The days are getting shorter, nights are getting cooler, and summer vacations are coming to an end. There's no doubt about it: it's back to school time for much of the population. Whether you're part of the pack that's checking your new class schedule or you're just heading off to work as usual, September is a great time of year to take the first steps toward a fresh start. Why not spend some time thinking about what you want to be doing at this time next year?

The Academy's line-up of Fall courses and events, as well as unique videos and publications, can help you expand your idea of what it means to be a scientist.

	Event From Scientist to CSO October 9 — December 4, 2012 Do you know the 24 core business competencies essential for career success outside academia? Learn them from career experts Larry Petcovic & Randall Ribaudo starting October 9. In the meantime, check out their work in an upcoming eBriefing on career development for Russian scientists—coming to the Science Alliance Web page on September 28.
	Event Career Boot Camp November 30 — December 1, 2012 Calling all young scientists and career changers of all ages: On November 30 – December 1, explore varied career paths, determine which may be a good fit, and successfully prepare and apply for potential jobs.
	Video Forging Your Path Want to know the easiest route from PhD to patent law or from PhD to criminalist? Learn what you can do with your science PhD from people who have made the transition.
	eBriefing Could You Be an Entrepreneur? Demystify the process of taking an innovation from bench to marketplace.
	eBriefing The Non-Academic Job Search Get the scoop on how to network your way into a job through informational interviewing and how to craft a resume tailored to your desired position.
	eBriefing Intro to Scientific Teaching Use your strong foundation in scientific principles to teach others about topics that you love.
	eBriefing Become a Leader Get a scientist's and entrepreneur's perspective on developing personal leadership skills for job success.

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