A Sampling of Careers in Biology
Biology Postdoc Association
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: none
Academia is not the only rewarding career opportunity for scientists. Here are a few of the more interesting alternatives. This series provides professional advice for undergraduate students, graduate students and post-docs who are interested in pursuing non-academic career paths. The discussions will be informal, with plenty of opportunity for discussion.
Contact: Prof. Ilaria Rebay, WI 501B, x8-6399, rebay@wi.mit.edu
Sponsor: Biology
Biotech
Dr. Dave Chao, Akceli, Inc.
The biotech and pharmaceutical industries have transformed our ideas about doing high-powered research in the private sector. What is it like to work for a start-up? We'll address this and other related issues in this session.
Tue Jan 15, 02-03:00pm, WI Auditiorium
Consulting/Venture Capital
Dr. Jonathan Fleming, Dr. Doug Fambrough, Dr. Sasha Ebrahimi
Come to this session to learn how your scientific training can benefit you in a career in Management Consulting or Venture Capital.
Tue Jan 22, 02-03:00pm, WI Auditiorium
Patent Law
Dr. Ramon Tabtiang, Fish and Richardson
Intellectual property law is a field in which a scientific background can be very valuable. Learn about the roles scientists can play in patent law.
Wed Jan 23, 01-02:00pm, 68-121
Publishing/Science Writing
Dr. Dan Wainstock, Cell Press
If you like to write, then perhaps you've considered a career in science publishing. What is this career like, and how do you get a job in science writing and publishing?
Thu Jan 31, 05-06:00pm, 68-181
Latest update: 05-Dec-2001
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