Our 2025 Careers in Biology will take place on April 24 and 25, so pencil these dates in and join us to advance your professional skills, network, and learn more about the doors that your graduate degree will open!
Registration is now open!
Schedule
APRIL 24
PANEL: Industry vs. Government vs. Academia (Online https://zoom.us/j/97135820391, 10-11:30 am)
Join us to learn from biology professionals who have ample experience working in government, industry, and academia! This session will compare these three workplaces in terms of culture, roles available, career mobility, possibility of conducting research, research funding, skills needed to enter the sector, among others. If you ever wondered what the pros and cons of each workplace are, then this event is for you!
Speakers:
- Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe, Professor, Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph
- Dr. Mark Cochran, Industry Professional Global Health Sector
- Dr. Chris Wilson, Research Scientist, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
WORKSHOP: Brush Up Your CV! (SSC1511 and Online https://zoom.us/j/99148937660, 12-1:30 pm)
Do you need time to sit down and work on your CV or resume? Come to learn from CBS’ dedicated Career Advisor, Julia Leary, about what makes an impactful and memorable CV. Get some tips on how to incorporate transferable skills into your CV and how to present yourself as more than “just a student.” After the talk, you’re encouraged to stay and work on your own CV/resume and ask any questions you may have.
Facilitator: Julia Leary, CBS Career Advisor
PANEL: Networking with Recent Alumni (Online https://zoom.us/j/94007874609, 2-3:30 pm)
Join us for a real talk about careers with recent alumni, as they tell us about how they approached their career search, how they secured their first job, how they handled the uncertainty and anxiety that comes with graduation, and how they learned to persevere through failure. Gain valuable insights from those who were in your shoes just a few years ago and build confidence as you network and ask questions.
Speakers:
- Dr. Bayonle Aminu, Senior Policy Analyst, Government of Alberta
- Dr. Kelly Boddington, Research Associate, Canurta
- Dr. Adam Golding, Scientist II, Ensoma
- Jasmine Lee, Senior Associate, Springboard Policy
- Dr. Christopher Pignanelli, Lead, Sport Lab & Research, Canadian Sport Institute Ontario
- Jesse Wolf, Bioinformatics Analyst, DNAstack
APRIL 25
PANEL: Careers in Science Communication and Knowledge Mobilization (Online https://zoom.us/j/91271860009, 10-11:30 am)
Do you enjoy science communication and knowledge mobilization? Have you ever felt you would like your research to have an impact on society? Join this conversation with experts who translate scientific knowledge into impactful communication in various ways. From science writing to policy advising, public engagement coordination, illustration, and media relations, there is a role for you in this dynamic field!
Speakers:
- Clayton Moore, Account Executive, BioRender
- Brennan Smith, President, CTC Communications
- Dr. Valerie Hruska, Knowledge Mobilization and Communications Coordinator, Research Innovation Office, University of Guelph
PANEL: Careers in Bioinformatics and Computing (Online https://zoom.us/j/96876926926, 2-3:30 pm)
Join us for an insightful panel exploring the dynamic field of bioinformatics and computing in biology. Discover career opportunities, cutting-edge research, and the skills needed to thrive in this interdisciplinary domain. Ideal for graduate students eager to bridge biology and technology, this session offers valuable guidance from industry experts and leaders.
Speakers:
- Dr. Joe Rudar, Science Laboratory Evaluator, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Dr. Karl Steffensen, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Guelph
- Abinaya Yogasekaram, Senior Bioinformatics Consultant, Amaris Consulting
Professional Headshots!
Looking for a picture to improve your professional presence online? We will be offering professional headshots on a first-come, first-served basis on Monday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 22, from 12 to 1:30 pm. The headshots will take place in the Waasamowin Atrium, SSC. Grab your spot!
Planning Committee
CIB is organized by CBS graduate students! Meet your 2025 planning committee!
Vlad Bularca
Sidney Evans
Catherine Fust
Hannah Johnston
Nandini Lohia
Isaiah Morrow
