2024 Doctoral Career Pathways Conference

Through a joint collaboration between the Graduate School and the Center for Career and Professional Success (CCPS), this (annual) virtual event brings together doctoral alumni, recent doctoral graduates, and current doctoral students to explore the diverse career pathways available to those with doctoral degrees.

The event features panels of doctoral alumni focused on the following: non-profits/foundations, the federal government, biotech/pharma, international/world issues, data science, postdoctoral careers, education, communications/marketing, policy/advocacy, research careers (Social Sciences), research careers (STEM), start-ups/entrepreneurship, academia, health and consulting.

How to Prepare for Alumni Career Panels                                         

  1. Create or update your LinkedIn (see best practices from the Academic Designer here).
  2. Register for the CV/Resume Review portion of the conference (with Nicole Johnson) on Howard University’s Handshake site.
  3. Read this document to take full advantage of career panels.
  4. Get to know the panelists by clicking on the panel links below (most are on LinkedIn).
  5. Use your networking skills to connect with the speakers or other colleagues.
Registration Resources

Doctoral Career Pathways Conference 2024 – Schedule

Conference Speakers Google Slideshow (Draft for 2024)

Monday - March 25, 2024

11:00 AM – Academia Panel

  • Speakers TBA

12:15 PM – Federal Government Panel

  • Speakers TBA

1:30 PM – Nonprofit Panel

  • Speakers TBA

Tuesday - March 26, 2024

11:00 AM – Education Panel

  • Speakers TBA

12:15 PM – STEM Research Panel

  • Speakers TBA

1:30 PM – Data Science/Cybersecurity Panel

  • Speakers TBA

Wednesday - March 27, 2024

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Resume/CV Review Appointments

These are 30-minute appointments for our career advisors to give you feedback and provide recommendations for improving your resume. Below are some instructions to schedule the appointment on Handshake. All appointments are virtual and held over Zoom. 

 

  1. Please visit howard.joinhandshake.com/appointments
  2. Select "Appointment".
  3. Select Appoint Type : Experiential Learning
  4. Select Doctoral Student Resume
  5. Once approved, a confirmation email will be sent with a link to attend your zoom meeting

If you have any questions contact nicole.johnson1@howard.edu.

11:00 AM – International Issues/Careers Panel

  • Speakers TBA

12:15 PM – Policy and Advocacy Panel

  • Speakers TBA

1:30 PM – Communication and Marketing Panel

  • Speakers TBA

8:00 PM - Virtual Alumni and Doctoral Student Networking Event

  • Speakers TBA

Thursday - March 28, 2024

10:00 AM - Doctoral Program Preparation: A Guide for Undergrads (with Miriam Okine Davies)

11:00 AM – Postdoctoral Panel

  • Speakers TBA

12:15 PM – Social Science Research Panel

  • Speakers TBA

1:30 PM – Start-ups and Entrepreneurial Panel

  • Speakers TBA

Friday - March 29, 2024

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Resume/CV Review Appointments

These are 30-minute appointments for our career advisors to give you feedback and provide recommendations for improving your resume. Below are some instructions to schedule the appointment on Handshake. All appointments are virtual and held over Zoom. 

 

  1. Please visit howard.joinhandshake.com/appointments
  2. Select "Appointment".
  3. Select Appoint Type : Experiential Learning
  4. Select Doctoral Student Resume
  5. Once approved, a confirmation email will be sent with a link to attend your zoom meeting

If you have any questions contact nicole.johnson1@howard.edu.

11:00 AM – Health Careers Panel

  • Speakers TBA

12:15 PM – Consulting Panel

  • Speakers TBA

1:30 PM - Biotech/Pharma Panel

  • Speakers TBA