Networking

ASC Career Success: Careers in Biotech

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The biotech sector is booming in central Ohio and across our region! Join some of the leading companies for an evening of networking, as part of the Careers in Biotech Connections Event on Monday, February 6th from 4 – 6 PM in Enarson Classroom Building 311.

The event will open with a panel discussion about trends in biotech along with existing and emerging career paths, advice for rising talent in the biotech space, and more. The event will conclude with ample opportunity to network. Spots are limited and students can register here.

The following companies plan to participate:

  • Andelyn Biosciences
  • MedPace
  • Oakwood Labs
  • AmplifyBio
  • Sarepta Therapeutics
  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital
  • Forge Biologics
  • STAQ

Andelyn, MedPace, Oakwood, and AmplifyBio plan to have representatives serve as panelists as well.

For any questions, please contact Aaron Klein at klein.795@osu.edu.

2023 NIIMBL eXperience

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The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) is working to enable more efficient and flexible manufacturing capabilities for existing and emerging biopharmaceutical products, and develop a world-leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing workforce.

The NIIMBL eXperience is an exclusive in-person, all expenses paid immersion program that offers you real-world insight into biopharmaceutical industry careers through hands-on activities and direct interactions with industry professionals. The program also aims to catalyze professional growth among participating students, through personal brand development, networking, and mentoring experiences.

The program targets African American/Black, Latinx, and Native American students completing their freshman or sophomore year of college. It is open to students enrolled in any STEM-based major living in the United States.

In 2023, three unique NIIMBL eXperience programs will be offered:

Each program will last ~a week during the summer of 2023. The deadline to apply for each program is January 20, 2023.

Application deadlines have been extended to February 10.

OSU Women in Engineering Leadership Symposium

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The upcoming inaugural Women in Engineering Leadership Symposium will be a two-day event sponsored by the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) Department. The event will take place Wednesday, November 2nd from 5:30 – 9 pm and Thursday, November 3rd from 6-9 pm. 

The first day will consist of a grad school info session/networking opportunity with 2022 AIChE President and NC State Professor Dr. Christine Grant, followed by dinner, her keynote speech, small group discussions with Buckeye Engineering Women in Executive Leadership (BEWEL) alumni, and an informal networking opportunity.

The second day of the Symposium will feature a student panel focused on holistic wellness and resources from the OSU Student Wellness Center.

Though this event will have many engineering students attending, non-engineering STEM students are also welcomed to attend. The discussions will be applicable to all STEM students and will be a great networking opportunity for all.

The symposium has limited capacity, so signups are required for attending one or both days of the event. You may sign up here. Additional information will be emailed to those who sign up.

CIA on Campus

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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) will be on campus March 22 to recruit and to connect with students. They will be hosting several events with some being discipline focused while others will be more broad and open to all.

The events are being hosted with the goal of having students more about the Agency, the diverse array of career paths available, the hiring and clearance process, and insights into how to craft an eye-catching application.

Use the following links to complete the necessary registration for the events and direct any questions to this email: Cheney.45@osu.edu.

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS (GRAD AND UNDERGRAD)

10:30-11:30am                Career Paths with CIA – From Analysts to Auditors and So Much More

4:30-5:30pm                   Career Paths with CIA – From Analysts to Auditors and So Much More

TARGETING STUDENTS WITH EAST ASIAN LANGUAGE SKILLS OR AREA EXPERTISE (GRAD AND UNDERGRAD)

2:45-4:00pm                   CIA Careers Leveraging Your East Asian Languages or Studies Degree

TARGETING STUDENTS FOR AUDITING CAREERS (GRAD AND UNDERGRAD)

11:30-12:30pm                Auditing Careers with CIA

4:30-5:30pm                   Auditing Careers with CIA

Careers in Biotech Event

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Join ASC Career Success for an undergraduate geared career event. This will allow students to explore careers in biotech, while learning about trends in the field, existing and emerging career paths, and more. Students will be able to hear from representatives from the Biotech industry from partners such as:

  • AmplifyBio
  • Andelyn Biosciences
  • Forge Biologics
  • Oakwood Labs
  • Medpace, Inc
  • Sarepta Therapeutics

All students are welcome to attend, specifically students interested in biotech career paths, looking to connect to professionals, or explore more career options. Students are also encouraged to prepare for the event by familiarizing themselves with the various companies and develop questions beforehand. Resume’s may also help optimize students experience. Professional attire is encouraged but not required.

This event will be held on Tuesday, February 1st from 4:30-6pm in Journalism Building 270.

Registration available on Handshake.

NEXT WEEK: Graduate and Professional School Expo (Virtual)

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Is Graduate School in your future? Whether you are on the fence or have your mind made up about Grad School, getting a head start on the process gives you an edge over other students applying. Ohio State offers the best resource to give you that edge: the Graduate and Professional School Expo, held on October 6th, 2021 from 12:00 to 5:00 virtually through Handshake.

The Expo hosts Graduate Schools from across the country and allows you to explore your options, gather information, and make connections with admission officers. The Expo also gives you access to Grad School experts, who can provide invaluable tips and advice about the Graduate School admission process. Professional dress is not required.

Current students and alumni need to register and sign up for individual and group sessions on Handshake to participate in the event. Please make sure your Handshake profile is complete and up to date for the best experience when you sign up for sessions with schools.

Day-of-Event Support for the Grad Expo

Buckeye Careers will be available to answer any questions during the fair.

Handshake’s Virtual Career Fair Platform

You will connect with schools through Handshakes virtual career fair platform by:

  • Conducting Brief 10 minute 1:1 meetings scheduled in advance or after a group session
  • Attending 30 minute group information meetings
  • Engaging in video, audio, and text based chat communication with schools

Handshake’s Guide to Attending a Virtual Career Fair

If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in this event, please contact Mollie Workman at workman.77@osu.edu or 614-292-3570. Requests made two weeks before the event will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.

NEXT WEEK: Science Career Fair

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The Science Career Fair will be held both in-person on Monday, October 4th and virtually on Handshake Tuesday, October 5th. Both events are focused on helping you find an internship, a first job, or your next job! The event is open to ALL current Ohio State University students and recent alumni. Mark your calendar now! Register now for both events on Handshake.

In-Person Science Career Fair

  • Mon, Oct 4th, 11am-3pm
  • Ohio Union, Performance Hall (1st floor)
  • Register HERE

Virtual Science Career Fair

Attending employers recruit across a broad range of disciplines, but the focus will be on careers in the sciences. There will be a large number of private, non-profit, governmental sector companies recruiting for interns, R&D developers, chemists, microbiologists, lab technicians & scientists, pharmaceutical researchers & sales, medical consulting & sales, medical researchers, medical scribes, data scientists, software analysts, and many other related technical careers.

In addition, there will likely be opportunities for technology, marketing, communications, business, data analytics, and engineering students.

Advanced research via Handshake is recommended to determine if a particular employer of interest will be in attendance and a good fit for your career advancement. You can also make an appointment via Handshake with a Career Coach to get assistance on your resume, interviewing skills, and/or job searches.

Attending employers seek to fill full-time, entry level positions, as well as summer internships. Bring the following when you attend:

  • Current Students: A valid BuckID is required to enter the fair on the day of the event.
  • Recent Graduates: We welcome you to the event and request that you drop off a copy of your resume at the registration desk upon arrival.

Additional Upcoming Career Trek: Dow

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On  – ome join an industry leader to explore career opportunities at DOW! Undergraduate and Graduate students are welcome to join the event from both the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering. The focus will be on career paths for graduate students, but undergraduates are encouraged to join and explore, as well.

TREK Schedule:

  • Introduction
  • Overview of Dow in North America
  • Job functions in Dow specific for new hires
  • Video overview of petrochemical industry
  • Technical presentations: Analytical measurements in plants and R&D, Manufacturing Projects Reality
  • Open discussion with several newer Dow hires, Q&A
  • Q&A with presubmitted and live questions

Come join Wendy Flory and Anna Opella (both alumna of OSU) for a Trek of Dow’s career paths! Registration via Handshake is required.

ASC Diversity Mini Case Study Competition

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The Career Success Diversity Mini Case Study Competition is an event that brings together teams of top-level, diverse talent from the College of Arts and Sciences to utilize their skills to conduct strategic analysis and offer solutions to a diversity-focused organizational problem.

Participants will be provided one week to review the case, develop innovative solutions to the problem, and create a PowerPoint presentation. The teams will present their solutions via PowerPoint on the day of the competition (February 27th). Presentations are analyzed and evaluated by a panel of judges on the overall quality, effectiveness, and feasibility of the case presentation.

All ASC majors are welcomed to participate! You can learn more by watching this recording of an info session, viewing the instructions, or checking out the event on Handshake.

The deadline to register is February 14.

OSU Spring Career Fair

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The Spring Career Fair is focused on helping you find an internship, a first job, or your next job. The event is open to ALL current Ohio State students and recent alumni. It will be held virtually Wednesday, January 27th on Handshake’s Career Fair platform from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Mark your calendar now!

Attending employers recruit across a broad range of disciplines. Attending employers include private sector companies, federal and state government agencies, and nonprofit. They are recruiting across a broad range of disciplines and seek to fill full-time, entry level positions, as well as summer internships.

Advanced research on Handshake is recommended. Students are able to register for both group sessions and 1:1 sessions with employers before the event so you are encouraged to check Handshake frequently for added employers.

Students MUST register before the event via Handshake. Students also need to have their profile set to “Community” to be able to access both the group employer sessions and the 1:1 sessions with employers.

The College of Arts and Sciences recommends the following resources to prepare for the career fair: