Many career avenues are open to young scientists and engineers in the current work environment. MIT students and postdocs are intrigued to consider their expanding opportunities, but may not know what these options are or who to pursue them. How do you transition from grad school or post doctoral work to that next bold step in your career? Peter Fiske, PhD, is President and CEO of PAX Water Technologies, Inc. He is a nationally recognized lecturer on the subject of leadership and career development for young scientists and engineers , and the author of Put Your Science to Work: The Take-Charge Career Guide for Scientists. Prior to PAX Water, Fiske was co founder and VP for Business Development and Sales at RAPT Industries, and led a research team at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He also served a one year term as Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Special Projects. Among the topics Dr. Fiske will cover are: employment trends and opportunities for PhDs, effective career planning and job hunting, your sought-after skills and experience, and presenting yourself well with a CV, resume, and cover letter.

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