Session Format

Panel discussions will run for 90 minutes with additional time provided for an extended session and post-panel session networking.

Saturday November 5th

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

  • If Only There Was a Pill for That: Careers in the Pharmaceutical Industry - Farkas Auditorium
     
  • A Match Made in Training: How to Find a Postdoctoral Position - Alumni Hall B

  • Teach Your Children Well: Careers in K-12 Education - Schwartz Lecture Hall E
     
  • Physical Sciences and Engineering Careers - Schwartz Lecture Hall E
     
  • Working for Your Uncle: Careers in Government - Alumni Hall A
     
  • Workshop: Getting Lucky in Your Job Search - Smilow Seminar Room 

 

11:30 PM - 12:30 PM : Lunch - Student Dining Room


12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 

  • It’s in the Genes: Careers in Biotechnology - Farkas Auditorium 
     
  • Getting to the Other Side of the Bench: Getting a Faculty Position in Academia - Alumni Hall B

  • So Let It Be Written: Careers in Science Writing - Schwartz Lecture Hall E
     
  • Guiding Lights: Careers in Science Policy - Alumni Hall A
     
  • Knitting Nifty Networks: Creating Relationships and Opportunities - Smilow Seminar Room 

 

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Integrative Science: The Interface Between Academia and Industry - Farkas Auditorium

  • I’m Here, Now What Do I Do?: Making it to Tenure - Alumni Hall B
     
  • What the Future Holds: Careers in Teaching and Education - Schwartz Lecture Hall E

  • Love CSI?: Careers in Forensic Science - Alumni Hall A

  • Ace the Test: Science Writing Skills Workshop - Smilow Seminar Room 

 

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 

  • What's Out There For Me?  Ph.D. Workforce Outlook Panel Session - Farkas Auditorium 



Sunday November 6th

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

  • A Penny for Your Thoughts: Careers in Consulting - Farkas Auditorium 
     
  • Community Chest: Careers in Non-Profits - Alumni Hall B
     
  • Publish and Flourish: Careers in Science Publishing and Editing - Schwartz Lecture Hall E
     
  • Food, Drugs, Administration: The FDA Has It All! - Alumni Hall A
     
  • Perfect Pitch: Grantwriting and Fellowships Workshop - Smilow Seminar Room 

 

11:30 PM - 12:30 PM : Lunch - Student Dining Room


12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

  •  For What It's Worth: Careers in Tech Transfer - Farkas Auditorium 
     
  • Science Administration:  It's Not Just Paperwork - Alumni Hall B
     
  • Tech Support: Bench Opportunities for Scientists - Schwartz Lecture Hall E
     
  • From Scientist to CSO Workshop - Alumni Hall A  
     
  • Mastering Professional Meetings Workshop - Smilow Seminar Room 

 

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Getting the Word Out: Science Communication and Education - Farkas Auditorium 
     
  • A Bright Idea: Science Entrepreneurs - Alumni Hall B
     
  • A Foot in the Door: Writing a Compelling Resume - Schwartz Lecture Hall E 
     
  • Here and There: Building an International Career - Alumni Hall A 
     
  • Getting the Most From Your Mentor - Smilow Seminar Room 

 

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

  • KEYNOTE: Adam Ruben, Author of "Surviving Your Stupid, Stupid Decision to go to Grad School" - Farkas Auditorium