Career Development

Are you interested in a career outside of traditional academia? Do you want to learn more about alternative career possibilities and how to prepare yourself? Then come to this panel discussion meant to educate students about careers in life sciences outside of academia.

By Kyle Crocco, Writing Peer
Thursday, April 14th, 2016 - 12:46pm


Are you interested in a career outside of traditional academia? Do you want to learn more about alternative career possibilities and how to prepare yourself? Then come to this panel discussion, co-hosted by the EEMB Graduate Student Advisory Council ​and PDS, meant to educate students about careers in life sciences outside of academia.

Non-Academic Career Panel and Networking Event
April 20, 3-6 p.m.
MSRB 1302
​Sign up here

The format will be a brief presentation from each panelist about their field and career path followed by a question-and-answer session and ending with a happy hour where students can chat (and network!) with the panelists one-on-one.

Panelists

  • Chris Mobly: Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Superintendent
  • Shelly Anghera: Anchor QEA LLC Principal Scientist (Environmental Consulting)
  • Kira Redmond: Santa Barbara Waterkeeper Executive Director (Environmental NGO)
  • Marty Downs: LTER Communications Officer
  • Richard Davis: California Department of Public Health

​These highly accomplished panelists are all local professionals eager to share their experiences with you in environmental consulting, science communication, government research and policy, non-profit environmental advocacy, and public health.