Parallel Session 1 (Saturday January 25, 9:00 AM)
Building Your Professional Identity Workshop (Climate Action Lab)
| Workshop Leader | Diana Valverde Mendez, APS Grad Leader, Postdoc at Yale University |
| Description | Work on building an effective Resume/CV and LinkedIn page to advance your career prospects. Also get a headshot to use for your professional interactions. |
Addressing Imposter Phenomenon Panel (RWAC 115)
| Moderator | Kelly Luo, Professor at USC |
| Panelist | Clarisso Do O, Physics PhD Candidate at UC San Diego Sarah Jiang, Astronomy PhD Student at UC San Diego Vanessa Preisler, Department Chair and Professor of Physics at University of La Verne Afrah Ezzeldine, Scientist at TAE Technologies |
| Description | Learn about the imposter phenomenon and how it can manifest in physics. Acquire strategies to overcome the imposter phenomenon and build confidence. |
Academia Panel (MOS 204)
| Moderator | Adam Burgasser, Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics at UCSD |
| Panelist | Peter Foster, Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy at USC Monica Allen, Assistant Professor of Physics at UC San Diego Lindsey Hands, Astronomy PhD Student at UC San Diego Anaya Valluvan, Astronomy PhD Student at UC San Diego |
| Description | Why go to graduate school? And how do you apply? Come to this panel to have your questions answered and determine if graduate school is the best path for you. |
Industry Panel (RWAC 121)
| Moderator | Priscilla Kelly, Lead Data Scientist at NAVFAC |
| Panelist | Carla Bacco, Laser Applications Specialist at LASEA Joan Dreiling, Physicist at Quantinuum Kathreen Thome, General Atomics Emily Belli, General Atomics |
| Description | Explore different career paths in the industry. Learn how to successfully transition from a physics degree to various fields in the industry sector. |
National Labs Panel (RWAC 103, ZOOM)
| Moderator | Melissa Quinnan, Postdoc at UCSD |
| Panelist | Cami Collens, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Elizabeth Grace, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Zou Finfrock, Argonne National Laboratory Soma Chattopadhyay, Elgin Community College |
| Description | Gain insights into career opportunities and experiences at national labs. Discover the unique aspects of research conducted at national labs compared to academia. |
Parallel Session 2 (Saturday January 25, 2:00 PM)
How to Work Through the Hard Stuff (RWAC 121)
| Moderator | Carla Bacco, Laser Applications Specialist at LASEA |
| Panelist | Robin Glefke, Physics PhD Candidate at UC San Diego Priscilla Kelly, Lead Data Scientist at NAVFAC Arlette Baljon, Associate Professor of Physics at SDSU Hannah Koziol, Astronomy PhD Student at UCSD |
| Description | Everyone goes through tough times — break-ups, failing a class, family emergencies, and challenges with your advisor. Talk to people who have gone through similar situations, and learn how to navigate and move forward. |
Presentation Skills (RWAC 115)
| Workshop Leader | Lizbeth Castañeda Escobar, Professor at Higher Technological Institute of Xalapa, TecNM, Mexico |
| Description | Learn evidence-based techniques to make interesting and informative scientific presentations. Get tips on improving your confidence while discussing your research, and practice implementing these tips. |
Teaching Panel (RWAC 103)
| Moderator | Anthony Aportela, PhD Student at UCSD |
| Panelist | Cindy Swift, 30+ years of teaching at high school & college levels Samantha Bordy, Physics Teacher Adam Burgasser, Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics at UCSD Melanie Villanueva, Sweetwater District Lead Science Teacher |
| Description | Explore requirements and pathways to a teaching career, including advanced degrees and certification. Hear from others about their careers in teaching. |
National Labs Panel (The Jeanie)
| Panelist | Inès Montaño, Professor at Northern Arizona University, previously at Sandia National Laboratories Irena Dragojevic, Medical Physicist, former post-doc at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Ananya Paul, PhD Candidate at UC Riverside, Brookhaven National Laboratory |
| Description | Gain insights into career opportunities and experiences at national labs. Discover the unique aspects of research conducted at national labs compared to academia. |
Parallel Session 3 (Sunday January 26, 10:30 AM)
Networking Skills, Communication, and Self Advocacy (The Jeanie)
| Workshop Leader | Bri Hart, APS Senior Program Manager, Diversity + Careers |
| Description | Why is it important to network? What do you say to a professor, conference attendee, or peer to “build your network”? How can you communicate with your network to advocate for your career? Find out at this workshop! |
Academia Panel (MOS 204)
| Moderator | Adam Burgasser, Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics at UCSD |
| Panelist | Robin Glefke, PhD Candidate at UCSD Melissa Quinnan, Postdoc at UCSD Rachael Hachadorian, Medical Physicist Cindy Qin, Physics PhD Student |
| Description | Why go to graduate school? And how do you apply? Come to this panel to have your questions answered and determine if graduate school is the best path for you. |
Industry Panel (RWAC 121)
| Panelist | Afrah Ezzeldine, Scientist at TAE Technologies Joan Dreiling, Physicist at Quantinuum Kathreen Thome, General Atomics Emily Belli, General Atomics |
| Description | Explore different career paths in the industry. Learn how to successfully transition from a physics degree to various fields in the industry sector. |
