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Nov
19
2019

Career Transitions Between Academia & Industry, and Beyond

When: Tuesday, November 19, 2019
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM CT

Where: Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Hughes Auditorium, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611 map it

Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students

Contact: The Graduate School   (847) 491-5279

Group: The Graduate School

Category: Lectures & Meetings

Description:

Are you interested in a gaining a new perspective on your career path? Join Chicago Women in STEM Initiative for “Career Transitions Between Academia & Industry, and Beyond,” the first STEM Circuit of the 2019-20 academic year, on Tuesday, November 19 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in Hughes Auditorium. Please register below. 

- Learn first-hand advice from women who have successfully navigated various career transitions.

- Get inspired by women’s stories of forging their own path and thriving beyond academia.

- Connect across disciplines and career levels with invited industry professionals and academics during small group discussions.

Everyone is welcome to this free event! Light appetizers and refreshments will be provided.

Invited speakers:

- Shyama Majumdar, PhD, MBA, Oncology Ventures Associate, Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of Chicago

- Marina Damiano, PhD, Owner & Scientific Communications Consultant, Damiano Group Scientific Communications

Visit the Chicago Women in STEM Initiative's website for more information about STEM Circuits, a monthly interdisciplinary and cross-career level mentoring program for Chicago-area women in STEM. 

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