SCONC Professional Development Day

  • 27 Apr 2024
  • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • 700 Park Offices Drive Research Triangle, NC 27709
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SCONC Mid-Career Professional Development Day

LOOKING TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS AS A SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR?

If you have five or more years of experience as a science communicator, come join other mid-career professionals at SCONC Professional Training Day on Saturday, April 27! 

The event will be held at Sigma Xi/American Scientist (700 Park Offices Drive, Suite 160, RTP, NC 27709).


Agenda:

12–1PM: Networking lunch at Sigma Xi HQ

1–2PM: Mental Health & Burnout with Robert Goldberg, founder of Organization Insight

2:15–3PM: Time Management with Sara Lane, Director of career services within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at NC State

3–4PM: Small-group discussions on:

  • Writing a Book with Brian Southwell, lead scientist for public understanding of science at RTI International
  • The Art of Networking & LinkedIn with Julia Barzyk, founder of Wise Investigator

4PM: Celebratory happy hour at Boxyard RTP!


Use the link to RSVP for just $1! Only 30 seats are available, so register early. Where else can you get this much professional development for a buck? Hope to see you there!