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Career Corner: Society of Toxicology

Get an Inside Look Into Internships, Grad Schools, & Careers

Location

The Commons : Main Street

Date & Time

November 1, 2018, 10:00 am12:30 pm

Description

Come to the Career Corner to have your career questions answered!

Stop by when you can, someone will be available between 10am and 12:30pm.

Stop by to learn about the science of toxicology.  Develop strategies for applying to and being successful in summer internships and graduate school. 

A Toxicologist… 

• Advances the understanding of biological processes 

• Writes health warnings and sets pollution limits 

• Tests and evaluates drugs and consumer products for safety 

• Conducts laboratory research to determine what exposures could be harmful and how to protect the environment and human health

We will have an employer representative available to answer your Career questions, whether they are about the company or a general employer question.  This is a great opportunity to speak with an employer representative in a more relaxed atmosphere that is more conducive to networking.


GUESTS:
David A. Jett, Ph.D.
Director, NIH Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) Program (http://www.ninds.nih.gov/counteract)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH

Shardell M. Spriggs, PhD.
Program Manager, NIH CounterACT Program
Division of Translational Research
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke


Please note: UMBC is 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 due to a disability, 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.