The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), in collaboration with the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU), is please to host the 3rd Annual Bioscience Careers Forum: Diversity in Science. Attendees will learn about a variety of career options in the biosciences during our speaker panel, meet with JAX leadership and biosciences employers from across the state during our networking session, and be introduced to tools that facilitate long-range career planning.
Please contact the event organizer for more information
May 05
2017
This event will bring together employers in the biosciences from across the state of Connecticut and students from all 17 CSCU member schools. The afternoon will feature a keynote address regarding diversity in science, an employer panel discussion in which we discuss career options in the biosciences, a networking session that allows students to meet in small groups with employers, and an interactive goal-setting session that provides each student with the tools to build a basic career plan. Join us for this exciting event and take charge of your future!
12:00 PM |
Opening Remarks (Senator Bob Duff, Majority Leader of the Connecticut State Senate) |
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12:10 PM |
Introduction of Keynote Speaker (Jane McBride Gates, Provost & Senior VP Academic & Student Affairs, Connecticut State Colleges & Universities) |
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12:15 PM |
Keynote Address: Diversity in Science (Doris Arrington, Dean of Student Services, Capital Community College) |
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1:00 PM |
Brief Remarks (Edison T. Liu, President and CEO, The Jackson Laboratory; Mark E. Ojakian, President, Connecticut State Colleges & Universities) |
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1:15 PM |
Break |
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1:30 PM |
Panel Discussion on Career Options in Science |
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![]() Melanie Sinche, NCCDirector of Education, JAX Genomic MedicineThe Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine |
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Todd E. ArnoldPh.D. Managing DirectorMount Sinai Genetic Testing Laboratory |
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Josh GeballeVice President, General ManagerDigital Science Business Unit (formerly Core Infromatics) Thermo Fisher Scientific |
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Usha PillaiPh.D. PMP, Founder & PresidentAria Management Consulting LLC |
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Elizabeth Roberts, Ph.D.Southern Connecticut State University |
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Cleo RollePh.D., Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator, BiotechnologyCapital Community College |
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2:30 PM |
Networking Session (Including representatives of The Jackson Laboratory, Mount Sinai Genetic Testing Laboratory, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Aria Management Consulting, Southern Connecticut State University, Capital Community College, Eastern Connecticut State University, Southern Connecticut State University, Manchester Community College, Housatonic Community College, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and others.) |
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3:45 PM |
Break |
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4:00 PM |
Establishing an Individual Development Plan |
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5:00 PM |
Adjourn |
Ph.D. Managing Director
Vice President, General Manager
Ph.D. PMP, Founder & President
Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator, Biotechnology
Director of Education, JAX Genomic Medicine
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