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Sept. 17, 2020

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Last chance to register for the conference NOBCChE Just one week to go until the NOBCChE 2020 Virtual Conference. Registration closes on Sept. 22. Don’t miss out on great workshops, keynotes, exhibitors, networking and more! Exhibitor List Agenda Register

NOBCChE leadership discuss systemic racism The Indianapolis Star Felicia Fullilove and Rena Robinson of NOBCChE were interviewed in the Indianapolis Star as part of an article exploring systemic racism in Chemistry READ MORE

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NOBCChE Exhibitor launches science talent search NOBCChE The 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search is accepting applications from high school students through Thursday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. ET. Learn more about the requirements here. READ MORE

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Science trainees face uncertain career prospects. Professional development programs can help Science It’s no secret that early-career researchers are struggling with increased career uncertainty these days. In June and July, 61% of roughly 7700 postdocs from around the world reported feeling that the pandemic has negatively impacted their career prospects. A similar survey of more than 3000 U.S. graduate students found that roughly one in five altered their career plans after the pandemic started. READ MORE

Your resume probably needs a pandemic makeover. Here's where to start Money Resumes are critical documents in your career-building path, but they’re a special focal point for many right now. That’s especially true if you’ve been laid off, otherwise lost your job, or if you’re simply wary about the future of your current employment. READ MORE

FIU recognized on national platform for advancing diversity in STEM FIU News Jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics are some of the fastest growing in the workforce. But minorities such as Blacks and Hispanics are often underrepresented in these jobs at a national level. According to the Pew Research Center, Blacks represent 9% of STEM workers in the U.S. and Hispanics represent 16%. READ MORE

To navigate a Ph.D., recent graduates offer these 5 key pieces of advice Science Abigail M. Brown writes: "Do you have any advice for future graduate students?” I asked. The student had recently defended his Ph.D., and I was conducting an exit interview — something I do with every graduating biomedical Ph.D. student at my university, where I am in charge of evaluating our medical school’s Ph.D. training programs. He sat back in his chair and thought for a minute before responding: He wished he had started to plan for his post-Ph.D. career earlier. READ MORE

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Black chemists protest systemic racism and connect with each other on social media The Indianapolis Star About 4.6% of chemistry graduate students in 2016 who were U.S. citizens or permanent residents were Black or African American, according to data in a National Science Foundation report. And about 5.5% of people employed as chemists were Black or African American in 2017. READ MORE

How to explain résumé gaps after a layoff Fast Company Unemployment has skyrocketed since the COVID-19 layoffs began earlier this year. With so many layoffs and furloughs, a common question we are asked during my company’s résumé-writing calls is, “How do I explain a COVID-19 related layoff on my résumé?” You don’t want to look like you were fired. The reality is, you were most likely laid off for reasons entirely out of your control. READ MORE

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