Careers in Green Chemistry and Engineering Designed for Sustainable Use

This symposium aims to fulfill an unmet need for a dedicated  informative session focused on the numerous career paths available to  students under the general umbrella of green chemistry and engineering.  Simultaneously, this symposium would aim to demonstrate the benefits  that a background knowledge in green chemistry and engineering has in  the eyes of an employer. It is not uncommon for students involved in  this community (and STEM fields in general) to be unaware of the value  of their transferable experience, and the breadth of career options that  are available to them after graduation.

By assembling a series of career path examples, this symposium would  directly address students’ ubiquitous question of what career options  are available to them, and how they might go about pursuing them. In  addition, this careers-focused symposium would be intentionally composed  of speakers that are willing to speak to students about careers,  providing an additional networking opportunity for both the student  attendees and the speakers themselves, especially from the perspective  of potential employers. We would also welcome anyone in established  careers with a curiosity to learn about the career paths that their  colleagues have pursued, or mentors to students seeking resources.