On November 9th and 10th, we are hosting several panels featuring alums and employers working in a range of different science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions and organizations. On November 11th, we will be offering a series of identity-based panels that feature working professionals who identify with different underrepresented groups in STEM, including Black, Indigenous & People of Color; LGBTQIA+; and women. On November 12th, we will be hosting a drop-in session to answer your questions about virtual networking.
During each panel, a moderator will ask panelists to share aspects of their career path and what it's like to work in their current role and organization. You will also have an opportunity to ask panelists questions, so spend some time thinking about what you are most curious about beforehand. Please note that the identity-based panels are only open to students who hold that specific identity.
Registration for each event is required and can be found in Handshake via the links below. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
Monday November 9
5 to 6PM
Register for one of these panels in Handshake
Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology & Biological Sciences
- Laura Colello MS, CGC, Genetic Counselor at UVM Medical Center
- Acadia Moeyersoms, PhD student at University of Miami
- Robert Jones, Research Microbiologist at United States Army Corps of Engineers, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab
- Rogelio Zimbron, Assay Zone Manager / Protein Scientist at Green Mountain Antibodies
Science Communication & Technical Writing
- Alayna Thompson, Environmental Scientist / Assistant Project Manager at Terracon Consultants
- Karen Spach PhD, Scientific Director at Envision Pharma Group
- Shana Adise PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Vermont
Pharmaceuticals
- Anna Hill, Senior Research Associate at Moderna
- Russel Beste, Senior Director Global Process Development at Viatris
- Mariel Maling, Associate Director of HCP Marketing at Argenx
Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace & Manufacturing
- Kelsey Weidman, Module Engineering Manager at Global Foundries
- Daniel Colombini, Principal/Department Head at Goldman Copeland Associates
- Sara Fritsch, President at Schoolhouse
6:30 to 7:30PM
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Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering
- Kailtlyn Evarts, Project Manager at PC Construction
- Christopher Hale-Sills, Civil Engineer at VHB
- Tom Joslin PE, Owner of Prospect Environmental Services PLLC
- Robert McEwing PE, Senior Airport Planner at Northeast Airport Consultants
Computer Science
- Rosario Arias, Senior Software Engineer at athenahealth
- Viktoria Manukyan, Data Scientist at IBM
- Nick Agel, Software Engineer II at MediaMath
- Patrick Clemins PhD, Manager of Cyberinfrastructure and Partnerships at Vermont EPSCor, University of Vermont
Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology & Biological Sciences
- Lynda Menard, PhD Candidate at University of Vermont
- Rose Long PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard Medical School
- Lyndelle LeBruin MS, MPH, Product Management & Marketing Assistant at Natmed Ltd
Pharmaceuticals
- Jessica Waite PhD, Scientific Project Manager at Green Mountain Antibodies
- Chad Conger, Manager of Quality Systems and Compliance at Perrigo
- Gain Robinson, Senior Scientist at Merck & Co., Inc.
Tuesday November 10
5 to 6PM
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Data Science, Mathematics & Statistics
- Robert Chutter, R&D Software Manager at BioTek Instruments, Inc., a part of Agilent Technologies
- Nicole Frey, Director – Actuary at National Life Group
- Polly Mangan, Data Science Director at Social Sentinel
Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering
- Joanna Pawluk, Recruiter at PC Construction
- Jay Smerekanicz, Senior Consulting Engineering Geologist & Associate at Golder Associates Inc.
- Peter Smiar MS, Director of Land Development at VHB
- Jessica Louisos MS, PE, Lead Project Engineer Water Resources at Milone & MacBroom
Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology & Biological Sciences
- Joe Clayton PhD, Senior Principal Scientist at BioTek Instruments, Inc., a part of Agilent Technologies
- Edward Marques PhD, Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Vermont
- Katrina Moreau, Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Vermont and Community Health Centers of Burlington
6:30 to 7:30PM
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Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology & Biological Sciences
- Galen Dow, CEO of AMPED Pipeline Marketing
- Sally Roushdy, Manufacturing Excellence Manager at Ben & Jerry’s
- Samuel Holland, Cofounder / Product Design Engineer at Informal
Wednesday November 11
Affinity-based panels are being offered on Wednesday evening. These are designed as a space for students and panelists who share an identity to connect and discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by their identity group in STEM. Please note that these are only open to students who share the identity of the panelists. Details about the panelists for each event can be found in Handshake.
5 to 6PM
Black, Indigenous & People of Color
6 to 7PM
LGBTQIA+
7 to 8PM
Women
Thursday November 12
1 to 3PM
Virtual Networking Drop-In
Join STEM Interest Group Leader Brian Park for a drop-in session on virtual networking. We will be launching a video soon that offers an overview of getting started with networking during COVID-19, and ask that you bring any specific questions you have to this session.