Opportunities Beyond Academia Workshop at AGU

Thinking about a career outside of academia? It can often be difficult to get help finding a job in a non-profit or government agency, within industry, or as a consultant – after all your advisor is an academic and most likely doesn’t have “first-hand knowledge.” Maybe you want to stay in academia but are interested in working as a consultant or even starting your own business. This workshop will discuss practical skills for making the transition to successful post-graduate careers (yes, there is life after the MS/PhD!). A panel of scientists with experience outside of academia will share their “lessons learned” and answer your questions about how to find and apply for jobs in policy, federal research labs, state agencies, NGOs, industry, and private enterprise. Geared towards graduate students and post-docs who are considering options outside of academia, as well as faculty who are interested; all are invited. This workshop is a partnership between the Earth Science Women’s Network and AGU Education.

Moderated by Erika Marin-Spiotta

Invited Speakers:
Kate Dennis, Product Manager, Picarro, Inc.
Jennifer Pett-Ridge, Research Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Lab
Mona Behl, Research Coordinator and Climate Science Specialist Texas Sea Grant College Program, Texas A&M University
Jessica Thompson, Senior Geologist at ConocoPhillips
Julia Rosen, Freelance journalist
Dena Vallano, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Research Fellow at US Environmental Protection Agency
Katherine Hoag, Environmental Scientist at US EPA
Meredith Kurpius, Chief Air Quality Analysis Office at US EPA

http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2014/events/the-earth-science-womens-network-presents-opportunities-beyond-academia-workshop/