Curious to see the real site of “Oppenheimer” with your own eyes? Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) looks forward to welcoming 30 UC San Diego students for a multi-day tour from Dec 17 - Dec 20, 2023 (the last day of finals is Dec 16).
This is a unique opportunity to not only see the lab in-person and meet engineers, but also to explore potential internship and career paths at LANL.
Flight and lodging expenses will be covered by LANL (logistics details will be provided with students selected to participate).
The inaugural UC San Diego visit to LANL took place in March 2023: Click here to read about the inaugural UCSD visit.
LANL representatives will host an info session on October 12th to share more details about LANL and answer any questions you might have. Details to follow.
Connect with professional alumni from Booz Allen Hamilton and hear about their career path journey from undergrad at UC San Diego to industry. Chelsea Ballinger, System Engineer and Myles Ishihara Lead Engineer.
Students will understand the importance of a resume, and what guidelines to use when developing their own resume. Use Triton Career Guide to guide students, and give them time to begin developing their resume. Students will also understand the difference between a CV and a resume.
Everything You Need to Know About The Co-Curricular Record (CCR)
Students will learn how to navigate the site, research opportunities and how they can add them to their record and be used for future career opportunities and/or academia.
US Navy Presents: Nuclear & Civil Engineering Job Panel
Please note that priority is given to Juniors, Seniors, and Master level students. Areas of interest: Biochemistry, Bioengineering (Biotech), and Biological Sciences.
This event is open to the first 30 students who RSVP. Participants must provide their own transportation.
Mentorship and the long game: A Journey of Discovery, Guidance, and Support
Define mentorship and learn how to leverage and align mentors through Tritons Connect and the Physical Sciences Mentorship Program. Additionally, learn how to engage alumni who may be potential mentors, sponsors, points of reference, or enablers through Take a Triton to Work and Alumni 101. Give students the space to understand the significance of collaboration and the ways in which it can help them build a personal board of directors.
Workshop: Putting together a competitive application for research opportunities
The workshop series is meant to introduce students to many of the skills needed for undergraduate research projects. This includes reading academic papers, computer skills, programming in python, organizing and tracking your research, talking to faculty about projects, applying to summer research programs, and more. The series will be led by faculty and students from the Physical Sciences. There are 5 workshops on consecutive weeks. If the students attend 4 out of 5 they will receive a certificate of completion from the School of Physical Sciences.
Explore interview skills as the new currency, and allow students time to practice these skills with peers. Additionally include pre and post--interview processes (follow-up, reaching out, guidelines, professionalism, etiquette, thank you letters, etc).
Workshop: Adding to your research toolbox - computer skills, library resources, LaTeX, and more
The workshop series is meant to introduce students to many of the skills needed for undergraduate research projects. This includes reading academic papers, computer skills, programming in python, organizing and tracking your research, talking to faculty about projects, applying to summer research programs, and more. The series will be led by faculty and students from the Physical Sciences. There are 5 workshops on consecutive weeks. If the students attend 4 out of 5 they will receive a certificate of completion from the School of Physical Sciences.
The presenter is Martina Maritan, scientific communication lead at Nanome and winner of the Best Scientific Poster at the 2021 Visualizing Biological Data conference.
Poster sessions are a fantastic way to network with colleagues in and across disciplines and connect with potential funders, but they can feel daunting to design and awkward to present. Whether you are a first-time poster presenter figuring out how to get started or an experienced poster presenter looking to polish your style, this session will offer tips you can use. It will cover what you should (and should not) put on your poster, what makes an effective title, how to organize your content, as well as evidence-based design principles illuminated with examples from different fields. Specific considerations for both face-to-face and virtual conferences will be discussed. Because your poster is an entry point for a conversation, this session will also explore what it means to “walk someone through” your poster and how to comfortably engage in a fruitful discussion that can lead to new collaborations (and impress the judges).
Join us for an inspirational talk with Nobel Prize Laureate Dr. Donna Strickland, one of only five women to be awarded the prize in Physics. Dr. Strickland, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Waterloo, will discuss her award winning work in high-intensity laser physics.
The UC San Diego Department of Physics will also celebrate the 60th anniversary of Maria Goeppert Mayer receiving the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1963. Mayer, one of UC San Diego’s founding faculty members, was the second woman to receive the prize
How To Start Building Your Networks and Developing an Elevator Pitch
Students will learn how to make the process of networking organic, how to build social capital, and elevate their personal brand. Additional tips will be provided on how to align a portfolio of experiences and how to use the digital space to understand how to build an effective profile and website/page.
General Atomics is a visionary pioneer with a unique and powerful mission. Join them and you can work on transformative technology, developing the latest solutions for Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Electromagnetic Systems, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, Airborne Sensors, Laser Technologies, or Biofuels. There, you’ll have the freedom to look further and dream bigger.
This event is open to the first 20 students who RSVP. Participants must provide their own transportation
Location: Franklin Antonio Hall, 4th Floor, Room #4201
Register: Email @agrgas@ucsd.edu
!!Looking for Math and Physics Students!!
Join Blue Origin representatives to learn about the company and internship/career opportunities.
The Blue Origin internship program requires that students are U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. permanent residents (current Green Card holders), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Workshop: Developing Programming and Computational Skills
The workshop series is meant to introduce students to many of the skills needed for undergraduate research projects. This includes reading academic papers, computer skills, programming in python, organizing and tracking your research, talking to faculty about projects, applying to summer research programs, and more. The series will be led by faculty and students from the Physical Sciences. There are 5 workshops on consecutive weeks. If the students attend 4 out of 5 they will receive a certificate of completion from the School of Physical Sciences.
Students will tour the BD Safety Center, and see a presentation from managers and BD employees. There will be refreshments provided, along with a Q & A portion. This event is open to the first 30 students who RSVP. Please note that priority is given to Juniors and Seniors. Participants must provide their own transportation
SCORING THE TEXT: Boosting the Power and Impact of Your Research Talks
The presenter is Kim Rubinstein, a UC San Diego professor emeritus and a nationally renowned theatre director who has directed plays and won awards at prestigious theatres around the country.
Research indicates that the subtleties of voice, body language and gesture highly influence audience engagement and understanding of the information being communicated. In this workshop you will learn and practice vocal and gestural techniques, or “scoring the text” of your talks. “Scoring the text” can include vocal techniques such as shifts in tone and volume, strategic use of pauses, and choosing words or phrases to emphasize what you say. Body language techniques include the use of signifying gestures to help the audience visualize and remember key concepts, and the use of spatial relationship to your audience. “Scoring the text” using these techniques can result in more effective presentations and more long-lasting impact on your listeners.
Students will be introduced to career development and the theoretical framework of Career & Life Design. This includes exploring their WHY and defining success individually. Students will learn about Career Center resources, the Triton Career Readiness Passport, and will be introduced to the Resume and Cover letter best practices
Graduate and Professional Schools Virtual Career Fair
Thinking about going to graduate school? Application season is opening up. The Career Center is hosting a virtual Graduate and Professional School fair this Fall. Attend and ask your questions on the program, admissions and the application process.
The workshop series is meant to introduce students to many of the skills needed for undergraduate research projects. This includes reading academic papers, computer skills, programming in python, organizing and tracking your research, talking to faculty about projects, applying to summer research programs, and more. The series will be led by faculty and students from the Physical Sciences. There are 5 workshops on consecutive weeks. If the students attend 4 out of 5 they will receive a certificate of completion from the School of Physical Sciences.
Changemaker Challenge: Student-Driven Pathways for Addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
UC San Diego Sponsoring Orgs: Global Initiatives, Institute for Supply Chain Management, Institute of the Global Entrepreneur, and Rady School of Management
Join Changemaker students and Olof Skoog, Ambassador of the European Union to the United Nations, for a conversation on student-driven pathways for addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Register today on Handshake to engage with leading employers!
We are excited to present our hybrid fall 2023 career fair series. Whether you’re looking to secure an internship, full- or part-time position, this opportunity can help you take that next step.
The Science on How to Give Presentations that Capture Your Audience
This event will be offered again on Wednesday, October 4 at noon. You can choose your preferred date on the registration form.
The presenter is Sherry Seethaler, author ofBeyond the Sage on the Stage: Communicating Science and Contemporary Issues Effectively, which will be published by the University of Toronto Press in early 2024.
Every presentation you give is an opportunity to reach new colleagues across disciplines, to market yourself, to impress potential funders, and to broaden awareness about the importance of your field. Yet, we all regularly see speakers that squander the opportunity and lose the audience by falling into the many multimedia presentation pitfall traps. This presentation on presentations will draw from scholarship in cognitive science, neuroscience and psychology to provide evidence-based practical tips on optimizing language, visuals, organization and flow, including strategies for enhancing accessibility and inclusivity. You will also come away with an understanding of how you can work with your own physiology to reduce presentation nerves and boost your presentation poise.
Workshop: Launching your undergraduate research career at UC San Diego - The Big Picture
The workshop series is meant to introduce students to many of the skills needed for undergraduate research projects. This includes reading academic papers, computer skills, programming in python, organizing and tracking your research, talking to faculty about projects, applying to summer research programs, and more. The series will be led by faculty and students from the Physical Sciences. There are 5 workshops on consecutive weeks. If the students attend 4 out of 5 they will receive a certificate of completion from the School of Physical Sciences.
This is a great opportunity to come to the Student Success Center and meet student organizations and consider joining a student club on campus. Connect with your peers in the School of Physical Sciences and learn about the resources and upcoming events.
UCSD Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UCSD Materials Science and Engineering Program, Chemical Biology Interfaces Training Program, and School of Physical Sciences Student Success Center are excited to sponsor an Industry Interaction Day!
Join us for an inspiring talk by Professor Steven Strogatz, author of these and other bestselling books that reveal the beauty of mathematics and the hidden connection between daily life and what we learn in math classes. We can't promise his talk will help you prepare for exams but we hope it will capture your imagination and give you a satisfying fresh perspective on studying mathematics.
Bio: Steven Strogatz is the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor of Applied Mathematics at Cornell University. He works on nonlinear dynamics with applications to physics, biology, and the social sciences. His latest book, Infinite Powers, was a New York Times bestseller and was shortlisted for the 2019 Royal Society Science Book Prize.
Interested in learning more about the different career paths you can take as a math student?
The Department of Mathematics in collaboration with the Student Success Center is hosting a Careers in Math Panel Discussion this Spring Quarter!
The event will provide great insights from industry professionals; they will share their academic and career experiences, information about their current company, the top skills they are seeking in a successful candidate, and more! Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance as well as participate in Q & A during the event.
Josh, a Triton Alum, is an expert in data analysis, algorithms, and fraud detection. He graduated from UCSD in 2004 with degrees in Psychology (BS) and Math (BA) and leveraged his research experience to get his first job analyzing data for a startup. He then studied Information Systems in grad school at the Techion in Israel. In 2012, Josh founded General Forensics as a startup data company which allowed him to work with many companies, banks, and government agencies helping them to address a wide variety of data and fraud related problems. In 2022, Josh joined Ankura where he now manages data forensics and investigations in large corporate lawsuits. He continues to be involved with UCSD and to work with students.
Dafna Avraham
Dafna Avraham is a senior vice president and head of the SMA Portfolio Analysis Group within PIMCO Municipals. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2021, Ms. Avraham was on the quantitative research team at Gurtin Municipal Bond Management, a PIMCO company, in which she served on the Investment Committee. Prior to joining Gurtin in 2016, she held roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, serving as a quantitative portfolio analyst developing models of the Federal Reserve’s portfolio and balance sheet as well as a financial intermediation research analyst, contributing to banking regulation policy and research. Ms. Avraham earned her master’s degree in economics and her bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Lois Yu
Lois is a part of the Dean's Leadership Council and is thrilled to be an ambassador and advocate for UC San Diego's School of Physical Sciences. She is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the university she credits for having given her an excellent education, hands on learning, and mentorship that laid the foundation for her career. She currently is an industry mentor to students, an Associate Director and engineer at the Aerospace Corporation, a nonprofit federally funded institution that supports space programs, and an alumna of the School of Physical Sciences with degrees in statistics (MS), geosciences (MS), applied mathematics (BA), and Chinese studies (BA) - all from UC San Diego. She was a 2022 True Triton honoree, the inaugural chair of the Dean's Leadership Council, and is the proud mother of two daughters who have also chosen to pursue degrees and careers in science and engineering.
Aculon® specializes in developing and producing unique surface modification technologies for the electronics, consumer products, industrial and oil and gas industries. Aculon® has over 40 U.S. patents, has won many industry awards for innovation, and has worked on thousands of applications and invested hundreds of thousands of hours into solving customer surface-related issues. The company’s technologies include hydrophobic, superhydrophobic, oleophobic, and hydrophilic treatments to repel water, oil, paraffin and asphaltenes as well as almost all liquids. These treatments are thin, often nano-scale, and are easy to apply. Aculon is based in San Diego, California and operates globally with operations in Europe and Asia. Aculon® is ISO 9001. Learn more at aculon.com.
Please note that priority is given to Juniors and Seniors, but the event is open to all class levels. Areas of interest: Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering.
This event is open to the first 30 students who RSVP. Participants must provide their own transportation.
Career Workshop Series: How to Effectively Job Search and Network
There is an ever-changing landscape of job searching and networking that can make it increasingly difficult to find a job and/or internship. Do you reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn, do you apply to hundreds of jobs and internships on Indeed, or do you go door-to-door asking who is hiring? Attend this workshop to learn more about how to effectively job search and network to increase your chances of landing a great job!
Gilead sciences will provide an overview of their company and share career opportunities in Gilead's medicinal chemistry and process development chemistry groups.
Opportunities will be discussed for different career levels, including jobs for graduating seniors with an interest in synthetic chemistry (BS in a chemistry major), as well as graduate students (MS and Ph.D.) and postdocs with a research background in synthetic chemistry.
An introductory presentation at 9 am will be followed by scheduled interviews with the Gilead representatives.
*If you are interested in interviewing with Gilead, please submit a resume and research summary (required for PhD and postdoc, optional for all other students) on the registration form by Monday, May 1st at 8:00 AM.
Hear from Brian Baumgartner, Product Manager, focused on autonomous vehicles at Applied Intuition. Prior to joining Applied, Brian worked for several robotics and autonomous vehicle companies including Cruise, Aurora, Uber ATG, Matternet, Liquid Robotics, SpaceX, and the US Department of Defense (amongst others). At Applied Intuition, Brian leads product and business development related work for the AV stack, including off-road, on-road, AV, and ADAS. Brian has a B.S. in Physics from Revelle College at UC San Diego, class of 2009. This will be an engaging session in which attendees will get a chance to ask questions.
Every student needs a standout resume and cover letter to land an interview, but how do you accomplish this with limited experience? Let’s face it: Recruiters don’t want to read resumes that list everything someone has done—they want to know if you have what it takes to rock the job they are trying to fill. Hiring managers are not just looking for experience—they are looking for future potential. Attend this workshop to learn how to refine and customize your resume and cover letter so that it stands out from the rest!
Join us and hear from professionals in the field of physics. You will meet UC San Diego alumni and industry professionals with diverse career trajectories. The career panel will share their experience, knowledge and how to navigate the industry to find great networks, jobs and internship opportunities.
GUEST PANELISTS:
Jessie Hirtenstein, Ph.D. Data Scientist at ICW Group
Anthony Tran, Ph.D. student at Michigan State University
Tai Nguyen, B.S. Engineering Technician at Qualcomm
Megan Grace Li, Ph.D. student at Founder of Big Sister STEM
The Student Success Center is hosting two Open House events on April 11th and 12th from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM to showcase the physical study space, answer questions about their programs and services, and demonstrate their partnerships with Physical Sciences student organizations, faculty, staff, and alumni industry professionals. There will be student organization stations, where you can learn more about the different PhySci student organizations and speak to their leadership members. The EXPAND Program mentees and mentors will also be displaying their research project posters! This is your chance to mix and mingle with old friends and make new connections.
There will be light refreshments, swag, and prizes!
Join the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (METOC) at their upcoming information table! Representatives from the command will discuss their career and internship opportunities, their application submission process, as well as information about "a day in the life" of one of their employees. All students are welcome to attend, especially students interested in sciences (physical sciences, mathematics, physics, meteorology, oceanography, environmental, earth, etc.), engineering (electrical, mechanical, computer), and IT (cybersecurity, InfoSec, systems admin, etc.).
You can find METOC tabling on Library Walk on April 5th between 10 AM - 2 PM. No registration needed to stop by their table!
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) looks forward to welcoming 25 UC San Diego students for a multi-day visit and tour from March 26-March 29 (UC San Diego Spring Break)! This is a unique opportunity to not only see the lab in-person and meet engineers, but also to explore potential internship and career paths at LANL. Flight and lodging expenses will be covered by LANL (logistics details will be provided with students selected to participate). Space is limited - please fill out the form to be considered for the visit.
Deadline:Monday, January 23rd at 11:59 PST
Students who are selected will be notified by the end of January 31st.
Please be aware that there is no guarantee that all applicants will be able to participate in this visit. As such, please be as detailed as possible in your responses.
ACS-SA is proud to present the 2023 Chemistry Career Day, an event to learn about the diverse array of opportunities for chemistry majors in industry. First, hear from company representatives about their journey to industry, what they do, and how you can break into industry. Then, expand your network by speaking face-to-face with the representatives and ask them questions. Attending companies include BioAge, Catalent, Element Biosciences, General Atomics, and Neurocrine Biosciences.
This event will take place on February 22nd, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (PST) at the Natural Sciences Building.
Join us as BioLegend hosts UC San Diego students to:
Welcome speech from the CEO
Presentation from: VP of Product Development and UCSD Alumni
Food + Q&A time with Talent Acquisition/ Speakers
Tour of the facilities
Please note that priority is given to Juniors, Seniors, and Master level students. Areas of interest: Biochemistry, Bioengineering (Biotech), and Biological Sciences.
This event is open to the first 30 students who RSVP. Participants must provide their own transportation.
In collaboration with the Career Center and the Math Department, we are hosting a "Careers in Math" panel discussion with alumni and industry professionals currently working in math fields!
Join Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) engineers to learn about LANL as well as internship and career opportunities! Following the presentation, you will have the opportunity to engage in small groups via breakout rooms.
Click here to learn more about LANL and specific technology areas.
Interested in visiting LANL in-person? LANL will welcome 25 UC San Diego students to their site for a customized tour during Spring Break (March 26-March 30; travel & lodging will be paid by LANL). Register here for the virtual info session to learn more!
