Save the Date - Feb 2nd!
- exdirsove
- Oct 31
- 1 min read
Starting your job search or gearing up to launch your new lab? Don’t miss Beyond the Degree: Thriving in Your Career, where experts from academia, industry, and government share how to start strong and build your future in vector ecology. Join Drs. Kerri Coon, Paula Lado, Joel Vega-Rodriguez, and Isik Unlu for engaging conversations on how they jumpstarted their careers! Hosted by EDC members Drs. Filiz Gunay, Karen Poh, and Panpim Thongsripong. We hope to see you there!
Monday, February 2, 2026
2:30-4 PM ET/11:30 AM-1 PM PT
Register: https://shorturl.at/6gxlw
The event looks truly exciting; it’s a great opportunity for anyone starting their career journey. Hearing experts’ experiences is incredibly valuable. And unlike fast, dynamic games, such as basketball legends, this offers authentic career stories that stand on their own. Added to my calendar!
Will the event Speed Stars provide networking opportunities with other attendees or presenters in addition to the panel discussion?
My kick returner in Retro Bowl College ran the ball out from the end zone, got hit at the 5-yard line, and fumbled — the opponent recovered for an instant touchdown. I stared at the screen in silent disbelief.