Find the videos from all of our past recorded events! We've had panels and discussions from successful people working in the physics, chemistry, mathematics, and other fields. We also cover a variety of other important topics that come up in all areas of work and study. The videos are sorted chronologically by the topic of the event.
Careers in STEM Teaching and Research in Higher Education Panel
November 2021 Curious about pursuing a faculty career? Want to know more about what it is like to teach undergraduates and graduate students and what your professors are doing when they are not teaching? Please join UC San Diego professors,Javier Duarte(Physics),Ioana Dumitriu(Mathematics),Neal Devaraj(Chemistry and Biochemistry) andKimberly Schurmeier(Chemistry and Biochemistry). They have extensive teaching experience at UC San Diego, as well as other universities, run outreach programs for diverse students, and represent four different kinds of research programs—a large multinational collaboration, mathematics/data science research, a chemical biology laboratory, and research in undergraduate education. This is your chance to ask what you have always wondered about working in higher education. Watch here.
Careers in Chemistry
October 2021 The Student Success Center in the School of Physical Sciences partnered with the Career Center and the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry to host the “Careers in Chemistry” workshop on Wednesday, October 20th from 9:00 to 10:30am. Students learned about resources and opportunities available for Chemistry transfer students from the Student Success Center as well as the Career Services Center. Additionally, students heard from UC San Diego Chemistry & Biochemistry professors, Dr. Stacey Brydges and Dr. Thomas Bussey, and they talked about their academic and career journeys, why they choose their respective chemistry fields, and their general advice for chemistry majors. Lastly, the end of the workshop was dedicated to answering student questions submitted through the registration form and questions that came up during the workshop. Watch here.
BMS-UCSD Chemistry Recruiting Event
October 2021 On Wednesday, October 6th, BMS held a Process Development and Medicinal Chemistry recruiting event for MS, Ph.D, and Postdoctoral students. BMS is looking for people who want to change lives and support our mission to discover new medicines. Are you bold, focused, innovative, passionate about your work and could bring a unique chemistry skills to our team? Consider joining any of BMS's Process Development or Medicinal Chemistry teams across their organization. They are seeking to hire qualified MS and PhD students expecting their degree in the near future as well as postdoctoral students who are seeking a career in highly collaborative environment. They are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent so you can pursue innovative ideas and perform at your best. Missed the event? Watch here.
Careers in Science Communication and Informal Education
May 2021 Do you enjoy sharing the fascinating and exciting world of science with others? Many different kinds of careers give you the opportunity to always be learning something new as you make science concepts and advances accessible to various audiences. To highlight the breadth of career options, this event on May 6th featured panelists with experience in science writing, developing public programs for a science museum, and handling marketing communications for healthcare companies. Panelists included Science Writer at the American Institute of Physics Anashe Bandari, Science Engagement Manager at Fleet Science Center Andrea Decker, and Director of Product Marketing at Apixio James Lu. The event was moderated by author and UC San Diego director and instructor or research communications Dr. Sherry Seethaler. If you missed the event, you can watch it here.
Careers in STEM: Teaching at Community Colleges
February 2021 Curious about the possibility of pursuing a teaching career at the community college level? On February 19th we hosted a distinguished panel of faculty from three California Community Colleges to learn more about pathways into the profession and the opportunities and challenges of teaching science and mathematics to diverse students with a wide range of professional goals. Panelists included: Professor of Chemistry at Southwestern College David Hecht, Professor of Mathematics George Sweeney, and Professor of Astronomy & Physics at MiraCosta College Rica French. The event was moderated by UC San Diego transfer student Austin John Felices. If you missed the event, watch the recording here.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals: Early & Late Stage Professional Development Panels
November 2020 The Student Success Center in the School of Physical Sciences partnered with Vertex Pharmaceuticals to host two professional development panels with scientists who discussed their work at Vertex and career paths. The two events provided information on the early and late stages of the drug discovery process and highlighted scientists' work activities in each stage. This panel was an exciting opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in the biotech industry. Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. Panelists for Day 1 included: Engineer in Archive Management Nadeen Haddad, Data Scientist in high throughput assays group Rachel Sun, Medicinal Chemist Yvonne Schmidt, Medicinal Chemist Jaclyn Chau , Computational Chemist Sara Swift, and Chemist Sunday Abiria. Panelists for Day 2 included: Dr. Clara Hsia in Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics, Research Associate in Drug Metaboism & Pharmacokinetics Jessica Larsen, Dr. Jennifer Lu in Formulation Development, Dr. Maya Koike in Pharmacology, and Dr. Jeffrey A. Willey in Preclinical Safety/Toxicology. If you missed any of these virtual panels, watch here: Day 1: Tuesday, November 10th - Early Stage of the Drug Discovery Process Day 2: Thursday, November 12th - Late Stage of the Drug Discovery Process
K-12 STEM Teaching Careers Panel
October 2020 On October 26th students joined our distinguished panel of educators explored a career sparking young people’s passion for science and mathematics. The panelists have considerable expertise teaching in schools that serve diverse populations, and experience supporting current and prospective teachers. This inspiring event was moderated by a current student in the UC San Diego credential program, Carli Underhill, who began with questions about teaching that she had when she was an undergraduate and then led the audience Q&A. Panelists included Alec Barron, Chris Halter, Hannah Moanike’ala Nakamoto, and Enrique J. Romero. If you missed the event, watch it here.
Tritons in Public Service: Ask an Expert
October 2020 On October 6th, the School of Physical Sciences Student Success Center presented a virtual round table discussion featuring three distinguished Tritons with careers in public service, national security, and the defense sector. Speakers included Director of National Security at Argonne National Laboratory Dr. Keith Bradley, research scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory Dr. Vivien Zapf, and self-employed in public service Dr. Steven Buchsbaum. If you missed the event, watch it here.
General Atomics: ASI Undergraduate Research Conference
September 2020 The School of Physical Sciences Student Success Center hosted a virtual webinar featuring research presentations from undergraduate students supported by General Atomics - Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI). GA-ASI supported ten students over the summer to conduct research under the close guidance of a faculty member. Students shared the findings of their research as well as how the experience has impacted their lives. Part I can be watched here. Part II can be watched here.
Industry Days
BioLegend Virtual Industry Day
April 2022 The Student Success Center partnered with BioLegend to host a virtual BioLegend Industry Day! During this session, there was the opportunity to learn more about BioLegend, hear from professionals in their Manufacturing, Research & Product Development, Quality Control, Proteogenomics, and Talent Acquisition teams, and participate in a Q&A session. Additionally, we got to hear from the founder and CEO of BioLegend, Gene Lay! BioLegend develops world-class, cutting-edge antibodies and reagents for biomedical research, manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in San Diego, CA. Our mission is to accelerate research and discovery by providing the highest quality products at an outstanding value and with superior customer and technical support. In 2021, BioLegend partnered with PerkinElmer, Inc. (largest acquisition in PKI’s history) to make BioLegend’s headquarters in San Diego Center for Research Content Development. Find the recording here.
IBM Industry Day Virtual Event
October 2021 During this session, students had opportunity tolearn more about IBM Research, job opportunities, and how you can get connected. There were breakout sessions where you could meet with researchers, connect with collaborators, as well as learn more about their internship program. IBM is looking for top research and engineering talent to join our mission here at IBM Research. IBM presenters included Carrie Buckley from the Research Intern Team, Denise Royer the IBM Talent Aquisition Partner, Dinah Whitchurch a Global Talent Attraction Manager, Ho-Cheol Kim the Program Director, AI Horizons Network, AI Research Collaboration, Kristin Schmidt a Manager - Accelerated Materials Discovery, Rachel Ostrand a Research Staff Member, Spike Narayan the Research Division Executive of Science and Technology, and Yannis Katsis a Research Staff Member.
For 75 years, IBM Research has been propelling innovation for IBM, from the first programmable computers to the quantum computers of today. With more than 3,000 researchers across the globe, we are anticipating, examining, and inventing What’s Next in science and technology every single day. Watch the event here.
Amgen Medicinal Chemistry and Process Chemistry Careers Day
September 2021 On Tuesday, September 9th, Amgen hosted a presentation about their company and the job opportunities available within their Medicinal Chemistry and Process Chemistry teams. If you’re seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you’ll find it at Amgen. Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and compete intensely to win. September 7 we will be primarily looking for PhD level candidates specializing in organic synthesis, but other opportunities can be found at the Amgen careers website. If you missed the event, you can watch it here.
BioLegend Industry Day
May 2021 On Wednesday, May 19th, Biolegend came to speak about some of their over 100 openings. BioLegend develops and produces world-class, cutting-edge antibodies and reagents for biomedical research. Our mission is to accelerate research and discovery by providing the highest quality products at an outstanding value, along with superior customer service and technical support. Our product expertise covers a diverse set of research areas including Immunology, Neuroscience, Cancer, Stem cells, and Cell Biology. BioLegend's reagents are supported by superior customer service and a quality management system that is certified for ISO 13485:2016. Our aggressive product development program, through technology licensing, collaborations, and internal hybridoma development, produces strategic reagents for use in a variety of applications. You could have a career in research and development, manufacturing, sales, marketing, finance, administration, or technology while working in a fun and collaborative environment. You will work with some of the best minds in biotech to produce products that will lead to medical breakthroughs and improve the lives for generations to come. We invite you to learn more about our products and our plans for the future as you consider us for the next step in your career. If you missed the event, you can watch it here.
Consulting 101: Industry Networking Night with Booz Allen Hamilton
April 2021 On April 6th we hosted an evening with consulting industry professionals for students to learn of the career opportunities within the Consulting Industry and at Booz Allen Hamilton. Students learned about their potential as a consultant, the culture at Booz Allen Hamilton, and used the chance to network with current consultants. The event began with a quick informational session to introduce consulting as a career path, what makes Booz Allen an awesome place to work, and some quick networking tips as your start your career journey. The information session was followed by the opportunity to network with current Booz Allen employees in breakout rooms. If you missed the event, you can watch it here.
Math Industry Day: Careers in Computer Science
March 2021 The Department of Mathematics in collaboration with the Student Success Center hosted a Math Industry Day: Careers in Computer Science webinar on March 3rd. The event featured presentations by industry speakers Alexander Pu and Sparsh Gupta as they shared more about their academic and career journey, their current company, top skills they are seeking in a successful candidate, and more! Attendees had the opportunity to submit questions in advance as well as participate in the live Q & A. If you missed the event, watch it here.
ACS-SA Chemistry Career Day
February 2021 On February 17th, UC San Diego ACS-SA hosted a Chemistry Career Day to learn more about work experience in the chemical industry field! The event was hosted via Zoom and included first presentations by guest speakers about work in industry, then breakout rooms after for networking and resume reviewing with company representatives. Guest speakers included Talent Acquistion Supervisor at BiolegendCole Norton, Scientist III at BiolegendDr. Bo Gao, Ocean Worlds Program Scientist and Supervisor of Astrobiology at JPLDr. Morgan Cable, Medicinal Chemist at PfizerDr. Matthew Del Bel, and Research Scientist at BASF-EnzymesDr. Angelica Zabala Bautista. If you missed it, watch it here.
Argonne Industry Day
December 2020 Argonne National Laboratory, home to state-of-the-art facilities such as the Advanced Photon Source (APS) and the Argonne Tandem Linac Accelerator System (ATLAS), attracts researchers from across the globe and propels numerous scientific discoveries impacting our nation and world. Our professional scientists, engineers, and researchers are exploring scientific solutions to numerous real-world challenges – from testing and improving cybersecurity protection, to developing alternative fuel sources, to advancing the potential of artificial intelligence. As a world-renowned national laboratory, Argonne strives to advance the future of science by creating educational pathways for the next generation of STEM leaders. Hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students utilize our diverse internship opportunities each year. On December 9th, we shared information during Industry Day on Argonne’s amazing internship programs, and how they make a positive difference in students’ STEM journeys and careers. This event included an internship presentation from Argonne’s University Student Programs staff, as well as a panel of student alumni to share their experience and growth as Argonne interns. If you missed the event, watch it here.
Physics Industry Day
November 2020 On November 4th, 2020, the Department of Physics in collaboration with the Student Success Center hosted a Physics Industry Day webinar. The event featured presentations by industry speakers as they shared more about their academic and career journey, their current company, top skills they seek in a successful candidate, and more! Attendees had the opportunity to submit questions in advance as well as participate in the live Q & A. Speakers included: Dr. Alexander Schafgans (Director of EUV Source Performance at ASML), Dr. Paul van der Wagt (Distinguished Design Engineer at Teradyn), and Dr. Deirdre Wendel (Research Astrophysicist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center). If you missed the event, watch it here.
Cepheid Industry Day
October 2020 On October 21st, we hosted an industry day with Cepheid, an American molecular diagnostics company, as they shared more about their company and internship opportunities available. Additionally, the event featured a UCSD alumni career panel who currently works at Cepheid. Participants were able to ask questions and engage with the panelists. Panelists included: Director of Chemistry R&D Mike Declue, Senior Component Engineer Braxton Dunstone, and Senior Information and Data Scientist Stephanie Fan. Cepheid’s mission is to deliver a better way to improve patient outcomes by enabling access to molecular diagnostic testing everywhere. Cepheid’s GeneXpert System has been heralded as game-changing by healthcare leaders across the globe – enabling institutions of any size, from small clinics to high-volume hospitals, to access the speed and accuracy of molecular diagnostics. And even with the largest installed base of any molecular platform, Cepheid is constantly innovating – even receiving FDA Emergency Use Authorization for its rapid (and extremely accurate) COVID-19 diagnostic test. If you missed the event, watch it here.
Math Industry Day: Careers in Finance
September 2020 On September 16th, the Department of Mathematics, in collaboration with the Student Success Center, hosted a "Math Industry Day: Careers in Finance"webinar that featured presentations by industry speakers. They shared more about their academic and career journey, their current company, top skills they are seeking in a successful candidate, and more! Attendees had the opportunity to submit questions in advance as well as participate in the live Q & A. Featured speakers included: UCSD alumnus and Head of Quantitative Strategy at Millennium Dr. Thomas Fleming, UCSD alumna and Senior Finance Manager Amanda Horowitz, Data Scientist at Intuit Dr. John Jack, and UCSD alumnus and Business Lawyer Dr. John Karayan. If you missed the event, you can watch it here.
Lam Research Industry Day
August 2020 On August 19th students heard from Dr. Jeffrey Marks of Lam Research as he spoke about “Innovation at an atomic level, enabling the information revolution”. In addition to Dr. Marks's talk, the event featured a UCSD alumni career panel who currently work at Lam. Students were able to ask questions and engage with the panelists. Featured panelists included: CVP for Lam Research Dr. Jeffrey Marks, Process Engineer Jasper Nie, Systems Engineer Hossein Sadeghi, and Product Engineer Qingqing Yang. As a trusted, collaborative partner to the world’s leading semiconductor companies, Lam Research is a fundamental enabler of the silicon roadmap. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. Their innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services allow chipmakers to build smaller, faster, and better performing electronic devices. They combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, a strong values-based culture, and unwavering commitment to customer success to accelerate innovation, enabling our customers to shape the future. If you missed the event, watch the video here.
Math Industry Day
July 2020 The Department of Mathematics in collaboration with the Student Success Center hosted a virtual Math Industry Day on July 22nd! The event included presentations by guest speakers about working in industry. Attendees had the opportunity to submit advanced questions as well as participate in the live webinar's Q&A. Panelists included Cognitive Science UCSD alum Kyle Shannon, Data Scientist at Viasat and UCSD alum Laura Wilke, and Senior Scientific Technical Manager at the Naval Information Warfare Center Charles F. Yetman. If you missed the event, watch it here.
Pharm-ChemBio Industry Day
June 2020 The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, School of Physical Sciences and the Student Success Center sponsored another Pharm-ChemBio Industry Day. On June 3rd, this event featured asynchronous talks from speakers in biotechnology and pharma companies. The live Zoom panel discussion focused on providing advice to students and postdocs on how to pursue a career in industry in the age of COVID-19 and address communication strategies and interview skills for a hiring environment dominated by online interactions. Attendees had the opportunity to submit advanced questions as well as participate in the live webinar's Q&A. If you missed the event or want to refresh your memory, watch it here.
Catalent Pharma Solutions Industry Day
May 2020 The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, School of Physical Sciences, and the Student Success Center worked in partnership to host a Catalent Pharma Solutions Industry Day on Thursday May 28th. The event will feature an Industry Overview presentation and a Career Panel Q&A. This event discussed different industry career avenues, educational and career advice from industry professionals, and Catalent San Diego's internship opportunities. Attendees had the opportunity to submit advanced questions as well as participate in the live webinar's Q&A. Catalent's volunteering and philanthropy programs amplify the enthusiasm they have for giving back to our communities—especially in the areas of health and STEM education. With 42 facilities across four continents, Catalent touches thousands of people every day; helping people live better healthier lives. Panelists included Senior Project Manager Hannah Reynolds, Program Manager Matthew Rota, Formulation Scientist Kirk Reynolds, Ph.D, former Metrology Engineer and current Training Coordinator Roger Parks, and Formulation Chemist Ivy Cai. If you missed this event, watch it here.
Job Skills Trainings
Mentorship Program Workshop #1: Graduate School Preparation
November 2021 On Wednesday, November 3rd, this session explored essential aspects of graduate education, the value of a graduate degree, and how to better prepare for the process of applying. Attendees learned how to find undergraduate research opportunities and how to take advantage of these. In addition, they heard from Dr. Jessie Moreton, who shared her decision for going into graduate school. Jessie received a PhD in Chemistry at UC San Diego after working in the biotechnology industry for several years. Edgar Beas and Shana Slebioda from the UC San Diego Graduate Division also shared great insight about what it means to apply to graduate school. Watch here.
Undergrad Research Series: #5 Applying for Summer Research Opportunities
November 2021 This workshop, led by Dr. Stacey Brydges, will focus on finding and applying for summer research programs in the Physical Sciences. We will discuss what a summer research program is, the basics of an application, and provide some guidance on putting together your application. Watch here.
Undergrad Research Series: #3 Useful Research Skills
October 2021 This workshop focused on a number of skills that are important for doing research in Physical Science fields. Topics covered included: organizing your research, using the computer command line, scientific typesetting in latex, and more. Watch here.
Undergrad Research Series: #2 Reading Academic Papers
October 2021 On Friday, October 22nd, this workshop was led by Genevive Bjorn! Genevieve is an award-winning science writer and teacher based in San Diego, California, USA. Her writing has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Nature, Nature Biotechnology, Nature Medicine, Science, and many more. She holds two Master’s degrees, one in biomedical sciences and the other in education. Currently she is doing research at Johns Hopkins University for a doctorate in education focusing on adult learning. Other academic affiliations include Boston University, the University of California, and the University of Hawaii. She loves to travel, meditate, and dream up new ways to help scientists communicate more effectively. During this workshop, she taught a technique to make reading academic papers more straightforward. Reading papers is an important part of doing research, and a task that many people, even experienced researchers, find challenging. Using a research-based approach, they focus on the core aspects of how an academic paper is structured and use that to help us quickly and thoroughly understand the main points of the paper. Watch the event here.
Undergraduate Research Skills Workshop
October 2021 The Student Success Center in the School of Physical Sciences partnered with Dr. Karin Sandstrom and Dr. Stacey Brydges to host a webinar called "Undergraduate Research Skills” as the first of a five-part workshop series. Students learned about what sort of research is happening in UCSD Physical Sciences and had the opportunity to ask questions of both faculty and current undergraduate researchers about projects. Other discussion topics include tips on how to identify research projects and how to approach faculty members for projects. The first workshop is an introduction to undergrad research at UCSD. There were faculty and student representatives from Physics and Chemistry discussing research in their departments, followed by a Q&A session. If you missed it, watch the event here.
Resources & Best Practices for Internship Preparation
October 2021 The Department of Mathematics in collaboration with the Student Success Centerhosted a Resources & Best Practices for Internship Preparationwebinar on October 14, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. The event featured presentations by Meredith Mendez, Academic Internship Programs at UC San Diego; Alice Grgas, Team Internship Program at UC San Diego and Erik Miller, XCOM Labs/ Intern Sherpa. They shared information on what resources available and what are the best practices for internship preparation and more! Attendees had the opportunity to submit questions in advance as well as participate in the live Q & A. Watch the event here.
Creating A Standout Resume & Acing the Interview
February 2021 Every student needs a standout resume to land an interview and must be impressive in an interview to be offered the job, but how do you accomplish this with limited experience? On February 23rd, students learned directly from an industry recruiter on how to customize their resume to stand out from the crowd and apply techniques to help you ace the interview. Let’s face it: Recruiters don’t want to read resumes that list everything someone has done—they want to know if you have what it takes to rock the job they are trying to fill. Hiring managers are not just looking for experience—they are looking for future potential. This workshop was led by an industry recruiter from Applied Materials, which is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Their expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, their innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. If you missed the event, watch it here.
Success Center Specific Events
Undergraduate Summer Research Award Information Session
February 2022 The session was hosted by Thomas Hermann, Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry and the Faculty Director of the Student Success Center. During this session he talked about the eligibility criteria, the application process, the financial aid aspect, as well as answer questions submitted through the registration form and questions asked during the meeting. If you missed it, check it out here.
Workshop: Making the Most of Your Mentor-Mentee Relationship
February 2021 The UCSD Physical Sciences Mentorship Program pairs students with mentors who will share their real world experiences and assist the students as they prepare to make the transition from college to career. This workshop on February 16th shared tips and tricks on how to make the most out of the mentorship program and included topics such as expectation setting, the mentor/mentee relationship as well as various suggestions to make the process successful for both the mentee and the mentor! If you missed it: Read through the presentation slides here. Watch a recording of the event here.
Student Success Center Information Session
May 2020 On May 27th, Dean Steve Boggs and division leadership shared how, in the midst of a pandemic, we are starting new initiatives and hosting online events to help students find pathways to meaningful careers and build professional networks outside academia. About The Center: As the first of its kind for any physical sciences program in the nation, The Center provides students with resources for professional training beyond the classroom and career preparation beyond a degree. The Center connects students with individual research experiences in academia and internships in industry, supports them with an alumni mentoring program, and hosts industry outreach and recruitment events. If you missed it, watch the full session here.
DEI Topics
Diversity in STEM Webinar Series: Stand and Deliver: Success in Math with Black, Chicanx, Indigenous and Undocumented Students
December 2020 On December 2nd, The Student Success Center in the School of Physical Sciences has partnered with Dr. Roberto Rubalcaba to host a webinar called "Stand and Deliver: Success in Math with Black, Chicanx, Indigenous and Undocumented Students" as the third of a three-part Diversity in STEM series. In this session, you will learn strategies to create a safe and welcoming classroom for your students of color to thrive including building safe spaces for students who may be experiencing serious challenges outside of your classroom. We will discuss how to invite, include, encourage, and engage Black / African American, Latinx / Chicanx, Indigenous and Undocumented students without requiring them to change their identity to learn. If you missed the event, watch it here.
Diversity in STEM Webinar Series: Inclusion & Equity Solutions to advance Inclusive Excellence in Science
November 2020 On November 18th, The Student Success Center in the School of Physical Sciences partnered with Dr. Dontarie Stallings to host a webinar called "Organizing and Management of Inclusive Groups" as the second of a three-part Diversity in STEM series. This session facilitated a discussion on the effect of lack of demographic equitable representation that exists throughout most STEM fields and is inconsistent with a drive towards inclusive excellence, that is necessary to recruit talent from the entirety of our population. It also runs counter to the academic case for diversity, which argues for the causal relationship between diversity and success in research teams. This lack of representation amongst our faculty has perpetuated a view within STEM that devalues the abilities of underrepresented scientists. Through the National Diversity Equity Workshops, engaging social scientists and chemistry department heads, we have identified barriers to inclusive excellence, and solutions—that is, procedures, policies, and practices—to reduce inequities. Our recommendations represent a flexible road map that, if adopted, can lead to a climate that attracts and retains diverse, inclusive and excellent talent in academia. If you missed the event, watch it here.
Teaching Students of Color in STEM
July 2020 In collaboration with the Graduate Division and Jacobs School of Engineering, we hosted a webinar called "Teaching Students of Color in STEM" on July 31st. This event was the third workshop of "Woke: A Series in Solidarity with People of Color in STEM." The event was open to students, recent graduates, postdocs, staff, and faculty members. The webinar provided best practices for supporting and teaching students of color in STEM. It featured a moderated discussion and a Q&A session with faculty members from the Jacobs School of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Attendees had the opportunity to submit questions in advance as well as participate in a live Q&A. Panelists included: Distinguished Professor of Physics R. Sekhar Chivukula, Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Dontarie Stallings, Associate Professor of Statistics Jelena Bradic, Professor of Mathematics Ioana Dumitriu, and Assistant Professor of NanoEngineering and Mechanical Engineering Tod A. Pascal. If you missed the event, watch it here.
Online Topics
Job Hunting for New Graduates in the Age of COVID-19
July 2020 For all physical science students or recent graduates. Held on July 9th,this webinar addressed the changing landscape of the job market for graduates with degrees in the physical sciences. Students heard from a panel of industry professionals with insight in hiring plans and strategies of industry sectors in the age of COVID-19. Industry professionals addressed communication strategies and interview skills for a hiring environment dominated by online interactions. Students had the opportunity to ask questions during this online webinar. Panelists who attended: Web Developer Kevin Ball; Founding Director of Perihelion Capital Advisors Dr. Richard Libby; CVP of Lam Research Corporation Dr. Jeffrey Marks; and University Relations Program Manager at General Atomics David Freeman. Watch the webinar here.
Seminar on Transitioning to Online Instruction
April 2020 Tips from Dr. Thomas Bussey on excelling remotely as a student and instructor. He discussed the current events and practical solutions being used to move to an online format. If you missed the seminar, watch it here.