Weekly Roundup – March 31, 2022 

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Weekly Roundup – March 31, 2022 
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The University of New Haven has enacted a new, innovative leadership model. President of the university for 18 years, Stephen Kaplan, Ph.D, will transition to their first chancellor and CEO in July.

“During Kaplan’s presidential tenure, enrollment at the University of New Haven has grown more than 65%.”

With a solid leadership transition plan and a new strategic plan, the University of New Haven is building upon their past accomplishments with forward-thinking ideas. 

                       

The Yale Biotech Club is excited to announce that the 2022 YBC Life Science Career Fair will be on Friday April 22nd! All graduate students, professional students, post-docs, undergraduates, and alumni in the community (Yale and non-Yale affiliated) who are interested in the life sciences are welcome to participate in networking and career exploration opportunities at this hybrid event. The Life Science Career Fair will feature 30+ industry-leading companies in biotech, pharma, consulting, venture capital, law, and other non-academic careers.

Register via the following links for an information session if you are interested in learning more about the career fair!

Info Session #1: Thursday (3/31) 12 – 12:30pm: RSVP here.

Info Session #2: Monday (4/18) 6 – 6:30pm: RSVP here.

Register now to participate in the Life Science Career Fair. General registration will is open until Wednesday, April 20th. The one-on-one company conversation slots and in-person industry night are first come, first serve. More information about the career fair can be found on the website and flyer.

Are you a company interested in participating? Email Yaqing Huang (yaqing.huang@yale.edu) or Jiaying Chen (jiaying.chen@yale.edu) for more information!

Bioscience Careers Forum 

Tuesday, April 8 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

Connecticut Shaping the Future of Healthcare: The Role of Innovation in Rapid Technology Development: get perspectives from the industry leaders, learn about exciting career and educational opportunities… 

Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking: Portfolio Strategy, Business Development, Tech Transfer – Hosted by WEST

Wednesday, April 13 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm

In the world of business, careers are no longer linear or predictable. What was once a clearly sign-posted path as you progressed through milestones, a career road map is now circuitous presenting new…
                     
WIB-CT members are invited to consider joining a Peer Mentor Group.Peer Mentoring Groups meet monthly to discuss topics relevant to careers and the workplace. A new cohort will begin in late April. Below are some comments from past cohorts:

“Excellent networking tips, ideas on how to communicate, and camaraderie”

“Friendly group with companionable approach – not intimidating”

“Logical process of understanding our strengths, opportunities and potential approaches to build our careers”

If you are you interested in joining a WIB-CT Peer Mentor Group, now or in the future, please complete this short Peer Group Interest Form by April 4.