Jackson Laboratory

Jackson Laboratory

Conference to Career

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) are pleased to announce a new collaboration: Conference to Career, a short course designed to enhance the professional and career development of ASHG graduate student and postdoctoral-level members.

Registration is now full.

Please contact the event organizer for more information

Aug15

Dec31

2017

About

Conference to Career topics include:

Making the MOST of a scientific conference
Conducting informational interviews with professionals
Enhancing networking skills
Drafting an Individual Development Plan
Building a strong peer/mentor support system

Participants in Conference to Career will receive:

Complimentary business cards
Free enrollment in course software
Connection with trainees across ASHG
Online access to webinars and discussion forum for trainees only
Career development support and guidance
Online networking opportunities with scientific professionals
Opportunity to apply for registration reimbursement for ASHG 2017

Registration is limited to current ASHG members. To become an ASHG member, visit ASHG’s website today.

Program/Agenda

August15

September07

October05

October17

November02

December07

1:00 PM

Webinar: Making the Most of a Scientific Conference

Online webinar, available to all course registrants via course software.

All times listed in Eastern Time Zone.

1:00 PM

Webinar: Building Skills Employers Want

Online webinar, available to all course registrants via course software.

All times listed in Eastern Time Zone.

Online

1:00 PM

Webinar: Crafting an Individual Development Plan (IDP)

Online webinar, available to all course registrants via course software.

All times listed in Eastern Time Zone.

Online

10:00 AM

Workshop: Beyond the Elevator Pitch: Understanding the Power of Networking

Featuring interactive networking activities, introduction to scientists, and more! In-person networking event at ASHG 2017 in Orlando, FL.

All times listed in Eastern Time Zone.

1:00 PM

Discussion: Networking Progress and IDP Check-In

All times listed in Eastern Time Zone.

1:00 PM

Discussion: Peer Mentorship

All times listed in Eastern Time Zone.

Travel Information

Lodging
Travel

From more information on ASHG 2017 hotels, click here.

The Jackson Laboratory, with generous support from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, will be providing registration reimbursement to a limited number of ASHG trainees to attend the ASHG 2017 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida in October 2017. All ASHG members are eligible to apply for this reimbursement. To apply for this assistance, please register for the course.

For more information, please visit this site.

Event Contact

Kanika Pulliam

Paige Tanner

Organizers

Sponsors

Funding for this course has been generously provided by:

Burroughs Wellcome Fund