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2024 Industry Skills Series | Session 1: Industry Landscape
October 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This series offers expert-led workshops, panels, and networking sessions focused on building essential skills for success in today’s professional landscape, with a special emphasis on scientific leadership, communication, and teamwork. Participants will have opportunities to connect with industry professionals and mentors, gaining valuable insights into career paths, opportunities, and the culture of the life sciences industry. The series also highlights the resources at UNC that support the move from academia to industry.
- 10/2, Industry Landscape – The first session of the Industry Skills Series, titled “Industry Landscape,” introduces graduate students and postdocs to key aspects of the corporate world. The session features two expert speakers: the first will delve into the “Anatomy of a Company,” providing insights into how companies are structured, their operations, and key functional areas. The second speaker will explore the broader “Industry Landscape & Career Options,” offering an overview of various industries, emerging trends, and diverse career paths available beyond academia. This session sets the foundation for understanding industry.
- 10/9, Professional Communication
- 10/16, Leadership & Teamwork
- 10/23, Career Exposure | TIBBS Career Blitz
- 10/30, Design Thinking
- 11/6, Merk Research Symposium & Professional Networking
- 11/13, RTP Site Visit & Professional Networking | Ribometrix
- 11/20, Recent Hire Panel & Professional Networking