During the January Independent Activities Period (IAP), which takes place between the Fall and Spring semesters, the Biology Department sponsors a series of seminars on Life After MIT: Taking the Next Step in Academic Research or Non-Academic Career Paths. More information on 2006's series is here.

Seminars have featured speakers from both within and outside MIT. Some past seminars have included the following:

Academic Research

• Writing a Thesis and Choosing a Post-Doc Lab
• Writing a Postdoctoral fellowship
• Applying for a Junior Faculty position
• Demystifying the RO1 Grant Writing Process
• Balancing Family and Science

Nonacademic Career Paths

• Career in Industry
• Patent Law
• Scientific Publishing
• Biotech
• Biomedical Ventures on the Internet
• Administrative Jobs in Science
• Teaching at a Liberal Arts College