The October Professional Development Seminar for postdocs and grad students will be a panel discussion featuring PhD scientists with careers in industry.  The panel will include:

Dr. Jim Jacobson, PhD Genetics, Laboratory Director, Biophysical Corporation

Dr. Valerie Bradford, PhD Chemistry, Chemist, Procter and Gamble

Dr. Michael Gostein, PhD Physics, VP of Engineering & Technology/CTO, Atonometrics

Dr. Christina Buchanan-Wright, PhD Genetics, Senior Product Manager, Life Technologies

Panelists will discuss their career paths and their transition from academia to industry, and will answer your questions about research in the industry setting, what companies are looking for when hiring PhD scientists, and how you can prepare for these types of careers.

Attendance at this event gives Responsible Conduct of Research credit.

Seminars are held in NHB 1.720, noon-1pm.  Pizza and drinks will be served.