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CNMS Career Connection Social

Connect with Employers & Alumni in the Sciences

Location

University Center : 301 Ballroom

Date & Time

March 13, 2025, 4:00 pm7:00 pm

Description

Are you pursuing a degree in the Natural or Mathematical Sciences but are unsure about your career path? Connect with alumni and employers to learn how to use your degree, explore industries hiring for your major and discover which skills & experiences employers value most!

Reserve your seat at The Career Center's annual College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS) Career Connection Social on Thursday March 13th in the UC Ballroom, 3rd floor from 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Free food & refreshments will be served.

RSVP required via Handshake (120 person limit)

Who should attend: All undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Natural & Mathematical Sciences are encouraged to attend. The event is open to all science-related majors across campus!

Here's what you need to know:

  • You will have the opportunity to connect with amazing UMBC alumni and employer recruiters in a relaxed, no-pressure setting.
  • The format will be structured for "speed networking," so you'll know exactly when and who to approach as you move around the room with a small group of your peers.
  • The alumni and employers will represent various science-related industries. They are eager to get to know you!
  • Food and drinks will be provided.
Alumni and Employer Guests Include:
Yaseman Asgharinejad
Human Resources Manager, BioNTech US

Julie Auman, '13, Biological Sciences
Physical Therapist/Owner, Movement Evolution

Michelle Burch
Outreach Specialist, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Hallie Carter, '14, Environmental Science
Conservation Project Manager, National Aquarium

Dr. Armine Grigoryan, '07, Biochemistry
Dentist, Preferred Dental

Emily Irwin, M.S. ’22, Engineering/Industrial Management
Associate Director of Cell Therapy Manufacturing, AstraZeneca

Feyisanmi Ojo, '19, Biological Sciences
QA/Manufacturing Batch Record Review Specialist, Catalent

Dr. Scott Riley, '20, Ph.D. Biochemistry/Battery Chemistry
Instructor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Briana Yancy, '19, Environmental Science
Marine Habitat Resources Specialist, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.