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CNMS Career Connection Social

Connect with Employers & Alumni in the Sciences

Location

The Commons : Skylight Room, 3rd floor

Date & Time

March 12, 2026, 4:30 pm6:30 pm

Description

Are you pursuing a degree in science but are unsure about your career path? Want to learn what industries hire students with a degree in science and the skills that are sought by employers?

Attend the third annual CNMS Career Connection Social Event!

This is also a great opportunity to connect with potential recruiters hiring for their intern and full-time positions.

Registration Requested: Please RSVP on Handshake

**SEATS ARE LIMITED -- RSVP ASAP before seating fills up**

Who should attend: Undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in a science-related discipline. All majors/years welcomed!

Here's what you need to know:

• You will have the opportunity to connect and practice your networking skills with amazing UMBC alumni and employer recruiters in a relaxed, no-pressure setting.

• The format will be structured for "speed networking," so you'll know exactly when and who to approach. You will move around the room with a small group of your peers.

• The alumni and employers will represent various science-related industries. They are eager to get to know you!

• Food will be provided.

Through this, you will have a chance to ask questions to all alumni and employers in attendance and share your interests and ideas with them as well.

Alumni Include:
Juan Amador, '99 Health Science and Public Health, McNair Scholar
Executive Director at SACNAS

Marwan Attia, '24, Biology
Scientific Technical Writer, Vision Center of Excellence

Hallie Carter, '14, Environmental Science
Conservation Project Manager, National Aquarium

Dr. Armine Grigoryan, '07, Biochemistry
Dentist, Preferred Dental

Dr. Yogita Jethmalani, '20, Biology PhD
Scientific Program Manager, Vaccine Research Center, NIAID, NIH

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Please note: This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
UMBC is also committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.
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