The AWIS-SD Academia 2 Industry (A2I) Committee hosts informal gatherings for individuals in academia who are interested in transitioning to a career in industry. These quarterly events, featuring speakers who share their experiences and insights, are announced via email and posted on our website.
We encourage women in various industry positions to join our coffee social, where they discuss their career transitions and work-life balance. The committee meets via Zoom, typically on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM. These forums offer a supportive space for individuals with similar career interests and life paths to connect. It’s a great opportunity to network with fellow AWIS-SD members and exchange ideas and encouragement.
For more information or to request Zoom details, please contact us at a2i@awissd.org.
Academia 2 Industry Committee Co-Chairs:
Current position: Graduate Student, Lab of Dr. Graham McVicker, Salk Institute of Biological Studies
Training: BA Music, Jazz, and the African Diaspora with Minor International Studies, University of California, 2010; Post Baccalaureate Pre-Health Professions, San Francisco State University, 2014; MS Cell and Molecular Biology, San Francisco State University, 2017; PhD Student Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, University of California
Current position: Process Analytics Scientist, Poseida Therapeutics
Training: MSc and Research Assistant, National Institute of Immunology; PhD, Medical University of Vienna; Post PhD, Cedars Sinai Medical Center