This news item is about: A new program will give graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at Cornell University new opportunities for exploring both traditional and nontraditional career options. The Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) program will provide information, internships, and other resources to prepare students for careers in industry, government, and communication in addition to traditional academic careers, according to Cornell officials. The Cornell BEST program has received a $1.25 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health and will launch in March 2014. The program is collaboratively organized by the Cornell Graduate School in cooperation with the graduate education office at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine.