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2024 Industry Skills Series | Session 6: Merck Research Symposium & Professional Networking
November 6, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 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
- 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 – The Merck & UNC Research Forum is a chance for UNC graduate students, postdocs, scientists, staff, and faculty to share their current work with the campus research community and with R&D scientists from Merck. This day-long event will feature keynote speakers from Merck and academia. A dozen scientists will be visiting from Merck facilities in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Boston. There will also be lightning talks (10-15 minutes each) from trainees, free continental breakfast and lunch (for those who register by October 17th), a poster session, career panels, and networking events. There will be awards for the top poster presenters. More information can be found on the website for the Merck Research Symposium.
- 11/13, RTP Site Visit & Professional Networking | Ribometrix
- 11/20, Recent Hire Panel & Professional Networking