National Perspectives: Graduate and Postdoc Exploration of Multiple Career Pathways

The Graduate School and Graduate and Postdoctoral Success (GPS) are proud to present a new speaker series exploring multiple career pathways across a variety of disciplines. We invite all current graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to hear directly from leading industry experts about national perspectives and trends.

This series, hosted through our 100% virtual Center for Graduate and Postdoc Career and Professional Development, will provide networking opportunities and career readiness for our UTSA graduate and postdoc population via a three-part format of speaker, panel, and career talks. 

Upcoming Speakers and Registration Information

Career Series

DATE: March 30, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 PM (CST). Register now!
PERSPECTIVE: Dr. Jodi Yellin. Director of Science Policy, Association of American Medical Colleges. My Career Journey: Strengthening the Biomedical Research Workforce.

DATE: April 15, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 PM (CST). Register now!
PERSPECTIVE: Dr. Linda Hyman. Burroughs Wellcome Director of Education, Marine Biological Laboratory, Boston University. Go Big and Make It Home: A Professional Journey.

DATE: April 22, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 PM (CST). Register now!
PERSPECTIVE: Dr. Hironao Okahana. Vice President, Research & Knowledge Development, Council of Graduate Schools. Job Placements of Social Science and Education Doctorates and Potential Implications for Students, Doctoral Programs, and Employers.

DATE: April 27, 2021 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (CST). Register now!
PERSPECTIVE: Dr. Mickey Stevenson. Associate Vice President for Research Integrity, The University of Texas at San Antonio. Researchers Helping Researchers: Careers that Support Ethics, Safety, and Finance Areas of Research.

DATE: May 6, 2021 from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (CST). Register now!
PERSPECTIVE: Dr. Andy Taylor. Technical Director, KKPFF Consulting Engineers. Making the Transition from Graduate Studies to Consulting Engineering Practice.

Previous Speakers

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• February 9, 2021 - Suzanne Ortega, Ph.D. President, Council of Graduate Schools. Graduate Education for 21st Century Work and Careers.
• February 24, 2021 - Dr. Julia Kent. Vice President, Best Practices and Strategic Initiatives, Council of Graduate Schools. After the Humanities PhD: Finding and Creating Meaningful Careers.
• March 4, 2021 - Melanie V. Sinche, NCC. Interim Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs. Director, Career Development Center. Executive Director, Women's Leadership Center, University of Saint Joseph. Career Choices for PhDs: Opening the Doors of Opportunity.
• March 17, 2021 - JoAnne Canales, Ph.D. Senior Scholar-in-Residence Emirata, Council of Graduate Schools. Former Graduate School Dean. Hispanic Serving Institutions: Examining the Graduate Education Ecosystem for Latinx Students.
• March 18, 2021 - Julie Posselt, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Pullias Center for Higher Education, University of Southern California. PI, Inclusive Graduate Education Network Research Hub. PI, California Consortium for Inclusive Doctoral Education. Merit Beyond Measure: Holistic Admissions for Racial Diversity and Equity in Graduate Education. (Recording not available for this session.)
• March 23, 2021 - Dr. Jim Kurose, Distinguished University Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst. Former Assistant Director, US National Science Foundation. Opportunities for Scientists and Engineers in Federal Agencies: An overview and personal reflections.