Organized by Lisa Traynor and
Julia Brainin
Schedule
(Updated May 25)
Wednesday May 16
Introductory Meeting: Participants will introduce themselves, their background, and
mention 2 or 3 issues that concern them about having a career in mathematics/science.
Thursday May 17
Participant Discussion about The Graduate School Phase of a Science Career
Potential topics of discussion include:
* How does one know if graduate school is the right choice?
* How does one choose a graduate school?
* What are the main adjustments between being a student at the undergraduate and graduate
levels?
* What are the most stressful parts of being a graduate student?
* What are the most exciting aspects of being a graduate student?
* How does one choose an advisor and/or area of research?
* Are there particular issues for female graduate students?
* What is it like to do research?
Friday May 18 (see bulletin board for meeting
location today)
Participant Discussion about The Postdoctoral Phase of a Science Career
Potential topics of discussion include:
* How and when does one apply for a postdoc position?
* How and when does one apply for a tenure-track position in academics or position in
nonacademic employment?
* Interview experiences
* How do hiring committees make their choice?
* What types of issues should you be aware of when making a decision about where to go.
We will have some guests who have recently attained a postdoc
position. Also, Professor Janet Talvacchia from Swarthmore College will tell us a bit of
what goes on from the search committee perspective.
Monday May 21
Interview with Joan Feigenbaum.
Dr. Feigenbaum worked at AT&T and now is a professor at Yale University. She will talk
about her career path and will compare her experiences in academics and industry.
Tuesday May 22
Interview with Nurit Krausz.
Dr. Krausz has a background in physics but now works as a research analyst in a day
trading company on the NY Stock Exchange. She will talk about her career path and choices.
Wednesday May 23
The Chilly Classroom Environment
(discussion) (click on the link to access the text forming the basis of this
discussion)
Cynthia Rudin, Princeton University