Figuring out how to leave the bench and proceed in satisfying new directions can be difficult, though. A panel of scientists working in fields as diverse as writing, business consulting, science management and school teaching will tell how and why they moved away from traditional bench careers. This interactive and informal session will feature short talks from the panelists, followed by small-group break outs so that members of the audience can discuss careers more personally with the speakers. Each has basic goals for advancing science, technology, and engineering, but with slightly different approaches. SSE members serve government, education, and communities through a variety of volunteer activities.
TOPS members serve as scientist partners for elementary schools in a number of ways.
ReSET members serve in elementary schools to motivate students and to enhance their understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Representatives from each organization will share information on their particular organizations. This workshop is to encourage and assist young scientists to become active in graduate and postdoctoral career development and training issues, as exemplified by a panel of speakers from a variety of institutions. Learn about activities at other institutions, and learn where and how to begin work on issues important to career development and training in science. This workshop will provide a forum where young scientists and administrators can learn how to improve the policies and programs concerning graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and to tackle the young scientist career issues at their institutions.