Exploring Professions Beyond Academia: A Career Symposium for Sciences & Engineering Ph.D. Students & Postdocs
January 21, 2025, 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm
HUB 332, UW Seattle campus

Registration is required and is limited to 40 participants. RSVP Here: bit.ly/phdcareers25

This event is free, but active participation is required.

Are you just starting your Ph.D. program or in the process of finalizing your dissertation proposal? Have you reflected on future career paths after receiving your Ph.D.? Are you interested in career paths beyond academia? This symposium will provide you with insights, tools, informational resources, and professional connections to support your career exploration.

The day’s schedule includes:

• Presentations about career assessment tools & activities
• A moderated panel featuring PhD-level professionals
• Career exploration activities
• Networking opportunities
• Free dinner & refreshments

At the end of the event, you’ll be able to:

• Understand how career assessment tools can help you identify your interests, values, and skills
• Familiarize yourself with career exploration activities
• Learn insights from professionals working in non-academic careers
• Develop networking skills to build professional connections

Guest Panelists:

• Bardiya Akhbari, Applied Scientist, Amazon / Ph.D. in Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering, Boston University
• Louisa Helms, Senior Associate, Flagship Pioneer / Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, University of Washington
• Hina Iftikhar, Scientist III, Allen Institute / Ph.D. in Biology, Texas A&M University
• Miranda Lahman, Scientist I, A-Alpha Bio / Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine, University of Washington

This event is a collaboration between the UW Center for International Relations and Cultural Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE), Graduate Student Affairs in The Graduate School and the Career & Internship Center. Send questions to baiziyan@uw.edu.

Students requesting accommodation related to a disability should be made 10 days in advance to Disability Resources at 206-543-8924 (voice & relay), 206-616-8379 (fax) or uwdrs@uw.edu.