Diverse Careers in Science Speed Networking Event

Date and Time

April 22, 2016
05:45PM - 09:00PM EDT

Location

43 Vassar St, Cambridge (MIT building 46), 3rd Floor Atrium

Presented by: MASS AWIS and Cambridge Science Festival

This event is for women and men within the scientific community (undergrad to early career), interested in exploring diverse career options in science. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with 10-15 experienced individuals who will give insights into their chosen professions and career trajectories. The event will be held in a speed-networking fashion with participants switching tables every 15 minutes for a total of 5 sessions. Please note this is not a career fair, you may exchange business cards.

Career areas: Consulting, Patent Law, R&D, HR, Entrepreneurship, Non-profit, Publishing, Business Development, Project Management, Medical Science Liaison, Sales/Marketing, Academia, Statistics, Core Facility management, Disaster modelling.

Agenda:     5:45-6:00 pm  Registration and Networking over light fare

6:00-6:30 pm  Introduction and instructions

6:30-8:00 pm  Speed Networking (5-6 15 min sessions)

8:00-8:55 pm  General Networking, Desserts, Conclusion

Early Bird Special:  General Admission $20 • MASS AWIS members $10

After April 1st: $25 and $12, respectively

Register: www.massawis.org/AltCareersSpeedNetworking2016

For more information, visit:  www.massawis.org and www.cambridgesciencefestival.org

Sponsored by: The FAS office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Brigham and Women's Hospital Office of Research Careers and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute