[Taxacom] AIBS Webinar to Help Science Students, Young Professionals Explore Career Options in Science Policy

[Jenna Jadin]

AIBS Webinar to Help Science Students, Young Professionals Explore Career Options in Science Policy 



Are you a student or early-career professional interested in a non-academic science career? Have you ever thought that a career in science policy or public affairs might be right for you? If so, an upcoming webinar hosted by the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) could help you consider your options. 



This program is intended to help individuals better understand the pros and cons of a career in science policy, and the knowledge, skills and experiences that are required to be successful in science policy and public affairs. 



The program will: 



- Provide information about employment options in science policy/public affairs; 

- Provide tips to help interested students and early career professionals develop the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the policy/public affairs sector; and, 

- Help individuals evaluate whether this career path is right for them. 



See http://www.aibs.org/events/webinar/science-careers.html for information and registration. 



Registration is required. 



Event Date: 

Monday, December 21, 2009 

2:00 – 3:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time 



Cost: 



$19.95, Webinar 



Presenters: 



Keynote: “So, you want to work in science policy?” 

Dr. Robert Gropp 

Director of Public Policy 

American Institute of Biological Sciences 



Panelists: 



Ms. Julie Palakovich Carr 

Public Policy Associate 

American Institute of Biological Sciences 



Dr. Holly Menninger 

Coordinator, New York Invasive Species Research Institute 



Dr. Caroline Ridley 

S&T Policy Fellow 

United States Environmental Protection Agency 



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About AIBS: The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) scientific association dedicated to advancing biological research and education for the welfare of society. Founded in 1947 as a part of the National Academy of Sciences, AIBS became an independent, member-governed organization in the 1950s. Today, with headquarters in Washington, DC, and a staff of approximately 50, AIBS is sustained by a robust membership of some 5,000 biologists and 200 professional societies and scientific organizations; the combined individual membership of the latter exceeds 250,000. AIBS advances its mission through coalition activities in research, education, and public policy; publishing the peer-reviewed journal BioScience and the education website ActionBioscience.org; providing scientific peer review and advisory ,services to government agencies and other clients; convening meetings; and managing scientific programs. 



Website: www.aibs.org. 









Jenna Jadin, Ph.D. 
Public Policy Associate 
American Institute of Biological Sciences 
1444 Eye St NW, Suite 200 
Washington, DC 20005 
tel 202.628.1500 x229 fax 202.628.1509 
www.aibs.org 



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