Finding your path to opportunities and success

A career in science can be rewarding and fulfilling, allowing individuals to contribute to society by discovery and making advancements that can make real impact through research and innovation. While there are a wide variety of career avenues one can take, it can be daunting to find what direction to take that can be personally fulfilling. Samuel S. Cheung (Charles River Laboratories) will share lessons learned on a career journey that has spanned academic, industry and contract research organization careers.

This session is intended for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers interested in exploring careers in science and research.

Learning Objectives:

• Gaining insight into the work life of different career areas
• Learning ways to find career paths that may be fulfilling
• Using tips and strategies to successfully pursue your desired career