Molecular Foundry users have a host of possibilities for career trajectories that make an impact in science and beyond. These four moderated panel discussions will offer some perspectives on various career pathways. We hope these spark your imagination and inspire you to consider professional possibilities. We invite you to join us in a conversation with our panelists. Please submit your questions.
Academia
Teaching and mentoring strike a balance with research, in careers in colleges and universities.
Professor Kwabena Bediako, University of California, Berkeley
Professor Nicholas Borys, Montana State University
Professor Nancy Ortins Savage, University of New Haven
Moderated by Professor Sarbajit Banerjee, User Executive Committee Chair
Industry
Science makes an impact when great ideas take hold in the marketplace.
Dr. Peter Frischmann, CEO and Co-Founder of Sepion Technologies
Dr. Max Mankin, CTO and Co-Founder of Modern Electron
Dr. Cheryl Tajon, Staff Scientist at Trilo Therapeutics
Moderated by Dr. Chenhui Zhu, User Executive Committee Member
National Laboratories
National treasures of science and innovation provide a platform for science careers.
Dr. Karl Walczak, Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories
Dr. Ron Zuckermann, Senior Research Advisor, Molecular Foundry
Dr. Kirstin Alberi, Scientist, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Moderated by Dr. Jason Cooper, User Executive Committee Member
Broad Horizons in Science
Expand your possibilities by learning about careers in science policy, technology transfer, and science program management.
Dr. Russell Carrington, Chief Technology Transfer Officer at Berkeley Lab
Dr. Ambika Bumb, Deputy Executive Director at President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Dr. George Maracas, Program Manager of Nanoscale Science Research Centers at Department of Energy
Moderated by Dr. Shannon Ciston, User Program Director