2005 Life After DePaul (November 3)
- Choosing a Graduate
School: Dr. Quinetta
Shelby advised students on the graduate
school application process, including how to choose a
graduate school and research advisor
- Working for the Government: Josh
Neukom from the EPA spoke about the pros
and cons of government employment
- Working in Industry:
Dr.
Jim Koziarz, Vice-president,
Abbott laboratories, (retired)
spoke about industrial employment in the private sector
- Nontraditional
Careers: Dr. Matt Dintzner
talked about atypical careers for which a chemistry degree
would be an asset, including a discussion of books and
other information (e.g., the departmental
web site) students can use to explore these options.
- Career Center
Resources: Ed Childs
highlighted the ways that the Career Center can assist
students in gaining employment experience in chemistry-related
fields. The Career Center can also help students prepare
resumes, cover letters, and personal statements.
- Research opportunities in the chemistry department:
Faculty spoke briefly about their research fields. For
more information on faculty research, link to faculty
pages through the Faculty
and Staff web site.
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