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Testimonials



"Seriously. That was literally life-changing. I had no idea I had these options, and now I think I want to be a medical writer!"



- Graduate student from 2022 Science Communication for Targeted Audiences event



"The speed networking sessions allowed people to not only switch conversations quite often, but also encourages everyone to seek out members from diverse groups that they may not have interacted with otherwise"



- Young industry professional from 2019 Kickoff Networking Event



"It was amazing to talk to people in the healthcare field, pharmaceuticals, consulting, medical writing, etc. The diversity was definitely the best part. The intimacy and emphasis on networking versus job-hunting was definitely welcome"



- Postdoctoral scholar from Connections Matter 2019



Past CHIentist Events



Biotech Fermenter



Recurring ~monthly



In collaboration with ChiTownBio, we cohost networking events roughly every month to bring together members of the biotechnology sector. With speaking opportunities and a team dedicated to encouraging networking, these events have led to great opportunities for many attendees.


Next event: 1871 Innovation Hub (1/23/2025)

Past events:


12/4/24: ChiTownBio Community Biolab

10/16/24: Off Color Brewing

9/10/24: Pilot Project Brewing

8/7/24: Koval Distillery

6/25/24: HappiLabs

4/17/24: mHUB

2/21/24: Five Star Bar

11/17/23: Will's Northwoods Inn

9/21/23: Will's Northwoods Inn





STEM Career Fair



6/27/2024



We cohosted a career fair with the Chicago Graduate Student Association and Women in Bio - Chicago. 15 companies and over 100 people attended.


Venue: Northwestern University - Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center





BioPathways



4/24/2024



In collaboration with SmartHealth Catalyzer, we cohosted a fireside chat-style talk with a startup founder and the venture capitalist who decided to invest in him.


Paul F. Burton is the managing director of 2Flo Ventures, and has become a trusted leader in Chicago's venture capital scene with over 30 years of experience in the industry.


George Pappas is the founder and CEO of Schedule 1 Therapeutics, a company developing cannabinoid medicines for FDA approval.


Venue: Sterling Bay (Lincoln Yards)





Science & Spirits Little Italy: CHIentist Speakeasy



6/8/2023



Our second installment of the event series "Science & Spirits: CHIentist Speakeasy" featured discussions on the field of medical writing & generative AI, as well as scientific misinformation in the age of social media.

Panelists:

  • Ian Rochford (Scientific & Medical Writer, Prescott Medical Communications)
  • Katrine Wallace (Epidemiologist, UIC)


Venue: Vintage Lounge





Science & Spirits Lakeview: CHIentist Speakeasy



6/7/2023



Our first installment of the event series "Science & Spirits: CHIentist Speakeasy" kicked off with great discussions on topics surrounding academia and establishing IP from work in academia.


Speakers:

  • Gary McDowell (Lightoller LLC)
  • Anthony Williams (CSO, Circulogix Inc.; Staff Scientist, University of Chicago)
  • Steve Kregel (Associate Processor, Loyola University)


Venue: Will's Northwoods Inn





Science Communication for Targeted Audiences



6/21/2022



In partnership with UIC's Postdoctoral Scholar Association (UIC-PDA), we hosted a panel discussion and networking event to highlight the wide variety of opportunities in science communication.


Panelists:

  • Namratha Sastry (Medical Science Liaison, Biodesix)
  • Andrew Scarpelli (Adjunct Professor, The School of the Art Institute)
  • Joanna Rowell (Medical Writer, AMICULUM)


Venue: UIC Moss Auditorium





Science on the Lake



4/22/2022



In the first ever Women In Bio-CHIentist crossover event, we hosted a night of informal networking on the giant boat between Millennium Park and Navy Pier to kick off our 2022 event series!


Venue: Columbia Yacht Club





Virtual Halloween Trivia & Costume Contest



10/29/2020



To try and break the monotony of working from home and attending virtual events, we hosted a trivia night with Stewpendous, a well-known & fabulous trivia host.


Venue: Zoom





How to Navigate Networking Virtually



4/8/2021



In collaboration with University of California-Irvine, we hosted a Zoom seminar on virtual networking.


Panelists:

  • Lynn Hazan
  • Elysse Longiotti
  • Alexandra Thomas
  • Nancy Tyrrell


Venue: Zoom





2020 Kickoff Networking Event



2/17/2020



Currently the clear lead among CHIentist events in irony, we hosted an informal networking event to kick off all of the great plans we had for hosting events in 2020.


Venue: Half Sour





Connections Matter 2019



11/4/2019



Our 5th annual Connections Matter event was held at mHUB and featured a panel discussion.


Panelists:

  • Sasha Prokuda
  • Dima Elissa
  • Jackie Lomax

Venue: mHUB





Opportunities in Science Writing and Medical Communications



5/30/2019



In collaboration with medical writing firm AMICULUM, we hosted a panel discussion and live Q&A.


Panelists:

  • Theresa Vera
  • Joanna Rowell
  • Feyza Sancar
  • Ian Street.


Venue: UIC Moss Auditorium





The Legal Side of Science: Opportunities at the Interface of Business, Science, & Law



3/7/2019



In collaboration with the Northwestern University Masters in Science Law program, we hosted an interactive panel discussion.


Panelists:

  • Corinna Raimondo
  • Matt McKay
  • Scott Dyar
  • Melissa Geyer.


Venue: Northwestern Pritzker School of Law





2019 Kickoff Networking Event



2/25/2019



Held at the Vice District Tap Room, we hosted an informal networking event to celebrate the new year and let attendees know about our plans for 2019.


Venue: Vice District Tap Room





Connections Matter 2018



11/26/2018



Our 4th annual Connections Matter event was held at MATTER and featured networking and a panel discussion.


Panelists:

  • Pete Kissinger
  • Casey Frankenberger
  • Piers Nash


Venue: MATTER





CHIentist Networking Social



9/14/2018



We hosted a networking social to close out the 2018 UIC Postdoctoral Association Career Development Symposium.


Venue: UIC Student Center West





CHIentist Professional Networking



8/2/2018



While most of our events cater to students and young professionals, we hosted this networking social to foster connections between the established industry professionals looking to hire those in our audience.


Venue: Society of Women Engineers





Idea -> Patent -> Product



5/24/2018



In collaboration with the IIT Office of Technology Development, we hosted a panel discussion on transitioning academic research into commercially-viable patents. Our panel included Theodore Chiacchio, Catherine Vowald, Cliff Turner, and Anthony Williams.


Venue: IIT University Technology Park





Life Beyond the Bench: Non-profit Organizations and You!



4/17/2018



Venue: Northwestern School of Medicine





Connections Matter 2018



9/28/2017



Venue: MATTER





CHIentist Networking Social



9/19/2017



Venue: UIC Student Center West





Path to Innovation: Who, What, When, and Why?



3/25/2017



Venue: Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation





CHIentist Spring Happy Hour



3/20/2017



Venue: Vice District Brewing





Networking 101: Breaking the First Barriers



1/31/2017



Venue: Northwestern School of Medicine





Connections Matter 2016



6/16/2016



Venue: MATTER





Structured Networking Event



3/25/2016



Venue: Untitled Supper Club







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