Loving, but Leaving, Academia: Considerations for a Life and Career Outside the Academy
Researchers of all career stages often ponder: “Do I continue pursuing a career in academia, or do I take my skills to an industry setting?” This decision-making process is often nuanced and complex, given that people must balance competing needs and desires. In this session, the host hopes to spark honest and personal discussion around this decision-making process. Specifically, he will share his own (largely positive!) experiences within academia, as well as the factors that ultimately led him to decide on accepting a research-oriented position in industry (a Behavioral Scientist at Walgreens). The remainder of the event will be spent engaging in discussion derived from audience members' questions and comments. Additionally, the host is happy to field any and all questions about the industry job-hunt process (resumes, interviews, types of positions out there, salary negotiations, etc.). While this session may be particularly valuable for late-stage graduate students and postdocs, individuals at all career stages are welcome.
Hosts: James Dunlea ([email protected]), Walgreens Co,