HOT TOPIC: From Lab to Leadership: Harnessing Scientific Training for Success Across Diverse Disciplines and Careers

Monday, August 4, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM HST

Location: Room 313 A

Panelist(s)

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Masha Trenhaile

Head of University Strategy & Outreach
Bayer Crop Science
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Corinne Simonti

Associate Editor, Genomics
AAAS

Moderator(s)

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Alejandra I. Huerta

Assistant Professor
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Abbie Stack

Bayer Crop Science

Join us for an engaging panel discussion focused on how to apply your scientific background across a range of career paths and strengthen your professional resilience. In today’s climate of global uncertainty, funding challenges, and shifting industry landscapes, navigating the job market can be especially daunting.
This session is designed to introduce students and postdoctoral researchers to career opportunities beyond their specific field of study. Panelists will share real-world examples of how they successfully transitioned into diverse roles by leveraging their academic training. Attendees will gain practical insights on how to identify alternative career paths and effectively market themselves to thrive in a dynamic professional environment.