The Young Scholars Conference aims to provide guidance and support for science graduate students and post-doctoral researchers as they prepare to enter the academic workforce. On October 6-7, 2017, the conference focused on data with the theme, Atoms, Axons, and Asteroids: Big Data in STEM.
Atoms, Axons, and Asteroids: Big Data in STEM
Tentative Schedule: Friday, October 6th
- 12 - 1pm: Lunch and Conference Welcome: Introduction from Dean Campbell
- 1 - 2pm: Keynote 1: Jennet Toyjanova, PhD -- R & D Engineer, Ximedica
- 2 - 4pm: Poster Fair and Coffee
- 4 - 4:10pm: Group Photo
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4:15 - 6pm: Concurrent Workshops
- Job Talks in Data Science - Mark Howison, Director of Data Science at Brown U.
- Negotiating Your Salary - Alexandra Dickinson, CEO and Founder of Ask For It
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6:30pm: Dinner and Workshop
- Presenting Yourself Professionally - Barbara Tannenbaum
Saturday, October 7th
- 8:30 - 9am: Light Breakfast
- 9 - 10am: Keynote 2: Anne Carpenter, PhD -- Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT
- 10:30 -1pm: Mock Interviews and Mini Workshops
- 1 -2:30pm: Lunch and Career Panel
- 2:45 - 3:45pm: Practice Chalk Talks and Job Talks
- 4 - 4:30pm: Conference Closing