The Postdoctoral and Early-career Association of Researchers (PEAR) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and theÌýÌý(PAC Boulder) present the third annualÌýFront Range Industry and Postdoc SummitÌý(FRIPS).
FRIPS 2020 will be a two-day virtual event focusing on career coaching and industry perspectives. This year's FRIPS builds upon the success fromÌýFRIPSÌý2018 and 2019, where over 100 postdoctoral researchers and graduate students throughout the Front Range attended to network and learn about careers in industry.Ìý
Postdocs are encouraged to participate in the elevator pitch competition, which will be judged by industry professionalsÌýand awarded a monetary prize. Those interested can registerÌý.
FRIPS promotes the dissemination of cutting edge research with industry partners and builds ongoing local partnerships and collaborations between Front Range academic institutions and the private sector.
For any questions, emailÌýcofrips@gmail.com.
Tuesday, October 6 - Postdoc Career Development Focus
Plenary:ÌýCareer Coaching in Virtual Age -ÌýÌý-ÌýCareer Coach
1-2pm
Panel Discussion: Career Development -ÌýRobynn StoreyÌý-ÌýStoryline Resumes;ÌýBruce MandtÌý-ÌýÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Anschutz;ÌýAdele LeahÌý-ÌýAdele Leah Career coaching;ÌýSusan KatzÌý-ÌýBiogen;ÌýJean NolanÌý-ÌýJM Nolan Technology Search
2-3pm
Wednesday, October 7 - Postdoc & Industry Networking
Panel Discussion: Industry Perspectives -ÌýKeith GilesÌý-ÌýRX Benefits;ÌýMalcom DavidsonÌý-ÌýCitrine Informatics;ÌýCaitlin HannaÌý-ÌýTriton Systems;ÌýJoey AzofeifaÌý-ÌýArpeggio Bio;ÌýMatteo TardelliÌý- Weill Cornell Medicine.
Elevator Pitches
Networking Session
1-3pm