Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Early Career Seminar
Please join your favorite Earth and Atmospheric Science student organizations in a joint meeting on Wednesday, April 3 at 3:30pm in the Bessey Auditorium (117). Invited guest speakers will share their perspectives on women in the geosciences, operations meteorology, and government geoscience work.
This is a great opportunity to hear from early career professionals and gain insights and advice on the transition from University life to working life. This is meant to be an open and engaging seminar for undergraduate and graduate students alike and much of what you hear may be applicable across many different fields.
Following the presentations will be an informal Q&A where students will be encouraged to share their questions to have them answered by our invited speakers.
-AWG, AMS, AAPG/SEG Student Chapters
3:30-4:15 pm: Dr. Adina Paytan (UC Santa Cruz via Zoom)
Dr. Paytan is a dedicated research professional in oceanography and biogeochemistry and uses her skills to tackle big questions in earth systems process, global climate, and tectonics. Join Dr. Paytan as she presents her lecture, "Where Have All the Women Gone: Diversity in the Geosciences."
4:15-4:30 pm: Michaela Wood (National Weather Service Meteorologist)
Interested in Operations Meteorology? An alumnus of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Michaela will talk about her path to becoming a meteorologist for the National Weather Service.
4:30-4:15 pm: Ali Sealander (USDA-NRCS Nebraska Geologist)
Interested in a career in government geoscience work? Ali will talk about her educational and career background that has lead her to her current position as a geoscience professional in the government sector.
4:45-5:15 pm: Join us after the presentations for an informal Q&A
Ask our guests whatever you'd like! Take advantage of this opportunity to find out what you need to know about your educational and professional career.