Back In The Groove
Focus on career development for Fall
Published September 04, 2012
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.
 | EventFrom Scientist to CSOOctober 9 — December 4, 2012 |
 | EventCareer Boot CampNovember 30 — December 1, 2012 |
 | VideoForging Your PathWant 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. |
 | eBriefingCould You Be an Entrepreneur?Demystify the process of taking an innovation from bench to marketplace. |
 | eBriefingThe Non-Academic Job SearchGet 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. |
 | eBriefingIntro to Scientific TeachingUse your strong foundation in scientific principles to teach others about topics that you love. |
 | eBriefingBecome a LeaderGet a scientist's and entrepreneur's perspective on developing personal leadership skills for job success. |
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The New York Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization that since 1817 has been committed to advancing science, technology, and society worldwide. With 25,000 members in 140 countries, the Academy is creating a global community of science for the benefit of humanity. The Academy's core mission is to advance scientific knowledge, positively impact the major global challenges of society with science-based solutions, and increase the number of scientifically informed individuals in society at large. Please visit us online at www.nyas.org.