Industry Insights Module

Industry Insights (INS) is comprised of talks and panels from industry speakers. Topics covered in this module include but not limited to: career exploration, business communication, corporate culture, teamwork, project management, time management, leadership, market evaluation, regulatory affairs, etc. INS's speakers frequently change so students can benefit from taking this module multiple times.

INS is offered in both the Fall and Spring semester. A2i also offers a special virtual section of INS over the Summer that includes our partner institutions' students and industry members.

Topics Covered In Industry Insights

Self-Discovery
Career Exploration
Communication
Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Project Management
Corporate Culture
Career Wellness
Industry Networking
Leadership
IP and Regulatory Affairs
Market Evaluation

2024 Fall Industry Insights

Industry Insights is a series of talks led by A2i industry partners to provide you the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities that connect to your graduate degree, and prepare for a successful transition to industry.

Join us on Tuesdays from 12 – 1pm est. over Zoom.

Sept. 10 – “Leveraging LinkedIn and Personal Branding”
Sept. 24 – “Job search strategies with emphasis on resumes and interview prep”
Oct. 8 – “From Research to Real-World Impact: Transitioning to Careers in Animal Health”
Oct. 22 – “Understanding what jobs you’re qualified for with a graduate degree and translating graduate-level skills to industry”
Nov. 5 – “How to network”
Nov. 19 – “Transition from graduate school to industry”

For more information regarding how to register please visit our workshops page.

Workshops Page

2025 Spring Industry Insights

Workshops Page

Industry Insights Hosted by University of Virginia A2i

This series is open to the A2i community and introduces graduate students and postdocs to the life sciences industry. Throughout this series, participants will hear about different opportunities within industry, as well as the landscape of the current job market and ecosystem of working in a corporate setting. The first session will feature Lauren Celano, co-founder and CEO of Propel Careers, a life science search and career development firm focused on connecting talented individuals with entrepreneurial life sciences companies.

Join us on Mondays, once a month, from 12-1pm online.

Sept. 9
Oct. 7
Nov. 11
Dec. 2

For more information regarding how to register please visit UVA Industry Insights website linked below.

To Learn More and Register

Alumni or Employer

Are you interested in talking with our graduate students and postdoctoral scholars?

Graduate students and postdocs have desirable skills and knowledge. They want to hear from industry professionals like you about how they can leverage their degree and educational experiences to be successful in a career in industry.

To learn more about how you can present please email our Director of Career Readiness, Kelly Rownd.

Email Kelly Rownd

A2i Alumni Testimonial

“I have learned the importance of building my network and staying in touch with old acquaintances. This program was valuable in preparing me for my job search and now to brand myself. This program has set the foundation for my professional development and I plan to continue improving my personal and professional growth in the future.”

-Kaelin Saul, Ph.D | Technical Service PDP at BASF

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Questions about this specific program email us at
grad-career-readiness@ncsu.edu

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