OAWWA Water Industry Career Panel

On Tuesday, March 23 at 6pm, the Young Professional’s Committee of the Ohio Section of the American Water Works Association is hosting a virtual panel for students to learn about different career paths in the water industry. This is an opportunity to hear from a young professional from each sector of the water industry: research, regulatory, operations, and consulting.

Panelists include:

  • Liz Crafton – Research Engineer with Hazen and Sawyer
  • Andy Elderbrock – Water Resources Specialist at Arcadis
  • Brandon Fox – Plant Manager at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant
  • Hayley Zimmerman – Environmental Specialist 2 with the Division of Drinking and Groundwater at the Ohio EPA

The event will include brief presentations from each panelist about their role and background, followed by a Q&A session, and finally the opportunity to speak with the panelists individually in breakout rooms.

This is a great chance for students of various backgrounds to learn about the many opportunities within the water industry. Plus, ask your questions about entering the professional world!

Register here and a Zoom link will be sent to you via email. Please contact Dane Elliott (elliott.634@osu.edu) if you have any questions.

Texas A&M Grad School Panels

Get your questions about graduate school answered at one of three Zoom panels hosted by Texas A&M Chemistry faculty, students and alumni.

  • Why Texas A&M?
  • What is graduate school like?
  • How does the application process work?

Dates and times:
All times are Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)

  • September 8, 4:00-5:30pm
  • September 9, 2:00-3:30pm
  • September 14, 2:00-3:30pm

Special Topic: Polymers at TAMU Chemistry

  • October 19, 5:00-6:30pm

More detailed information, including names of guest speakers, can be found on the flyer.

RSVP here.

Career Connections: Science & Research

ASC Career Success has a great opportunity for you to explore career paths within your interests and major, as well as connect with employers in the industry.

Hear from alumni and professionals in the field who have been in your shoes and want to share helpful advice that you can apply along your career journey. Learn about career paths and gain insight on job search tactics. This event will consist of a Q&A panel session followed by an opportunity to network with the panelist in a casual yet professional environment. Don’t miss the chance to interact with professionals and have your career questions answered! To ensure you get the most out of the event, prepare questions for the panelist in advance!

The panel of professionals who will be in attendance consists of:

  • Ramy Sarsour, President of Medical Scribing Solutions
  • Sriram Durvasula, Chief Strategist & Creative Director of LOXI
  • Karen Hallberg, Fish and Wildlife Biologist from U.S. Fish & Wildlife, Ohio Ecological Services
  • Brian McQuade from Medpace
  • Michael Hoover, Research Scientist at Charles River Laboratories
  • Nicole Raab, Senior Technician at Battelle

Free snacks and beverages provided. You are encouraged to attend the full session, but if you are only able to drop in that is okay!

The event will be Wednesday, November 28th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm in Math Tower Room 724.

It is encouraged but not required that you RSVP.

Medical School Admissions Overview

OSU’s PreSOMA club is hosting a Medical School Admissions Overview on campus, Saturday, November 17th 9:00am – 11:30am.

The event will feature speakers from Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM).

Topics will include:

  • The application process and timeline
  • Materials needed for application to med school
  • Medical Student Q&A Panel
  • OU-HCOM overview
    • Introduction to Osteopathic Medicine

The event will take place in Independence Hall (1923 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210). Attire is business casual.

Please register for the event. Any questions can be directed to presomaohiostate@gmail.com.

Pharmacy Panel and Med Center Tour

RSVP by March 20th

The College of Pharmacy is hosting a tour of the Wexner Medical Center and James Hospital, followed by a panel with pharmacy professionals.

As part of the event, participants will get HIPPA certified (which will help with future shadowing opportunities). The hour long panel will feature 4-8 panelists with specializations such as Inpatient Pharmacy, Outpatient Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care, Nuclear Pharmacy, Hem/Oncology Specialist, Generalists, Medication Safety, PGY1 and PGY2. Following the panel, students can let the Pharmacy Career Services know if they are interested in shadowing any of the panelists and they will help set that up!

There are two tours offered:

  • Thursday, March 23rd from 2:30 – 5:00PM
  • Friday, April 7th from 2:00 – 4:30PM

There is also an optional Hospital Tour Orientation on March 21st from 4:00 – 5:00PM.

More information can be found on the official flyer. Students who plan to participate must submit the RSVP form by March 20th.