CV/Resume Review

Multiple Mentors

Learn how to make your CV & resume stand-out from the crowd! Hear from our experts in various sectors on how to tailor your document to land your dream job. Attendees should come prepared with either aCV or resume to discuss and revise their draft on-site.

 

Giving a Job Talk: Industry vs. Academia

Mentors: Erick Vasquez, Evan Couzo, Maddy Henley

Dive into what it takes to give a job presentation if you are either looking for a career in academia (primarily undergraduate institutions and research-focused institutions) or industry.

 

Red Flags, Boundaries, and Exit Skills in STEM Mentoring Relationships

Mentor: Robbyn Anand

This interactive session will cover subtle but common boundary-testing and coercive dynamics that can arise in advisor–student, advisor–postdoc, and faculty settings. We’ll discuss why these situations can initially feel like opportunity, mentorship, belonging, or personal connection — before gradually shifting into pressure, exploitation, sabotage, or abuse. Participants will leave with practical strategies (and simple scripts) for protecting their time, credit, wellbeing, and career trajectory.

 

From Beakers to Big Impact: The Art of Science Communication

Mentor: Kate Biberdorf “Kate the Chemist”

From Beakers to Big Impact” explores how scientists can translate complex ideas into engaging, accessible stories that resonate beyond the lab. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, this session highlights how effective science communication can expand your reach, influence public understanding, and create meaningful impact across diverse audiences.

 

Success Strategies for International Students: Navigating Visas, Job Searches, and the Art of Not Freaking Out

Mentor: Atreyree Mukhopadhyay

Learn how to tackle issues as an international researcher with topics including: advocating for yourself​, VISA concerns and tips/anecdotes from personal experiences, how to approach searching for jobs in a domestic student market, and additional resources for international students.

  

The Mentorship Relationship: How to Be a Mentee and Mentor

Mentor: Brittany Morgan

Discuss the different sides of a mentorship relationship: what does it take to either be a good mentor or mentee.

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Effective Science Reading and Writing

Mentor: Frederic Perras

Learn how to efficiently read, construct, and write a scientific article. We will also briefly discuss how writing a proposal differs from a scientific article.

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Your Career is More Than Just Luck

Mentor: Alex Shannon

Find out what imposter syndrome is and strategies to overcome feelings that you aren't good enough.

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