Seminar
Postdoc Professional Development - Alternate Careers
| Speaker | Bryan Stuart (North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences) Chris Brodie (Smith and Nephew) Elsa Youngsteadt (Sigma Xi) Lydia Olander (Duke University) Robin A Smith (NESCent) |
| Date | 8-Jun-2011 |
| Summary | WHAT: Putting your PhD to work inside and outside the ivory tower: a panel discussion WHEN: Wednes. June 8, 12-1 pm WHERE: National Evolutionary Synthesis Center, 2024 West Main St., Suite A200, Durham Interested in using your PhD to position yourself for a career in public policy, museum curation, science writing or communication? Join us for a brown bag lunch discussion on Wednesday, June 8, and meet several scientists who’ve done just that. In this panel, four PhD scientists will share their stories and answer your questions: PANELISTS: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences curator Bryan Stuart Biologist-turned-science writer and radio producer Elsa Youngsteadt Science editor, adjunct faculty member, and corporate communications executive Chris Brodie Climate policy and ecosystem services specialist Lydia Olander DIRECTIONS: The panel discussion will take place at the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent), next to the Duke University campus at 2024 West Main St. Please find driving directions at /about/directions.php.html, or take the Duke H5 bus (http://parking.duke.edu/buses_vans/bus_sched/h5.php) to the Erwin Mill stop. NESCent is located on the second floor of the Erwin Mill Building in Suite A200. |
