Make the most of your academic conference
Thi Nguyen, Assoc Dean, Graduate Career & Professional Development and Michelle Repice, Asst. Director, Graduate Career Development
Make the most of your academic conference. Conferences are a great place to share your research and make connections with colleagues in your field. Did you know it’s also a great place to find a potential postdoc adviser or meet potential industry employers?
Attend this session to:
- Define your career goals in advance of the conference
- Outline an effective email to request a meeting with a potential adviser
- Navigate the conference effectively as an introvert
- Set strategies to mingle, make eye contact, and leave conversations gracefully
- Learn etiquette for networking with food