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SCIENCE2004
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION AND "FIRST LOOK" TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
Wednesday, October 6, 5:00 p.m., William Pitt Union
Wednesday, October 6, 5:00 p.m., William Pitt Union
Once again this year, the Opening Night Reception will feature a special display of new technologies that have been developed by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University and that are now available for licensing. The Technology Showcase is being organized by the Office of Enterprise Development, Health Sciences. This evening's events, which are open to all registrants, are always a great place to network, socialize, unwind--or whatever you want to call it.
"NO
BOUNDARIES" BARBECUE
Thursday, October 7, 5:00 p.m., Cathedral of Learning Lawn
Thursday, October 7, 5:00 p.m., Cathedral of Learning Lawn
There's nothing like good food and good music after a long day of science to refresh the body and all of its macromolecules. Come enjoy the fun.
In a two-hour, interactive session, experts in a variety of science-related
fields will offer insight and advice for postdocs and graduate students
about career opportunities in the life sciences. This workshop is being
presented by the Office
of Academic Career Development, Health Sciences, and the University
of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral Association.
Moderator:
- Joan M. Lakoski, Ph.D. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Career Development, Health Sciences, and Professor of Pharmacology, School of Medicine
Speakers:
- Kathie L. Olsen, Ph.D., Associate Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President
- Doros Platika, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse
- Jeanette E. South-Paul, M.D., UPMC Andrew W. Mathieson Professor of Family Medicine and Chairman of Family Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Roundtable Discussion Moderators:
- Aaron W. Bell, Ph.D., Research Associate, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine
- Elsa S. Strotmeyer, Ph.D., M.P.H., Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health
Presented in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse