Advancing Your Career through International Research Experiences

Thursday, October 16, 2014: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
LACC 301AB (Los Angeles Convention Center)
Chairs:
Yaihara Fortis-Santiago, PhD, AAAS Science and Technology Policy fellow, National Science Foundation , Mónica Feliú-Mójer, PhD, Manager of Outreach Programs, University of Washington and Sonia Ortega, PhD, Program Director, National Science Foundation
Presenters:
Sonia Ortega, PhD, Program Director, National Science Foundation , Luz Milbeth Cumba Garcia, MS, Student, Universidad Metropolitana , Hector Zamora, BS, Graduate Student, University of Arizona and Marga Gual Soler, PhD, Co-Founder and Director, Scientific Development of Global Poverty Challenge 2030

Description: This interactive panel will present a variety of international programs available to SACNAS students and will discuss tips on how to apply to them. The audience will have a chance to hear from their peers about personal and professional international research experiences. The panel will be followed by Q&A period.