Submitted 01/02/2025 by Ainash Childebayeva
The American Association of Anthropological Genetics (AAAG) invites you to a panel discussion on:
Career Paths Outside of Academia for Anthropological Geneticists
Join us to explore diverse career opportunities beyond traditional academic roles. Our panelists, who have transitioned to various sectors or have experience in a career outside of academia, will share their knowledge, insights, and advice.
Date: Friday, February 28th, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Location: Zoom (link will be provided upon registration)
What to Expect:
Personal journeys and career insights from professionals with a background in anthropological genetics
Advice on leveraging your skills in non-academic settings.
Live Q&A session to address your specific questions.
Panelists:
– Industry: Dr. Kelsey Jorgensen, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Kansas. Formerly a postdoctoral researcher at Sandia National Laboratories
– Forensics: Dr. Cody Parker, ORISE Fellow, FBI Visiting Scientist Program, Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education, Oak Ridge TN.
– Entrepreneurship: Dr. Kelly Harkins, Founding CEO Astrea Forensics, Co-Founder Claret Bioscience
– Non-Profit Organizations: Dr. Miguel Vilar, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of Maryland. Formerly Senior Program Officer for the National Geographic Society (NGS) and Lead Scientist for NGS’ Genographic Project
– State government: Dr. Elissa Bullion, State Physical Anthropologist for Oregon under the Legislative Commission on Indian Services
This event is for anyone curious about alternative career paths in anthropological genetics. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and expand your horizons!
Register Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxALCi5yKO_UYhUuYRMSIMDM2u6t51f9RFa9Itj62AUaWbJw/viewform?usp=header
We look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
AAAG Executive Committee
Ainash Childebayeva
ainash.childebayeva@austin.utexas.edu