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Exploring Diverse Careers in Science: A Panel on Opportunities Beyond Academia

Join us for an enlightening discussion on career pathways outside the traditional academic bench. This panel, held on June 5, 2012, delves into the realms of science writing, government regulation, and science diplomacy. Discover how to communicate effectively in science writing, the challenges and opportunities in this field, and tips for preparing during graduate school. Learn about unique roles within the CIA, NIH, and other government agencies that utilize scientific knowledge. Gain insights from experts on skills needed to thrive in non-academic careers.

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Exploring Diverse Careers in Science: A Panel on Opportunities Beyond Academia

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  1. Diversifying Academia and Beyond A Panel on Discovering Careers Outside the Bench June 5, 2012

  2. Science Policy vs Policy for Science

  3. Science Writer • Science writing: It’s about communication! • Profile of a science writer • Process of writing • Opportunities in science writing • Challenges • Salary Range • Preparing yourself while in graduate school • Resources

  4. CIA and Government Regulation • CIA • Not just for spies • Long term job • Key skills: • “Need to know” basis • Communicate well • Work well with others • Government Regulation • FDA • CBO • CDC

  5. NIH Principle Investigator • Just like being a PI in academia • More likely to get hired if have previous tenure at NIH • Hired as tenure track • Undergo review by Board of Scientific Counselors at least every 4 years • Become tenured after review by the Central Tenure Committee

  6. Science and Technology Advisor US Dept of State Office of Science and Technology, Advisor to the Secretary • WilliamColglazier • JohnHoldren Executive Office of the President Office of Science and Technology Policy

  7. Science Diplomat Using science to build bridges between countries and to promote scientific cooperation as an essential element of foreign policy You could be the one to help make this happen

  8. + = YOU!! Tuskegee University history Classroom, 1902 Howard University, bacteriology classroom, 1900

  9. CIA

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