2024 7th Annual Industry Event
November 7, 2024
Location: UW MolES/NanoES Building, in-person
Time: 4:30pm - 9:00pm
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Registration: Registration will open Oct 1.
Registration cost: FREE
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Target Audience: All current UW chemical engineering undergraduate and graduate (MS and PhD) students, and prospective students to chemical engineering at UW
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Accessibility and Accommodations for the event can be reviewed here, including information about our food options.
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Covid policy: We are following UW guidelines. Masks are recommended but optional. Please respect the choice of other event attendees
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Sponsorship: Interested in sponsoring the event? Please email Event Coordinate Elizabeth Nance (eanance@uw.edu) to see our sponsorship package.
Thank you to our sponsors - this event is not possible without you!!
Event Schedule
Start Time Activity Location
4:30pm Registration and Check-in NanoES Commons
5:00pm Keynote Speaker NanoES 181
5:45pm Break & Snacks
6:00pm Panel Session 1
Panel 1 MolES 215
Panel 2 NanoES 291
Panel 3 MolES 315
Panel 4 NanoES 391
6:45pm Light Dinner Service NanoES Commons
7:30pm Panel Session 2
Panel 1 MolES 215
Panel 2 NanoES 291
Panel 3 MolES 315
Panel 4 NanoES 391
8:15pm Community & Networking Hour NanoES Commons
Panel Topics and Panelists
Panel 1: Navigating and leveraging varied experiences or changes in your career path
Many individuals will have a variety of experiences during their career that are not always related to their job description. Many may change career paths in a way that outwardly seems disconnected from prior experiences and work. At some point in our career, we all face decisions about stepping into or away from a job or role that may seem to be outside the scope of what our prior experience or training is. Come learn from our panelists how to be aware of, be prepared for, and navigate these natural career transitions, including transitioning from your degree training to your first job!
Kimberlee Sing, PhD
Senior Associate Scientist
Shape Therapeutics
Ben Rutz, PhD
CEO/Founder
Stay tuned for a speaker reveal!
Panel 2: Societal applications of the modern chemical engineering degree
The field of chemical engineering and the role of chemical engineers continues to evolve. The separation between chemical engineering fields and other disciplines continues to blur as well, and there are more opportunities now than ever before for chemical engineers to go and do anything in industry. This panel features alumni in a wide array of roles career paths, from policy and data science to consulting - all areas where the chemical engineering training is highly valuable. Hear from our panelists who are at the forefront of the evolution of the chemical engineering industry!
Janet Matsen, PhD
Data Scientist
Benchling
Brittany Bishop, PhD
Program Officer
National Academy of Science and Engineering
Stay tuned for a speaker reveal!
Panel 3: Professional degree paths for chemical engineers
As one advances in their training and career as a ChemE, it is not uncommon to consider additional degrees that may complement or differentiate the chemical engineering training. In this panel, our alumni will speak to the different professional degrees - M.B.A, M.S., M.P.H., J.D. - they chose to pursue, why they chose them, and their experience around the impact of timing and opportunity that comes with pursuing a degree after your B.S. or Ph.D.!
Stay tuned for a speaker reveal!
Stay tuned for a speaker reveal!
Stay tuned for a speaker reveal!
Panel 4: The continuous process of refining & resetting to find what works for you
How do you find the 'right' job? Is there a perfect job? What if you get a job offer but it isn't exactly what you are looking for - what do you do? These are questions many mentors and advisors get frequently and they can be challenging to answer! Our panelist have lived experiences of finding a job that works for their lifestyle and interest, optimizing the time investment and choices made along the way to make that job happen, and resetting expectations and adjusting a plan when the desired outcome isn't achieved. There's lots to learn from this wonderful line-up of alumni speakers!
Benedicte Diakumba, M.S.
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Jacobs Engineering
Monica Esopi, Ph.D.
Process Interogator
Onsemi
Stay tuned for speaker reveal!
Accessibility & Accommodations
We strive to host an inclusive, accessible event that enables all individuals to engage fully.
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Venue access and accommodations: There will be clear signage throughout the event identifying the location of the panels, and volunteers to assist in providing directions. The event spaces are well-lit and project screens are visible from all seating locations. A microphone will be used by all speakers. Electrical outlets are available in all rooms near seating to accommodate any assistive devices.
The Northwest entrance to the NanoES building provides an accessible entrances for those using assisted mobility devices, and is directly connected to accessible parking by the venue. The venue is near the West Stevens Way NE & George Washington Lane bus stop. Ramps and elevators are located within the NanoES/MolES building, along with accessible bathrooms on each floor.
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Food accommodations: During the catered meal service, appetizers will be available in a buffet setup. There are vegan, gluten free, dairy free, nut free, and shellfish free options. Tents for each food item will list any allergens. For individuals very sensitive to gluten, while there are gluten free items available during our meal service, the facility where food is prepared is not a 100% gluten free facility and food items are prepared in a room containing flour.
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If you have any questions or concerns about accommodations at the event, please email Prof. Nance at eanance@uw.edu
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Thank you to our sponsors!
