GRADUCon 2018

GRADUCon is the University of Chicago's annual career conference just for graduate students and postdocs. Now in its eighth year, the event is organized by UChicagoGRAD.

GRADUCon is a fantastic opportunity to explore careers in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government. It includes panels, workshops, discussions, and the chance to talk one-on-one with employers and alumni about diverse career trajectories.

Coffee, Lunch, PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS FOR LINKEDIN, and a Reception are all included in the day.

This year's event will feature panel discussions on (please note: tentative, and subject to changes):

• Careers in Data Science
• Careers in Think Tanks
• Careers in Museums & Cultural Institutions
• Careers in Science Writing
• Careers in Intelligence
• Teaching at Liberal Arts Colleges
• U.S. Job Search for International Students
• Careers in Foundations
• Careers in the Quantitative Finance
• Careers in User Experience & Consumer Insights
• Industry Research Careers for Scientists
• Alternatives for Teachers
• Careers in Consulting
• Writing Careers for Humanists and Social Scientists
• First Year as Faculty (Humanities/Social Sciences)
• First Year as Faculty (STEM)
• Keynote: Career Decision Points

Consult the GRADUCon website for updates on speakers and topics.

REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE.

Students and postdocs who have questions or need assistance should contact Kalee Schelkopf at kalee@uchicago.edu. To find out more about UChicagoGRAD programming, go to http://grad.uchicago.edu.