Career Panel Discussion Series

Panel Discussion on Law, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

“As the idea that graduate students should all be aiming for positions in academia loses its grip on the scientific community, more and more PhD students are aspiring to work in law, compliance and regulatory affairs…” Read More

Panel Discussion on Science Policy

“While building a wealth of scientific knowledge and skills, PhD students also become very familiar with the demands of research – equipment, reagents, facilities and training, to name a few, not to mention the funds needed to procure them. They also gain an awareness of the more abstract issues that impact scientists’ work and lives…” Read More

Panel Discussion on Careers in Industry

“For some scientists just getting started in their careers, the university environment has taken on a comforting familiarity that can make work in industry seem intimidating. After spending years in school, the idea of moving from the academic culture to a more business-focused industry environment…” Read More

Panel Discussion on Careers in Academia

“After gaining an intimate knowledge of how to navigate an academic environment, many doctoral degree holders have the skills and desire to guide others along the path to building an illustrious career in the sciences…” Read More

Panel Discussion on a Variety of Careers

“BU alumni Dr. Lynes Torres and Dr. Chun Shao rounded out the series of BU’s BEST career panel discussions with their different but equally august career success stories…” Read More