UChicago Careers in STEM

09/26/2020

Welcome back! Check out this series of virtual industry talks focused on science and engineering to kick off fall quarter!

07/11/2020

Hi folks- hope you are having a good summer. Be sure to check out the new Careers in Computer Science listhost, and subscribe for future updates on upcoming programs, news, and events!

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01/30/2020

UChicago Conservation Competition - RSVP by February 1st!
The winning team will receive a $500 prize!

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All participants must submit their own RSVP.
The Competition runs from February 21st through the evening of February 28th
Location: Polsky Exchange

• Join us for our inaugural Conservation Competition in February 2020 and work together with a cross-disciplinary team to develop an innovative solution to making the consumer product life cycle more sustainable.
• The competition begins with a dinner and talk from the Kohler WasteLAB to discuss their approach to designing for the environment and the circular economy.
• After dinner, participants will have the chance to form their own groups of 4-5 to tackle this challenge – bring your friends!
• During the week of February 21st – 28th, groups are encouraged to meet and begin brainstorming their solution to the challenge.
• On the evening of February 28th, students will present to a panel of expert judges, and the competition will close with an awards ceremony.

Are you interested in using your skills to solve tough sustainability challenges? Join us and work together with a cross-disciplinary team to bring sustainability innovation from brainstorming to creation with the goal of making the consumer product life cycle more sustainable. Participants ...

11/19/2019

Join us for “Curiosity as a Catalyst”with Emily Graslie, Chief Curiosity Correspondent at the Field Museum
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Location: Ida Noyes Hall - Library Lounge (1st floor)
Date: Thursday, November 21st from 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Are you interested in communicating about STEM to those around you? Are you considering a career in science education or communication, or wondering how to use your scientific skills to make an impact on the world? Join us for a lunch talk with Emily Graslie, Chief Curiosity Correspondent at the Field Museum. Emily Graslie is a science communicator, video producer, and museum professional with 8+ years experience in the field. Since 2013 she’s proudly worked in Chicago as the Field Museum’s Chief Curiosity Correspondent, assigned the joyful task of sharing stories about the natural world with a growing digital audience. Join us to hear from Emily about using curiosity as a catalyst, her career path into scientific education and communication, and the importance of developing scientific communication skills for all STEM careers. Lunch will be served – please RSVP by the 20th at noon so we can order the correct amount of food!

Emily Graslie is a science communicator, video producer, and museum professional with 8+ years experience in the field. Since 2013 she’s proudly worked in Chicago as the Field Museum’s Chief Curiosity Correspondent, assigned the joyful task of sharing stories about the natural world with a...

11/10/2019

ENERGIZE: Environmental Job Search and Networking Dinner
Thursday, November 14th from 5:30 – 7:30pm
Ida Noyes Hall, 3rd Floor Theater

Join EPIC, the Program on Global Environment, and UChicago Career Advancement for the 3rd annual ENERGIZE dinner! Students will be able to network with professionals from across the sustainability, environmental, and energy fields. Organizations and companies will include: the Illinois Green Alliance, Illinois Environmental Council, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Jacob's Engineering, MPOWERD, Peace Corps, the City of Evanston office of Sustainability, and more!

Join EPIC, the Program on Global Environment, and UChicago Career Advancement for the third annual ENERGIZE dinner to network with professionals from across the sustainability, environmental, and energy fields! You will be able to mingle with experienced professionals from organizations and...

11/09/2019

AbbVie Pharmaceuticals Intellectual Property Law Lunch Presentation and Q&A
Location: UChicago Law School Room III (1111 E. 60th St.)
November 14th from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch will be provided!

LINDA R. FRIEDLIEB is a Senior Counsel, IP Litigation at AbbVie in North Chicago, IL. In her role at AbbVie, Ms. Friedlieb has worked on U.S. and international pharmaceutical patent litigation as well as licensing issues. Linda will present on what it is like to work in the life sciences field as an attorney. Undergraduate students are invited to attend to learn more about IP law, and how to get involved in this exciting field. She will also discuss the type of work attorneys perform in the AbbVie legal department and throughout the development of a new product. There will be a Q&A following the presentation. Ms. Friedlieb graduated with high honors from The Law School at the University of Chicago in 2005 and was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 2005.

LINDA R. FRIEDLIEB is a Senior Counsel, IP Litigation at AbbVie in North Chicago, IL. In her role at AbbVie, Ms. Friedlieb has worked on U.S. and international pharmaceutical patent litigation as well as licensing issues. Linda will present on what it is like to work in the life sciences field...

11/08/2019

Civis Analytics Data Science Tech Talk
Monday, November 11th, 5 – 6 PM
Ida Noyes Hall: West Lounge

Are you interested in learning about what data science is? Are you curious about what a day-in-the-life of a data scientist looks like? Join us to hear from data scientists (and alumni!) at Civis Analytics. Civis Analytics helps businesses use data to gain a competitive advantage in how they identify, attract, and engage loyal customers and employees. With a powerful combination of best-in-class proprietary data, cutting-edge software solutions, and an interdisciplinary team of data scientists, developers, and survey science experts, Civis works with Fortune 500 companies and the country’s largest nonprofits to make data-driven decision-making essential to how the world’s best companies do business. This program will feature an introduction to data science as a field, an insight into Civis’ work, and a data science case study showcasing real-world data science applications.

Are you interested in learning about what data science is? Are you curious about what a day-in-the-life of a data scientist looks like? Join us to hear from data scientists (and alumni!) at Civis Analytics. Civis Analytics helps businesses use data to gain a competitive advantage in how they...

10/30/2019

Argonne National Laboratory Talk with Dr. Ira Bloom on Lithium-ion Batteries – ““Working in the Post-Test Facility: Some Examples” | Register on Handshake
Location: UChicago GRAD Office - 970 East 58th Street, 3rd Floor (Above the UChicago Bookstore)
November 13th from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Dr. Ira Bloom is a senior chemist at Argonne National Laboratory and the group leader of the Post-Test Facility. His work blends many diverse disciplines: chemistry (organic, inorganic, and analytical), materials science, electrochemistry, and informatics to understand how materials in lithium-ion batteries interact under normal and abusive conditions. Join us to hear Dr. Bloom speak on “Working in the Post-Test Facility: Some Examples” to learn more about research opportunities at UChicago’s partner laboratory institutions.

Dr. Ira Bloom is a senior chemist at Argonne National Laboratory and the group leader of the Post-Test Facility. His work blends many diverse disciplines: chemistry (organic, inorganic, and analytical), materials science, electrochemistry, and informatics to understand how materials in...

05/19/2019

Join UCISTEM and the BSCD for a lunch program on Friday, May 24th from 12:30-1:50 featuring:
· Elements of a strong grad school application,
· Dr. Dave Lerner will cover preparing for success as a graduate student,
· Panel of young professionals and academics (including a few alumni) to provide perspective in career options for biology majors.
RSVP:
As boxed lunches are being ordered, an RSVP indicates a commitment to attending.

04/05/2019

Interested in learning about how technology is informing policy and how AI, blockchain, quantum computing, and other exciting new technologies can have a profound social impact? Do you want to hear more about careers at the intersection of civic tech, data science, and policy analysis? Join us on Monday, April 8th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at Exploring Careers at the Intersection of Technology and Policy. This event is free, and food will be provided. Please RSVP to ensure we have enough food for everyone.

A collaborative effort of the UChicago Careers in STEM Program and the Fried Public Policy and Service Program, the event will feature a keynote and panelists who will delve into industry trends and give tips on starting your career. Please see below to learn more about our outstanding lineup of speakers.

Keynote: Rayid Ghani, Director of the Center for Data Science and Public Policy and former Chief Scientist of Obama for America 2012

Rayid's talk is titled "Making a Social Impact with AI, Blockchain, Quantum Computing (and other buzzwords)”.

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01/14/2019

UCISTEM Technical Interview workshops return this week! Cohosted by Computer Science and UCISTEM, these collaborative peer-led technical interview workshops occur on Wednesday evenings and are appropriate for students of all skill levels preparing for the technical recruiting process. Winter quarter technical interview workshops are scheduled for 2nd and 3rd week - stay tuned for further updates and RSVP!

When: 6:15 – 7:30 PM, Wednesdays
Where: Crerar 390
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01/08/2019

The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), founded in 1888 on Cape Cod in the village of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, is a private nonprofit research institution and affiliate of the University of Chicago. Applications for the 2019 Jeff Metcalf MBL Summer for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) are open! Attend info sessions on January 15th from 4-5 or January 16th from 6:00-7:00 in BSLC 205 to learn more about this summer research position and apply here:
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