Description
Students and Early Career attendees! Join us for this casual and fun speed mentoring event, where we will have a diverse array of table topics you can join to discuss a variety of career path questions. A topic expert and mentor will guide the conversation at each table. Ice-breaker questions will be provided so you do not have to worry about what to ask. We suggest participants switch tables throughout the event so you can enjoy multiple topics. You may also use the time to casually network with other students and early career attendees from across the world!

Table topics will include
• Career paths in academia
• Career paths in industry
• Career paths in government
• Career transitions
• Interviewing tips
• Startup and entrepreneurship

Intended audience
This event is open to all technical attendees. No advance registration is required. Students and those in their early career may find this event especially valuable and are encouraged to attend.

 

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Event Details

FORMAT: Casual career mentoring for students and early career attendees. Discussion tables assigned by topic, and icebreaker questions are provided.
MENU: Light buffet meal service with gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options available. Non-alcoholic drinks availble.
SETUP: High tables for standing conversation. Colored balloons and corresponding color-coded cards indicate the topic of discussion for each table.