The goal of the Career Advancement (Early to Mid-Career) Committee is to provide tools to members to aid in advancing their careers. Transitioning into industry from academia or advancing your career can present some difficulties or hurdles and we are not always prepared for these challenges. We would like to engage members with guest speakers and discussions on challenges that we face in the early to mid-career.
We are currently seeking new members and Co-Chairs!
AWIS-SD Academia 2 Industry (A2I) 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 monthly via Zoom. 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 careeradvancement@awissd.org.
Career Advancement Co-Chairs:
Current Position: PhD student in SDSU/UCSD’s joint doctoral program in cell and molecular biology (Carrie House’s lab)
Training: Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry with a minor in biomedical ethics, University of San Diego, 2023
Additional Involvement: Events committee, outreach committee, and WIST 2025 (co-chair of the speakers committee and member of the facilities committee)
Current Position:
Training: