworking as an academic scientist
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. 

 

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. 

 

EDGE PROGRAM DIRECTORS

 

Questions
Email the Edge team at info@edgeforscholars.org
upcoming Office Hours events [ view all events ]
September 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Mr. Alex Carroll
EFS Seminar
Productivity
Pre/Post Doc
September 12, 2025 | 11:00 am (In-Person) Dr. David Calkins & EFS Leadership | Light Hall 202
Doing Research
Pre/Post Doc
September 22, 2025 | 1:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Wesley Self & EFS Leadership | Light Hall 214
Faculty Life
Doing Research
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
September 23, 2025 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Eric Austin | 2525 West End, VICTR Suite 609 Boardroom
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
October 3, 2025 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Dr. Eric Austin | 2525 West End, Ste 1040
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
October 7, 2025 | 1:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, VICTR Suite 609 Boardroom
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
October 15, 2025 | 1:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, VICTR Suite 609 Boardroom
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
October 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Bertha Hidalgo
EFS Seminar
Faculty Life
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
November 4, 2025 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Rangaraj Ramanujam | VUMC Strategy & Innovation Center, 3401 West End, Suite 290
Faculty Life
Communication
Early career faculty
RCR
November 12, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Sean Collins
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
November 13, 2025 | 5:00 pm
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
November 19, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Bill Heerman
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Faculty Life
Writing & Publishing
Mentoring
Doing Research
Management & Leadership
Networking & Collaboration
Early career faculty
December 3, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Doing Research
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
December 4, 2025 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by November 13
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
December 8, 2025 | 11:00 am (In-Person) Dr. Todd Edwards | Room 1040, 2525 West End
Mentoring
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
January 12, 2026 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Ms. Melissa Krasnove & Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 1040
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
January 21, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Mentoring
Early career faculty
RCR
January 28, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Mentoring
Early career faculty
RCR
February 4, 2026 | 12:00 pm Mr. Craig Boerner
EFS Seminar
Communication
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
February 11, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Bill Cooper
EFS Seminar
Pre/Post Doc
February 25, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Tatsuki Koyama
EFS Seminar
Doing Research
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
March 4, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
March 19, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
April 8, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
April 9, 2026 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by March 19
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
April 29, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) TBA
EFS Seminar
Faculty Life
Writing & Publishing
Doing Research
Networking & Collaboration
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
July 23, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
August 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by July 23
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
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