| Time |
Session |
| 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. |
Registration
Directly outside of room 101 in the Thomas Building |
| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. |
Opening Plenary: Choosing the Right Career Path – 101 Thomas Building
|
| 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions I
- Session A: Crafting Curriculum Vitaes and Resumes
This session will be hands-on, and attendees will have the opportunity to participate in exercises intended to enhance their CVs and resumes. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their current CV/resume to share during the open networking session in the afternoon.
- Panelists:
- Martha Carothers
- Howard Cyr
- Kayla Hales
- Lisa Ruch
- Session B: Searching for the Right Job
This session will give participants an overview of what they should keep in mind when searching for a job. Panelists will share their job history and career exploration experiences with graduate students.
- Panelists:
- Murali Balaji
- Eric Hall
- Stephen Korzeniowski
- Rachida Parks
- Susan Schall
- Session C: Interviewing and Negotiating the Job Offer
Interviewing skills can make or break a job offer. This session will explore the skills job seekers need to have when interviewing and negotiating job offers.
- Panelists
- Amit Das
- Stephanie Lanza
- Roy Schuyler
- Peggy Shipley
|
| 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. |
Networking Lunch (Lunch will be provided for those attending in person), 3rd Floor Bridge in the Life Sciences Building |
| 1:45 – 3:00 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions II
- Session A: Refining Writing and Presentation Skills
This session will help attendees develop their academic and professional writing and presentation skills. Panelists will share tips about how to communicate clearly and effectively, with multiple audiences.
- Panelists
- Martha Carothers
- Howard Cyr
- Jay Kovacs
- Lisa Ruch
- Bob Trumpbour
- Session B: Searching for the Right Job
This session will give participants an overview of what they should keep in mind when searching for a job. Panelists will share their job history and career exploration experiences with graduate students.
- Panelists
- Murali Balaji
- Kayla Hales
- Eric Hall
- Stephen Korzeniowski
- Session C: Interviewing and Negotiating the Job Offer
Interviewing skills can make or break a job offer. This session will explore the skills job seekers need to have when interviewing and negotiating job offers.
- Panelists
- Amit Das
- Rachida Parks
- Susan Schall
- Roy Schuyler
- Peggy Shipley
|
| 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. |
Open Networking, 3rd Floor Bridge in the Life Sciences Building |
