There’s no doubt about it: A successful career in science takes careful planning and networking. If you are interested in making a major impact in science at the national level, join this webinar: “Opportunities for Science Majors at Federal Agencies.” Science majors and recent graduates are invited to a special webinar viewing Wed., February 3 from noon to 1 pm in Kidder Hall 128. RSVP by noon Feb. 1!
You will learn about hundreds of science educational research experiences, including internships, scholarships, and fellowships at federal agencies in 24 states. Educational research opportunities like these are a great way to gain a better knowledge of their specific field in science while networking with researchers, thus setting the stage for a successful career path in STEM.
This webinar is sponsored by the Career Development Center in partnership with the College of Science.
The presenter for the webinar is Jennifer Casey, Project Manager of Scientific Assessment and Workforce Development at Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), a program that administers hundreds of science educational research experiences. ORISE is a U.S. Department of Energy Institute focusing on scientific initiatives to research health risks from occupational hazards, assess environmental cleanup, respond to radiation medical emergencies, support national security and emergency preparedness, and educate the next generation of scientists.
By attending this free webinar, you can learn about current opportunities in science at federal agencies, including the following:
- Food and Drug Administration
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Agriculture
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Department of Energy
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Health and Human Services
- and more.
Take this step to start planning or finetuning your career path as the next generation of scientists.
