Training and Professional Development

  • 10/20 Beyond the PhD: Pitching Yourself As A Scientist

    You are invited to attend our upcoming event “Pitching Yourself as a Scientist” on October 20th. Crafting and delivering a compelling elevator pitch can really make you stand apart from the rest when you are on the job market, networking, attending a conference, or on the fly when you meet someone in public.

    Join Cerneos Group, Westchester Biotech Project, and Beyond the PhD to learn how to prepare and deliver a compelling elevator pitch demonstrating your research. Register to present your elevator pitch in person at UConn Health (Cell & Genome Sciences Building, 400 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT) on October 20th.

    Trainees and professionals in science and biotechnology are welcome to participate. This event is free.

    “Pitching Yourself as a Scientist” on 10/20 agenda:

    5:00-5:45- Networking and pitch practice

    5:45-6:00- Call to Order/Introduction of Groups

    6:00-6:30- Elevator Pitch Session

    6:30 Networking and Dinner/Drinks at Butchers and Bakers.

    Registration for “Pitching Yourself as a Scientist” on October 20th in Farmington, CT, can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/preparing-and-pitching-as-a-scientist-events-1054409 

    We hope to see you there!

    For more information, contact: Rachel Gilmore at rgilmore@uchc.edu