Career Conversations Series, Eberly College of Science
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- When
- 1 March 2011 to 15 May 2011
- Where
- Penn State University Park, PA
- Contact Name
- Ann Marie Daniel, Coordinator, Eberly College of Science Career Development
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CAREER CONVERSATIONS OF THE PAST
Do you like interpreting data, debating others, and perhaps having an impact on business practices and/or public policy? If so, consider...
Career Conversations: Being a Science Lawyer
Tuesday, April 19th
Ground Floor, Life Sciences Building
4:30 – 5:15p.m.
Featuring: Eileen Kane, Ph.D., J.D. Professor of Law Dickinson School of Law, Penn State
Find out about
- Various science related law professions
- A “typical day”
- Successful science lawyer skill sets
- Future prospects
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There’s a new type of company to explore, the CRO. These are
organizations to which other companies may out-source their work. Found
out what they do, why they exist, and job opportunities therein.
Career Conversations – Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
Thursday, April 21
Ground Floor, Life Sciences Building
4:30 – 5:15p.m.
Featuring: Melissa Whitsel Manager Analytical MPI Research
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Do you have three faculty members identified to write you a good
letter of recommendation? Do you have a draft cover letter or goals
statement written?
If not, consider attending...
Career Conversations - Letters to Get and Give
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Ground Floor, Life Sciences Building
- 6:30 – 7:15p.m. Recommendation Letters
- 7:15 – 8:00p.m. Cover Letters and Goals Statements
Featuring Ann Marie Daniel, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Eberly College of Science Career Development
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Career Conversations: Technical / Medical Equipment Sales
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 106 Boucke
Looking to combine people, traveling, healthcare, and science in a job? Here's something to explore!
- 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. Exclusively for Eberly College of Science Students
- 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Open to All Penn State Students / Career Services Session
Featuring: Mark Watanabe, Commercial Leadership Program, Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Learn about:
- A "typical day" in technical sales
- The medical equipment field compared with pharmaceutical sales
- Advancement opportunities
- What companies look for in a candidate
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Career Conversations: Letters to Get and GiveThursday, March 3, 2011 301D Life Sciences
Do you have three faculty members identified to write you a good letter of recommendation? Do you have a draft cover letter or goals statement written? If not, consider attending!
- 3:30p.m. – 4:15p.m. Recommendation Letters
- 4:15p.m. – 5:00p.m. Cover Letters and Goals Statements
Featuring Ann Marie Daniel, Ph.D., Coordinator, Eberly College of Science Career Development
You are welcome to bring cover letters and goals statements for personal review.
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