UC Berkeley SLAM

What's it like to go from Berkeley to a faculty role with a teaching focus? Find out via our career panel on Oct 4! Profs in biosciences from Davidson College, CSU Stanislaus & UCSD (teaching career at a UC?! YES!) will share advice & experiences. Reg: tinyurl.com/9ahf9dhn

STEM trainees: explore careers with "Ph.D. Transferable Skills," an interactive program to assess your motivated skills & learn how to determine which skills are most valued by employers. In-person workshop (with snacks) - Sept 14 @ 12:30pm. Reg.: tinyurl.com/54c8rvjz

We are kicking off the SLAM 10th Anniversary Seminar Series with an exciting talk from Ann Reid, director of the National Center for Science Education. Learn more about her path to scientific leadership this Monday, 5:30 pm, 106 Stanley Hall. See you there!

RT @QB3Berkeley: Curious about careers at places like @NIH & @NSF? Join us on July 5 to gain insight on how these agencies work. Chat with Jamie Lahvic, PhD, Program Officer, Office of Strategic Extramural Programs Reg.: tinyurl.com/mr27r9mc

Curious about careers at places like @NIH & @NSF? Join us on July 5 to gain insight on how these agencies work. Chat with Jamie Lahvic, PhD, Program Officer, Office of Strategic Extramural Programs (@DrJamie_L was an MCB postdoc prior to this role). Reg.: tinyurl.com/mr27r9mc

PLS RT: 2/17 SPLiCE Symposium ~ unique STEM PhD event! Connect with Cal's science community. Learn about peer-led initiatives you can join, including @BeyondAcademia @BGESS @ucblagses & more! Cohosted w/@VSPAProgramUCB & @GradDivision Details and Reg: tinyurl.com/SPLiCE22

Trainees, join us for "Demystifying the Job Talk & Chalk Talk" 10/27, 4pm. Learn the difference between these two components of the faculty hiring process, and how to discuss your science to make a strongly positive impression. Register: forms.gle/3zBYwemW5rkQSt…

Join us this WEDNESDAY, October 13th, at 5:30 pm PST to learn how Dr. Tori Sharma promotes responsible, effective research at UC Berkeley. Zoom link: berkeley.zoom.us/j/99263896183 Meeting ID: 9926 389 6183

Join us MONDAY, September 27th, at 5:30 pm to learn how Dr. Shae Ziaee found her dream job and how you can find yours. Zoom link: berkeley.zoom.us/j/8048364666 Meeting ID: 804 836 4666

Join us TOMORROW, September 20th, at 5:30 pm PST to hear how Dr. Anita Marshall, a lecturer and researcher at the University of Florida, works to make geoscience more accessible and inclusive. Zoom link: berkeley.zoom.us/j/95775800169 Meeting ID: 957 7580 0169

This 9/22 online event is great for UCB trainees interested in learning about IP, VC & entrepreneurship! @DarrenDCooke will discuss his career path & the Life Science Entrepreneurship Center's trainee support and resources Register: forms.gle/6yNxqApSfj1zsK…

Join us on September 13 at 5:30 pm PST for our first SLAM seminar of the semester! Dr. Katie Peek, a visual journalist, will discuss principles of data visualization. Zoom link: berkeley.zoom.us/j/97788571534 Meeting ID: 977 8857 1534 katiepeek.com @kathrynpeek @QB3Berkeley

Join us on Thu Apr 29 at 12:30pm PST (via Zoom) for a negotiation strategy workshop with Debra Horens, PhD, who is the Assistant Director for Graduate Students and PhDs at the UC Berkeley Career Center. RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/negotiation-…

Interested in joining the SLAM organizing committee for 2021-22? Help organize our fall seminars and spring workshops!! Fill out the survey here: forms.gle/gkfSpXnWE35tjw… See our website (qb3.berkeley.edu/education/slam/) for more information.

Join us on Monday, Mar. 8 for a workshop with Prof. Abergel, Sarah Smaga, PhD (@sarahsmaga) and Prof. Bergman for a workshop on fostering effective collaborations! For more information and registration (seating is limited), follow the link: eventbrite.com/e/structure-ma…

Join us on Mon Feb 22 for a workshop with Prof. Jeff Schinske, department chair and professor of biology at Foothill College & Editor-in-Chief of Life Sciences Education. For more information and registration (seating is limited), follow the link: eventbrite.com/e/structure-ma…

On 2/11 trainees can discuss biotech careers w/Gary Lee, PhD, CSO of @Sentibio. He recalls lacking career info as a student, & "now that I have some appreciation of industry & the different areas one can pursue, I want to...share my experience" More info: bit.ly/3rmls3f

UCB STEM Trainees - program this Weds @ 4pm. Acing Your Job Search: Insights and Actions for Applicants in the Biosciences. Preparation/application/interview insights from MCB IAP biotech reps; led by @QB3Berkeley career advisor. Details/register: forms.gle/PBxsQHJyEHjJy7…

Join us on Monday, Dec. 7 for a SLAM seminar with Dr. Martin Mulvihill, founder of Safer Made, a mission-driven venture capital fund investing in companies and technologies that reduce human exposure to harmful chemicals! @QB3Berkeley

Join us on Monday, Nov. 30 for a SLAM seminar with Dr. Malcolm Hill from @BatesCollege where he will discuss his experiences at 3 liberal arts institutions, how he moved into administrative positions, and how tenure and promotion processes work at LACs. @QB3Berkeley