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CAREERS IN SCIENCES: Chemistry Panel

November 16th, 2023  ||  1:00pm – 2:30pm  ||  Shiley Bioscience Center Gold Auditorium

Speakers: Mariel Cardenas, Natalie Byrd, Jade Johnson, and Brain Leon.

Professionals in the Chemistry field spoke about their backgrounds and how to get started in their specific industries. They expressed that in a multitude of STEM pathways, it is extremely important to display yourself as a team player and as someone who can collaborate with others on your job applications. Often times students can be intimidated by job descriptions. However, the panel expressed that being honest and confident in your abilities and willingness to learn new skills can get you extremely far. The College of Sciences is extremely grateful for the guidance they were able to provide to our students.

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CAREERS IN SCIENCES: Computer Science Panel

October 19th, 2023  ||  1:00pm – 2:30pm  ||  Shiley Bioscience Center Gold Auditorium

Speakers: Manan Katwala, Jessica Beeli, Kevin Pelaez, and Sonny Bautista.

Professionals in the Computer Science field spoke about their backgrounds and how to get started in their specific industries. They shared information about how their jobs have provided them flexibility as well as the ability to combine some of their various interests. Speakers also shared the importance of being a team player in the workplace and the difference in work tasks amongst company sizes. We even got to hear from 2022 SDSU Alumni Manan Katwala, who is already making great strides in his career. The College of Sciences is extremely grateful for the guidance they were able to provide to our students.

Careers in Sciences Astronomy/Physics flyer. Oct 12, Shiley Bioscience Center Gold Auditorium 1-2:30pm. Register by scanning the QR code. James Guillochon, Principal Data Scientist, Caelum Rodriguez, Data Scientist, Andrew Buckner, Senior Laser Technician,Jeffrey Rich, Astronomer adn Outreach Coordinator, Questions email at sciences.studentsuccess@sdsu.edu

CAREERS IN SCIENCES: Astronomy/Physics Panel

October 12th, 2023  ||  1:00pm – 2:30pm  ||  Shiley Bioscience Center Gold Auditorium

Speakers: James Guillochon, Andrew Buckner, Lisa Will, Caelum Rodriguez, and Jeffery Rich.

Professionals in the Astronomy and Physics field spoke about their backgrounds and how to get started in their specific industries. Speakers mentioned that despite making strict plans for your college experience, your time at SDSU can allow you to grow and obtain knowledge in fields you had never anticipated exploring. James Guillochon shared that he initially started as a Computer Science major but switched his major to accommodate his interest in Physics. Caelum Rodriguez also gave students the advice to take advantage of all opportunities provided to you. You never know when a life-changing experience can fall into your lap.

In addition, speakers shared inciteful information about what courses in college helped them the most at their jobs now and how to take advantage of research opportunities. The College of Sciences is extremely grateful for the guidance they were able to provide to our students.

CAREERS IN SCIENCES: Biology Panel

September 21st, 2023  ||  1:00pm – 2:30pm  ||  Shiley Bioscience Center Gold Auditorium

Speakers: Gregory Peters, Kristen Goodrich, Vanessa Orozco, and Karen Betancourt Moreira.

Professionals in the Biology field spoke about their backgrounds and how to get started in their specific industries. They shared inciteful information about what courses in college helped them the most at their jobs now and how to take advantage of the numerous opportunities SDSU has to offer. Speakers also shared what a “day in the life” looks like for them and the realities of balancing a sustainable work/personal life balance. The College of Sciences is extremely grateful for the guidance they were able to provide to our students.

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